RustDesk
A way to uninstall RustDesk from your PC
You can find on this page details on how to uninstall RustDesk for Windows. It was coded for Windows by
RustDesk. More info about RustDesk can be found
here. The program is usually found in the C:\Program Files\RustDesk folder. Keep in mind that this path can differ being determined by the user's choice. You can uninstall RustDesk by clicking on the Start menu of Windows and pasting the command line C:\Program Files\RustDesk\RustDesk.exe. Keep in mind that you might receive a notification for administrator rights. The application's main executable file is called rustdesk.exe and it has a size of 270.13 KB (276616 bytes).
The executables below are part of RustDesk. They occupy about 400.73 KB (
410344 bytes) on disk.
- RuntimeBroker_rustdesk.exe (130.59 KB)
- rustdesk.exe (270.13 KB)
The current web page applies to RustDesk version
1.4.1 alone. Click on the links below for other RustDesk versions:
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If you're planning to uninstall RustDesk you should check if the following data is left behind on your PC.
Directories left on disk:- C:\Program Files\RustDesk
- C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\IndexedDB\https_rustdesk.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb
- C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\rustdesk
- C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\zq4wjkld.default-release\storage\default\https+++rustdesk.com
Files remaining:- 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\more.ttf
- 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\drivers\RustDeskPrinterDriver\rustdeskprinterdriver.cat
- C:\Program Files\RustDesk\drivers\RustDeskPrinterDriver\RustDeskPrinterDriver.gpd
- C:\Program Files\RustDesk\drivers\RustDeskPrinterDriver\RustDeskPrinterDriver.inf
- C:\Program Files\RustDesk\drivers\RustDeskPrinterDriver\RustDeskPrinterDriver-manifest.ini
- C:\Program Files\RustDesk\drivers\RustDeskPrinterDriver\RustDeskPrinterDriverRenderFilter.dll
- C:\Program Files\RustDesk\drivers\RustDeskPrinterDriver\RustDeskPrinterDriverRenderFilter-PipelineConfig.xml
- 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\printer_driver_adapter.dll
- 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
Many times the following registry keys will not be cleaned:- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.rustdesk
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\rustdesk
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\RustDesk
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Wow6432Node\Classes\.rustdesk
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Wow6432Node\Classes\rustdesk
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\RustDesk
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\RustDesk
Registry values that are not removed from your PC:- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\rustdesk\rustdesk.exe.ApplicationCompany
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\rustdesk\rustdesk.exe.FriendlyAppName
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\Desktop\rustdesk-1.4.1-x86_64.exe.FriendlyAppName
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-4218969372-1645167379-354272111-1000\\Device\HarddiskVolume3\Portable Softwares\RustDesk\rustdesk-1.4.1-x86_64.exe
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-4218969372-1645167379-354272111-1000\\Device\HarddiskVolume3\Program Files\RustDesk\rustdesk.exe
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-4218969372-1645167379-354272111-1000\\Device\HarddiskVolume3\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\rustdesk\rustdesk.exe
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\RustDesk\DisplayName
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\RustDesk\ImagePath
A way to uninstall RustDesk with Advanced Uninstaller PRO
RustDesk is an application by RustDesk. Frequently, users try to remove this application. Sometimes this can be troublesome because removing this manually takes some know-how related to removing Windows programs manually. One of the best EASY procedure to remove 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 system, install it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is one of the best uninstaller and all around utility to maximize the performance of your system.
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- download the program by pressing the DOWNLOAD NOW button
- install Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take your time to get familiar with Advanced Uninstaller PRO's interface and number of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a powerful Windows optimizer.
3. Press the General Tools button

4. Click on the Uninstall Programs button

5. A list of the programs existing on your computer will be shown to you
6. Navigate the list of programs until you locate RustDesk or simply activate the Search feature and type in "RustDesk". The RustDesk app will be found very quickly. Notice that when you click RustDesk in the list of applications, the following data regarding the application is made available to you:
- Safety rating (in the lower left corner). This tells you the opinion other people have regarding RustDesk, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
- Opinions by other people - Press the Read reviews button.
- Technical information regarding the app you are about to remove, by pressing the Properties button.
7. Click the Uninstall button. A window asking you to confirm will show up. Confirm the uninstall by pressing the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will then uninstall RustDesk.

8. After uninstalling RustDesk, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run an additional cleanup. Press Next to perform the cleanup. All the items of RustDesk which have been left behind will be found and you will be able to delete them. By removing RustDesk using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no Windows registry entries, files or folders 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 piece of advice to remove RustDesk by RustDesk from your PC, nor are we saying that RustDesk by RustDesk is not a good application for your PC. This text simply contains detailed instructions on how to remove RustDesk in case you want to. The information above contains registry and disk entries that other software left behind and Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.
Last update on: 2025-07-25 07:05:43.857