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A way to uninstall VIVE Software from your system

VIVE Software is a computer program. This page is comprised of details on how to remove it from your computer. It is developed by HTC. More information on HTC can be seen here. VIVE Software is usually set up in the C:\Users\BUDDHA~1\AppData\Local\Temp\7zS0AE65271 folder, however this location can vary a lot depending on the user's option when installing the application. The full command line for removing VIVE Software is C:\Program Files (x86)\ViveSetup\Updater\Updater.exe. Keep in mind that if you will type this command in Start / Run Note you may get a notification for admin rights. The application's main executable file has a size of 11.55 MB (12107264 bytes) on disk and is titled ViveDashboard.exe.

VIVE Software installs the following the executables on your PC, occupying about 213.14 MB (223488856 bytes) on disk.

  • CompoReg.exe (32.50 KB)
  • ProgressDialog.exe (4.15 MB)
  • Uninstall.exe (263.27 KB)
  • Updater.exe (5.02 MB)
  • ViveportLW.exe (19.71 MB)
  • 7za.exe (1.03 MB)
  • ZFGameBrowser.exe (768.00 KB)
  • BIFlush.exe (693.00 KB)
  • AutoDriver.exe (239.50 KB)
  • setup.exe (2.64 MB)
  • ViveBTDriverUpdater.exe (80.00 KB)
  • ExitSteam.exe (280.77 KB)
  • QtWebEngineProcess.exe (11.00 KB)
  • ViveDashboard.exe (11.55 MB)
  • VivePhoneService.exe (13.59 MB)
  • UninstallProduct.exe (308.50 KB)
  • ViveportDesktopSetup-1.1.5.35.exe (142.16 MB)
  • CheckAlive.exe (253.77 KB)
  • ExitSteam.exe (280.77 KB)
  • SendSignal.exe (252.77 KB)
  • CheckAlive.exe (242.50 KB)
  • SendSignal.exe (241.50 KB)
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This info is about VIVE Software version 1.0.4.124 only. You can find below info on other versions of VIVE Software:

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Numerous files, folders and registry entries will not be uninstalled when you are trying to remove VIVE Software from your computer.

Folders left behind when you uninstall VIVE Software:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\drivers\htc\resources\rendermodels\vr_tracker_vive_1_0
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\resources\rendermodels\lh_basestation_vive
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\resources\rendermodels\vr_controller_vive_1_5
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\workshop\content\250820\703100480\lh_basestation_vive

