PixInsight

A guide to uninstall PixInsight from your PC

This web page contains thorough information on how to uninstall PixInsight for Windows. It was coded for Windows by Pleiades Astrophoto. Check out here for more info on Pleiades Astrophoto. Click on https://pixinsight.com/ to get more information about PixInsight on Pleiades Astrophoto's website. PixInsight is frequently set up in the C:\Program Files\PixInsight directory, subject to the user's option. The complete uninstall command line for PixInsight is C:\ProgramData\Caphyon\Advanced Installer\{1B244E94-7D24-4639-A970-7034C021B2D5}\PI-windows-x64-1.9.3-20250225-c.exe /i {1B244E94-7D24-4639-A970-7034C021B2D5} AI_UNINSTALLER_CTP=1. PixInsight.exe is the programs's main file and it takes about 31.83 MB (33379952 bytes) on disk.

The executables below are part of PixInsight. They take about 42.37 MB (44431120 bytes) on disk.

• 7z.exe (554.11 KB)
• gnuplot.exe (1.67 MB)
• PixInsight.exe (31.83 MB)
• PixInsightUpdater.exe (2.74 MB)
• QtWebEngineProcess.exe (694.61 KB)
• updater2.exe (2.45 MB)
• updater3.exe (2.45 MB)

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The information on this page is only about version 1.9.3 of PixInsight. Click on the links below for other PixInsight versions:

• 1.8.9
• 1.8.5.1352
• 1.8.8.10
• 1.8.8.6
• 1.8.9.3
• 1.9.1
• 1.8.6.1447
• 1.8.6.1457
• 1.8.8
• 1.8.8.11
• 1.8.8.12
• 1.8.9.1
• 1.9.2
• 1.8.8.7
• 1.8.8.3
• 1.8.5.1353
• 1.8.8.8
• 1.8.8.9
• 1.8.7
• 1.8.8.5
• 1.8.6.1448
• 1.8.8.4
• 1.8.6.1473
• 1.8.9.2

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If planning to uninstall PixInsight you should check if the following data is left behind on your PC.

Directories that were found:

• C:\Program Files\PixInsight
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\PixInsight_FileExplorerCache
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\PixInsight

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

• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\7z.dll
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\7z.exe
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\alglibdev_64mkl.dll
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\Annotation-pxm.dll
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\Annotation-pxm.xsgn
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\APASS-pxm.dll
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\APASS-pxm.xsgn
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\ArcsinhStretch-pxm.dll
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\ArcsinhStretch-pxm.xsgn
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\AssistedColorCalibration-pxm.dll
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\AssistedColorCalibration-pxm.xsgn
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\BackgroundModelization-pxm.dll
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\BackgroundModelization-pxm.xsgn
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\Blink-pxm.dll
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\Blink-pxm.xsgn
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\BMP-pxm.dll
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\BMP-pxm.xsgn
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\CloneStamp-pxm.dll
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\CloneStamp-pxm.xsgn
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\ColorCalibration-pxm.dll
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\ColorCalibration-pxm.xsgn
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\ColorManagement-pxm.dll
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\ColorManagement-pxm.xsgn
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\ColorSpaces-pxm.dll
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\ColorSpaces-pxm.xsgn
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\CometAlignment-pxm.dll
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\CometAlignment-pxm.xsgn
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\Compatibility-pxm.dll
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\Compatibility-pxm.xsgn
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\concrt140.dll
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\Convolution-pxm.dll
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\Convolution-pxm.xsgn
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\CosmeticCorrection-pxm.dll
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\CosmeticCorrection-pxm.xsgn
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\d3dcompiler_47.dll
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\Debayer-pxm.dll
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\Debayer-pxm.xsgn
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\Deconvolution-pxm.dll
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\Deconvolution-pxm.xsgn
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\EphemerisGeneration-pxm.dll
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\EphemerisGeneration-pxm.xsgn
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\FastIntegration-pxm.dll
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\FastIntegration-pxm.xsgn
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\FindingChart-pxm.dll
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\FindingChart-pxm.xsgn
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\FITS-pxm.dll
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\FITS-pxm.xsgn
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\Flux-pxm.dll
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\Flux-pxm.xsgn
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\Fourier-pxm.dll
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\Fourier-pxm.xsgn
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\Gaia-pxm.dll
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\Gaia-pxm.xsgn
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\Geometry-pxm.dll
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\Geometry-pxm.xsgn
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\Global-pxm.dll
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\Global-pxm.xsgn
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\gnuplot.exe
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\GradientCorrection-pxm.dll
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\GradientCorrection-pxm.xsgn
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\GradientDomain-pxm.dll
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\GradientDomain-pxm.xsgn
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\GREYCstoration-pxm.dll
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\GREYCstoration-pxm.xsgn
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\ImageCalibration-pxm.dll
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\ImageCalibration-pxm.xsgn
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\ImageIntegration-pxm.dll
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\ImageIntegration-pxm.xsgn
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\Image-pxm.dll
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\Image-pxm.xsgn
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\ImageRegistration-pxm.dll
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\ImageRegistration-pxm.xsgn
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\INDIClient-pxm.dll
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\INDIClient-pxm.xsgn
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\indigo_client.dll
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\IntensityTransformations-pxm.dll
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\IntensityTransformations-pxm.xsgn
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\JPEG2000-pxm.dll
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\JPEG2000-pxm.xsgn
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\JPEG-pxm.dll
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\JPEG-pxm.xsgn
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\libEGL.dll
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\libGLESV2.dll
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\LocalHistogramEqualization-pxm.dll
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\LocalHistogramEqualization-pxm.xsgn
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\MaskGeneration-pxm.dll
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\MaskGeneration-pxm.xsgn
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\Morphology-pxm.dll
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\Morphology-pxm.xsgn
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\mozjs-24.dll
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\msvcp100.dll
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\msvcp110.dll
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\msvcp120.dll
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\msvcp140.dll
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\msvcp140_1.dll
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\msvcp140_2.dll
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\msvcp140_atomic_wait.dll
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\msvcp140_codecvt_ids.dll
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\msvcr100.dll
• C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\msvcr110.dll

