Instagram
A way to uninstall Instagram from your system
Instagram is a computer program. This page holds details on how to remove it from your computer. The Windows version was developed by
Thorium. Check out
here for more details on Thorium. Instagram is commonly set up in the C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Thorium\Application directory, however this location can differ a lot depending on the user's option while installing the application. The full command line for removing Instagram is C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Thorium\Application\thorium.exe. Keep in mind that if you will type this command in Start / Run Note you might be prompted for administrator rights. thorium.exe is the programs's main file and it takes around 2.59 MB (2717184 bytes) on disk.
The following executables are contained in Instagram. They occupy 27.19 MB (
28510208 bytes) on disk.
- chrome_proxy.exe (1.15 MB)
- thorium.exe (2.59 MB)
- chromedriver.exe (17.88 MB)
- chrome_pwa_launcher.exe (1.21 MB)
- notification_helper.exe (1.37 MB)
- pak_mingw32.exe (14.50 KB)
- pak_mingw64.exe (15.50 KB)
- setup.exe (2.96 MB)
...click to view all...This info is about Instagram version
1.0 only.
If you're planning to uninstall Instagram you should check if the following data is left behind on your PC.
Directories found on disk:- C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Thorium\User Data\Default\IndexedDB\https_www.instagram.com_0.indexeddb.blob
- C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Thorium\User Data\Default\IndexedDB\https_www.instagram.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb
The files below are left behind on your disk by Instagram when you uninstall it:- C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Thorium\User Data\Default\IndexedDB\https_www.instagram.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\000005.log
- C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Thorium\User Data\Default\IndexedDB\https_www.instagram.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\000006.ldb
- C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Thorium\User Data\Default\IndexedDB\https_www.instagram.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\CURRENT
- C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Thorium\User Data\Default\IndexedDB\https_www.instagram.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\LOCK
- C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Thorium\User Data\Default\IndexedDB\https_www.instagram.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\LOG
- C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Thorium\User Data\Default\IndexedDB\https_www.instagram.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\MANIFEST-000001
- C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Thorium\User Data\Default\Web Applications\_crx_akpamiohjfcnimfljfndmaldlcfphjmp\Instagram.ico
- C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Thorium Apps\Instagram.lnk
A way to erase Instagram from your computer with the help of Advanced Uninstaller PRO
Instagram is an application marketed by the software company Thorium. Sometimes, users try to remove this application. Sometimes this is difficult because removing this manually requires some knowledge regarding PCs. One of the best QUICK approach to remove Instagram is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here is how to do this:
1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO already installed on your Windows PC, install it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is an efficient uninstaller and all around tool to clean your Windows computer.
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- download the setup by clicking on the DOWNLOAD button
- set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take some time to get familiar with the program's interface and wealth of features available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a powerful Windows tool.
3. Click on the General Tools category

4. Press the Uninstall Programs tool

5. A list of the programs existing on your computer will be made available to you
6. Navigate the list of programs until you locate Instagram or simply activate the Search feature and type in "Instagram". If it is installed on your PC the Instagram application will be found very quickly. Notice that after you select Instagram in the list of apps, the following information regarding the application is shown to you:
- Star rating (in the left lower corner). The star rating tells you the opinion other users have regarding Instagram, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
- Reviews by other users - Click on the Read reviews button.
- Technical information regarding the program you want to uninstall, by clicking on the Properties button.
7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation window will appear. accept the removal by pressing the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will uninstall Instagram.

8. After uninstalling Instagram, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run a cleanup. Click Next to proceed with the cleanup. All the items that belong Instagram which have been left behind will be detected and you will be able to delete them. By removing Instagram using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no Windows registry items, files or folders are left behind on your disk.
Your Windows system will remain clean, speedy and ready to serve you properly.
Disclaimer
The text above is not a piece of advice to remove Instagram by Thorium from your PC, nor are we saying that Instagram by Thorium is not a good software application. This text simply contains detailed info on how to remove Instagram in case you decide this is what you want to do. Here you can find registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.
Last update on: 2025-03-23 12:58:08.093