Files remaining:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\config\vrappconfig\htc.vive.overlay.vrappconfig
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\config\vrappconfig\vive.htc.469fbcbb-bfde-40b5-a7d4-381249d387cd.vrappconfig
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\drivers\htc\resources\icons\vive_hmd.svg
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\drivers\htc\resources\icons\vive_tracker.svg
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\drivers\htc\resources\icons\vive_tracker_with_handle.svg
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\drivers\htc\resources\icons\vive_wand.svg
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\drivers\htc\resources\input\legacy_bindings_vive_controller.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\drivers\htc\resources\input\tracker\legacy_bindings_vive_tracker_handed.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\drivers\htc\resources\input\tracker\legacy_bindings_vive_tracker_handed_pistol.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\drivers\htc\resources\input\tracker\legacy_bindings_vive_tracker_handed_rotated.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\drivers\htc\resources\input\tracker\vive_tracker_camera_profile.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\drivers\htc\resources\input\tracker\vive_tracker_chest_profile.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\drivers\htc\resources\input\tracker\vive_tracker_handed_profile.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\drivers\htc\resources\input\tracker\vive_tracker_keyboard_profile.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\drivers\htc\resources\input\tracker\vive_tracker_left_foot_profile.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\drivers\htc\resources\input\tracker\vive_tracker_left_shoulder_profile.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\drivers\htc\resources\input\tracker\vive_tracker_right_foot_profile.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\drivers\htc\resources\input\tracker\vive_tracker_right_shoulder_profile.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\drivers\htc\resources\input\tracker\vive_tracker_waist_profile.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\drivers\htc\resources\input\vive_controller_profile.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\drivers\htc\resources\input\vive_pro_profile.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\drivers\htc\resources\input\vive_profile.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\drivers\htc\resources\input\vive_tracker_profile.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\drivers\htc\resources\rendermodels\vr_tracker_vive_1_0\vr_tracker_vive_1_0.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\drivers\htc\resources\rendermodels\vr_tracker_vive_1_0\vr_tracker_vive_1_0.mtl
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\drivers\htc\resources\rendermodels\vr_tracker_vive_1_0\vr_tracker_vive_1_0.obj
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\drivers\htc\resources\rendermodels\vr_tracker_vive_1_0\vr_tracker_vive_1_0_diff.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\drivers\htc\resources\rendermodels\vr_tracker_vive_1_0\vr_tracker_vive_1_0_spec.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\drivers\lighthouse\resources\webinterface\images\pairingui\vive_tracker.svg
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\drivers\lighthouse\resources\webinterface\images\pairingui\vive_tracker_callouts.svg
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\drivers\lighthouse\resources\webinterface\images\pairingui\vive_tracker_callouts_text.svg
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\drivers\lighthouse\resources\webinterface\images\pairingui\vive_wand.svg
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\drivers\lighthouse\resources\webinterface\images\pairingui\vive_wand_callouts.svg
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\drivers\lighthouse\resources\webinterface\images\pairingui\vive_wand_callouts_text.svg
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\resources\config\vrcompositor_bindings_vive.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\resources\config\vrcompositor_bindings_vive_controller.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\resources\config\vrcompositor_bindings_vive_pro.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\resources\rendermodels\lh_basestation_vive\lh_basestation_vive.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\resources\rendermodels\lh_basestation_vive\lh_basestation_vive.mtl
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\resources\rendermodels\lh_basestation_vive\lh_basestation_vive.obj
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\resources\rendermodels\lh_basestation_vive\lh_basestation_vive.psd
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\resources\rendermodels\lh_basestation_vive\lh_basestation_vive.tga
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\resources\rendermodels\lh_basestation_vive\vive_base_thumbnail.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\resources\rendermodels\vr_controller_vive_1_5\body.mtl
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\resources\rendermodels\vr_controller_vive_1_5\body.obj
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\resources\rendermodels\vr_controller_vive_1_5\button.mtl
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\resources\rendermodels\vr_controller_vive_1_5\button.obj
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\resources\rendermodels\vr_controller_vive_1_5\l_grip.mtl
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\resources\rendermodels\vr_controller_vive_1_5\l_grip.obj
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\resources\rendermodels\vr_controller_vive_1_5\led.mtl
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\resources\rendermodels\vr_controller_vive_1_5\led.obj
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\resources\rendermodels\vr_controller_vive_1_5\onepointfive_occ_bake.tga
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\resources\rendermodels\vr_controller_vive_1_5\onepointfive_spec.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\resources\rendermodels\vr_controller_vive_1_5\onepointfive_texture.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\resources\rendermodels\vr_controller_vive_1_5\onepointfive_texture.psd
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\resources\rendermodels\vr_controller_vive_1_5\r_grip.mtl
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\resources\rendermodels\vr_controller_vive_1_5\r_grip.obj
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\resources\rendermodels\vr_controller_vive_1_5\scroll_wheel.mtl
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\resources\rendermodels\vr_controller_vive_1_5\scroll_wheel.obj
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\resources\rendermodels\vr_controller_vive_1_5\status.mtl
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\resources\rendermodels\vr_controller_vive_1_5\status.obj
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\resources\rendermodels\vr_controller_vive_1_5\status.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\resources\rendermodels\vr_controller_vive_1_5\sys_button.mtl
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\resources\rendermodels\vr_controller_vive_1_5\sys_button.obj
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\resources\rendermodels\vr_controller_vive_1_5\trackpad.mtl
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\resources\rendermodels\vr_controller_vive_1_5\trackpad.obj
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\resources\rendermodels\vr_controller_vive_1_5\trackpad_scroll_cut.mtl
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\resources\rendermodels\vr_controller_vive_1_5\trackpad_scroll_cut.obj
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\resources\rendermodels\vr_controller_vive_1_5\trackpad_touch.mtl
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\resources\rendermodels\vr_controller_vive_1_5\trackpad_touch.obj
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\resources\rendermodels\vr_controller_vive_1_5\trigger.mtl
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\resources\rendermodels\vr_controller_vive_1_5\trigger.obj
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\resources\rendermodels\vr_controller_vive_1_5\vive_controller_thumbnail.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\resources\rendermodels\vr_controller_vive_1_5\vr_controller_vive_1_5.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\resources\rendermodels\vr_controller_vive_1_5\vr_controller_vive_1_5.mtl
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\resources\rendermodels\vr_controller_vive_1_5\vr_controller_vive_1_5.obj
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\resources\webinterface\dashboard\images\vive_wand.svg
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\tools\steamvr_environments\game\steamtours\cfg\bindings_vive_controller.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\tools\steamvr_tutorial\win64\binding_vive.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\tools\steamvr_tutorial\win64\binding_vive_pro.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\tools\steamvr_tutorial\win64\binding_vive_tracker_camera.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\tools\steamvr_tutorial\win64\bindings_vive_controller.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\workshop\content\250820\674789170\untitled\vive_base_thumbnail.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\workshop\content\250820\703100480\lh_basestation_vive\lh_basestation_vive.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\workshop\content\250820\703100480\lh_basestation_vive\lh_basestation_vive.mtl
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\workshop\content\250820\703100480\lh_basestation_vive\lh_basestation_vive.obj
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\workshop\content\250820\703100480\lh_basestation_vive\vive_base_thumbnail.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\workshop\content\250820\706316838\vr_controller_vive_1_5\body.mtl
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\workshop\content\250820\706316838\vr_controller_vive_1_5\body.obj
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\workshop\content\250820\706316838\vr_controller_vive_1_5\button.mtl
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\workshop\content\250820\706316838\vr_controller_vive_1_5\button.obj
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\workshop\content\250820\706316838\vr_controller_vive_1_5\l_grip.mtl
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\workshop\content\250820\706316838\vr_controller_vive_1_5\l_grip.obj
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\workshop\content\250820\706316838\vr_controller_vive_1_5\led.mtl
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\workshop\content\250820\706316838\vr_controller_vive_1_5\led.obj
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\workshop\content\250820\706316838\vr_controller_vive_1_5\onepointfive_occ_bake.tga
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\workshop\content\250820\706316838\vr_controller_vive_1_5\onepointfive_spec.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\workshop\content\250820\706316838\vr_controller_vive_1_5\onepointfive_texture.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\workshop\content\250820\706316838\vr_controller_vive_1_5\onepointfive_texture.psd
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\workshop\content\250820\706316838\vr_controller_vive_1_5\onepointfive_textureALT.png

