Waves Ultimate

A guide to uninstall Waves Ultimate from your computer

Waves Ultimate is a Windows application. Read below about how to remove it from your PC. It was created for Windows by Waves. You can find out more on Waves or check for application updates here. The application is often placed in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Waves directory. Take into account that this path can vary depending on the user's preference. The full command line for removing Waves Ultimate is C:\Program Files (x86)\Waves\unins000.exe. Note that if you will type this command in Start / Run Note you might be prompted for admin rights. WavesHeadTracker_x64.exe is the programs's main file and it takes close to 5.51 MB (5781168 bytes) on disk.

Waves Ultimate contains of the executables below. They occupy 13.63 MB (14296333 bytes) on disk.

MKL_Optimization.exe (7.79 MB)
wscan_x64.exe (117.17 KB)
wscan_x64.exe (108.00 KB)
wscan_x64.exe (117.17 KB)
WavesHeadTracker_x64.exe (5.51 MB)

This data is about Waves Ultimate version 2023.07.31 alone. You can find below a few links to other Waves Ultimate releases:

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Quite a few files, folders and registry entries can not be uninstalled when you are trying to remove Waves Ultimate from your computer.

Folders found on disk after you uninstall Waves Ultimate from your computer:

C:\Program Files\Common Files\Avid\Audio\Plug-Ins\Waves
C:\Program Files\Image-Line\FL Studio 21\Plugins\Fruity\Generators\GMS\Synth Waves
C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VSTPlugins\Waves
C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Waves Audio

Check for and delete the following files from your disk when you uninstall Waves Ultimate:

C:\Program Files\Common Files\Avid\Audio\Plug-Ins\Waves\WaveShell1-AAX 14.0.aaxplugin\Contents\x64\WaveShell1-AAX 14.0.aaxplugin
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Avid\Audio\Plug-Ins\Waves\WaveShell1-AAX 14.12.aaxplugin\Contents\manifest.yaml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Avid\Audio\Plug-Ins\Waves\WaveShell1-AAX 14.12.aaxplugin\Contents\x64\WaveShell1-AAX 14.12.aaxplugin
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Avid\Audio\Plug-Ins\Waves\WaveShell1-AAX 14.15.aaxplugin\Contents\manifest.yaml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Avid\Audio\Plug-Ins\Waves\WaveShell1-AAX 14.15.aaxplugin\Contents\x64\WaveShell1-AAX 14.15.aaxplugin
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Avid\Audio\Plug-Ins\Waves\WaveShell1-AAX 14.17.aaxplugin\Contents\manifest.yaml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Avid\Audio\Plug-Ins\Waves\WaveShell1-AAX 14.17.aaxplugin\Contents\x64\WaveShell1-AAX 14.17.aaxplugin
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Avid\Audio\Plug-Ins\Waves\WaveShell1-AAX 14.18.aaxplugin\Contents\manifest.yaml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Avid\Audio\Plug-Ins\Waves\WaveShell1-AAX 14.18.aaxplugin\Contents\x64\WaveShell1-AAX 14.18.aaxplugin
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Avid\Audio\Plug-Ins\Waves\WaveShell1-AAX 14.19.aaxplugin\Contents\manifest.yaml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Avid\Audio\Plug-Ins\Waves\WaveShell1-AAX 14.19.aaxplugin\Contents\x64\WaveShell1-AAX 14.19.aaxplugin
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Avid\Audio\Plug-Ins\Waves\WaveShell1-AAX 14.2.aaxplugin\Contents\x64\WaveShell1-AAX 14.2.aaxplugin
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Avid\Audio\Plug-Ins\Waves\WaveShell1-AAX 14.21.aaxplugin\Contents\manifest.yaml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Avid\Audio\Plug-Ins\Waves\WaveShell1-AAX 14.21.aaxplugin\Contents\x64\WaveShell1-AAX 14.21.aaxplugin
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Avid\Audio\Plug-Ins\Waves\WaveShell1-AAX 14.22.aaxplugin\Contents\manifest.yaml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Avid\Audio\Plug-Ins\Waves\WaveShell1-AAX 14.22.aaxplugin\Contents\x64\WaveShell1-AAX 14.22.aaxplugin
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Avid\Audio\Plug-Ins\Waves\WaveShell1-AAX 14.3.aaxplugin\Contents\x64\WaveShell1-AAX 14.3.aaxplugin
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Avid\Audio\Plug-Ins\Waves\WaveShell1-AAX 14.5.aaxplugin\Contents\manifest.yaml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Avid\Audio\Plug-Ins\Waves\WaveShell1-AAX 14.5.aaxplugin\Contents\x64\WaveShell1-AAX 14.5.aaxplugin
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-Aphex Vintage Exciter Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-AudioTrack Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-Bass Fingers Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-Bass Rider Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-Bass Slapper Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-Brauer Motion Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-Butch Vig Vocals Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-C1 comp-gate Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-C4 Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-C6 Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-Center Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-CLA-2A Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-CLA-3A Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-CLA-76 Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-Clavinet Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-CODEX Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-dbx-160 Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-Dorrough Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-DPR-402 Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-Electric Grand 80 Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-Electric200 Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-Electric88 Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-Element Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-EMO-D5 Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-EMO-F2 Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-EMO-Q4 Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-Enigma Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-F6 Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-Flow Motion Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-GEQ Classic Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-GEQ Modern Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-Grand Rhapsody Piano Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-Grand Rhapsody Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-Greg Wells MixCentric Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-Greg Wells PianoCentric Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-GW ToneCentric Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-GW VoiceCentric Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-H-Delay Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-H-EQ Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-H-Reverb long Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-IMPusher Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-InPhase LT Live Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-IRLive Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-J37 Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-JJP-Bass Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-JJP-Cymb-Perc Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-JJP-Drums Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-JJP-Guitars Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-JJP-Strings-Keys Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-JJP-Vocals Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-Kramer Tape Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-KramerHLS Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-KramerPIE Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-L1 Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-L2 Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-L3 Multi Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-L3 Ultra Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-L3-16 Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-L3-LL Multi Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-L3-LL Ultra Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-LinMB Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-LoAir Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-MannyM Distortion Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-MannyM-Delay Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-MannyM-EQ Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-MannyM-Reverb Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-MannyM-ToneShaper Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-MaxxBass Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-MaxxVolume Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-MetaFilter Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-MondoMod Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-Morphoder Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-OneKnob Brighter Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-OneKnob Driver Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-OneKnob Filter Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-OneKnob Louder Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-OneKnob Phatter Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-OneKnob Pressure Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-OneKnob Pumper Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-OneKnob Wetter Stereo.xml
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Waves-OVox Stereo.xml

