Pidgin

How to uninstall Pidgin from your system

You can find on this page details on how to uninstall Pidgin for Windows. Usually the Pidgin program is to be found in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin directory, depending on the user's option during setup. The application's main executable file occupies 58.80 KB (60216 bytes) on disk and is called pidgin.exe.

The executables below are part of Pidgin. They occupy an average of 303.96 KB (311255 bytes) on disk.

• pidgin-uninst.exe (102.51 KB)
• pidgin.exe (58.80 KB)
• gdk-pixbuf-query-loaders.exe (24.70 KB)
• gspawn-win32-helper-console.exe (29.39 KB)
• gspawn-win32-helper.exe (29.96 KB)
• gtk-query-immodules-2.0.exe (25.64 KB)
• pango-querymodules.exe (32.95 KB)

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This data is about Pidgin version 2.10.9 alone. You can find below a few links to other Pidgin releases:

• 2.10.7
• 2.10.10

Some files and registry entries are frequently left behind when you remove Pidgin.

Folders left behind when you uninstall Pidgin:

• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\Rar$EXa0.566\MyEgY.CoM_Pidgin_2.10.9_Final_By.MaHeR

The files below remain on your disk by Pidgin's application uninstaller when you removed it:

• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\ca-certs\AddTrust_External_Root.pem
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\ca-certs\America_Online_Root_Certification_Authority_1.pem
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\ca-certs\AOL_Member_CA.pem
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\ca-certs\Baltimore_CyberTrust_Root.pem
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\ca-certs\CAcert_Class3.pem
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\ca-certs\CAcert_Root.pem
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\ca-certs\Deutsche_Telekom_Root_CA_2.pem
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\ca-certs\DigiCertHighAssuranceCA-3.pem
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\ca-certs\DigiCertHighAssuranceEVRootCA.pem
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\ca-certs\Entrust.net_2048.pem
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\ca-certs\Entrust.net_Secure_Server_CA.pem
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\ca-certs\Equifax_Secure_CA.pem
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\ca-certs\Equifax_Secure_Global_eBusiness_CA-1.pem
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\ca-certs\Go_Daddy_Class_2_CA.pem
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\ca-certs\GTE_CyberTrust_Global_Root.pem
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\ca-certs\Microsoft_Internet_Authority_2010.pem
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\ca-certs\Microsoft_Secure_Server_Authority_2010.pem
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\ca-certs\StartCom_Certification_Authority.pem
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\ca-certs\Thawte_UserName_Server_CA.pem
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\ca-certs\Thawte_Primary_Root_CA.pem
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\ca-certs\ValiCert_Class_2_VA.pem
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\ca-certs\VeriSign_Class_3_Public_Primary_Certification_Authority_-_G2.pem
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\ca-certs\VeriSign_Class_3_Public_Primary_Certification_Authority_-_G5.pem
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\ca-certs\VeriSign_Class_3_Public_Primary_Certification_Authority_-_G5_2.pem
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\ca-certs\VeriSign_Class3_Extended_Validation_CA.pem
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\ca-certs\Verisign_Class3_Primary_CA.pem
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\ca-certs\VeriSign_International_Server_Class_3_CA.pem
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\exchndl.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\freebl3.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\libjabber.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\libmeanwhile-1.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\libnspr4.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\liboscar.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\libplc4.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\libplds4.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\libpurple.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\libsasl.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\libsilc-1-1-2.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\libsilcclient-1-1-3.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\libssp-0.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\libxml2-2.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\libymsg.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\locale\fr\LC_MESSAGES\pidgin.mo
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\nss3.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\nssutil3.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\pidgin.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\pidgin.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\pidgin-uninst.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\pixmaps\pidgin\animations\16\connect0.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\pixmaps\pidgin\animations\16\connect1.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\pixmaps\pidgin\animations\16\connect2.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\pixmaps\pidgin\animations\16\connect3.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\pixmaps\pidgin\animations\16\connect4.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\pixmaps\pidgin\animations\16\connect5.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\pixmaps\pidgin\animations\16\connect6.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\pixmaps\pidgin\animations\16\connect7.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\pixmaps\pidgin\animations\16\connect8.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\pixmaps\pidgin\animations\16\process-working0.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\pixmaps\pidgin\animations\16\process-working1.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\pixmaps\pidgin\animations\16\process-working10.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\pixmaps\pidgin\animations\16\process-working11.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\pixmaps\pidgin\animations\16\process-working12.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\pixmaps\pidgin\animations\16\process-working13.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\pixmaps\pidgin\animations\16\process-working14.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\pixmaps\pidgin\animations\16\process-working15.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\pixmaps\pidgin\animations\16\process-working16.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\pixmaps\pidgin\animations\16\process-working17.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\pixmaps\pidgin\animations\16\process-working18.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\pixmaps\pidgin\animations\16\process-working19.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\pixmaps\pidgin\animations\16\process-working2.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\pixmaps\pidgin\animations\16\process-working20.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\pixmaps\pidgin\animations\16\process-working21.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\pixmaps\pidgin\animations\16\process-working22.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\pixmaps\pidgin\animations\16\process-working23.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\pixmaps\pidgin\animations\16\process-working24.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\pixmaps\pidgin\animations\16\process-working25.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\pixmaps\pidgin\animations\16\process-working26.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\pixmaps\pidgin\animations\16\process-working27.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\pixmaps\pidgin\animations\16\process-working28.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\pixmaps\pidgin\animations\16\process-working29.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\pixmaps\pidgin\animations\16\process-working3.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\pixmaps\pidgin\animations\16\process-working30.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\pixmaps\pidgin\animations\16\process-working4.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\pixmaps\pidgin\animations\16\process-working5.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\pixmaps\pidgin\animations\16\process-working6.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\pixmaps\pidgin\animations\16\process-working7.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\pixmaps\pidgin\animations\16\process-working8.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\pixmaps\pidgin\animations\16\process-working9.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\pixmaps\pidgin\animations\16\typing0.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\pixmaps\pidgin\animations\16\typing1.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\pixmaps\pidgin\animations\16\typing2.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\pixmaps\pidgin\animations\16\typing3.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\pixmaps\pidgin\animations\16\typing4.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\pixmaps\pidgin\animations\16\typing5.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\pixmaps\pidgin\arrow-down.xpm
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\pixmaps\pidgin\arrow-left.xpm
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\pixmaps\pidgin\arrow-right.xpm
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\pixmaps\pidgin\arrow-up.xpm
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\pixmaps\pidgin\buttons\edit.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Pidgin\pixmaps\pidgin\buttons\info.png

