RStudio

A way to uninstall RStudio from your computer

RStudio is a Windows program. Read more about how to uninstall it from your PC. It is made by Posit Software. You can read more on Posit Software or check for application updates here. Usually the RStudio application is installed in the C:\Program Files\RStudio directory, depending on the user's option during setup. C:\Program Files\RStudio\Uninstall.exe is the full command line if you want to remove RStudio. RStudio's primary file takes about 168.77 MB (176971776 bytes) and is called rstudio.exe.

The executable files below are installed together with RStudio. They take about 671.69 MB (704320897 bytes) on disk.

• rstudio.exe (168.77 MB)
• Uninstall.exe (146.32 KB)
• consoleio.exe (1.67 MB)
• crashpad_handler.exe (740.00 KB)
• crashpad_http_upload.exe (360.00 KB)
• diagnostics.exe (2.54 MB)
• rpostback.exe (6.96 MB)
• rsession-utf8.exe (26.54 MB)
• rsession.exe (26.54 MB)
• rsinverse.exe (7.21 MB)
• winpty-agent.exe (902.50 KB)
• cmp.exe (56.00 KB)
• diff.exe (147.00 KB)
• diff3.exe (58.00 KB)
• sdiff.exe (60.50 KB)
• grep.exe (210.20 KB)
• error-mode.exe (30.34 KB)
• msysmnt.exe (1.32 MB)
• ps.exe (1.33 MB)
• scp.exe (49.50 KB)
• sftp.exe (85.00 KB)
• ssh.exe (312.50 KB)
• ssh-add.exe (97.00 KB)
• ssh-agent.exe (86.50 KB)
• ssh-keygen.exe (135.50 KB)
• ssh-keyscan.exe (175.50 KB)
• node.exe (66.50 MB)
• quarto.exe (292.42 KB)
• pandoc.exe (204.49 MB)
• deno.exe (78.55 MB)
• esbuild.exe (9.19 MB)
• typst.exe (31.92 MB)
• dart.exe (3.71 MB)
• SumatraPDF.exe (6.92 MB)
• winutils.exe (34.00 KB)
• winutils.exe (105.50 KB)
• rsession.exe (22.25 MB)
• winpty-agent.exe (1,004.01 KB)

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This page is about RStudio version 2024.04.2764 alone. For other RStudio versions please click below:

• 2023.09.1494
• 2023.06.2561
• 2023.06.3581
• 2022.12.0353
• 2023.12.0330
• 2025.05.0496
• 2024.12.1563
• 2023.06.0421
• 2023.06.1524
• 2025.05.1513
• 2023.03.0386
• 2023.12.0369
• 2024.04.0735
• 2024.12.0467
• 2023.03.1446
• 2024.09.1394
• 2023.09.0463
• 2024.04.1748
• 2023.12.1402
• 2023.03.2454
• 2023.03.1446.1
• 2024.09.0375
• 2023.12.0369.3

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After the uninstall process, the application leaves leftovers on the PC. Part_A few of these are listed below.

Folders found on disk after you uninstall RStudio from your computer:

• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\RStudio
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio

The files below are left behind on your disk by RStudio when you uninstall it:

• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\RStudio\addin_registry
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\RStudio\client-state\environment-grid.persistent
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\RStudio\client-state\source-column-manager.persistent
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\RStudio\client-state\themes.persistent
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\RStudio\client-state\workbenchp.persistent
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\RStudio\crash-handler-permission
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\RStudio\history_database
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\RStudio\log\rdesktop.log
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\RStudio\log\rsession-UserName.log
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\RStudio\monitored\lists\command_palette_mru
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\RStudio\monitored\lists\file_mru
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\RStudio\monitored\lists\help_history_links
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\RStudio\monitored\lists\plot_publish_mru
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\RStudio\monitored\lists\project_mru
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\RStudio\monitored\lists\project_name_mru
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\RStudio\monitored\lists\user_dictionary
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\RStudio\notebooks\patch-chunk-names
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\RStudio\pcs\files-pane.pper
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\RStudio\pcs\source-pane.pper
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\RStudio\pcs\windowlayoutstate.pper
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\RStudio\pcs\workbench-pane.pper
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\RStudio\projects\none\console07\INDEX001
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\RStudio\projects_settings\last-project-path
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\RStudio\projects_settings\project-id-mappings
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\RStudio\rmd-outputs
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\RStudio\rstudio-desktop.json
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\RStudio\saved_source_markers
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\RStudio\sources\per\t\F7197714
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\RStudio\sources\per\u\EEA7C89A
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\RStudio\viewer-cache\478183A3.Rdata
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\data_0
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\data_1
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\data_2
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\data_3
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000001
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000002
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000003
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000004
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000005
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000006
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000007
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000008
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000009
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_00000a
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_00000b
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_00000c
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_00000d
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_00000e
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_00000f
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000010
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000011
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000012
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000013
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000014
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000015
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000016
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000017
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000018
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000019
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_00001a
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_00001b
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_00001c
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_00001d
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_00001e
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_00001f
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000020
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000021
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000022
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000023
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000024
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000025
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000026
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000027
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000028
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000029
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_00002a
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_00002b
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_00002c
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_00002d
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_00002e
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_00002f
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000030
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000031
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000032
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000033
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000034
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000035
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000036
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000037
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000038
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000039
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_00003a
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_00003b
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_00003c
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_00003d
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_00003e
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_00003f
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000040
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000041
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RStudio\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000042

Many times the following registry data will not be uninstalled:

• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.c\OpenWithList\rstudio.exe
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.cpp\OpenWithList\rstudio.exe
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.css\OpenWithList\rstudio.exe
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.h\OpenWithList\rstudio.exe
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.hpp\OpenWithList\rstudio.exe
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.htm\OpenWithList\rstudio.exe
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.html\OpenWithList\rstudio.exe
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.js\OpenWithList\rstudio.exe
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.markdown\OpenWithList\rstudio.exe
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.md\OpenWithList\rstudio.exe
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mdtxt\OpenWithList\rstudio.exe
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.qmd\OpenWithList\rstudio.exe
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.R\OpenWithList\rstudio.exe
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.Rd\OpenWithList\rstudio.exe
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.rda\OpenWithList\rstudio.exe
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.RData\OpenWithList\rstudio.exe
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.rdprsp\OpenWithList\rstudio.exe
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.Rhtml\OpenWithList\rstudio.exe
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.Rmarkdown\OpenWithList\rstudio.exe
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.Rmd\OpenWithList\rstudio.exe
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.Rnw\OpenWithList\rstudio.exe
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.Rpres\OpenWithList\rstudio.exe
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.Rproj\OpenWithList\rstudio.exe
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.tex\OpenWithList\rstudio.exe
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\rstudio.exe
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\RStudio.Rproj
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\RStudio
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Posit Software\RStudio

Additional registry values that are not removed:

• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files\RStudio\rstudio.exe.ApplicationCompany
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files\RStudio\rstudio.exe.FriendlyAppName

A way to delete RStudio with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

RStudio is an application offered by the software company Posit Software. Frequently, people want to erase this application. Sometimes this is troublesome because doing this manually requires some advanced knowledge related to Windows internal functioning. The best QUICK way to erase RStudio is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take the following steps on how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO already installed on your system, add it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful uninstaller and general tool to take care of your PC.

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

2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take some time to admire the program's design and number of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good program.

3. Click on the General Tools button


4. Press the Uninstall Programs feature


5. All the programs installed on your PC will be made available to you

6. Navigate the list of programs until you find RStudio or simply activate the Search feature and type in "RStudio". If it exists on your system the RStudio application will be found automatically. Notice that after you click RStudio in the list , some data about the application is shown to you:

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

7. Press the Uninstall button. A window asking you to confirm will show up. Confirm the removal by clicking the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will then uninstall RStudio.


8. After uninstalling RStudio, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run an additional cleanup. Press Next to perform the cleanup. All the items of RStudio that have been left behind will be detected and you will be able to delete them. By uninstalling RStudio using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no Windows registry entries, files or directories are left behind on your computer.

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

Disclaimer

This page is not a piece of advice to uninstall RStudio by Posit Software from your computer, nor are we saying that RStudio by Posit Software is not a good software application. This page only contains detailed instructions on how to uninstall RStudio in case you decide this is what you want to do. Here you can find registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.