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A guide to uninstall RustDesk from your system

This page contains thorough information on how to remove RustDesk for Windows. The Windows version was developed by RustDesk. Take a look here for more details on RustDesk. RustDesk is usually installed in the C:\Program Files\RustDesk directory, but this location can vary a lot depending on the user's decision while installing the program. The complete uninstall command line for RustDesk is C:\Program Files\RustDesk\RustDesk.exe. RustDesk's main file takes around 261.63 KB (267904 bytes) and its name is rustdesk.exe.

RustDesk installs the following the executables on your PC, occupying about 363.63 KB (372360 bytes) on disk.

  • RuntimeBroker_rustdesk.exe (102.01 KB)
  • rustdesk.exe (261.63 KB)


The current web page applies to RustDesk version 1.3.8 alone. You can find below info on other versions of RustDesk:

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RustDesk has the habit of leaving behind some leftovers.

Folders left behind when you uninstall RustDesk:
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\rustdesk
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\RustDesk

Usually, the following files are left on disk:
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\app.so
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\AssetManifest.bin
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\AssetManifest.json
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\assets\actions.svg
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\assets\actions_mobile.svg
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\assets\address_book.ttf
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\assets\android.svg
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\assets\arrow.svg
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\assets\auth-apple.svg
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\assets\auth-auth0.svg
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\assets\auth-azure.svg
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\assets\auth-default.svg
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\assets\auth-facebook.svg
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\assets\auth-github.svg
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\assets\auth-gitlab.svg
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\assets\auth-google.svg
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\assets\auth-okta.svg
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\assets\call_end.svg
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\assets\call_wait.svg
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\assets\chat.svg
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\assets\chat2.svg
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\assets\checkbox-outline.svg
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\assets\chevron_up_chevron_down.svg
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\assets\close.svg
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\assets\device_group.ttf
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\assets\display.svg
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\assets\dots.svg
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\assets\file.svg
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\assets\file_transfer.svg
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\assets\folder.svg
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\assets\folder_new.svg
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\assets\fullscreen.svg
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\assets\fullscreen_exit.svg
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\assets\gestures.ttf
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\assets\home.svg
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\assets\icon.svg
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\assets\insecure.svg
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\assets\insecure_relay.svg
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\assets\kb_layout_iso.svg
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\assets\kb_layout_not_iso.svg
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\assets\keyboard.svg
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\assets\linux.svg
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\assets\mac.svg
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\assets\message_24dp_5F6368.svg
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\assets\peer_searchbar.ttf
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\assets\pinned.svg
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\assets\rec.svg
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\assets\record_screen.svg
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\assets\refresh.svg
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\assets\scam.png
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\assets\screen.svg
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\assets\search.svg
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\assets\secure.svg
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\assets\secure_relay.svg
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\assets\tabbar.ttf
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\assets\transfer.svg
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\assets\trash.svg
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\assets\unpinned.svg
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\assets\voice_call.svg
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\assets\voice_call_waiting.svg
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\assets\win.svg
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\FontManifest.json
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\fonts\MaterialIcons-Regular.otf
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\NOTICES.Z
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\packages\dash_chat_2\assets\placeholder.png
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\packages\dash_chat_2\assets\profile_placeholder.png
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\packages\flex_color_picker\assets\opacity.png
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\packages\wakelock_plus\assets\no_sleep.js
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\packages\window_manager\images\ic_chrome_close.png
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\packages\window_manager\images\ic_chrome_maximize.png
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\packages\window_manager\images\ic_chrome_minimize.png
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\packages\window_manager\images\ic_chrome_unmaximize.png
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\flutter_assets\shaders\ink_sparkle.frag
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\data\icudtl.dat
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\desktop_drop_plugin.dll
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\desktop_multi_window_plugin.dll
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\dylib_virtual_display.dll
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\file_selector_windows_plugin.dll
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\flutter_custom_cursor_plugin.dll
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\flutter_gpu_texture_renderer_plugin.dll
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\flutter_windows.dll
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\librustdesk.dll
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\meta.toml
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\RuntimeBroker_rustdesk.exe
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\rustdesk.exe
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\screen_retriever_plugin.dll
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\texture_rgba_renderer_plugin.dll
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\uni_links_desktop_plugin.dll
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\Uninstall RustDesk.lnk
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\url_launcher_windows_plugin.dll
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\usbmmidd_v2\idd_instructions.txt
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\usbmmidd_v2\License.txt
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\usbmmidd_v2\usbmmidd.cat
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\usbmmidd_v2\usbmmIdd.inf
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\usbmmidd_v2\x64\usbmmIdd.dll
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\window_manager_plugin.dll
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\window_size_plugin.dll
  • C:\Program Files\RustDesk\WindowInjection.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.Search_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\AppIconCache\100\{6D809377-6AF0-444B-8957-A3773F02200E}_RustDesk_rustdesk_exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\rustdesk\data\app.so

You will find in the Windows Registry that the following keys will not be cleaned; remove them one by one using regedit.exe:
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\RustDesk
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\RustDesk

Registry values that are not removed from your computer:
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-1509641607-971656109-3415417047-500\\Device\HarddiskVolume2\Program Files\RustDesk\.rustdesk.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-1509641607-971656109-3415417047-500\\Device\HarddiskVolume2\Users\UserName.BJMC\AppData\Local\rustdesk\.rustdesk.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-1509641607-971656109-3415417047-500\\Device\HarddiskVolume2\Users\UserName.BJMC\Desktop\.rustdesk-1.3.8-x86_64.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\RustDesk\DisplayName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\RustDesk\ImagePath


How to uninstall RustDesk with the help of Advanced Uninstaller PRO

RustDesk is a program marketed by the software company RustDesk. Some users decide to erase this program. This can be hard because doing this manually takes some experience related to removing Windows applications by hand. One of the best SIMPLE procedure to erase RustDesk 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 PC, add it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is the best uninstaller and general tool to maximize the performance of your PC.

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2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take your time to get familiar with the program's design and wealth of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good PC management program.

3. Click on the General Tools category
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4. Click on the Uninstall Programs button
Go to Uninstall Programs


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

6. Navigate the list of programs until you locate RustDesk or simply click the Search field and type in "RustDesk". The RustDesk program will be found automatically. After you select RustDesk in the list , the following data regarding the application is shown to you:


  • Star rating (in the left lower corner). This tells you the opinion other users have regarding RustDesk, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Opinions by other users - Click on the Read reviews button.
  • Technical information regarding the program you wish to uninstall, by pressing the Properties button.
7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation page will show up. Confirm the removal by clicking Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically remove RustDesk.
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8. After removing RustDesk, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run an additional cleanup. Press Next to proceed with the cleanup. All the items that belong RustDesk which have been left behind will be found and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By uninstalling RustDesk with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no registry items, files or directories are left behind on your PC.

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



Disclaimer

The text above is not a piece of advice to uninstall RustDesk by RustDesk from your computer, nor are we saying that RustDesk by RustDesk is not a good application for your PC. This text only contains detailed instructions on how to uninstall RustDesk in case you decide this is what you want to do. Here you can find registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.

2025-02-24 / Written by Dan Armano for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2025-02-24 20:58:29.900