Winamp

A way to uninstall Winamp from your computer

This web page is about Winamp for Windows. Below you can find details on how to remove it from your computer. The Windows release was developed by Nullsoft, Inc. More info about Nullsoft, Inc can be seen here. Click on http://www.winamp.com/ to get more details about Winamp on Nullsoft, Inc's website. Winamp is commonly set up in the C:\Program Files\Winamp directory, but this location can differ a lot depending on the user's decision while installing the application. The entire uninstall command line for Winamp is C:\Program Files\Winamp\UninstWA.exe. winamp.exe is the programs's main file and it takes about 1.52 MB (1595520 bytes) on disk.

Winamp contains of the executables below. They take 1.90 MB (1993937 bytes) on disk.

• Elevator.exe (27.63 KB)
• UninstWA.exe (361.45 KB)
• winamp.exe (1.52 MB)

The current page applies to Winamp version 5.621 alone. You can find below info on other application versions of Winamp:

• 5.581
• 5.62
• 5.63.3234
• 5.58.2
• 5.571
• 5.63.3235
• 5.55
• 5.552
• 5.623
• 5.59
• 5.541
• 5.65
• 5.59.3033
• 5.551
• 5.52
• 5.572
• 5.531
• 5.51
• 1.0.0.1
• 5.57
• 5.6
• 5.62.3159
• 5.64
• 5.56
• 5.666
• 5.70.3402
• 5.58
• 5.61
• 5.54
• 5.66
• 5.61.3091
• 5.53
• 5.7
• 5.63
• 5.5
• 5.601
• 5.622

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If planning to uninstall Winamp you should check if the following data is left behind on your PC.

Folders remaining:

• C:\Program Files\Winamp
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Roaming\Winamp

Usually, the following files are left on disk:

• C:\Program Files\Winamp\burnlib.dll
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Elevator.exe
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\elevatorps.dll
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\install.ini
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Lang\Winamp-ro-ro.wlz
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\libFLAC.dll
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\libmp4v2.dll
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\libsndfile.dll
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Microsoft.VC90.CRT\Microsoft.VC90.CRT.manifest
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Microsoft.VC90.CRT\msvcr90.dll
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\nde.dll
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\nsutil.dll
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\paths.ini
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\pconfig.dcf
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\AddBorder.ape
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\avsres_texer_circle_edgeonly_19x19.bmp
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\avsres_texer_circle_edgeonly_29x29.bmp
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\avsres_texer_circle_heavyblur_19x19.bmp
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\avsres_texer_circle_heavyblur_21x21.bmp
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\avsres_texer_circle_sharp_19x19.bmp
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\colormap.ape
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Community Picks\Acid - Twitchy liquid shit (mixing plastics mix by tuggummi).avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Community Picks\amphirion - Ex Deux Mechanica.avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Community Picks\Amphirion - Geometric Sustinance.avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Community Picks\Degnic - Data flow.avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Community Picks\Degnic - Fractal (slo-mo metallic) (u).avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Community Picks\Degnic - Fury (extreme remix) by fsk.avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Community Picks\Degnic - Helium.avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Community Picks\degnic - spirit realm (plasmoid rmx).avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Community Picks\duo - alien intercourse 4.avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Community Picks\duo - Alienated (evilrice trinity tron remix).avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Community Picks\Duo - Hash the Planet.avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Community Picks\duo - warm freeform.avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Community Picks\el-vis - golden.avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Community Picks\el-vis - hubble002.avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Community Picks\el-vis - rittaufdemfeuerstrahl.avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Community Picks\el-vis - spindle.avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Community Picks\fUk - afterburner remix.avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Community Picks\fUk - cube.avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Community Picks\fUk - ice cube.avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Community Picks\Jay-Fatboy - Pieces of a Dead world.avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Community Picks\Jheriko - Alien Device (Gallery Remix by Zamuz).avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Community Picks\NemoOrange - Building Blocks.avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Community Picks\NemoOrange - Clockwork.avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Community Picks\NemoOrange - the Light of Speed.avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Community Picks\NemoOrange vs el-vis - dreamtime2.avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Community Picks\S_KuPeRS - Curvism 002 (Tuggummi's Paprika Mix).avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Community Picks\s_kupers - gace.avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Community Picks\s_kupers - the revenge of mt. doom.avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Community Picks\Shock Value - Architectural Design (v.1.01).avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Community Picks\shock value - source of power.avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Community Picks\Tonic - One More (BW Contest).avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Community Picks\Tonic - Zoomed Picture from One Insect.avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Community Picks\Tuggummi - Let me out!.avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Community Picks\Tuggummi - Shiny metal curves.avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Community Picks\UnConeD - Butterfly Caught.avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Community Picks\UnConeD - Daedalus.avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Community Picks\UnConeD - Don't Trip and Drive.avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Community Picks\UnConeD - Goldie.avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Community Picks\UnConeD - Mister Santa.avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Community Picks\UnConeD - Seismogrid.avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Community Picks\UnConeD - Silk Strings.avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Community Picks\UnConeD - Tokyo Bullet.avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Community Picks\yathosho - interlaced.avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Community Picks\yathosho - sakura.avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Community Picks\Yathosho - SKOGSKLOCKA(TM).avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Community Picks\zamuz - big bang.avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Community Picks\Zamuz - Explosive Virus.avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Community Picks\zamuz - spiritual.avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Community Picks\zamuz meets tuggummi - fat balls (wallpaper wannabe candy theme).avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Community Picks\Zevensoft - Ocean4.avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\convolution.ape
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\flow3.0-5.bmp
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\fyrewurx.ape
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\multifilter.ape
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\skupers_lp6_02.bmp
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\skupers_lp7_01.bmp
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\sv_architectimage_256.bmp
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\sv_architectimage_buffer.bmp
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\sv_texer_simplefade.bmp
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\texer.ape
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\texer2.ape
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\tug_3dpack_texer4.bmp
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\tug_bit2_texer5.bmp
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\tug_ti_texer2.bmp
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\whacko6-06.bmp
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\whacko6-07.bmp
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Winamp 5 Picks\amphirion - nebulous (skupers remix).avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Winamp 5 Picks\D&L - Life Is Violated.avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Winamp 5 Picks\Degnic - Retrowall (Yathosho's Supermicrocosm).avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Winamp 5 Picks\Degnic-Adrealine rush.avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Winamp 5 Picks\Duo - Alien Heart.avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Winamp 5 Picks\Duo - Brainstorm.avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Winamp 5 Picks\EL-VIS - Molecules (S_KuPeRS Remix).avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Winamp 5 Picks\el-vis - soundscape III (skupers remix).avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Winamp 5 Picks\fck - checkers with metaballs (skupers remix).avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Winamp 5 Picks\horse-fly - jinx (skupers remix).avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Winamp 5 Picks\jheriko - not quite a bendy tunnel (skupers remix).avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Winamp 5 Picks\justin - newpoop (for wa5).avs
• C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins\avs\Winamp 5 Picks\justin - the landscape is killing me (wa5remix).avs

