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A way to uninstall Slack from your computer

This page contains thorough information on how to uninstall Slack for Windows. It is made by Slack Technologies Inc.. Take a look here where you can read more on Slack Technologies Inc.. The application is frequently placed in the C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\slack directory. Take into account that this path can differ depending on the user's choice. The full command line for uninstalling Slack is C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\slack\Update.exe. Keep in mind that if you will type this command in Start / Run Note you may get a notification for administrator rights. slack.exe is the programs's main file and it takes circa 302.31 KB (309568 bytes) on disk.

The executables below are part of Slack. They occupy about 264.39 MB (277231136 bytes) on disk.

  • slack.exe (302.31 KB)
  • squirrel.exe (1.50 MB)
  • slack.exe (129.78 MB)
  • squirrel.exe (1.50 MB)
  • slack.exe (129.82 MB)


This info is about Slack version 4.18.0 only. You can find below info on other versions of Slack:

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Slack has the habit of leaving behind some leftovers.

Directories found on disk:
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Profile 2\IndexedDB\https_app.slack.com_0.indexeddb.blob
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Profile 2\IndexedDB\https_app.slack.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Profile 5\IndexedDB\https_app.slack.com_0.indexeddb.blob
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Profile 5\IndexedDB\https_app.slack.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb

The files below were left behind on your disk when you remove Slack:
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Profile 2\IndexedDB\https_app.slack.com_0.indexeddb.blob\1\00\4
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Profile 2\IndexedDB\https_app.slack.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\000004.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Profile 2\IndexedDB\https_app.slack.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\000005.ldb
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Profile 2\IndexedDB\https_app.slack.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\CURRENT
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Profile 2\IndexedDB\https_app.slack.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\LOCK
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Profile 2\IndexedDB\https_app.slack.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\LOG
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Profile 2\IndexedDB\https_app.slack.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\MANIFEST-000001
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Profile 5\IndexedDB\https_app.slack.com_0.indexeddb.blob\1\00\3
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Profile 5\IndexedDB\https_app.slack.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\000004.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Profile 5\IndexedDB\https_app.slack.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\000005.ldb
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Profile 5\IndexedDB\https_app.slack.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\CURRENT
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Profile 5\IndexedDB\https_app.slack.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\LOCK
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Profile 5\IndexedDB\https_app.slack.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\LOG
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Profile 5\IndexedDB\https_app.slack.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\MANIFEST-000001
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.Search_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\AppIconCache\100\com_squirrel_slack_slack
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app.ico
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\api-ms-win-core-console-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\api-ms-win-core-datetime-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\api-ms-win-core-debug-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\api-ms-win-core-errorhandling-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\api-ms-win-core-file-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\api-ms-win-core-file-l1-2-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\api-ms-win-core-file-l2-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\api-ms-win-core-handle-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\api-ms-win-core-heap-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\api-ms-win-core-interlocked-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\api-ms-win-core-libraryloader-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\api-ms-win-core-localization-l1-2-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\api-ms-win-core-memory-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\api-ms-win-core-namedpipe-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\api-ms-win-core-processenvironment-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\api-ms-win-core-processthreads-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\api-ms-win-core-processthreads-l1-1-1.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\api-ms-win-core-profile-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\api-ms-win-core-rtlsupport-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\api-ms-win-core-string-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\api-ms-win-core-synch-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\api-ms-win-core-synch-l1-2-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\api-ms-win-core-sysinfo-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\api-ms-win-core-timezone-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\api-ms-win-core-util-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\api-ms-win-crt-conio-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\api-ms-win-crt-convert-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\api-ms-win-crt-environment-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\api-ms-win-crt-filesystem-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\api-ms-win-crt-heap-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\api-ms-win-crt-locale-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\api-ms-win-crt-math-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\api-ms-win-crt-multibyte-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\api-ms-win-crt-private-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\api-ms-win-crt-process-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\api-ms-win-crt-stdio-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\api-ms-win-crt-string-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\api-ms-win-crt-time-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\api-ms-win-crt-utility-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\chrome_100_percent.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\chrome_200_percent.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\concrt140.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\d3dcompiler_47.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\ffmpeg.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\icudtl.dat
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\libEGL.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\libGLESv2.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\LICENSE
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\locales\am.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\locales\ar.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\locales\bg.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\locales\bn.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\locales\ca.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\locales\cs.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\locales\da.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\locales\de.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\locales\el.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\locales\en-GB.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\locales\en-US.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\locales\es.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\locales\es-419.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\locales\et.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\locales\fa.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\locales\fi.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\locales\fil.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\locales\fr.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\locales\gu.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\locales\he.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\locales\hi.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\locales\hr.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\locales\hu.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\locales\id.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\locales\it.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\locales\ja.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\locales\kn.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\locales\ko.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\locales\lt.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\locales\lv.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\locales\ml.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\locales\mr.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\locales\ms.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\locales\nb.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\locales\nl.pak

You will find in the Windows Registry that the following keys will not be cleaned; remove them one by one using regedit.exe:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\slack
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\slack
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\RADAR\HeapLeakDetection\DiagnosedApplications\slack.exe

Registry values that are not removed from your computer:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.10.0\slack.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.10.0\slack.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.10.3\slack.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.10.3\slack.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.12.0\slack.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.12.0\slack.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.12.2\slack.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.12.2\slack.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.13.0\slack.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.13.0\slack.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.14.0\slack.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.14.0\slack.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.15.0\slack.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.15.0\slack.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.16.1\slack.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.16.1\slack.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\slack.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.17.1\slack.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.18.0\slack.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.18.0\slack.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.8.0\slack.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.8.0\slack.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.9.0\slack.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.9.0\slack.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-4068932404-1662769277-3497358058-1108\\Device\HarddiskVolume9\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.18.0\slack.exe


How to erase Slack with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Slack is a program released by the software company Slack Technologies Inc.. Sometimes, people choose to uninstall it. Sometimes this can be difficult because doing this manually takes some experience regarding Windows program uninstallation. One of the best EASY manner 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, add it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is an efficient uninstaller and general tool to maximize the performance of your Windows computer.

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  • navigate to Download Link
  • download the program by pressing the green DOWNLOAD NOW button
  • set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take some time to admire Advanced Uninstaller PRO's design and number of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful package of tools.

3. Click on the General Tools category
Go to General Tools


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


5. All the applications existing on the computer will be made available to you

6. Scroll the list of applications until you locate Slack or simply activate the Search field and type in "Slack". If it is installed on your PC the Slack program will be found automatically. Notice that when you select Slack in the list of applications, some information regarding the program is made available to you:


  • Safety rating (in the lower left corner). The star rating tells you the opinion other users have regarding Slack, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Opinions by other users - Click on the Read reviews button.
  • Details regarding the app you wish 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 clicking Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will then remove Slack.
Uninstall Slack


8. After removing Slack, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run a cleanup. Press Next to proceed with the cleanup. All the items that belong Slack which have been left behind will be found and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By uninstalling Slack using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no registry entries, files or folders are left behind on your disk.

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



Disclaimer

The text above 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 software application. This page simply contains detailed info on how to uninstall Slack supposing you want to. The information above contains registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.

2021-07-16 / Written by Andreea Kartman for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2021-07-16 11:58:49.093