Registry that is not removed:

• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\PixInsight.exe
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Pleiades Astrophoto.PixInsight.xisf
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Pleiades Astrophoto.PixInsight.xosm
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Pleiades Astrophoto.PixInsight.xpsm
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\49E442B142D793649A0707430C122B5D
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\PixInsight 1.9.3
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Pleiades Astrophoto\PixInsight

Open regedit.exe to delete the values below from the Windows Registry:

• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\PixInsight.exe.ApplicationCompany
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\PixInsight.exe.FriendlyAppName
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\updater3.exe.ApplicationCompany
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\updater3.exe.FriendlyAppName
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\ProgramData\Caphyon\Advanced Installer\{1B244E94-7D24-4639-A970-7034C021B2D5}\PI-windows-x64-1.9.3-20250225-c.exe.ApplicationCompany
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\ProgramData\Caphyon\Advanced Installer\{1B244E94-7D24-4639-A970-7034C021B2D5}\PI-windows-x64-1.9.3-20250225-c.exe.FriendlyAppName
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\49E442B142D793649A0707430C122B5D\ProductName
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-373561715-516985561-1128557026-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume3\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\PixInsight.exe
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-373561715-516985561-1128557026-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume3\Program Files\PixInsight\bin\updater3.exe

A way to erase PixInsight from your PC with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

PixInsight is an application marketed by Pleiades Astrophoto. Sometimes, people choose to remove this program. This is troublesome because performing this by hand takes some knowledge related to Windows program uninstallation. The best QUICK action to remove PixInsight 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 a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is an efficient uninstaller and general utility to clean your Windows system.

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

2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take your time to get familiar with the program's interface and wealth of functions available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good system optimizer.

3. Click on the General Tools button


4. Press the Uninstall Programs feature


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

6. Scroll the list of applications until you locate PixInsight or simply activate the Search field and type in "PixInsight". If it is installed on your PC the PixInsight app will be found very quickly. Notice that when you select PixInsight in the list of apps, the following data regarding the application is made available to you:

• Star rating (in the lower left corner). This explains the opinion other people have regarding PixInsight, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Opinions by other people - Click on the Read reviews button.
• Technical information regarding the application you are about to remove, by pressing the Properties button.

For instance you can see that for PixInsight:

• The web site of the program is: https://pixinsight.com/
• The uninstall string is: C:\ProgramData\Caphyon\Advanced Installer\{1B244E94-7D24-4639-A970-7034C021B2D5}\PI-windows-x64-1.9.3-20250225-c.exe /i {1B244E94-7D24-4639-A970-7034C021B2D5} AI_UNINSTALLER_CTP=1

7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation page will appear. Confirm the uninstall by pressing the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will uninstall PixInsight.


8. After uninstalling PixInsight, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run a cleanup. Press Next to go ahead with the cleanup. All the items that belong PixInsight which have been left behind will be found and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By uninstalling PixInsight with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no registry entries, files or directories are left behind on your system.

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

Disclaimer

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