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A guide to uninstall KiCad 5.1.6_1 from your computer

This web page is about KiCad 5.1.6_1 for Windows. Below you can find details on how to uninstall it from your computer. The Windows version was developed by KiCad. Check out here for more info on KiCad. Click on to get more information about KiCad 5.1.6_1 on KiCad's website. Usually the KiCad 5.1.6_1 application is to be found in the C:\Program Files\KiCad directory, depending on the user's option during setup. The complete uninstall command line for KiCad 5.1.6_1 is C:\Program Files\KiCad\uninstaller.exe. kicad.exe is the KiCad 5.1.6_1's primary executable file and it takes close to 1.97 MB (2061312 bytes) on disk.

KiCad 5.1.6_1 contains of the executables below. They take 22.83 MB (23941509 bytes) on disk.




  • uninstaller.exe (67.01 KB)
  • bitmap2component.exe (1.71 MB)
  • dxf2idf.exe (248.50 KB)
  • cli-64.exe (22.50 KB)
  • eeschema.exe (813.00 KB)
  • gdb.exe (8.47 MB)
  • gerbview.exe (812.00 KB)
  • idf2vrml.exe (441.50 KB)
  • idfcyl.exe (60.50 KB)
  • idfrect.exe (51.00 KB)
  • kicad-ogltest.exe (4.17 MB)
  • kicad.exe (1.97 MB)
  • kicad2step.exe (453.50 KB)
  • pcbnew.exe (809.00 KB)
  • pcb_calculator.exe (812.00 KB)
  • pl_editor.exe (762.00 KB)
  • python.exe (17.50 KB)
  • xsltproc.exe (93.12 KB)
  • wininst-6.0.exe (60.00 KB)
  • wininst-7.1.exe (64.00 KB)
  • wininst-8.0.exe (60.00 KB)
  • wininst-9.0-amd64.exe (218.50 KB)
  • wininst-9.0.exe (191.50 KB)
  • t32.exe (90.50 KB)
  • t64.exe (100.00 KB)
  • w32.exe (87.00 KB)
  • w64.exe (97.00 KB)
  • cli-32.exe (20.50 KB)
  • cli.exe (63.50 KB)
  • gui-32.exe (20.50 KB)
  • gui-64.exe (22.50 KB)
  • gui.exe (63.50 KB)
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The current web page applies to KiCad 5.1.6_1 version 5.1.61 alone. If planning to uninstall KiCad 5.1.6_1 you should check if the following data is left behind on your PC.

Folders remaining:
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\IndexedDB\https_forum.kicad.info_0.indexeddb.leveldb
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\kicad
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\kicad

Check for and delete the following files from your disk when you uninstall KiCad 5.1.6_1:
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\_cvpcb.kiface
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\_eeschema.kiface
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\_gerbview.kiface
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\_pcb_calculator.kiface
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\_pcbnew.kiface
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\_pl_editor.kiface
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\bitmap2component.exe
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\dxf2idf.exe
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\easy_install.exe
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\easy_install-script.py
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\eeschema.exe
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\gdb.exe
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\gerbview.exe
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\glew32.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\idf2vrml.exe
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\idfcyl.exe
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\idfrect.exe
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\kicad.exe
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\kicad2step.exe
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\kicad-ogltest.exe
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libboost_atomic-mt.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libboost_chrono-mt.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libboost_container-mt.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libboost_context-mt.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libboost_contract-mt.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libboost_coroutine-mt.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libboost_date_time-mt.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libboost_fiber-mt.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libboost_filesystem-mt.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libboost_graph-mt.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libboost_iostreams-mt.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libboost_locale-mt.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libboost_log_setup-mt.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libboost_log-mt.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libboost_math_c99f-mt.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libboost_math_c99l-mt.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libboost_math_c99-mt.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libboost_math_tr1f-mt.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libboost_math_tr1l-mt.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libboost_math_tr1-mt.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libboost_numpy27-mt.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libboost_numpy37-mt.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libboost_prg_exec_monitor-mt.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libboost_program_options-mt.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libboost_python27-mt.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libboost_python37-mt.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libboost_random-mt.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libboost_regex-mt.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libboost_serialization-mt.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libboost_stacktrace_noop-mt.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libboost_stacktrace_windbg_cached-mt.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libboost_stacktrace_windbg-mt.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libboost_system-mt.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libboost_thread-mt.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libboost_timer-mt.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libboost_type_erasure-mt.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libboost_unit_test_framework-mt.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libboost_wave-mt.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libboost_wserialization-mt.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libbrotlicommon.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libbrotlidec.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libbz2-1.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libcairo-2.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libcairo-gobject-2.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libcairo-script-interpreter-2.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libcrypto-1_1-x64.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libcurl-4.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libeeschema.dll.a
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libexpat-1.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libexslt-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libffi-6.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libfftw3-3.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libfftw3f-3.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libfftw3l-3.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libfontconfig-1.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libfreetype-6.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libFWOSPlugin.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libgcc_s_seh-1.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libglib-2.0-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libgmp-10.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libgmpxx-4.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libgomp-1.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libgraphite2.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libharfbuzz-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libharfbuzz-gobject-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libharfbuzz-icu-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libharfbuzz-subset-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libhogweed-5.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libiconv-2.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libicudt64.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libicuin64.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libicuio64.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libicutest64.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libicutu64.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libicuuc64.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libidn2-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libintl-8.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libjpeg-8.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\libkicad_3dsg.dll
  • C:\Program Files\KiCad\bin\liblzma-5.dll

