WhatsApp

A guide to uninstall WhatsApp from your system

This page is about WhatsApp for Windows. Here you can find details on how to uninstall it from your PC. The Windows version was developed by WhatsApp. Go over here where you can get more info on WhatsApp. The application is usually found in the C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\WhatsApp folder (same installation drive as Windows). The full command line for uninstalling WhatsApp is C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\Update.exe. Note that if you will type this command in Start / Run Note you might get a notification for admin rights. The application's main executable file has a size of 662.20 KB (678096 bytes) on disk and is labeled WhatsApp.exe.

WhatsApp is composed of the following executables which occupy 248.56 MB (260631264 bytes) on disk:

• squirrel.exe (2.15 MB)
• WhatsApp.exe (662.20 KB)
• squirrel.exe (2.15 MB)
• WhatsApp.exe (120.73 MB)
• WhatsApp.exe (120.73 MB)

The current web page applies to WhatsApp version 2.2202.12 only. You can find below info on other releases of WhatsApp:

• 2.2126.10
• 2.2126.15
• 1.0.1
• 2.2124.6
• 2.2025.7
• 2.2132.6
• 0.2.1061
• Unknown
• 2.2228.4
• 0.2.6426
• 2.2117.5
• 0.2.9928
• 2.2206.4
• 2.2246.6
• 2.2244.6
• 2.2304.7
• 0.2.5093
• 2.2214.12
• 2.2043.21
• 2.2202.5
• 2.2235.0
• 0.2.7315
• 2.2047.11
• 0.2.8000
• 2.2246.10
• 2.2204.1
• 2.2216.8
• 2.2047.13
• 2.2244.3
• 2.2139.6
• 2.2106.16
• 0.2.2732
• 2.2021.2
• 0.3.953
• 2.2102.9
• 2.2219.1
• 2.2100.7
• 2.2207.0
• 2.2238.2
• 2.2035.14
• 0.4.1307
• 2.2047.7
• 2.2222.2
• 2.2222.3
• 0.3.4375
• 2.2017.6
• 2.2121.7
• 2.2110.12
• 2.2147.10
• 2.2126.1
• 2.2027.10
• 2.2229.2
• 0.2.1454
• 2.2239.1
• 0.3.3330
• 2.2228.8
• 2.2149.4
• 2.2224.4
• 0.2.2244
• 2.2310.1
• 2.2031.4
• 2.2135.1
• 2.2212.8
• 2.2228.14
• 2.2236.10
• 0.2.6968
• 0.2.7314
• 2.2230.6
• 2.2211.2
• 2.2226.1
• 2.2216.7
• 0.3.1242
• 2.2229.0
• 0.2.9229
• 0.2.8505
• 2.2019.6
• 2.2102.8
• 2.2314.3
• 2.2023.2
• 2.2142.5
• 2.2144.11
• 0.2.777
• 2.2037.5
• 0.2.9008
• 2.2130.3
• 2.2138.14
• 2.2138.2
• 0.2.2729
• 2.2210.1
• 2.2245.2
• 0.2.2731
• 2.2237.0
• 2.2114.8
• 2.2213.5
• 0.3.3328
• 2.2128.1
• 2.2232.8
• 2.2029.4
• 0.4.1302
• 2.2212.1

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If you are manually uninstalling WhatsApp we advise you to verify if the following data is left behind on your PC.

Folders that were left behind:

• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\WhatsApp
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp

The files below are left behind on your disk by WhatsApp when you uninstall it:

• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\data_0
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\data_1
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\data_2
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\data_3
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000002
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000003
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000004
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000005
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000006
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000007
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000008
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000009
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_00000a
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_00000b
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_00000c
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_00000d
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_00000e
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_00000f
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000010
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000011
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000012
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000013
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000014
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000015
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000016
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000017
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000018
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000019
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_00001a
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_00001b
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_00001c
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_00001d
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_00001e
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_00001f
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000020
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000021
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000022
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000023
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000024
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000025
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000026
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000027
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000028
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000029
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_00002a
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_00002b
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_00002c
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_00002d
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_00002e
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_00002f
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000030
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000031
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000032
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000033
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000034
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000035
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000036
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000037
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000038
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000039
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_00003a
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_00003b
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_00003c
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_00003d
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_00003e
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_00003f
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000040
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000041
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000042
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000043
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000044
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000045
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000046
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000047
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000048
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000049
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_00004a
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_00004b
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_00004c
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_00004d
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_00004e
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_00004f
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000050
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000051
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000052
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000053
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000054
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000055
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000056
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000057
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000058
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000059
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_00005a
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_00005b
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_00005c
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_00005d
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_00005e
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_00005f
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000060
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\f_000061

Registry that is not removed:

• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\whatsapp
• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\WhatsApp

How to uninstall WhatsApp using Advanced Uninstaller PRO

WhatsApp is an application offered by the software company WhatsApp. Some computer users decide to remove this application. This can be efortful because performing this manually takes some knowledge related to Windows program uninstallation. One of the best EASY action to remove WhatsApp 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 PC, add it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very potent uninstaller and all around utility to clean your system.

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• go to Download Link
• download the program by clicking on the DOWNLOAD button
• set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO

2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take some time to get familiar with the program's interface and number of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a powerful system optimizer.

3. Press the General Tools button


4. Click on the Uninstall Programs feature


5. All the applications installed on your PC will appear

6. Scroll the list of applications until you locate WhatsApp or simply click the Search field and type in "WhatsApp". The WhatsApp app will be found automatically. Notice that after you click WhatsApp in the list of programs, some data regarding the program is shown to you:

• Safety rating (in the lower left corner). The star rating tells you the opinion other users have regarding WhatsApp, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Opinions by other users - Press the Read reviews button.
• Technical information regarding the app you wish to uninstall, by clicking on the Properties button.

7. Press the Uninstall button. A window asking you to confirm will appear. accept the removal by pressing Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will then remove WhatsApp.


8. After removing WhatsApp, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run a cleanup. Press Next to perform the cleanup. All the items that belong WhatsApp that have been left behind will be found and you will be able to delete them. By removing WhatsApp using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no Windows registry items, files or folders are left behind on your PC.

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

Disclaimer

The text above is not a piece of advice to remove WhatsApp by WhatsApp from your computer, we are not saying that WhatsApp by WhatsApp is not a good application. This page simply contains detailed instructions on how to remove WhatsApp supposing 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' computers.