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A way to uninstall VIVE Software from your system

This web page contains detailed information on how to remove VIVE Software for Windows. It is developed by HTC. Go over here for more information on HTC. VIVE Software is typically installed in the C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Temp folder, regulated by the user's choice. C:\vive\VIVE\Updater\Updater.exe is the full command line if you want to uninstall VIVE Software. OtherDevicesInstall.1.0.80.5_Updater_Uninstall_VIVEEYE_SOFTWARE_Uninstaller.exe is the VIVE Software's primary executable file and it takes approximately 1.23 MB (1290816 bytes) on disk.

VIVE Software is composed of the following executables which occupy 73.68 MB (77254608 bytes) on disk:

  • OtherDevicesInstall.1.0.80.5_OtherDevicesInstall.exe (3.51 MB)
  • OtherDevicesInstall.1.0.80.5_OOBETool_ExitSteam.exe (284.06 KB)
  • OtherDevicesInstall.1.0.80.5_OOBETool_GetReg.exe (293.06 KB)
  • OtherDevicesInstall.1.0.80.5_OOBETool_MngProgData.exe (439.56 KB)
  • SteamViveSetup.exe (1.36 MB)
  • OtherDevicesInstall.1.0.80.5_OOBETool_VRLight_VRLightW32.exe (320.06 KB)
  • AdmUpdater.exe (271.77 KB)
  • OtherDevicesInstall.1.0.80.5_Updater_ProgressDialog.exe (4.16 MB)
  • OtherDevicesInstall.1.0.80.5_Updater_Uninstall.exe (293.06 KB)
  • OtherDevicesInstall.1.0.80.5_Updater_Updater.exe (4.93 MB)
  • OtherDevicesInstall.1.0.80.5_Updater_Tool_CheckAlive.exe (256.56 KB)
  • ExitSteam.exe (280.75 KB)
  • OtherDevicesInstall.1.0.80.5_Updater_Tool_SendSignal.exe (255.56 KB)
  • OtherDevicesInstall.1.0.80.5_Updater_Uninstall_VIVEEYE_SOFTWARE_Uninstaller.exe (1.23 MB)
  • NDP46-KB3045560-Web.exe (1.43 MB)
  • ExitSteam.exe (284.06 KB)
  • VIVEPORT_Signin.exe (507.56 KB)
  • VRLightW32.exe (320.06 KB)
  • ProgressDialog.exe (4.16 MB)
  • CheckAlive.exe (256.56 KB)
  • SendSignal.exe (255.56 KB)
  • Uninstall.exe (293.06 KB)
  • Uninstaller.exe (1.23 MB)
  • Updater.exe (4.92 MB)
  • ViveSoftwareInstall.exe (3.51 MB)
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The current web page applies to VIVE Software version 1.0.9.196 alone. You can find below a few links to other VIVE Software versions:

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

Folders remaining:
  • 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\drivers\htc\resources\rendermodels\vr_tracker_vive_3_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

