RetroArch

How to uninstall RetroArch from your computer

RetroArch is a Windows application. Read more about how to remove it from your computer. The Windows version was created by Libretro. More information on Libretro can be found here. More information about the program RetroArch can be seen at https://www.retroarch.com/. RetroArch is frequently installed in the C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Roaming\RetroArch folder, regulated by the user's option. RetroArch's full uninstall command line is C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Roaming\RetroArch\uninstall.exe. retroarch.exe is the RetroArch's primary executable file and it takes approximately 13.39 MB (14036785 bytes) on disk.

The executable files below are part of RetroArch. They take an average of 13.99 MB (14666545 bytes) on disk.

• retroarch.exe (13.39 MB)
• uninstall.exe (512.36 KB)
• KEEN4E.EXE (102.64 KB)

The information on this page is only about version 1.9.3.0 of RetroArch. You can find here a few links to other RetroArch releases:

• 1.9.11.0
• 1.15.0.0
• 1.9.7.0
• 1.10.3.0
• Unknown
• 1.14.0.0
• 1.19.1.0
• 1.18.0.0
• 1.9.13.0
• 1.9.8.0
• 1.9.1.0
• 1.10.1.0
• 1.9.10.0

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RetroArch has the habit of leaving behind some leftovers.

Folders left behind when you uninstall RetroArch:

• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3

The files below are left behind on your disk when you remove RetroArch:

• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\COPYING
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\add.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\add_to_favorites.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\add_to_mixer.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\archive.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\back.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\back_tab.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\battery_100.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\battery_20.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\battery_30.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\battery_50.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\battery_60.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\battery_80.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\battery_90.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\battery_charging.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\battery_critical.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\close.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\configurations.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\controls.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\core_cheat_options.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\core_options.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\cores.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\database.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\disk.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\eject.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\file.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\folder.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\font.ttf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\help.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\history.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\image.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\information.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\key.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\key-hover.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\load_content.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\load_state.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\main_tab_passive.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\menu_check.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\music.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\netplay.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\parent_directory.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\playlist.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\playlists_tab_passive.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\pointer.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\quickmenu.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\quit.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\README.md
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\remove.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\rename.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\restart.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\resume.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\resume_tab.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\run.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\save_state.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\scan.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\search.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\settings.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\settings_tab_passive.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\shaders.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\start_core.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\state_slot.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\switch_bg.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\switch_off.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\switch_on.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\switch_view.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\take_screenshot.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\undo_load_state.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\undo_save_state.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\update.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\glui\video.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\menu_widgets\msg_queue_icon.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\menu_widgets\msg_queue_icon_outline.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\menu_widgets\msg_queue_icon_rect.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\menu_widgets\README.md
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\ozone\bold.ttf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\ozone\png\boysenberry\check.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\ozone\png\boysenberry\cursor_noborder.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\ozone\png\boysenberry\cursor_static.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\ozone\png\boysenberry\switch.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\ozone\png\cursor_border.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\ozone\png\dark\check.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\ozone\png\dark\cursor_noborder.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\ozone\png\dark\cursor_static.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\ozone\png\dark\switch.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\ozone\png\dracula\check.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\ozone\png\dracula\cursor_noborder.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\ozone\png\dracula\cursor_static.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\ozone\png\dracula\switch.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\ozone\png\gruvbox_dark\check.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\ozone\png\gruvbox_dark\cursor_noborder.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\ozone\png\gruvbox_dark\cursor_static.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\ozone\png\gruvbox_dark\switch.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\ozone\png\hacking_the_kernel\check.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\ozone\png\hacking_the_kernel\cursor_noborder.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\ozone\png\hacking_the_kernel\cursor_static.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\ozone\png\hacking_the_kernel\switch.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\ozone\png\icons\2048.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\ozone\png\icons\2048-content.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\ozone\png\icons\achievement-list.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\assets\ozone\png\icons\add.png

Registry keys:

• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\DirectInput\RETROARCH.EXE0000000000D40331
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\RetroArch

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

• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files (x86)\New folder\retroarch.exe.FriendlyAppName
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\retroarch.exe.FriendlyAppName
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-3884262859-1837779359-321740868-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume4\Program Files (x86)\New folder\retroarch.exe
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-3884262859-1837779359-321740868-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume4\Program Files (x86)\Retroarch 1.9.3\retroarch.exe
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-3884262859-1837779359-321740868-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume4\RetroArch-Win64\retroarch.exe
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-3884262859-1837779359-321740868-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume4\RetroArch-Win64\system\pcsx2\pcsx2.exe
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-3884262859-1837779359-321740868-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume4\Users\UserName\Downloads\Programs\RetroArch-1.7.8-x64-setup.exe
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-3884262859-1837779359-321740868-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume4\Users\UserName\Downloads\Programs\RetroArch-Win64-setup.exe
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-3884262859-1837779359-321740868-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume6\Emulator games\RetroArch-Win64\retroarch.exe

A way to erase RetroArch with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

RetroArch is a program marketed by the software company Libretro. Some computer users decide to uninstall this program. Sometimes this can be efortful because doing this manually requires some know-how regarding Windows program uninstallation. One of the best EASY way to uninstall RetroArch 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 PC, install it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very potent uninstaller and general tool to take care of your PC.

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

2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take your time to get familiar with the program's design and wealth of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a powerful package of utilities.

3. Press the General Tools button


4. Click on the Uninstall Programs button


5. All the applications existing on your PC will appear

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

• Safety rating (in the left lower corner). The star rating tells you the opinion other users have regarding RetroArch, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Reviews by other users - Press the Read reviews button.
• Technical information regarding the program you want to uninstall, by clicking on the Properties button.

For example you can see that for RetroArch:

• The publisher is: https://www.retroarch.com/
• The uninstall string is: C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Roaming\RetroArch\uninstall.exe

7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation dialog will come up. Confirm the uninstall by clicking the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will remove RetroArch.


8. After uninstalling RetroArch, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run a cleanup. Press Next to start the cleanup. All the items that belong RetroArch that have been left behind will be found and you will be able to delete them. By uninstalling RetroArch 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 take on new tasks.

Disclaimer

The text above is not a piece of advice to remove RetroArch by Libretro from your PC, we are not saying that RetroArch by Libretro is not a good software application. This page only contains detailed instructions on how to remove RetroArch supposing you want to. The information above contains registry and disk entries that our application Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.