Frequently the following registry keys will not be cleaned:

• HKEY_CURRENT_UserName\Software\Winamp
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Tracing\Winamp Media Player 5_RASAPI32
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Tracing\Winamp Media Player 5_RASMANCS
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Winamp

How to delete Winamp from your computer with the help of Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Winamp is a program marketed by Nullsoft, Inc. Some people decide to remove this program. Sometimes this can be difficult because doing this by hand takes some skill regarding Windows internal functioning. The best EASY action to remove Winamp 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, add it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful uninstaller and general utility to optimize your computer.

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• navigate to Download Link
• download the program by pressing the green DOWNLOAD button
• set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO

2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take some time to get familiar with Advanced Uninstaller PRO's design and number of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good package of utilities.

3. Click on the General Tools button


4. Click on the Uninstall Programs tool


5. All the programs existing on your PC will be shown to you

6. Navigate the list of programs until you locate Winamp or simply click the Search feature and type in "Winamp". If it exists on your system the Winamp program will be found automatically. Notice that when you select Winamp in the list , the following data regarding the application is shown to you:

• Star rating (in the lower left corner). The star rating explains the opinion other people have regarding Winamp, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Opinions by other people - Click on the Read reviews button.
• Technical information regarding the program you are about to uninstall, by pressing the Properties button.

For instance you can see that for Winamp:

• The software company is: http://www.winamp.com/
• The uninstall string is: C:\Program Files\Winamp\UninstWA.exe

7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation page will come up. Confirm the uninstall by pressing the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will uninstall Winamp.


8. After uninstalling Winamp, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run an additional cleanup. Click Next to proceed with the cleanup. All the items that belong Winamp which have been left behind will be found and you will be able to delete them. By removing Winamp using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no registry items, files or directories are left behind on your disk.

Your system will remain clean, speedy and ready to run without errors or problems.

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Disclaimer

The text above is not a recommendation to uninstall Winamp by Nullsoft, Inc from your PC, we are not saying that Winamp by Nullsoft, Inc is not a good application for your PC. This page simply contains detailed info on how to uninstall Winamp supposing you decide this is what you want to do. Here you can find registry and disk entries that our application Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.