Registry that is not cleaned:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\waves-central
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Image-Line\Shared\Plugins\Fruity Wrapper\Plugins\VST\Waves Tune Real-Time Stereo
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Image-Line\Shared\Plugins\Fruity Wrapper\Plugins\Waves
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Waves
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\ASIO\Waves SoundGrid
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\RADAR\HeapLeakDetection\DiagnosedApplications\Setup Waves Complete v2022.09.12.tmp
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Waves Ultimate_is1
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-Bass Fingers Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-Bass Rider Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-C4 Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-Dorrough Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-DPR-402 Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-EMO-D5 Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-EMO-F2 Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-EMO-Q4 Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-Enigma Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-H-Reverb Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-InPhase LT Live Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-JJP-Bass Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-JJP-Cymb-Perc Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-JJP-Drums Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-JJP-Guitars Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-JJP-Strings-Keys Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-JJP-Vocals Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-KramerHLS Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-KramerPIE Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-L3 Multi Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-L3 Ultra Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-L3-16 Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-L3-LL Multi Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-L3-LL Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-L3-LL Ultra Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-LinMB Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-MannyM-Reverb Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-MannyM-ToneShaper Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-MondoMod Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-Morphoder Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-OVox Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-PAZ Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-PRS Archon Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-PRS Dallas Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-PRS V9 Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-PS22 Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-PuigChild 660 Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-Q10 Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-Q-Clone Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-Reel ADT Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-RS56 Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-SoundShifter Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-Submarine Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-SuperTap 2-Taps Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-SuperTap 6-Taps Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-The Kings Microphones Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-TransX Multi Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-TransX Wide Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-TrueVerb Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-UltraPitch 3 Voices Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-UltraPitch 6 Voices Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-UltraPitch Shift Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-VComp Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-VEQ4 Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-VU Meter Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-W43 Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-WNS Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-X-Click Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-X-Crackle Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Native Instruments\Waves-X-Hum Stereo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Wow6432Node\ASIO\Waves SoundGrid

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

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files\Waves Central\Waves Central.exe.ApplicationCompany
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files\Waves Central\Waves Central.exe.FriendlyAppName
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\SoundGridMIDI\DisplayName
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\SoundGridProtocol\DisplayName

A way to remove Waves Ultimate with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Waves Ultimate is a program released by the software company Waves. Sometimes, people choose to erase this program. Sometimes this can be hard because performing this manually requires some experience related to removing Windows programs manually. One of the best SIMPLE procedure to erase Waves Ultimate is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take the following steps on how to do this:

1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO already installed on your system, install it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very potent uninstaller and all around tool to optimize your computer.

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download the program by clicking on the green DOWNLOAD button
set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO

2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take your time to admire the program's interface and wealth of features available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful program.

3. Press the General Tools button
Go to General Tools

4. Press the Uninstall Programs feature
Go to Uninstall Programs

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

6. Navigate the list of applications until you locate Waves Ultimate or simply click the Search field and type in "Waves Ultimate". If it is installed on your PC the Waves Ultimate app will be found automatically. Notice that when you click Waves Ultimate in the list , some information about the program is made available to you:

Star rating (in the left lower corner). This explains the opinion other people have about Waves Ultimate, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
Opinions by other people - Press the Read reviews button.
Technical information about the application you are about to remove, by clicking on the Properties button.

7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation dialog will show up. accept the removal by clicking Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically uninstall Waves Ultimate.

8. After uninstalling Waves Ultimate, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run an additional cleanup. Click Next to perform the cleanup. All the items that belong Waves Ultimate which have been left behind will be detected and you will be able to delete them. By removing Waves Ultimate with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no Windows registry entries, files or folders are left behind on your disk.

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

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Disclaimer

The text above is not a piece of advice to uninstall Waves Ultimate by Waves from your PC, we are not saying that Waves Ultimate by Waves is not a good application for your computer. This text only contains detailed info on how to uninstall Waves Ultimate 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 discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.

2023-08-04 / Written by Daniel Statescu for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2023-08-04 06:50:47.983

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