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How to uninstall KiCad 7.0 from your system

This info is about KiCad 7.0 for Windows. Here you can find details on how to remove it from your computer. It is produced by KiCad. Further information on KiCad can be seen here. KiCad 7.0 is frequently set up in the C:\Program Files\KiCad\7.0 folder, but this location may differ a lot depending on the user's option when installing the program. KiCad 7.0's full uninstall command line is C:\Program Files\KiCad\7.0\uninstall.exe. KiCad 7.0's primary file takes about 6.54 MB (6853448 bytes) and is named kicad.exe.

KiCad 7.0 contains of the executables below. They occupy 45.12 MB (47316187 bytes) on disk.




  • uninstall.exe (130.94 KB)
  • bitmap2component.exe (5.84 MB)
  • crashpad_handler.exe (619.82 KB)
  • dxf2idf.exe (132.32 KB)
  • eeschema.exe (4.47 MB)
  • gerbview.exe (4.47 MB)
  • idf2vrml.exe (292.82 KB)
  • idfcyl.exe (50.82 KB)
  • idfrect.exe (44.82 KB)
  • kicad-cli.exe (4.67 MB)
  • kicad.exe (6.54 MB)
  • pcbnew.exe (4.47 MB)
  • pcb_calculator.exe (4.47 MB)
  • pl_editor.exe (4.47 MB)
  • python.exe (104.82 KB)
  • pythonw.exe (102.82 KB)
  • venvlauncher.exe (125.32 KB)
  • venvwlauncher.exe (123.82 KB)
  • _freeze_importlib.exe (28.82 KB)
  • wininst-10.0-amd64.exe (228.82 KB)
  • wininst-10.0.exe (198.32 KB)
  • wininst-14.0-amd64.exe (585.82 KB)
  • wininst-14.0.exe (459.32 KB)
  • wininst-6.0.exe (71.82 KB)
  • wininst-7.1.exe (75.82 KB)
  • wininst-8.0.exe (71.82 KB)
  • wininst-9.0-amd64.exe (230.82 KB)
  • wininst-9.0.exe (203.32 KB)
  • f2py.exe (115.78 KB)
  • t32.exe (95.50 KB)
  • t64-arm.exe (178.50 KB)
  • t64.exe (105.50 KB)
  • w32.exe (89.50 KB)
  • w64-arm.exe (164.50 KB)
  • w64.exe (99.50 KB)
  • cli-32.exe (75.82 KB)
  • cli-64.exe (84.82 KB)
  • cli.exe (75.82 KB)
  • gui-32.exe (75.82 KB)
  • gui-64.exe (85.32 KB)
  • gui.exe (75.82 KB)
  • normalizer.exe (115.75 KB)
  • pip3.exe (105.86 KB)
  • wheel.exe (115.73 KB)
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The current page applies to KiCad 7.0 version 7.0.9.1.0.258184080 alone. You can find here a few links to other KiCad 7.0 releases:

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Many files, folders and registry data will not be deleted when you want to remove KiCad 7.0 from your computer.

Folders left behind when you uninstall KiCad 7.0:
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\KiCad
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\kicad
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\KiCad 7.0

Generally, the following files remain on disk:
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\KiCad\7.0\3d\872348cf74e13f127296b05029f2ef7c2ab86c42.3dc
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\KiCad\7.0\3d\9627c05df32d8595c370fe05295495148cfe4892.3dc
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\KiCad\7.0\pcm\46f88614eade3439\packages.json
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\KiCad\7.0\pcm\46f88614eade3439\repository.json
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\KiCad\7.0\sentry\b40d35b0-8f5d-4e21-456a-af60a12ac82a.run\__sentry-breadcrumb1
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\KiCad\7.0\sentry\b40d35b0-8f5d-4e21-456a-af60a12ac82a.run\__sentry-breadcrumb2
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\KiCad\7.0\sentry\b40d35b0-8f5d-4e21-456a-af60a12ac82a.run\__sentry-event
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\KiCad\7.0\sentry\metadata
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\KiCad\7.0\sentry\settings.dat
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\KiCad\7.0\sentry-opt-in
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\KiCad\7.0\sentry-uid
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.Search_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\AppIconCache\100\{6D809377-6AF0-444B-8957-A3773F02200E}_KiCad_7_0_bin_bitmap2component_exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.Search_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\AppIconCache\100\{6D809377-6AF0-444B-8957-A3773F02200E}_KiCad_7_0_bin_eeschema_exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.Search_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\AppIconCache\100\{6D809377-6AF0-444B-8957-A3773F02200E}_KiCad_7_0_bin_gerbview_exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.Search_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\AppIconCache\100\{6D809377-6AF0-444B-8957-A3773F02200E}_KiCad_7_0_bin_kicad_exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.Search_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\AppIconCache\100\{6D809377-6AF0-444B-8957-A3773F02200E}_KiCad_7_0_bin_pcb_calculator_exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.Search_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\AppIconCache\100\{6D809377-6AF0-444B-8957-A3773F02200E}_KiCad_7_0_bin_pcbnew_exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.Search_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\AppIconCache\100\{6D809377-6AF0-444B-8957-A3773F02200E}_KiCad_7_0_bin_pl_editor_exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.Search_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\AppIconCache\100\{6D809377-6AF0-444B-8957-A3773F02200E}_KiCad_7_0_uninstaller_exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.Search_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\AppIconCache\100\M__Install_bin_kicad_exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\kicad\7.0\3d_viewer.json
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\kicad\7.0\bitmap2component.json
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\kicad\7.0\colors\user.json
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\kicad\7.0\cvpcb.json
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\kicad\7.0\eeschema.json
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\kicad\7.0\fpedit.json
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\kicad\7.0\fp-lib-table
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\kicad\7.0\gerbview.json
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\kicad\7.0\installed_packages.json
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\kicad\7.0\kicad.json
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\kicad\7.0\kicad_common.json
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\kicad\7.0\pcb_calculator.json
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\kicad\7.0\pcbnew.json
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\kicad\7.0\pl_editor.json
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\kicad\7.0\symbol_editor.json
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\kicad\7.0\sym-lib-table
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\KiCad 7.0\Calculator Tools 7.0.lnk
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\KiCad 7.0\Drawing Sheet Editor 7.0.lnk
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\KiCad 7.0\Gerber Viewer 7.0.lnk
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\KiCad 7.0\Image Converter 7.0.lnk
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\KiCad 7.0\KiCad 7.0 Command Prompt.lnk
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\KiCad 7.0\KiCad 7.0.lnk
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\KiCad 7.0\PCB Editor 7.0.lnk
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\KiCad 7.0\Schematic Editor 7.0.lnk
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\KiCad 7.0\Uninstall.lnk

