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How to uninstall VLC media player from your system

VLC media player is a Windows application. Read below about how to remove it from your PC. It is written by VideoLAN. Further information on VideoLAN can be seen here. Detailed information about VLC media player can be seen at . The program is frequently found in the C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC directory (same installation drive as Windows). The full command line for uninstalling VLC media player is C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC\uninstall.exe. Keep in mind that if you will type this command in Start / Run Note you might get a notification for administrator rights. The program's main executable file occupies 130.52 KB (133651 bytes) on disk and is called vlc.exe.

The following executables are incorporated in VLC media player. They occupy 511.86 KB (524146 bytes) on disk.

  • uninstall.exe (263.32 KB)
  • vlc-cache-gen.exe (118.02 KB)
  • vlc.exe (130.52 KB)


This info is about VLC media player version 2.2.2 alone. For more VLC media player versions please click below:

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VLC media player has the habit of leaving behind some leftovers.

The files below were left behind on your disk by VLC media player when you uninstall it:
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.Search_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\AppIconCache\100\{7C5A40EF-A0FB-4BFC-874A-C0F2E0B9FA8E}_VideoLAN_VLC_Documentation_url
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.Search_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\AppIconCache\100\{7C5A40EF-A0FB-4BFC-874A-C0F2E0B9FA8E}_VideoLAN_VLC_NEWS_txt
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.Search_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\AppIconCache\100\{7C5A40EF-A0FB-4BFC-874A-C0F2E0B9FA8E}_VideoLAN_VLC_VideoLAN Website_url
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.Search_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\AppIconCache\100\{7C5A40EF-A0FB-4BFC-874A-C0F2E0B9FA8E}_VideoLAN_VLC_vlc_exe

You will find in the Windows Registry that the following data will not be uninstalled; remove them one by one using regedit.exe:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.vlc
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\vlc.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\MIME\Database\Content Type\application/x-vlc-plugin
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.3g2
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.3ga
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.3gp
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.669
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.a52
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.aac
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.ac3
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.adt
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.aif
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.amr
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.amv
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.aob
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.ape
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.asf
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.asx
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.au
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.avi
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.b4s
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.bik
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.caf
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.cda
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.cue
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.divx
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.drc
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.dts
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.dv
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.f4v
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.flac
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.flv
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.gvi
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.gxf
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.ifo
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.it
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.m1v
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.m2t
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.m2v
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.m3u
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.m4a
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.m4p
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.m4v
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.mid
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.mka
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.mkv
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.mlp
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.mod
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.mov
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.mp1
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.mp2
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.mp3
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.mp4
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.mpa
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.mpc
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.mpe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.mpg
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.mpv2
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.mts
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.mtv
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.mxf
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.nsv
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.nuv
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.oga
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.ogg
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.ogm
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.ogv
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.ogx
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.oma
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.OPENFolder
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.opus
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.pls
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.qcp
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.ra
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.rec
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.rm
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.rpl
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.s3m
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.sdp
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.snd
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.spx
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.SVCDMovie
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.thp
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.tod
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.ts
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.tta
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.tts
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.VCDMovie
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.vlc
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.vlt
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.vob
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.voc
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.vqf
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.vro
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.w64
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.wav
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.webm
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.wma
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.wmv
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.wsz

Registry values that are not removed from your PC:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files (x86)\VideoLAN\VLC\vlc.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files (x86)\VideoLAN\VLC\vlc.exe.FriendlyAppName


A way to erase VLC media player from your PC with the help of Advanced Uninstaller PRO

VLC media player is a program released by VideoLAN. Sometimes, computer users want to uninstall this application. This is easier said than done because removing this by hand takes some advanced knowledge related to Windows internal functioning. The best EASY approach to uninstall VLC media player is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here is how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO on your system, add it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very potent uninstaller and general tool to optimize your computer.

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  • navigate to Download Link
  • download the setup by pressing the green DOWNLOAD NOW button
  • install Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take some time to get familiar with Advanced Uninstaller PRO's design and wealth of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a powerful system optimizer.

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


4. Activate the Uninstall Programs button
Go to Uninstall Programs


5. A list of the applications existing on the PC will appear

6. Navigate the list of applications until you find VLC media player or simply click the Search feature and type in "VLC media player". If it is installed on your PC the VLC media player app will be found automatically. Notice that after you select VLC media player in the list of applications, some data regarding the application is shown to you:


  • Star rating (in the left lower corner). The star rating tells you the opinion other people have regarding VLC media player, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Opinions by other people - Click on the Read reviews button.
  • Technical information regarding the application you want to uninstall, by pressing the Properties button.
For example you can see that for VLC media player:





  • The web site of the program is: http://www.videolan.org/
  • The uninstall string is: C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC\uninstall.exe
7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation page will appear. accept the removal by clicking the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will then uninstall VLC media player.
Uninstall VLC media player


8. After removing VLC media player, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run an additional cleanup. Click Next to go ahead with the cleanup. All the items that belong VLC media player which have been left behind will be found and you will be able to delete them. By uninstalling VLC media player with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no Windows registry items, files or folders are left behind on your PC.

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

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Geographical user distribution

  • Windows 7 (6.1)
  • 10.0
  • Windows XP (5.1)
  • Windows 8.1 (6.3)
  • Windows 8 (6.2)
  • Windows Vista (6.0)
  • Windows Server 2003 (5.2)
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Disclaimer

This page is not a recommendation to remove VLC media player by VideoLAN from your computer, nor are we saying that VLC media player by VideoLAN is not a good application for your computer. This text only contains detailed info on how to remove VLC media player in case you decide this is what you want to do. 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.

2016-06-18 / Written by Dan Armano for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2016-06-18 19:47:51.033