Use regedit.exe to manually remove from the Windows Registry the keys below:

• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\pidgin
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Pidgin
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\pidgin

A way to remove Pidgin from your computer with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

 Some people want to remove this program. This is hard because deleting this manually takes some knowledge regarding PCs. One of the best QUICK approach to remove Pidgin 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 PC, install it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is an efficient uninstaller and general tool to take care of your computer.

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• navigate to Download Link
• download the program by pressing the DOWNLOAD 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 interface and number of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful PC management program.

3. Click on the General Tools category


4. Click on the Uninstall Programs feature


5. A list of the applications installed on the PC will be shown to you

6. Navigate the list of applications until you locate Pidgin or simply click the Search field and type in "Pidgin". If it exists on your system the Pidgin app will be found automatically. Notice that when you select Pidgin in the list , some data about the application is made available to you:

• Star rating (in the lower left corner). This explains the opinion other users have about Pidgin, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Reviews by other users - Click on the Read reviews button.
• Details about the program you want to uninstall, by pressing the Properties button.

7. Click the Uninstall button. A window asking you to confirm will show up. accept the removal by clicking the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will uninstall Pidgin.


8. After uninstalling Pidgin, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run an additional cleanup. Click Next to go ahead with the cleanup. All the items that belong Pidgin which have been left behind will be detected and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By removing Pidgin with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no registry entries, files or directories are left behind on your computer.

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

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