Use regedit.exe to manually remove from the Windows Registry the keys below:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.kicad_pcb
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.kicad_pro
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.kicad_sch
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.kicad_wks
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\kicad.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\KiCad.kicad_pcb.7.0
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\KiCad.kicad_pro.7.0
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\KiCad.kicad_sch.7.0
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\KiCad.kicad_wks.7.0
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\KiCad.pro.7.0
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\KiCad.sch.7.0
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\KiCad
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\KiCad 7.0

Registry values that are not removed from your computer:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.kicad_pcb\OpenWithProgids\KiCad.kicad_pcb.7.0
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.kicad_pro\OpenWithProgids\KiCad.kicad_pro.7.0
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.kicad_sch\OpenWithProgids\KiCad.kicad_sch.7.0
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.kicad_wks\OpenWithProgids\KiCad.kicad_wks.7.0
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.pro\OpenWithProgids\KiCad.pro.7.0
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.sch\OpenWithProgids\KiCad.sch.7.0
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files\KiCad\7.0\bin\kicad.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\M:\Install\bin\kicad.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\M:\software\kicad-7.0-testing_7.0.9.rc1.0.g2d58184080-x86_64.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\M:\software\kicad-7.0-testing_7.0.9.rc1.0.g2d58184080-x86_64.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-1025990243-2422238005-2162675311-1214\\Device\HarddiskVolume2\Program Files\KiCad\7.0\bin\kicad.exe


How to remove KiCad 7.0 from your computer using Advanced Uninstaller PRO

KiCad 7.0 is an application by KiCad. Some computer users choose to uninstall it. Sometimes this is efortful because uninstalling this by hand takes some knowledge related to removing Windows applications by hand. One of the best EASY approach to uninstall KiCad 7.0 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 system, install it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is one of the best uninstaller and all around utility to maximize the performance of your Windows computer.

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  • go to Download Link
  • download the setup by pressing the green DOWNLOAD button
  • install Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take your time to admire the program's design and wealth of features available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good system utility.

3. Press the General Tools button
Go to General Tools


4. Activate the Uninstall Programs feature
Go to Uninstall Programs


5. All the applications installed on the computer will be made available to you

6. Scroll the list of applications until you find KiCad 7.0 or simply click the Search field and type in "KiCad 7.0". If it is installed on your PC the KiCad 7.0 app will be found automatically. Notice that after you click KiCad 7.0 in the list , some information about the program is shown to you:


  • Safety rating (in the left lower corner). The star rating tells you the opinion other users have about KiCad 7.0, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Opinions by other users - Press the Read reviews button.
  • Details about the application you wish to uninstall, by pressing the Properties button.
7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation dialog will appear. accept the uninstall by pressing the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will then remove KiCad 7.0.
Uninstall KiCad 7.0


8. After removing KiCad 7.0, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run an additional cleanup. Click Next to start the cleanup. All the items that belong KiCad 7.0 which have been left behind will be found and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By uninstalling KiCad 7.0 using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no registry items, files or directories are left behind on your PC.

Your computer will remain clean, speedy and able to run without errors or problems.

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Disclaimer

The text above is not a piece of advice to remove KiCad 7.0 by KiCad from your PC, nor are we saying that KiCad 7.0 by KiCad is not a good application for your PC. This text simply contains detailed info on how to remove KiCad 7.0 supposing you want to. The information above contains registry and disk entries that other software left behind and Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.

2023-11-09 / Written by Daniel Statescu for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2023-11-09 07:59:25.877