You will find in the Windows Registry that the following keys will not be cleaned; remove them one by one using regedit.exe:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.kicad_pcb
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.kicad_sch
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.kicad_wks
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\kicad.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\KiCad.kicad_pcb
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\KiCad.kicad_sch
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\KiCad.kicad_wks
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\KiCad.pro
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\KiCad.sch
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\KiCad

Open regedit.exe to delete the registry values below from the Windows Registry:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.kicad_pcb\OpenWithProgids\KiCad.kicad_pcb
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.kicad_sch\OpenWithProgids\KiCad.kicad_sch
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.kicad_wks\OpenWithProgids\KiCad.kicad_wks
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.pro\OpenWithProgids\KiCad.pro
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.sch\OpenWithProgids\KiCad.sch
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-1350110308-1955570159-3548615577-1000\\Device\HarddiskVolume2\Program Files\KiCad\bin\kicad.exe


How to delete KiCad 5.1.6_1 using Advanced Uninstaller PRO

KiCad 5.1.6_1 is a program released by the software company KiCad. Some people want to erase this program. This can be efortful because performing this by hand requires some advanced knowledge regarding PCs. The best QUICK action to erase KiCad 5.1.6_1 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 Windows PC, install it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very potent uninstaller and general utility to clean your Windows PC.

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  • go to Download Link
  • download the setup by clicking on the green DOWNLOAD NOW button
  • install Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take your time to admire Advanced Uninstaller PRO's interface and number of functions available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful package of tools.

3. Press the General Tools category
Go to General Tools


4. Press the Uninstall Programs feature
Go to Uninstall Programs


5. All the programs installed on your PC will appear

6. Scroll the list of programs until you find KiCad 5.1.6_1 or simply activate the Search feature and type in "KiCad 5.1.6_1". The KiCad 5.1.6_1 program will be found automatically. Notice that when you click KiCad 5.1.6_1 in the list , the following data regarding the application is shown to you:


  • Safety rating (in the left lower corner). This tells you the opinion other people have regarding KiCad 5.1.6_1, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Opinions by other people - Press the Read reviews button.
  • Technical information regarding the application you want to uninstall, by clicking on the Properties button.
For instance you can see that for KiCad 5.1.6_1:





  • The web site of the program is: www.kicad-pcb.org/
  • The uninstall string is: C:\Program Files\KiCad\uninstaller.exe
7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation dialog will come up. accept the uninstall by clicking the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically uninstall KiCad 5.1.6_1.
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8. After uninstalling KiCad 5.1.6_1, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run an additional cleanup. Press Next to start the cleanup. All the items that belong KiCad 5.1.6_1 which have been left behind will be found and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By uninstalling KiCad 5.1.6_1 using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no registry items, files or folders are left behind on your system.

Your PC will remain clean, speedy and ready to take on new tasks.

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Disclaimer

The text above is not a recommendation to remove KiCad 5.1.6_1 by KiCad from your computer, we are not saying that KiCad 5.1.6_1 by KiCad is not a good software application. This text only contains detailed info on how to remove KiCad 5.1.6_1 supposing you decide this is what you want to do. Here you can find registry and disk entries that other software left behind and Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.

2020-05-23 / Written by Dan Armano for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2020-05-23 00:04:31.993