OctaTrader

How to uninstall OctaTrader from your computer

OctaTrader is a Windows program. Read below about how to remove it from your PC. It was coded for Windows by MetaQuotes Software Corp.. Go over here for more information on MetaQuotes Software Corp.. Detailed information about OctaTrader can be found at http://www.metaquotes.net. OctaTrader is typically set up in the C:\Program Files\OctaTrader directory, subject to the user's choice. The complete uninstall command line for OctaTrader is C:\Program Files\OctaTrader\uninstall.exe. terminal.exe is the OctaTrader's primary executable file and it occupies close to 10.59 MB (11103384 bytes) on disk.

The executable files below are installed along with OctaTrader. They take about 15.17 MB (15906192 bytes) on disk.

• metaeditor.exe (4.17 MB)
• terminal.exe (10.59 MB)
• uninstall.exe (419.91 KB)

This data is about OctaTrader version 4.00 alone. OctaTrader has the habit of leaving behind some leftovers.

Directories that were left behind:

• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader

The files below are left behind on your disk when you remove OctaTrader:

• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\config\accounts.ini
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\config\community.ini
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\config\experts.ini
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\config\metaeditor.ini
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\config\OctaFX-Demo.srv
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\config\OctaFX-Real.srv
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\config\server.ini
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\config\terminal.ini
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\config\terminal.lic
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\config\trade.ini
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\DDE-Sample.xls
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\experts\include\stderror.mqh
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\experts\include\stdlib.mqh
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\experts\include\WinUser32.mqh
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\experts\indicators\#Engineerex D1A.ex4
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\experts\indicators\#Engineerex D1A.mq4
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\experts\indicators\#Engineerex D1B.ex4
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\experts\indicators\#Engineerex D1B.mq4
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\experts\indicators\#Engineerex H4A.ex4
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\experts\indicators\#Engineerex H4A.mq4
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\experts\indicators\#Engineerex H1A.ex4
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\experts\indicators\#Engineerex H1A.mq4
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\experts\indicators\#Engineerex H1B.ex4
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\experts\indicators\#Engineerex H1B.mq4
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\experts\indicators\#Engineerex H4B.ex4
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\experts\indicators\#Engineerex H4B.mq4
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\experts\indicators\bclock.ex4
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\experts\indicators\b-clock.ex4
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\experts\indicators\Candle Time & Spread.ex4
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\experts\indicators\Candle Time & Spread.mq4
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\experts\indicators\Candle_Time_&_Spread.ex4
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\experts\indicators\CapitoInday.ex4
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\experts\indicators\CapitoInday.mq4
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\experts\indicators\FerruFx_Multi_info THV.ex4
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\experts\indicators\FiboPiv_v2.ex4
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\experts\indicators\Hebi_BBands_Stop_v2_20.ex4
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\experts\indicators\Hebi_BBands_Stop_v2_20.mq4
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\experts\indicators\jam_CS.ex4
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\experts\indicators\jam_CS_SIZE.ex4
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\experts\indicators\jam_CS_SIZE.mq4
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\experts\indicators\MA in Color_wAppliedPrice.ex4
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\experts\indicators\MA in Color_wAppliedPrice.mq4
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\experts\scripts\CloseAll.ex4
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\experts\scripts\gile buy.ex4
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\experts\scripts\OPEN BUY USDCHF PAIR.ex4
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\experts\scripts\OPEN SELL USDCHF PAIR.ex4
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\experts\scripts\OPEN_BUY_EURUSD_PAIR.ex4
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\experts\scripts\OPEN_BUY_GBPUSD_PAIR_.ex4
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\experts\scripts\OPEN_SELL_EURUSD_PAIR_.ex4
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\experts\scripts\OPEN_SELL_GBPUSD_PAIR.ex4
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\experts\scripts\Set2StopOrders.ex4
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\history\default\EURUSD240.hst
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\history\default\GBPUSD240.hst
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\history\default\symbols.raw
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\history\default\symbols.sel
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\history\default\symgroups.raw
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\history\default\USDCHF240.hst
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\history\default\USDJPY240.hst
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\history\mailbox\1357041600.english
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\history\mailbox\1357041600.russian
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\history\mailbox\1357041601.english
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\history\mailbox\1357041601.russian
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\history\mailbox\1357041602.english
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\history\mailbox\1357041602.russian
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\history\mailbox\1379581838.1114386
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\history\mailbox\1380113359.110543
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\history\mailbox\1390218174.110543
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\history\news.dat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\history\OctaFX-Demo\AUDUSD60.hst
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\history\OctaFX-Demo\EURCHF60.hst
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\history\OctaFX-Demo\EURGBP60.hst
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\history\OctaFX-Demo\EURJPY240.hst
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\history\OctaFX-Demo\EURJPY60.hst
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\history\OctaFX-Demo\EURNZD60.hst
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\history\OctaFX-Demo\EURUSD1.hst
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\history\OctaFX-Demo\EURUSD240.hst
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\history\OctaFX-Demo\EURUSD60.hst
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\history\OctaFX-Demo\GBPCHF60.hst
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\history\OctaFX-Demo\GBPJPY240.hst
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\history\OctaFX-Demo\GBPJPY60.hst
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\history\OctaFX-Demo\GBPUSD1.hst
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\history\OctaFX-Demo\GBPUSD240.hst
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\history\OctaFX-Demo\GBPUSD60.hst
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\history\OctaFX-Demo\NZDUSD60.hst
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\history\OctaFX-Demo\symbols.raw
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\history\OctaFX-Demo\symbols.sel
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\history\OctaFX-Demo\symgroups.raw
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\history\OctaFX-Demo\ticks.raw
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\history\OctaFX-Demo\USDCAD60.hst
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\history\OctaFX-Demo\USDCHF60.hst
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\history\OctaFX-Demo\USDJPY60.hst
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\history\OctaFX-Demo\XAGUSD60.hst
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\history\OctaFX-Real\AUDUSD1.hst
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\history\OctaFX-Real\AUDUSD1440.hst
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\history\OctaFX-Real\AUDUSD15.hst
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\history\OctaFX-Real\AUDUSD240.hst
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\history\OctaFX-Real\AUDUSD30.hst
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\history\OctaFX-Real\AUDUSD5.hst
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\history\OctaFX-Real\AUDUSD60.hst
• C:\Program Files (x86)\OctaTrader\history\OctaFX-Real\EURGBP60.hst