Files remaining:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\ASUS\ArmouryDevice\view\externalFiles\common\scenarioProfile\Icon\Vive.exe2998553360631958358.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\config\vrappconfig\htc.vive.overlay.vrappconfig
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\config\vrappconfig\vive.htc.3a509f2a-dd42-4a88-b484-60c02ff274ed.vrappconfig
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\config\vrappconfig\vive.htc.3bc3ae4e-d950-4180-a2cd-93771c014766.vrappconfig
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\config\vrappconfig\vive.htc.65d81211-14f6-4eb1-9a92-5346fe6bf572.vrappconfig
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\config\vrappconfig\vive.htc.7313a391-ba43-484e-bd64-46c92344b51b.vrappconfig
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\config\vrappconfig\vive.htc.75b2b271-f432-4c2c-9090-7fb1f60f0d88.vrappconfig
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\config\vrappconfig\vive.htc.b4764544-51e6-4892-9149-cad911108cb1.vrappconfig
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\config\vrappconfig\vive.htc.bdf816c6-d541-4167-b408-39707d5720c9.vrappconfig
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\config\vrappconfig\vive.htc.dc071866-2ad3-48ff-aa2e-532de7a16b1b.vrappconfig
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\config\vrappconfig\vive.htc.efd5a182-da5b-4c50-9f7f-929fd25cac49.vrappconfig
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\logs\vrclient_Vive.previous.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\logs\vrclient_Vive.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Blade & Sorcery\binding_vive.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Blade & Sorcery\binding_vive_pro.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Blade & Sorcery\binding_vive_tracker_camera.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Blade & Sorcery\bindings_vive_controller.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Blade & Sorcery\bindings_vive_cosmos_controller.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Blade & Sorcery\BladeAndSorcery_Data\StreamingAssets\SteamVR\binding_vive.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Blade & Sorcery\BladeAndSorcery_Data\StreamingAssets\SteamVR\binding_vive_pro.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Blade & Sorcery\BladeAndSorcery_Data\StreamingAssets\SteamVR\binding_vive_tracker_camera.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Blade & Sorcery\BladeAndSorcery_Data\StreamingAssets\SteamVR\bindings_vive_controller.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Blade & Sorcery\BladeAndSorcery_Data\StreamingAssets\SteamVR\bindings_vive_cosmos_controller.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Blade & Sorcery\BladeAndSorcery_Data\StreamingAssets\SteamVR\steam_app_629730_binding_vive_tracker_left_foot.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Blade & Sorcery\BladeAndSorcery_Data\StreamingAssets\SteamVR\steam_app_629730_binding_vive_tracker_right_foot.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Blade & Sorcery\BladeAndSorcery_Data\StreamingAssets\SteamVR\steam_app_629730_binding_vive_tracker_waist.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Blade & Sorcery\steam_app_629730_binding_vive_tracker_left_foot.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Blade & Sorcery\steam_app_629730_binding_vive_tracker_right_foot.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Blade & Sorcery\steam_app_629730_binding_vive_tracker_waist.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\GangV\GangV_Data\StreamingAssets\SteamVR\binding_vive.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\GangV\GangV_Data\StreamingAssets\SteamVR\binding_vive_cosmos.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\GangV\GangV_Data\StreamingAssets\SteamVR\binding_vive_pro.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\GangV\GangV_Data\StreamingAssets\SteamVR\binding_vive_tracker_camera.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\GangV\GangV_Data\StreamingAssets\SteamVR\bindings_vive_controller.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\GangV\GangV_Data\StreamingAssets\SteamVR\bindings_vive_cosmos_controller.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Job Simulator\binding_vive.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Job Simulator\binding_vive_pro.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Job Simulator\binding_vive_tracker_camera.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Job Simulator\bindings_vive_controller.json
  • 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_elbow_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_knee_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_elbow_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_knee_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\htc\resources\rendermodels\vr_tracker_vive_3_0\vr_tracker_vive_3_0.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\drivers\htc\resources\rendermodels\vr_tracker_vive_3_0\vr_tracker_vive_3_0.mtl
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\drivers\htc\resources\rendermodels\vr_tracker_vive_3_0\vr_tracker_vive_3_0.obj
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\drivers\htc\resources\rendermodels\vr_tracker_vive_3_0\vr_tracker_vive_3_0_diff.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\drivers\htc\resources\rendermodels\vr_tracker_vive_3_0\vr_tracker_vive_3_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.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\r_grip.mtl

Many times the following registry data will not be removed:
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\HtcVive\Updater\Outdated\vive_internal
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\VIVE Software

Registry values that are not removed from your PC:
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-3609934002-2490880114-1414720197-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume4\Program Files (x86)\VIVE\Updater\Updater.exe


How to uninstall VIVE Software from your PC using Advanced Uninstaller PRO

VIVE Software is an application by HTC. Some computer users choose to erase it. This is easier said than done because removing this by hand requires some skill related to PCs. The best SIMPLE action to erase VIVE Software is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take the following steps on how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO on your 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 computer.

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  • navigate to Download Link
  • download the setup by clicking on the DOWNLOAD button
  • set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take some time to admire Advanced Uninstaller PRO's interface and number of functions available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good system utility.

3. Press the General Tools button
Go to General Tools


4. Press the Uninstall Programs button
Go to Uninstall Programs


5. All the programs existing on the PC will appear

6. Scroll the list of programs until you find VIVE Software or simply activate the Search feature and type in "VIVE Software". If it exists on your system the VIVE Software application will be found automatically. After you select VIVE Software in the list of programs, the following information regarding the application is made available to you:


  • Star rating (in the left lower corner). This explains the opinion other people have regarding VIVE Software, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Reviews by other people - Press the Read reviews button.
  • Details regarding the program you wish to uninstall, by clicking on the Properties button.
7. Click the Uninstall button. A window asking you to confirm will show up. Confirm the removal by clicking the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will then uninstall VIVE Software.
Uninstall VIVE Software


8. After removing VIVE Software, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run a cleanup. Press Next to start the cleanup. All the items that belong VIVE Software that have been left behind will be found and you will be able to delete them. By uninstalling VIVE Software using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no registry items, files or folders are left behind on your computer.

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

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Disclaimer

This page is not a piece of advice to remove VIVE Software by HTC from your computer, nor are we saying that VIVE Software by HTC is not a good application for your computer. This text simply contains detailed instructions on how to remove VIVE Software supposing you decide this is what you want to do. Here you can find registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.

2019-10-03 / Written by Daniel Statescu for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2019-10-03 14:08:11.697