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How to uninstall WhatsApp from your PC

This web page contains detailed information on how to remove WhatsApp for Windows. The Windows release was created by WhatsApp. Take a look here where you can find out more on WhatsApp. WhatsApp is typically installed in the C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\WhatsApp folder, but this location can vary a lot depending on the user's decision while installing the application. WhatsApp's complete uninstall command line is C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\Update.exe. WhatsApp.exe is the WhatsApp's primary executable file and it takes circa 648.27 KB (663824 bytes) on disk.

WhatsApp is composed of the following executables which occupy 82.68 MB (86693440 bytes) on disk:

  • squirrel.exe (2.10 MB)
  • WhatsApp.exe (648.27 KB)
  • WhatsApp.exe (77.85 MB)


This info is about WhatsApp version 0.2.7314 alone. You can find here a few links to other WhatsApp releases:

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WhatsApp has the habit of leaving behind some leftovers.

Directories left on disk:
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\WhatsApp Crashes
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\WhatsApp
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp

Generally, the following files remain on disk:
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\WhatsApp Crashes\operation_log.txt
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app.ico
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\blink_image_resources_200_percent.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\content_resources_200_percent.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\content_shell.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\d3dcompiler_47.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\ffmpeg.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\icudtl.dat
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\libEGL.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\libGLESv2.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\LICENSE
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\locales\am.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\locales\ar.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\locales\bg.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\locales\bn.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\locales\ca.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\locales\cs.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\locales\da.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\locales\de.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\locales\el.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\locales\en-GB.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\locales\en-US.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\locales\es.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\locales\es-419.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\locales\et.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\locales\fa.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\locales\fake-bidi.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\locales\fi.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\locales\fil.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\locales\fr.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\locales\gu.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\locales\he.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\locales\hi.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\locales\hr.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\locales\hu.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\locales\id.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\locales\it.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\locales\ja.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\locales\kn.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\locales\ko.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\locales\lt.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\locales\lv.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\locales\ml.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\locales\mr.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\locales\ms.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\locales\nb.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\locales\nl.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\locales\pl.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\locales\pt-BR.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\locales\pt-PT.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\locales\ro.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\locales\ru.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\locales\sk.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\locales\sl.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\locales\sr.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\locales\sv.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\locales\sw.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\locales\ta.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\locales\te.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\locales\th.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\locales\tr.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\locales\uk.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\locales\vi.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\locales\zh-CN.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\locales\zh-TW.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\natives_blob.bin
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\node.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\pdf_viewer_resources.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\resources\app.asar
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\resources\electron.asar
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\snapshot_blob.bin
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\squirrel.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\SquirrelSetup.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\ui_resources_200_percent.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\views_resources_200_percent.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.2.7314\WhatsApp.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\packages\RELEASES
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\packages\WhatsApp-0.2.7314-full.nupkg
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\packages\WhatsApp-0.3.3328-full.nupkg
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\SquirrelSetup.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\Update.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\WhatsApp.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\whatsappTime\IndexedDB\https_web.whatsapp.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\000715.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\whatsappTime\IndexedDB\https_web.whatsapp.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\000717.bak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\whatsappTime\IndexedDB\https_web.whatsapp.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\000717.ldb
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\whatsappTime\IndexedDB\https_web.whatsapp.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\000718.bak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\whatsappTime\IndexedDB\https_web.whatsapp.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\000718.ldb
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\whatsappTime\IndexedDB\https_web.whatsapp.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\000719.bak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\whatsappTime\IndexedDB\https_web.whatsapp.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\000719.ldb
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\whatsappTime\IndexedDB\https_web.whatsapp.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\000720.bak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\whatsappTime\IndexedDB\https_web.whatsapp.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\000720.ldb
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\whatsappTime\IndexedDB\https_web.whatsapp.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\000721.bak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\whatsappTime\IndexedDB\https_web.whatsapp.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\000721.ldb
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\whatsappTime\IndexedDB\https_web.whatsapp.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\000722.bak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\whatsappTime\IndexedDB\https_web.whatsapp.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\000722.ldb
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\whatsappTime\IndexedDB\https_web.whatsapp.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\000723.bak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\whatsappTime\IndexedDB\https_web.whatsapp.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\000723.ldb
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\whatsappTime\IndexedDB\https_web.whatsapp.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\000724.bak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\whatsappTime\IndexedDB\https_web.whatsapp.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\000724.ldb
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\whatsappTime\IndexedDB\https_web.whatsapp.com_0.indexeddb.leveldb\CURRENT

You will find in the Windows Registry that the following data will not be uninstalled; remove them one by one using regedit.exe:
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\WhatsApp


How to remove WhatsApp from your computer with the help of Advanced Uninstaller PRO

WhatsApp is a program by the software company WhatsApp. Sometimes, computer users want to uninstall this program. This is difficult because performing this manually requires some skill regarding removing Windows applications by hand. The best QUICK approach to uninstall WhatsApp 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 system, install it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is one of the best uninstaller and all around utility to take care of your Windows computer.

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  • navigate to Download Link
  • download the setup by clicking on the DOWNLOAD NOW button
  • install Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take your time to admire the program's interface and wealth of functions available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good package of utilities.

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


4. Activate the Uninstall Programs button
Go to Uninstall Programs


5. All the applications installed on your computer will be made available to you

6. Scroll the list of applications until you find WhatsApp or simply click the Search feature and type in "WhatsApp". The WhatsApp application will be found very quickly. Notice that after you select WhatsApp in the list of programs, some information regarding the application is available to you:


  • Star rating (in the left lower corner). The star rating tells you the opinion other people have regarding WhatsApp, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Opinions by other people - Click on the Read reviews button.
  • Technical information regarding the application you want to remove, by clicking on the Properties button.
7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation page will appear. Confirm the removal by clicking Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will remove WhatsApp.
Uninstall WhatsApp


8. After removing WhatsApp, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run a cleanup. Press Next to start the cleanup. All the items of WhatsApp which have been left behind will be detected and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By removing WhatsApp with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no registry entries, files or directories are left behind on your disk.

Your computer will remain clean, speedy and ready to take on new tasks.



Disclaimer

This page is not a recommendation to remove WhatsApp by WhatsApp from your PC, nor are we saying that WhatsApp by WhatsApp is not a good software application. This text simply contains detailed instructions on how to remove WhatsApp in case you want to. Here you can find registry and disk entries that our application Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.

2017-12-06 / Written by Dan Armano for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2017-12-06 20:15:01.100