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How to uninstall KakaoTalk from your computer

KakaoTalk is a computer program. This page holds details on how to uninstall it from your computer. It is written by Kakao Corp.. Additional info about Kakao Corp. can be seen here. Further information about KakaoTalk can be seen at . The program is usually installed in the C:\Program Files (x86)\KakaoTalk directory (same installation drive as Windows). The entire uninstall command line for KakaoTalk is C:\Program Files (x86)\KakaoTalk\uninstall.exe. KakaoTalk.exe is the programs's main file and it takes circa 9.89 MB (10370664 bytes) on disk.

The following executables are incorporated in KakaoTalk. They occupy 14.10 MB (14784064 bytes) on disk.

  • CrashReporter.exe (3.76 MB)
  • KakaoTalk.exe (9.89 MB)
  • uninstall.exe (462.36 KB)


This page is about KakaoTalk version 2.7.4.1975 only. You can find below a few links to other KakaoTalk releases:

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Several files, folders and Windows registry data can be left behind when you want to remove KakaoTalk from your PC.

You should delete the folders below after you uninstall KakaoTalk:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kakao\KakaoTalk
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Kakao\KakaoTalk

The files below remain on your disk by KakaoTalk's application uninstaller when you removed it:
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Kakao\KakaoTalk\KakaoUpdate.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Kakao\KakaoTalk\pref.ini
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.Cortana_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\AppIconCache\100\{7C5A40EF-A0FB-4BFC-874A-C0F2E0B9FA8E}_Kakao_KakaoTalk_KakaoTalk_exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\kakaotalk_2.7.4.1975_2.7.5.2024_diff.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\KakaoTalk.lnk

You will find in the Windows Registry that the following keys will not be removed; remove them one by one using regedit.exe:
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Kakao\KakaoTalk
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Kakao\KakaoTalk
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\KakaoTalk

Open regedit.exe to remove the values below from the Windows Registry:
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-1538168316-3476211644-1614513072-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume3\Program Files (x86)\Kakao\KakaoTalk\KakaoTalk.exe


How to delete KakaoTalk using Advanced Uninstaller PRO

KakaoTalk is a program by the software company Kakao Corp.. Frequently, people choose to remove this application. Sometimes this is troublesome because removing this manually requires some knowledge related to Windows program uninstallation. One of the best EASY manner to remove KakaoTalk is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here is how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO on your PC, install it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is one of the best uninstaller and general tool to take care of your PC.

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2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take your time to get familiar with the program's design and number of features available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a powerful system optimizer.

3. Press the General Tools button
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4. Activate the Uninstall Programs button
Go to Uninstall Programs


5. A list of the applications installed on your computer will be made available to you

6. Navigate the list of applications until you find KakaoTalk or simply click the Search feature and type in "KakaoTalk". If it is installed on your PC the KakaoTalk app will be found automatically. Notice that after you select KakaoTalk in the list of apps, the following information regarding the program is available to you:


  • Safety rating (in the left lower corner). This tells you the opinion other users have regarding KakaoTalk, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Opinions by other users - Press the Read reviews button.
  • Details regarding the app you want to uninstall, by clicking on the Properties button.
For instance you can see that for KakaoTalk:





  • The web site of the program is: http://www.kakao.com
  • The uninstall string is: C:\Program Files (x86)\KakaoTalk\uninstall.exe
7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation window will come up. accept the uninstall by pressing the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will then remove KakaoTalk.
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8. After uninstalling KakaoTalk, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run a cleanup. Press Next to start the cleanup. All the items of KakaoTalk which have been left behind will be found and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By removing KakaoTalk with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no Windows registry items, files or folders are left behind on your computer.

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



Disclaimer

This page is not a recommendation to uninstall KakaoTalk by Kakao Corp. from your PC, nor are we saying that KakaoTalk by Kakao Corp. is not a good application for your PC. This text only contains detailed instructions on how to uninstall KakaoTalk supposing you decide this is what you want to do. The information above contains registry and disk entries that other software left behind and Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.

2018-11-04 / Written by Daniel Statescu for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2018-11-04 01:46:13.440