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How to uninstall Lightworks from your PC

This web page is about Lightworks for Windows. Below you can find details on how to remove it from your computer. It is developed by LWKS Software Ltd.. More info about LWKS Software Ltd. can be read here. Please open if you want to read more on Lightworks on LWKS Software Ltd.'s website. Usually the Lightworks program is to be found in the C:\Program Files\Lightworks directory, depending on the user's option during install. Lightworks's entire uninstall command line is C:\Program Files\Lightworks\uninstall.exe. lightworks.exe is the Lightworks's primary executable file and it occupies close to 537.58 KB (550480 bytes) on disk.

The executable files below are installed alongside Lightworks. They take about 15.48 MB (16229849 bytes) on disk.

  • AudioPluginScanner.exe (3.18 MB)
  • ffmpeg.exe (354.13 KB)
  • lightworks.exe (537.58 KB)
  • ntcardvt.exe (1.77 MB)
  • uninstall.exe (9.66 MB)


The current page applies to Lightworks version 2022.2.135077 only. For more Lightworks versions please click below:

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Lightworks has the habit of leaving behind some leftovers.

You should delete the folders below after you uninstall Lightworks:
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\IDM\DwnlData\UserName\lightworks_2022.3_r1_517

Generally, the following files are left on disk:
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\aaf.lwd
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\AAFCOAPI.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\aafext\AAFINTP.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\aafext\AAFPGAPI.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\AJA.lwd
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\AmazingMusicTracks.lwd
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\atoms.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\atomsplus.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\Aud.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\AudAtoms.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\AudioNetwork.lwd
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\AudioPluginScanner.exe
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\audioui.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\AudLMD.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\avc-intra-headers\100-1080i25.bin
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\avc-intra-headers\100-1080i30.bin
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\avc-intra-headers\100-1080p23976.bin
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\avc-intra-headers\100-1080p25.bin
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\avc-intra-headers\100-1080p30.bin
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\avc-intra-headers\100-1080p50.bin
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\avc-intra-headers\100-1080p60.bin
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\avc-intra-headers\100-720p23976.bin
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\avc-intra-headers\100-720p25.bin
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\avc-intra-headers\100-720p30.bin
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\avc-intra-headers\100-720p50.bin
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\avc-intra-headers\100-720p60.bin
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\avc-intra-headers\50-1080i25.bin
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\avc-intra-headers\50-1080i30.bin
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\avc-intra-headers\50-1080p23976.bin
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\avc-intra-headers\50-1080p25.bin
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\avc-intra-headers\50-1080p30.bin
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\avc-intra-headers\50-1080p50.bin
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\avc-intra-headers\50-720p23976.bin
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\avc-intra-headers\50-720p25.bin
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\avc-intra-headers\50-720p30.bin
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\avc-intra-headers\50-720p50.bin
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\avc-intra-headers\50-720p60.bin
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\avc-intra-headers\xavc23976.bin
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\avc-intra-headers\xavc25.bin
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\avc-intra-headers\xavc30.bin
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\avc-intra-headers\xavc50.bin
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\avc-intra-headers\xavc60.bin
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\avcodec-58.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\avformat-58.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\avutil-56.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\BlackmagicRawAPI.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\CameraRaw.lwd
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\canvas.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\cel.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\celstrip.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\CFHDDecoder.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\CFHDEncoder.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\Cineform.lwd
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\CloudServices.lwd
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\Codecs.lwd
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\comms.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\conbinds.dat
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\concaps.dat
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\config.dat
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\D3DCompiler_43.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\d3dx9_43.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\dbvtools.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\DeckLink_drv.lwd
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\dng.lwd
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\DNxHD.lwd
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\DNxHR.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\dsx_drv.10.1.lwd
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\dsx_drv.9.3.0.5243.lwd
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\dsx_drv.9.4.0.9028.lwd
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\dsx_drv.9.5.1.17803.lwd
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\dsx_drv.9.8.0.22358.lwd
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\edit.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\editpanels.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\editplus.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\edl.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\Effect Templates\Colour Correct.cws
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\Effect Templates\default-crawl.icg
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\Effect Templates\default-roll.icg
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\Effect Templates\default-static.icg
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\Effect Templates\F[0O7YEZ.fxt
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\Effect Templates\F[0O88OQ.fxt
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\Effect Templates\F[0O8AHT.fxt
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\Effect Templates\F[0O8AHU.fxt
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\Effect Templates\F[0O8AHV.fxt
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\Effect Templates\F[0O8EAW.fxt
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\Effect Templates\F0050XFH.fxt
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\Effect Templates\F0050XFI.fxt
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\Effect Templates\F0050XFM.fxt
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\Effect Templates\F0050XFN.fxt
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\Effect Templates\F0050XFO.fxt
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\Effect Templates\F0050XJN.fxt
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\Effect Templates\F0050XT4.fxt
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\Effect Templates\F0050Y21.fxt
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\Effect Templates\F0050Y2T.fxt
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\Effect Templates\F0050Y2U.fxt
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\Effect Templates\F0050Y2V.fxt
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\Effect Templates\F0050Y2W.fxt
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\Effect Templates\F0050Y3P.fxt
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\Effect Templates\F0050Y3Q.fxt
  • C:\Program Files\Lightworks\Effect Templates\F00908M0.fxt

Registry that is not uninstalled:
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Lightworks
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Lightworks
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{E94DD4E4-7746-472c-AA7B-1242FED0CFC8}
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Error Reporting\LocalDumps\lightworks.exe

Open regedit.exe to remove the registry values below from the Windows Registry:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files\Lightworks\ntcardvt.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files\Lightworks\ntcardvt.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-3667147305-1461272188-2692218899-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume4\Program Files\Lightworks\ntcardvt.exe


A way to delete Lightworks from your PC with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Lightworks is a program by the software company LWKS Software Ltd.. Some people try to remove it. This can be easier said than done because deleting this manually requires some knowledge regarding PCs. One of the best SIMPLE way to remove Lightworks is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here is how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO on your Windows system, add it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is an efficient uninstaller and general tool to take care of 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. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take some time to get familiar with Advanced Uninstaller PRO's design and number of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful package of utilities.

3. Click on the General Tools button
Go to General Tools


4. Click on the Uninstall Programs button
Go to Uninstall Programs


5. All the applications existing on your computer will appear

6. Scroll the list of applications until you locate Lightworks or simply click the Search field and type in "Lightworks". If it is installed on your PC the Lightworks app will be found automatically. When you click Lightworks in the list of programs, some data about the program is made available to you:


  • Safety rating (in the left lower corner). The star rating explains the opinion other users have about Lightworks, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Reviews by other users - Click on the Read reviews button.
  • Details about the app you wish to remove, by clicking on the Properties button.
For instance you can see that for Lightworks:





  • The web site of the application is: http://www.lwks.com
  • The uninstall string is: C:\Program Files\Lightworks\uninstall.exe
7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation window will show up. accept the uninstall by clicking Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically remove Lightworks.
Uninstall Lightworks


8. After uninstalling Lightworks, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run an additional cleanup. Click Next to perform the cleanup. All the items of Lightworks which have been left behind will be detected and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By uninstalling Lightworks 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 ready to serve you properly.



Disclaimer

This page is not a piece of advice to remove Lightworks by LWKS Software Ltd. from your PC, nor are we saying that Lightworks by LWKS Software Ltd. is not a good software application. This page simply contains detailed info on how to remove Lightworks in case 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.

2022-06-16 / Written by Daniel Statescu for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2022-06-15 22:32:43.027