Rainmeter

How to uninstall Rainmeter from your PC

This web page is about Rainmeter for Windows. Here you can find details on how to uninstall it from your computer. It is made by Rainmeter. You can read more on Rainmeter or check for application updates here. More details about the software Rainmeter can be found at https://rainmeter.net. Usually the Rainmeter program is installed in the C:\Program Files\Rainmeter directory, depending on the user's option during install. The complete uninstall command line for Rainmeter is C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\uninst.exe. Rainmeter.exe is the Rainmeter's primary executable file and it occupies about 464.41 KB (475560 bytes) on disk.

The executable files below are installed alongside Rainmeter. They occupy about 1.12 MB (1171473 bytes) on disk.

• Rainmeter.exe (464.41 KB)
• RestartRainmeter.exe (103.91 KB)
• SkinInstaller.exe (461.91 KB)
• uninst.exe (113.77 KB)

This page is about Rainmeter version 4.5.11 alone. Click on the links below for other Rainmeter versions:

• 4.43333
• 4.43412
• 4.3.13321
• 4.43398
• 4.23027
• 4.02618
• 4.43500
• 4.43445
• 3.3.32744
• 4.12838
• 4.12983
• 4.43488
• 4.12944
• 4.43353
• 4.33288
• 4.33298
• 4.5.8
• 4.5.3
• 4.43506
• 4.43327
• 4.33277
• 4.5.9
• 4.23074
• 4.43438
• 4.23048
• 4.12917
• 4.12922
• 4.43354
• 4.23108
• 4.3
• 3.0.22161
• 4.33250
• 4.43349
• 4.33253
• 4.43330
• 4.33270
• 3.01930
• 4.5.5
• 4.43493
• 4.43434
• 3.3.22609
• 4.12982
• 4.43350
• 4.43408
• 4.23011
• 4.23040
• 4.33271
• 4.23018
• 4.23043
• 4.33294
• 4.43473
• 4.33279
• 4.43452
• 4.43410
• 4.33266
• 4.43399
• 4.33283
• 4.33255
• 4.43348
• 4.33246
• 4.12815
• 4.43504
• 4.12947
• 4.43404
• 4.5.15
• 4.5.12
• 4.33273
• 4.33258
• 4.5.17
• 4.23104
• 4.5.4
• 4.5.16
• 4.23088
• 3.2.12386
• 4.5.6
• 4.43400
• 4.23110
• 4.43433
• 3.32519
• 4.5.0
• 2.51842
• 4.43502
• 4.23111
• 4.23004
• 4.43373
• 4.43447
• 4.23097
• 4.5.14
• 4.23064
• 4.5.13
• 4.33206
• 4.33074
• 4.33296
• 4.43360
• 4.12989
• 4.5.10
• 4.43382
• 4.23029
• 4.5.2
• 4.5.1

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Many files, folders and Windows registry data will not be uninstalled when you are trying to remove Rainmeter from your PC.

Folders left behind when you uninstall Rainmeter:

• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Rainmeter

Files remaining:

• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Defaults\Layouts\illustro default\Rainmeter.ini
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Defaults\Skins\illustro\@Resources\Background.png
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Defaults\Skins\illustro\Clock\Clock.ini
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Defaults\Skins\illustro\Disk\1 Disk.ini
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Defaults\Skins\illustro\Disk\2 Disks.ini
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Defaults\Skins\illustro\Google\Google.ini
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Defaults\Skins\illustro\Network\Network.ini
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Defaults\Skins\illustro\Recycle Bin\Recycle Bin.ini
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Defaults\Skins\illustro\System\System.ini
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Defaults\Skins\illustro\Welcome\Background.png
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Defaults\Skins\illustro\Welcome\Welcome.ini
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\1025.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\1026.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\1028.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\1029.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\1030.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\1031.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\1032.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\1033.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\1035.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\1036.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\1037.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\1038.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\1040.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\1041.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\1042.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\1043.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\1044.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\1045.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\1046.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\1048.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\1049.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\1051.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\1053.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\1054.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\1055.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\1057.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\1058.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\1060.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\1066.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\1086.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\2052.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\2070.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\2074.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\3082.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\3098.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Plugins\ActionTimer.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Plugins\AdvancedCPU.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Plugins\AudioLevel.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Plugins\CoreTemp.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Plugins\FileView.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Plugins\FolderInfo.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Plugins\InputText.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Plugins\iTunesPlugin.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Plugins\PerfMon.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Plugins\PingPlugin.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Plugins\PowerPlugin.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Plugins\QuotePlugin.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Plugins\ResMon.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Plugins\RunCommand.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Plugins\SpeedFanPlugin.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Plugins\UsageMonitor.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Plugins\Win7AudioPlugin.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Plugins\WindowMessagePlugin.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Rainmeter.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Rainmeter.exe
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Rainmeter.VisualElementsManifest.xml
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\RestartRainmeter.exe
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\SkinInstaller.exe
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\uninst.exe
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\VisualElements\Rainmeter_176.png
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\VisualElements\Rainmeter_600.png
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.Cortana_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\AppIconCache\100\{6D809377-6AF0-444B-8957-A3773F02200E}_Rainmeter_Rainmeter_exe
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Rainmeter.lnk
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Rainmeter\Layouts\@Backup\Rainmeter.ini
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Rainmeter\Layouts\illustro default\Rainmeter.ini
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Rainmeter\Layouts\Lumiero\Rainmeter.ini
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Rainmeter\Plugins\Chameleon.dll
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Rainmeter\Plugins\GPMDPPlugin.dll
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Rainmeter\Plugins\Mouse.dll
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Rainmeter\Plugins\SpotifyPlugin.dll
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Rainmeter\Rainmeter.data
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Rainmeter\Rainmeter.exe
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Rainmeter\Rainmeter.ini
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Rainmeter\Rainmeter.stats

Registry that is not uninstalled:

• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Rainmeter.SkinInstaller
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Rainmeter
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Rainmeter

Open regedit.exe in order to remove the following values:

• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\SkinInstaller.exe.ApplicationCompany
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\SkinInstaller.exe.FriendlyAppName
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-701195202-1917287782-836104711-1002\\Device\HarddiskVolume2\Program Files\Rainmeter\Rainmeter.exe

How to remove Rainmeter with the help of Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Rainmeter is an application offered by the software company Rainmeter. Frequently, users want to uninstall this application. This can be efortful because uninstalling this manually requires some skill regarding Windows program uninstallation. The best QUICK manner to uninstall Rainmeter 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 Windows PC, add it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is an efficient uninstaller and all around tool to take care of your Windows PC.

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• navigate to Download Link
• download the setup by clicking on the DOWNLOAD button
• install Advanced Uninstaller PRO

2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take your time to admire the program's interface and number of functions available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good Windows optimizer.

3. Press the General Tools category


4. Press the Uninstall Programs tool


5. A list of the applications existing on the PC will be made available to you

6. Scroll the list of applications until you locate Rainmeter or simply activate the Search feature and type in "Rainmeter". If it is installed on your PC the Rainmeter program will be found very quickly. Notice that after you click Rainmeter in the list , the following information regarding the program is available to you:

• Star rating (in the left lower corner). The star rating explains the opinion other users have regarding Rainmeter, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Opinions by other users - Press the Read reviews button.
• Technical information regarding the application you want to remove, by clicking on the Properties button.

For example you can see that for Rainmeter:

• The software company is: https://rainmeter.net
• The uninstall string is: C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\uninst.exe

7. Press the Uninstall button. A window asking you to confirm will come up. accept the uninstall by clicking Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically remove Rainmeter.


8. After removing Rainmeter, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run an additional cleanup. Press Next to start the cleanup. All the items that belong Rainmeter which have been left behind will be found and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By uninstalling Rainmeter using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no Windows registry items, files or directories are left behind on your system.

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

Disclaimer

The text above is not a recommendation to remove Rainmeter by Rainmeter from your computer, nor are we saying that Rainmeter by Rainmeter is not a good application for your computer. This text simply contains detailed instructions on how to remove Rainmeter in case you want to. The information above contains registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.