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How to uninstall OBS Studio from your system

You can find on this page details on how to uninstall OBS Studio for Windows. The Windows version was developed by OBS Project. More information about OBS Project can be seen here. The program is frequently found in the C:\Program Files\obs-studio folder. Take into account that this path can vary depending on the user's preference. You can uninstall OBS Studio by clicking on the Start menu of Windows and pasting the command line C:\Program Files\obs-studio\uninstall.exe. Note that you might get a notification for admin rights. obs64.exe is the programs's main file and it takes about 2.78 MB (2918416 bytes) on disk.

The following executables are incorporated in OBS Studio. They occupy 7.00 MB (7337938 bytes) on disk.

  • uninstall.exe (59.46 KB)
  • obs64.exe (2.78 MB)
  • enc-amf-test32.exe (185.52 KB)
  • enc-amf-test64.exe (225.02 KB)
  • ffmpeg-mux32.exe (42.02 KB)
  • ffmpeg-mux64.exe (55.52 KB)
  • get-graphics-offsets32.exe (418.02 KB)
  • get-graphics-offsets64.exe (513.52 KB)
  • inject-helper32.exe (417.44 KB)
  • inject-helper64.exe (515.44 KB)
  • obs-browser-page.exe (1.84 MB)
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This page is about OBS Studio version 22.0.2 only. You can find here a few links to other OBS Studio versions:

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Some files and registry entries are usually left behind when you remove OBS Studio.

You should delete the folders below after you uninstall OBS Studio:
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio

Generally, the following files remain on disk:
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\basic\profiles\Безымянный\basic.ini
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\basic\scenes\Безымянный.json
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\global.ini
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\logs\2024-03-08 19-45-54.txt
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\logs\2024-03-18 15-11-23.txt
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\logs\2024-03-18 15-38-47.txt
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\logs\2024-03-18 15-39-43.txt
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\logs\2024-03-18 16-20-48.txt
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\logs\2024-03-18 16-48-01.txt
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\logs\2024-03-19 16-17-11.txt
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\plugin_config\obs-browser\000003.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\plugin_config\obs-browser\Cache\data_0
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\plugin_config\obs-browser\Cache\data_1
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\plugin_config\obs-browser\Cache\data_2
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\plugin_config\obs-browser\Cache\data_3
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\plugin_config\obs-browser\Cache\f_000002
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\plugin_config\obs-browser\Cache\f_000003
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\plugin_config\obs-browser\Cache\f_000004
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\plugin_config\obs-browser\Cache\f_000005
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\plugin_config\obs-browser\Cache\f_000006
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\plugin_config\obs-browser\Cache\f_000007
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\plugin_config\obs-browser\Cache\f_000008
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\plugin_config\obs-browser\Cache\f_000009
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\plugin_config\obs-browser\Cache\f_00000a
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\plugin_config\obs-browser\Cache\f_00000b
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\plugin_config\obs-browser\Cache\f_00000c
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\plugin_config\obs-browser\Cache\f_00000e
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\plugin_config\obs-browser\Cache\f_000010
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\plugin_config\obs-browser\Cache\f_000016
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\plugin_config\obs-browser\Cache\f_000017
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\plugin_config\obs-browser\Cache\f_000018
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\plugin_config\obs-browser\Cache\f_000019
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\plugin_config\obs-browser\Cache\f_00001a
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\plugin_config\obs-browser\Cache\f_00001b
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\plugin_config\obs-browser\Cache\f_00001c
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\plugin_config\obs-browser\Cache\f_00001d
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\plugin_config\obs-browser\Cache\f_00001e
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\plugin_config\obs-browser\Cache\f_00001f
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\plugin_config\obs-browser\Cache\index
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\plugin_config\obs-browser\Cookies
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\plugin_config\obs-browser\CURRENT
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\plugin_config\obs-browser\GPUCache\data_0
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\plugin_config\obs-browser\GPUCache\data_1
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\plugin_config\obs-browser\GPUCache\data_2
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\plugin_config\obs-browser\GPUCache\data_3
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\plugin_config\obs-browser\GPUCache\index
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\plugin_config\obs-browser\LOCK
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\plugin_config\obs-browser\LOG
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\plugin_config\obs-browser\MANIFEST-000001
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\plugin_config\obs-browser\Visited Links
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\plugin_config\rtmp-services\meta.json
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\plugin_config\rtmp-services\package.json
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\plugin_config\rtmp-services\services.json
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\plugin_config\rtmp-services\twitch_ingests.json
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\plugin_config\win-capture\32.ini
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\plugin_config\win-capture\64.ini
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\profiler_data\2024-03-18 15-11-23.csv.gz
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\profiler_data\2024-03-18 15-38-47.csv.gz
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\profiler_data\2024-03-18 15-39-43.csv.gz
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\profiler_data\2024-03-18 16-20-48.csv.gz
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\profiler_data\2024-03-19 16-17-11.csv.gz
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\updates\manifest.json
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\updates\updater.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\updates\whatsnew.json
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio-node-server\metadata
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio-node-server\settings.dat

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


How to delete OBS Studio from your computer with the help of Advanced Uninstaller PRO

OBS Studio is an application marketed by the software company OBS Project. Sometimes, users want to erase this program. This can be easier said than done because performing this by hand requires some skill related to removing Windows applications by hand. The best EASY solution to erase OBS Studio is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here are some detailed instructions about how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO already installed on your Windows PC, add it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is the best uninstaller and general tool to clean your Windows PC.

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  • go to Download Link
  • download the program by pressing the green DOWNLOAD button
  • set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take your time to admire Advanced Uninstaller PRO's interface and number of features available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good Windows tool.

3. Press the General Tools button
Go to General Tools


4. Activate the Uninstall Programs button
Go to Uninstall Programs


5. A list of the programs existing on your computer will appear

6. Navigate the list of programs until you locate OBS Studio or simply click the Search feature and type in "OBS Studio". If it is installed on your PC the OBS Studio program will be found automatically. When you select OBS Studio in the list , some data regarding the program is shown to you:


  • Star rating (in the left lower corner). The star rating tells you the opinion other people have regarding OBS Studio, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Opinions by other people - Press the Read reviews button.
  • Details regarding the app you wish to uninstall, by pressing the Properties button.
7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation dialog will come up. accept the removal by pressing the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically uninstall OBS Studio.
Uninstall OBS Studio


8. After removing OBS Studio, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run a cleanup. Press Next to go ahead with the cleanup. All the items that belong OBS Studio which have been left behind will be detected and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By removing OBS Studio using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no registry items, files or directories are left behind on your system.

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



Disclaimer

The text above is not a recommendation to uninstall OBS Studio by OBS Project from your PC, we are not saying that OBS Studio by OBS Project is not a good application for your computer. This page simply contains detailed instructions on how to uninstall OBS Studio in case you decide this is what you want to do. Here you can find registry and disk entries that our application Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.

2018-09-02 / Written by Andreea Kartman for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2018-09-02 07:43:04.583