You will find in the Windows Registry that the following data will not be uninstalled; remove them one by one using regedit.exe:

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\OctaTrader

How to remove OctaTrader from your computer with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

OctaTrader is an application released by the software company MetaQuotes Software Corp.. Some users try to remove this application. This is troublesome because uninstalling this manually takes some know-how related to Windows internal functioning. One of the best SIMPLE procedure to remove OctaTrader 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 system, add it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very potent uninstaller and all around tool to maximize the performance of your Windows computer.

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• navigate to Download Link
• download the setup by pressing the green DOWNLOAD NOW button
• set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO

2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take some time to get familiar with Advanced Uninstaller PRO's interface and number of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a powerful Windows tool.

3. Press the General Tools category


4. Press the Uninstall Programs button


5. All the applications existing on your PC will be shown to you

6. Navigate the list of applications until you find OctaTrader or simply click the Search field and type in "OctaTrader". If it is installed on your PC the OctaTrader app will be found very quickly. When you click OctaTrader in the list of apps, some information about the program is made available to you:

• Safety rating (in the lower left corner). This explains the opinion other users have about OctaTrader, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Reviews by other users - Press the Read reviews button.
• Technical information about the app you are about to remove, by pressing the Properties button.

For instance you can see that for OctaTrader:

• The web site of the application is: http://www.metaquotes.net
• The uninstall string is: C:\Program Files\OctaTrader\uninstall.exe

7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation dialog will appear. Confirm the removal by pressing the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will remove OctaTrader.


8. After uninstalling OctaTrader, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run a cleanup. Press Next to go ahead with the cleanup. All the items that belong OctaTrader that have been left behind will be found and you will be able to delete them. By removing OctaTrader using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no Windows registry entries, files or folders are left behind on your PC.

Your Windows 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 uninstall OctaTrader by MetaQuotes Software Corp. from your PC, nor are we saying that OctaTrader by MetaQuotes Software Corp. is not a good software application. This page only contains detailed instructions on how to uninstall OctaTrader in case you want to. The information above contains registry and disk entries that our application Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.