Instagram

A guide to uninstall Instagram from your PC

Instagram is a Windows application. Read below about how to uninstall it from your computer. It is produced by Google\Chrome. Go over here for more information on Google\Chrome. The program is frequently installed in the C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\Application folder (same installation drive as Windows). You can uninstall Instagram by clicking on the Start menu of Windows and pasting the command line C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe. Keep in mind that you might be prompted for admin rights. The program's main executable file has a size of 2.50 MB (2623832 bytes) on disk and is labeled chrome.exe.

The executables below are part of Instagram. They take about 11.78 MB (12355600 bytes) on disk.

• chrome.exe (2.50 MB)
• chrome_proxy.exe (960.34 KB)
• chrome_pwa_launcher.exe (1.55 MB)
• elevation_service.exe (1.42 MB)
• notification_helper.exe (1.14 MB)
• setup.exe (4.23 MB)

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The current web page applies to Instagram version 1.0 only. If you are manually uninstalling Instagram we suggest you to check if the following data is left behind on your PC.

Folders found on disk after you uninstall Instagram from your computer:

• C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\www.instagram.com-E4B7766F_1.0.0.0_neutral__ysfa6mcnwr1rw
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Profile 1\IndexedDB\https_www.instagram.com_0.indexeddb.blob
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Profile 1\IndexedDB\https_www.instagram.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\IndexedDB\https_accountscenter.instagram.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb

Usually, the following files remain on disk:

• C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\www.instagram.com-E4B7766F_1.0.0.0_neutral__ysfa6mcnwr1rw\AppxBlockMap.xml
• C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\www.instagram.com-E4B7766F_1.0.0.0_neutral__ysfa6mcnwr1rw\AppxManifest.xml
• C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\www.instagram.com-E4B7766F_1.0.0.0_neutral__ysfa6mcnwr1rw\Images\SmallTile.png
• C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\www.instagram.com-E4B7766F_1.0.0.0_neutral__ysfa6mcnwr1rw\Images\Square150x150Logo.png
• C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\www.instagram.com-E4B7766F_1.0.0.0_neutral__ysfa6mcnwr1rw\Images\Square44x44Logo.targetsize-16.png
• C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\www.instagram.com-E4B7766F_1.0.0.0_neutral__ysfa6mcnwr1rw\Images\Square44x44Logo.targetsize-16_altform-lightunplated.png
• C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\www.instagram.com-E4B7766F_1.0.0.0_neutral__ysfa6mcnwr1rw\Images\Square44x44Logo.targetsize-16_altform-unplated.png
• C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\www.instagram.com-E4B7766F_1.0.0.0_neutral__ysfa6mcnwr1rw\Images\Square44x44Logo.targetsize-24.png
• C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\www.instagram.com-E4B7766F_1.0.0.0_neutral__ysfa6mcnwr1rw\Images\Square44x44Logo.targetsize-24_altform-lightunplated.png
• C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\www.instagram.com-E4B7766F_1.0.0.0_neutral__ysfa6mcnwr1rw\Images\Square44x44Logo.targetsize-24_altform-unplated.png
• C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\www.instagram.com-E4B7766F_1.0.0.0_neutral__ysfa6mcnwr1rw\Images\Square44x44Logo.targetsize-256.png
• C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\www.instagram.com-E4B7766F_1.0.0.0_neutral__ysfa6mcnwr1rw\Images\Square44x44Logo.targetsize-256_altform-lightunplated.png
• C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\www.instagram.com-E4B7766F_1.0.0.0_neutral__ysfa6mcnwr1rw\Images\Square44x44Logo.targetsize-256_altform-unplated.png
• C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\www.instagram.com-E4B7766F_1.0.0.0_neutral__ysfa6mcnwr1rw\Images\Square44x44Logo.targetsize-32.png
• C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\www.instagram.com-E4B7766F_1.0.0.0_neutral__ysfa6mcnwr1rw\Images\Square44x44Logo.targetsize-32_altform-lightunplated.png
• C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\www.instagram.com-E4B7766F_1.0.0.0_neutral__ysfa6mcnwr1rw\Images\Square44x44Logo.targetsize-32_altform-unplated.png
• C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\www.instagram.com-E4B7766F_1.0.0.0_neutral__ysfa6mcnwr1rw\Images\Square44x44Logo.targetsize-48.png
• C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\www.instagram.com-E4B7766F_1.0.0.0_neutral__ysfa6mcnwr1rw\Images\Square44x44Logo.targetsize-48_altform-lightunplated.png
• C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\www.instagram.com-E4B7766F_1.0.0.0_neutral__ysfa6mcnwr1rw\Images\Square44x44Logo.targetsize-48_altform-unplated.png
• C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\www.instagram.com-E4B7766F_1.0.0.0_neutral__ysfa6mcnwr1rw\Images\StoreLogo.png
• C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\www.instagram.com-E4B7766F_1.0.0.0_neutral__ysfa6mcnwr1rw\resources.pri
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Autodesk\webdeploy\production\35a60349b112668a59dd7bbcc68b2622875103f4\LibraryClientPlatform\static\media\social-instagram.79db06eef365dabd1e122dabe83ffef0.svg
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Autodesk\webdeploy\production\35a60349b112668a59dd7bbcc68b2622875103f4\LibraryClientPlatform\static\media\social-instagram.fef3ca0a4186d69e1b39124814eed1bc.svg
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Profile 1\IndexedDB\https_www.instagram.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\000003.log
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Profile 1\IndexedDB\https_www.instagram.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\CURRENT
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Profile 1\IndexedDB\https_www.instagram.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\LOCK
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Profile 1\IndexedDB\https_www.instagram.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\LOG
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Profile 1\IndexedDB\https_www.instagram.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\MANIFEST-000001
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Profile 1\Web Applications\_crx_akpamiohjfcnimfljfndmaldlcfphjmp\Instagram.ico
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Profile 1\Web Applications\_crx_akpamiohjfcnimfljfndmaldlcfphjmp\Instagram.lnk
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\iTubeGo\dl_scripts\dl_2.2.0_scripts\instagram.js
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\IndexedDB\https_accountscenter.instagram.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\000003.log
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\IndexedDB\https_accountscenter.instagram.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\CURRENT
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\IndexedDB\https_accountscenter.instagram.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\LOCK
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\IndexedDB\https_accountscenter.instagram.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\LOG
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\IndexedDB\https_accountscenter.instagram.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\MANIFEST-000001
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\IndexedDB\https_www.instagram.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\000003.log
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\IndexedDB\https_www.instagram.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\CURRENT
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\IndexedDB\https_www.instagram.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\LOCK
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\IndexedDB\https_www.instagram.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\LOG
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\IndexedDB\https_www.instagram.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\MANIFEST-000001
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Web Applications\_crx__akpamiohjfcnimfljfndmaldlcfphjmp\Instagram.ico
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Web Applications\_crx__akpamiohjfcnimfljfndmaldlcfphjmp\Instagram.lnk
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.ShellExperienceHost_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\Instagram_9NBLGGH5L9XT.png
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Packages\www.instagram.com-E4B7766F_ysfa6mcnwr1rw\Settings\roaming.lock
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Packages\www.instagram.com-E4B7766F_ysfa6mcnwr1rw\Settings\settings.dat
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Chrome Apps\Instagram.lnk
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Wondershare\Wondershare Filmora\Download\Temp\element\7_7_Instagram_Sticker_Vol_03_Element_13\thumbnail.png

