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A way to uninstall Plex from your system

This page contains detailed information on how to remove Plex for Windows. It is made by Plex, Inc.. More information on Plex, Inc. can be found here. Plex is typically set up in the C:\Program Files\Plex\Plex folder, but this location can vary a lot depending on the user's decision when installing the application. You can remove Plex by clicking on the Start menu of Windows and pasting the command line C:\Program Files\Plex\Plex\Uninstall.exe. Note that you might be prompted for admin rights. Plex.exe is the Plex's main executable file and it takes circa 899.16 KB (920744 bytes) on disk.

Plex contains of the executables below. They occupy 16.22 MB (17006044 bytes) on disk.




  • Plex Transcoder.exe (384.99 KB)
  • Plex.exe (899.16 KB)
  • QtWebEngineProcess.exe (490.39 KB)
  • Uninstall.exe (133.75 KB)
  • vc_redist.x64.exe (14.35 MB)


The current web page applies to Plex version 1.26.0 alone. Click on the links below for other Plex versions:

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If you are manually uninstalling Plex we recommend you to check if the following data is left behind on your PC.

Directories that were left behind:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Plex
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\Plex

Files remaining:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\constantin_film.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\constellation.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\cookie_jar.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\cpfilms.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\crackle.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\criterion.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\ctv.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\cw.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\cw_seed.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\czolowka.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\damselfly.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\danjaq.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\dark_castle_entertainment.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\dark_horse.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\dave.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\davis_entertainment.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\dc.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\de_laurentiis.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\defa.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\destination_films.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\dfi.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\dickhouse_productions.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\digital_factory.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\digital_playground.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\dimension_films.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\discovery_channel.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\disney_channel.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\disney_xd.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\distant_horizon.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\dmax.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\dna.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\dolores_pictures.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\don_simpson_jerry_bruckheimer_films.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\donners.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\dreamworks.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\dreamworks_animation.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\e4.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\ealing.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\eclectic.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\edmonds_entertainment.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\el_rey_network.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\electric_enterteinment.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\electric_pictures.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\eleven.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\emi.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\emmedia.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\encore.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\endgame_entertainment.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\entara.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\entertainment_one.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\entertainment_television.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\eon_productions.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\epix.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\escape_artists.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\espn.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\eurimages.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\europa_corp.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\eurosport.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\excel.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\eyekiss_films.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\fact.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\figaro.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\film_colony.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\film_four.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\film_institut.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\film_media.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\film_polski.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\film_tv.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\filmauro.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\filmax_animation.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\filmforderung_hamburg.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\filmnation_entertainment.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\filmoteka_narodowa.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\filmstiftung_nordrhein-westfalen.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\finos_film.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\fireworks_entertainment.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\first_look_pictures.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\five.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\flower_films.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\focus_features.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\food_network.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\forte_cinema.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\fourhands_film.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\fox.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\fox_atomic.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\fox_kids.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\fox_searchlight_pictures.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\france_2.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\france_3.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\france_4.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\franchise_pictures.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\freeform.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\fuji_tv.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\future_flix.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\fx.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\fxx.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\g4.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\gaumont.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\geffen.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server\Resources\Plug-ins-3c3adfcb4\Media-Flags.bundle\Contents\Resources\Studio\ghost_house.png

Registry keys:
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Plex, Inc.
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\plex.tv
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Plex
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Plex, Inc.

Open regedit.exe in order to delete the following values:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\D:\videotools\plex\plex.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-1814418080-664354595-3965773661-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume2\Videotools\Plex\Plex.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\FirewallRules\TCP Query User{08BFA8B4-6DDA-48B3-99B9-ECF1858A575C}D:\videotools\plex\plex.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\FirewallRules\UDP Query User{5C5140A4-BDF1-4CB8-8C02-605A804D8BBE}D:\videotools\plex\plex.exe


A way to delete Plex with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Plex is a program released by Plex, Inc.. Frequently, users try to uninstall it. This can be difficult because uninstalling this manually takes some know-how related to Windows program uninstallation. One of the best SIMPLE solution to uninstall Plex 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 Windows PC, add it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is the best uninstaller and general tool to maximize the performance of your Windows computer.

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  • navigate to Download Link
  • download the program by pressing the DOWNLOAD NOW button
  • set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take your time to admire the program's design and wealth of functions available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good package of utilities.

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


4. Press the Uninstall Programs tool
Go to Uninstall Programs


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

6. Navigate the list of applications until you find Plex or simply click the Search field and type in "Plex". The Plex application will be found very quickly. Notice that after you click Plex in the list of programs, some information regarding the program is shown to you:


  • Safety rating (in the lower left corner). This explains the opinion other users have regarding Plex, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Opinions by other users - Click on the Read reviews button.
  • Technical information regarding the program you are about to remove, by pressing the Properties button.
7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation window will show up. Confirm the uninstall by pressing the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically remove Plex.
Uninstall Plex


8. After removing Plex, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run an additional cleanup. Click Next to perform the cleanup. All the items of Plex that have been left behind will be found and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By removing Plex with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no Windows registry entries, files or folders are left behind on your system.

Your Windows computer will remain clean, speedy and ready to take on new tasks.



Disclaimer

The text above is not a piece of advice to uninstall Plex by Plex, Inc. from your PC, we are not saying that Plex by Plex, Inc. is not a good application for your computer. This page only contains detailed info on how to uninstall Plex supposing you decide this is what you want to do. The information above contains registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.

2021-01-15 / Written by Andreea Kartman for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2021-01-15 06:51:45.307