Slack

A way to uninstall Slack from your computer

Slack is a Windows program. Read below about how to uninstall it from your computer. It is written by Slack Technologies Inc.. Check out here for more information on Slack Technologies Inc.. Slack is usually set up in the C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\slack directory, but this location may differ a lot depending on the user's option when installing the application. 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 might be prompted for administrator rights. slack.exe is the programs's main file and it takes approximately 301.14 KB (308368 bytes) on disk.

The following executable files are incorporated in Slack. They occupy 250.21 MB (262361952 bytes) on disk.

• slack.exe (301.14 KB)
• squirrel.exe (1.50 MB)
• slack.exe (120.36 MB)
• squirrel.exe (1.50 MB)
• slack.exe (125.06 MB)

The current web page applies to Slack version 4.14.0 alone. Click on the links below for other Slack versions:

• 4.5.02
• 4.3.11
• 4.33.60
• 4.32.122
• 4.35.131
• 4.26.0
• 4.25.2
• 4.25.0
• 4.28.182
• 4.20.0
• 4.13.02
• 4.4.0
• 4.33.73
• 4.9.03
• 4.10.02
• 4.21.0
• 4.27.154
• 4.33.69
• 4.19.3
• 4.35.130
• 4.7.01
• 4.11.1
• 4.25.01
• 4.31.145
• 4.2.0
• 4.28.184
• 4.1.21
• 4.4.03
• 4.29.149
• 4.36.138
• 4.3.2
• 4.15.0
• 4.22.0
• 4.36.140
• 4.35.132
• 4.36.136
• 4.37.94
• 4.34.121
• 4.10.0
• 4.26.2
• 4.38.108
• 4.16.0
• 4.36.122
• 4.11.01
• 4.28.163
• 4.24.01
• 4.35.126
• 4.32.127
• 4.29.144
• 4.4.2
• 4.2.02
• 4.17.0
• 4.8.0
• 4.3.4
• 4.19.0
• 4.32.119
• 4.13.0
• 4.21.1
• 4.30.88
• 4.29.141
• 4.34.119
• 4.3.22
• 4.23.11
• 4.26.3
• 4.16.1
• 4.21.01
• 4.19.2
• 4.11.2
• 4.32.126
• 4.12.1
• 4.31.155
• 4.38.115
• 4.23.0
• 4.28.171
• 4.8.01
• 4.12.01
• 4.34.104
• 4.18.0
• 4.34.92
• 4.17.1
• 4.36.134
• 4.34.116
• 4.33.84
• 4.37.98
• 4.11.0
• 4.6.01
• 4.10.3
• 4.26.1
• 4.24.0
• 4.37.101
• 4.6.0
• 4.9.0
• 4.31.152
• 4.7.0
• 4.12.2
• 4.18.03
• 4.12.0
• 4.35.111
• 4.5.0
• 4.19.01

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Following the uninstall process, the application leaves some files behind on the computer. Some of these are shown below.

Folders found on disk after you uninstall Slack from your PC:

• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Slack Technologies Inc
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack

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

• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.Search_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\AppIconCache\100\com_squirrel_slack_slack
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\slack\Update.exe
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Slack Technologies Inc\Slack.lnk
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\data_0
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\data_1
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\data_2
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\data_3
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_0000e2
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_0000e3
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_0000e5
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_0000e6
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_0000e7
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_0000e8
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_0000e9
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_0000ea
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_0000eb
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_0000ec
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_0000ed
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_0000ee
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_0000ef
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_0000f2
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_0000f7
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_0000f8
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_0000f9
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_0000fa
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_0000fb
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_0000fc
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_0000fd
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_0000fe
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_0000ff
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_000100
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_000101
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_000102
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_000103
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_000104
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_000105
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_000106
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_000107
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_000108
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_000109
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_00010a
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_00010b
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_00010c
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_00010d
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_00010e
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_00010f
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_000110
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_000111
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_000112
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_000113
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_000114
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_000115
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_000116
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_000117
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_000118
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_000119
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_00011a
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_00011b
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_00011c
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_00011d
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_00011e
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_00011f
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_000120
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_000121
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_000122
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_000123
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_000124
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_000125
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_000126
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_000127
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_000128
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_000129
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_00012a
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_00012b
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_00012c
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_00012d
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_00012e
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_00012f
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_000130
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_000131
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_000132
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_000133
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_000134
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_000135
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_000136
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_000137
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_000138
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_000139
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_00013a
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_00013b
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_00013c
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_00013d
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_00013e
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_00013f
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_000140
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_000141
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_000142
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_000143
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_000144
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Slack\Cache\f_000145

Registry that is not removed:

• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\slack

Use regedit.exe to remove the following additional values from the Windows Registry:

• 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-4.3.4\slack.exe.ApplicationCompany
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\slack\app-4.3.4\slack.exe.FriendlyAppName
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\slack\slack.exe.ApplicationCompany
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\slack\slack.exe.FriendlyAppName

How to remove Slack using Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Slack is a program by Slack Technologies Inc.. Some people want to erase it. This is difficult because removing this by hand takes some know-how related to PCs. The best QUICK procedure to erase Slack is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here is how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO on your Windows PC, install it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is the best uninstaller and general tool to maximize the performance of your Windows system.

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• go to Download Link
• download the program by pressing the green 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 very good PC management program.

3. Press the General Tools category


4. Click on the Uninstall Programs button


5. All the programs existing on your PC will appear

6. Navigate the list of programs until you locate Slack or simply activate the Search feature and type in "Slack". If it is installed on your PC the Slack application will be found automatically. Notice that after you select Slack in the list of apps, the following data regarding the program is available to you:

• Safety rating (in the left lower corner). This explains the opinion other users have regarding Slack, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Reviews by other users - Press the Read reviews button.
• Technical information regarding the application you are about to remove, by pressing the Properties button.

7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation window will appear. accept the removal by clicking Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will uninstall Slack.


8. After uninstalling Slack, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run an additional cleanup. Click Next to proceed with the cleanup. All the items of Slack which have been left behind will be detected and you will be able to delete them. By uninstalling Slack using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no Windows registry entries, files or folders are left behind on your system.

Your Windows computer will remain clean, speedy and able to serve you properly.

Disclaimer

This page is not a piece of advice to remove Slack by Slack Technologies Inc. from your PC, nor are we saying that Slack by Slack Technologies Inc. is not a good software application. This text simply contains detailed info on how to remove Slack in case 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.