Generally the following registry data will not be cleaned:

• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\MrtCache\C:%5CProgram Files%5CWindowsApps%5Cwww.instagram.com-E4B7766F_1.0.0.0_neutral__ysfa6mcnwr1rw%5Cresources.pri
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppContainer\Storage\www.instagram.com-e4b7766f_ysfa6mcnwr1rw
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppModel\PackageRepository\Packages\www.instagram.com-E4B7766F_1.0.0.0_neutral__ysfa6mcnwr1rw
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppModel\PolicyCache\www.instagram.com-E4B7766F_ysfa6mcnwr1rw
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppModel\Repository\Packages\www.instagram.com-E4B7766F_1.0.0.0_neutral__ysfa6mcnwr1rw
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppModel\SystemAppData\www.instagram.com-E4B7766F_ysfa6mcnwr1rw
• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\HostActivityManager\CommitHistory\www.instagram.com-E4B7766F_ysfa6mcnwr1rw!App
• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\baf3322b53a174a4377319a27bc2f283
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\SecurityManager\CapAuthz\ApplicationsEx\www.instagram.com-E4B7766F_1.0.0.0_neutral__ysfa6mcnwr1rw
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\SecurityManager\CapAuthz\ApplicationsEx\www.instagram.com-E4B7766F_1.0.0.0_neutral__ysfa6mcnwr1rw

Open regedit.exe in order to delete the following values:

• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\MrtCache\C:%5CProgram Files%5CWindowsApps%5Cwww.instagram.com-E4B7766F_1.0.0.0_neutral__ysfa6mcnwr1rw%5Cresources.pri\1da0f4d30f55473\dbf1b25e\@{www.instagram.com-E4B7766F_1.0.0.0_neutral__ysfa6mcnwr1rw?ms-resource://PWA/Files/Images/StoreLogo.png}
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe.ApplicationCompany
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe.FriendlyAppName

A way to remove Instagram with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Instagram is a program offered by the software company Google\Chrome. Frequently, users want to erase it. Sometimes this can be difficult because removing this manually takes some knowledge regarding removing Windows applications by hand. One of the best SIMPLE procedure to erase Instagram is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take the following steps on how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO on your system, add it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very potent uninstaller and general tool to take care of your system.

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• go to Download Link
• download the setup by pressing the DOWNLOAD button
• set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO

2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take some time to get familiar with the program's interface and number of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good Windows optimizer.

3. Click on the General Tools category


4. Press the Uninstall Programs feature


5. A list of the programs existing on your PC will be made available to you

6. Navigate the list of programs until you locate Instagram or simply activate the Search field and type in "Instagram". If it exists on your system the Instagram program will be found automatically. After you click Instagram in the list of applications, some data regarding the application is available to you:

• Safety rating (in the left lower corner). This explains the opinion other users have regarding Instagram, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Reviews by other users - Click on the Read reviews button.
• Details regarding the app you wish to uninstall, by pressing the Properties button.

7. Click the Uninstall button. A window asking you to confirm will appear. accept the removal by clicking Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically uninstall Instagram.


8. After uninstalling Instagram, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run an additional cleanup. Press Next to perform the cleanup. All the items of Instagram that have been left behind will be detected and you will be able to delete them. By removing Instagram with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no Windows registry items, files or folders are left behind on your PC.

Your Windows PC will remain clean, speedy and ready to serve you properly.

Disclaimer

The text above is not a recommendation to remove Instagram by Google\Chrome from your PC, nor are we saying that Instagram by Google\Chrome is not a good software application. This page simply contains detailed info on how to remove Instagram supposing you decide this is what you want to do. Here you can find registry and disk entries that our application Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.