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A guide to uninstall Slack from your system

This web page contains detailed information on how to uninstall Slack for Windows. It was coded for Windows by Slack Technologies Inc.. Open here where you can get more info on Slack Technologies Inc.. The application is frequently installed in the C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\slack folder (same installation drive as Windows). You can uninstall Slack by clicking on the Start menu of Windows and pasting the command line C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\slack\Update.exe. Keep in mind that you might get a notification for administrator rights. The application's main executable file occupies 303.30 KB (310584 bytes) on disk and is called slack.exe.

Slack contains of the executables below. They take 157.89 MB (165560032 bytes) on disk.




  • slack.exe (303.30 KB)
  • squirrel.exe (1.50 MB)
  • slack.exe (154.59 MB)


The information on this page is only about version 4.32.122 of Slack. You can find below info on other versions of Slack:

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Some files, folders and Windows registry data can not be deleted when you remove Slack from your PC.

Directories that were left behind:
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\IndexedDB\https_slack.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\IndexedDB\https_app.slack.com_0.indexeddb.blob
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\IndexedDB\https_app.slack.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack

Check for and remove the following files from your disk when you uninstall Slack:
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\IndexedDB\https_slack.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\000003.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\IndexedDB\https_slack.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\CURRENT
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\IndexedDB\https_slack.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\LOCK
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\IndexedDB\https_slack.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\LOG
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\IndexedDB\https_slack.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\MANIFEST-000001
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\IndexedDB\https_app.slack.com_0.indexeddb.blob\1\00\3
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\IndexedDB\https_app.slack.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\000003.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\IndexedDB\https_app.slack.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\CURRENT
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\IndexedDB\https_app.slack.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\LOCK
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\IndexedDB\https_app.slack.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\LOG
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\IndexedDB\https_app.slack.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\MANIFEST-000001
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.Search_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\AppIconCache\125\com_squirrel_slack_slack
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app.ico
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\api-ms-win-core-console-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\api-ms-win-core-datetime-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\api-ms-win-core-debug-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\api-ms-win-core-errorhandling-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\api-ms-win-core-file-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\api-ms-win-core-file-l1-2-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\api-ms-win-core-file-l2-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\api-ms-win-core-handle-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\api-ms-win-core-heap-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\api-ms-win-core-interlocked-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\api-ms-win-core-libraryloader-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\api-ms-win-core-localization-l1-2-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\api-ms-win-core-memory-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\api-ms-win-core-namedpipe-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\api-ms-win-core-processenvironment-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\api-ms-win-core-processthreads-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\api-ms-win-core-processthreads-l1-1-1.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\api-ms-win-core-profile-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\api-ms-win-core-rtlsupport-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\api-ms-win-core-string-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\api-ms-win-core-synch-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\api-ms-win-core-synch-l1-2-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\api-ms-win-core-sysinfo-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\api-ms-win-core-timezone-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\api-ms-win-core-util-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\api-ms-win-crt-conio-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\api-ms-win-crt-convert-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\api-ms-win-crt-environment-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\api-ms-win-crt-filesystem-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\api-ms-win-crt-heap-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\api-ms-win-crt-locale-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\api-ms-win-crt-math-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\api-ms-win-crt-multibyte-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\api-ms-win-crt-private-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\api-ms-win-crt-process-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\api-ms-win-crt-stdio-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\api-ms-win-crt-string-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\api-ms-win-crt-time-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\api-ms-win-crt-utility-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\chrome_100_percent.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\chrome_200_percent.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\concrt140.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\d3dcompiler_47.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\ffmpeg.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\icudtl.dat
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\libEGL.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\libGLESv2.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\LICENSE
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\locales\af.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\locales\am.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\locales\ar.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\locales\bg.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\locales\bn.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\locales\ca.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\locales\cs.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\locales\da.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\locales\de.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\locales\el.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\locales\en-GB.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\locales\en-US.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\locales\es.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\locales\es-419.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\locales\et.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\locales\fa.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\locales\fi.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\locales\fil.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\locales\fr.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\locales\gu.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\locales\he.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\locales\hi.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\locales\hr.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\locales\hu.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\locales\id.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\locales\it.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\locales\ja.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\locales\kn.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\locales\ko.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\locales\lt.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\locales\lv.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\locales\ml.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\locales\mr.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\locales\ms.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\locales\nb.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\locales\nl.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\locales\pl.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\locales\pt-BR.pak

Registry that is not cleaned:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\slack
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\slack
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\RADAR\HeapLeakDetection\DiagnosedApplications\slack.exe

Use regedit.exe to delete the following additional registry values from the Windows Registry:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\H1532888\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\slack.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\H1532888\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.31.155\slack.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\H1532888\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.32.122\slack.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\H1532888\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.32.122\slack.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-12-1-574575658-1190076525-2270576264-2987573099\\Device\HarddiskVolume3\Users\H1532888\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.32.122\slack.exe


A way to uninstall Slack using Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Slack is an application marketed by Slack Technologies Inc.. Frequently, users decide to uninstall it. Sometimes this is difficult because performing this manually requires some experience related to PCs. The best QUICK approach to uninstall Slack 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 Windows PC, install it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very efficient uninstaller and all around utility to optimize your Windows system.

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  • go to Download Link
  • download the program by clicking on the DOWNLOAD NOW button
  • install Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take your time to admire the program's design and number of features available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful Windows tool.

3. Press the General Tools button
Go to General Tools


4. Click on the Uninstall Programs tool
Go to Uninstall Programs


5. A list of the programs existing on the computer will appear

6. Scroll the list of programs until you locate Slack or simply click the Search field and type in "Slack". The Slack app will be found automatically. Notice that when you click Slack in the list of programs, some data regarding the application is available to you:


  • Safety rating (in the left lower corner). The star rating explains the opinion other people have regarding Slack, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Reviews by other people - Press the Read reviews button.
  • Details regarding the application you wish to uninstall, by clicking on the Properties button.
7. Press the Uninstall button. A window asking you to confirm will appear. accept the removal by clicking the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically uninstall Slack.
Uninstall Slack


8. After uninstalling Slack, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run an additional cleanup. Click Next to perform the cleanup. All the items that belong Slack which have been left behind will be detected and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By uninstalling Slack using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no registry items, files or folders are left behind on your PC.

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



Disclaimer

This page is not a piece of advice to uninstall Slack by Slack Technologies Inc. from your computer, we are not saying that Slack by Slack Technologies Inc. is not a good application for your computer. This page only contains detailed instructions on how to uninstall Slack 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.

2023-05-03 / Written by Daniel Statescu for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2023-05-03 04:34:35.980