Frequently the following registry keys will not be uninstalled:
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\HTC\Vive
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\HTC\Vive
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\HtcVive\Updater\Outdated\vive_internal
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\HtcVive\Updater\Outdated\vive_oobe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Tracing\Vive_RASAPI32
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Tracing\Vive_RASMANCS
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\VIVE Software

Open regedit.exe in order to remove the following registry values:
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-2988736303-3394136404-3951668571-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume5\Vive\ViveSetup\Updater\Updater.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-2988736303-3394136404-3951668571-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume5\Vive\ViveSetup\PCClient\Vive.exe


A way to delete VIVE Software from your computer using Advanced Uninstaller PRO

VIVE Software is an application by HTC. Some people decide to erase this application. This is difficult because deleting this by hand takes some know-how regarding Windows program uninstallation. One of the best SIMPLE procedure to erase VIVE Software 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 on your Windows PC, install it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is the best uninstaller and all around tool to maximize the performance of your Windows computer.

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  • navigate to Download Link
  • download the setup by pressing the DOWNLOAD 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 wealth of features available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good package of tools.

3. Press the General Tools button
Go to General Tools


4. Activate the Uninstall Programs feature
Go to Uninstall Programs


5. All the applications installed on the PC will appear

6. Navigate the list of applications until you locate VIVE Software or simply click the Search feature and type in "VIVE Software". If it is installed on your PC the VIVE Software app will be found automatically. When you select VIVE Software in the list , some information regarding the program is shown to you:


  • Star rating (in the left lower corner). This tells you the opinion other users have regarding VIVE Software, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Reviews by other users - Press the Read reviews button.
  • Technical information regarding the program you want to remove, by pressing the Properties button.
7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation window will appear. accept the uninstall by pressing Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will remove VIVE Software.
Uninstall VIVE Software


8. After removing VIVE Software, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run a cleanup. Click Next to proceed with the cleanup. All the items of VIVE Software that have been left behind will be detected and you will be able to delete them. By removing VIVE Software with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no registry entries, files or directories are left behind on your system.

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



Disclaimer

This page is not a piece of advice to uninstall VIVE Software by HTC from your PC, we are not saying that VIVE Software by HTC is not a good application for your PC. This page only contains detailed instructions on how to uninstall VIVE Software supposing you want to. The information above contains registry and disk entries that other software left behind and Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.

2017-12-04 / Written by Daniel Statescu for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2017-12-04 00:12:43.373