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How to uninstall XAMPP from your system

This web page is about XAMPP for Windows. Here you can find details on how to uninstall it from your computer. It was developed for Windows by Bitnami. Open here for more details on Bitnami. More details about XAMPP can be found at . XAMPP is frequently installed in the C:\Program Files\xampp folder, however this location may vary a lot depending on the user's decision while installing the program. C:\Program Files\xampp\unUserName.exe is the full command line if you want to uninstall XAMPP. xampp_start.exe is the programs's main file and it takes circa 116.00 KB (118784 bytes) on disk.

The following executable files are incorporated in XAMPP. They take 173.12 MB (181530230 bytes) on disk.

  • service.exe (59.50 KB)
  • uninstall.exe (11.96 MB)
  • xampp-control.exe (3.21 MB)
  • xampp_start.exe (116.00 KB)
  • xampp_stop.exe (116.00 KB)
  • ab.exe (95.00 KB)
  • abs.exe (106.50 KB)
  • ApacheMonitor.exe (41.50 KB)
  • curl.exe (3.92 MB)
  • htcacheclean.exe (98.50 KB)
  • htdbm.exe (121.00 KB)
  • htdigest.exe (83.00 KB)
  • htpasswd.exe (115.00 KB)
  • httpd.exe (29.00 KB)
  • httxt2dbm.exe (63.50 KB)
  • logresolve.exe (55.50 KB)
  • openssl.exe (530.00 KB)
  • pv.exe (60.00 KB)
  • rotatelogs.exe (75.50 KB)
  • wintty.exe (18.00 KB)
  • FileZilla Server Interface.exe (1,020.50 KB)
  • FileZillaServer.exe (617.50 KB)
  • Uninstall.exe (45.83 KB)
  • awk.exe (136.00 KB)
  • mailtodisk.exe (985.82 KB)
  • desetup.exe (112.18 KB)
  • desetup2.exe (57.18 KB)
  • fsynonym.exe (19.50 KB)
  • limits.exe (118.68 KB)
  • loader.exe (66.50 KB)
  • malias.exe (42.82 KB)
  • mbxmaint.exe (171.68 KB)
  • mbxmaint_ui.exe (182.68 KB)
  • mercury.exe (744.50 KB)
  • msendto.exe (87.50 KB)
  • newmail.exe (22.54 KB)
  • pconfig.exe (266.92 KB)
  • pmgrant.exe (29.92 KB)
  • pmsort.exe (16.97 KB)
  • setpmdefault.exe (456.69 KB)
  • setreg.exe (59.18 KB)
  • sqlite3.exe (464.00 KB)
  • unins000.exe (700.95 KB)
  • urlproxy.exe (9.14 KB)
  • winpm-32.exe (5.16 MB)
  • wpmmapi.exe (301.05 KB)
  • wsendto.exe (73.18 KB)
  • wssetup.exe (119.68 KB)
  • clamwallsetup.exe (670.57 KB)
  • graywallsetup.exe (934.65 KB)
  • spamhaltersetup.exe (2.20 MB)
  • rescom.exe (88.00 KB)
  • aria_chk.exe (3.76 MB)
  • aria_dump_log.exe (3.35 MB)
  • aria_ftdump.exe (3.57 MB)
  • aria_pack.exe (3.61 MB)
  • aria_read_log.exe (3.74 MB)
  • innochecksum.exe (3.23 MB)
  • mariabackup.exe (14.22 MB)
  • mbstream.exe (3.23 MB)
  • myisamchk.exe (3.52 MB)
  • myisamlog.exe (3.41 MB)
  • myisampack.exe (3.43 MB)
  • myisam_ftdump.exe (3.39 MB)
  • mysql.exe (3.57 MB)
  • mysqladmin.exe (3.48 MB)
  • mysqlbinlog.exe (3.61 MB)
  • mysqlcheck.exe (3.50 MB)
  • mysqld.exe (15.12 MB)
  • mysqldump.exe (3.55 MB)
  • mysqlimport.exe (3.47 MB)
  • mysqlshow.exe (3.47 MB)
  • mysqlslap.exe (3.48 MB)
  • mysql_install_db.exe (4.67 MB)
  • mysql_ldb.exe (2.90 MB)
  • mysql_plugin.exe (3.21 MB)
  • mysql_tzinfo_to_sql.exe (3.23 MB)
  • mysql_upgrade.exe (3.31 MB)
  • mysql_upgrade_service.exe (3.21 MB)
  • mysql_upgrade_wizard.exe (2.61 MB)
  • my_print_defaults.exe (3.22 MB)
  • perror.exe (3.34 MB)
  • replace.exe (3.20 MB)
  • sst_dump.exe (1.25 MB)
  • perl5.16.3.exe (38.50 KB)
  • perlglob.exe (15.50 KB)
  • wperl.exe (38.50 KB)
  • tidyp.exe (431.33 KB)
  • deplister.exe (117.00 KB)
  • php-cgi.exe (71.50 KB)
  • php-win.exe (36.00 KB)
  • php.exe (126.00 KB)
  • phpdbg.exe (338.00 KB)
  • sendmail.exe (911.00 KB)
  • tomcat7.exe (121.12 KB)
  • tomcat7w.exe (118.12 KB)
  • wcmgr.exe (1,001.99 KB)
  • webalizer.exe (1.53 MB)
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The information on this page is only about version 7.4.20 of XAMPP. You can find below a few links to other XAMPP releases:

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Some files and registry entries are regularly left behind when you uninstall XAMPP.

You should delete the folders below after you uninstall XAMPP:
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\Rar$EXb3228.21126\xampp-windows-x64-7.4.2-0-VC15-installer
  • C:\xampp

The files below were left behind on your disk when you remove XAMPP:
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\Rar$EXb3228.21126\xampp-windows-x64-7.4.2-0-VC15-installer\Password 123.txt
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\Rar$EXb3228.21126\xampp-windows-x64-7.4.2-0-VC15-installer\xampp-windows-x64-7.4.2-0-VC15-installer.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\User Pinned\TaskBar\xampp-control.lnk
  • C:\xampp\apache\logs\access.log
  • C:\xampp\apache\logs\error.log
  • C:\xampp\apache\logs\ssl_request.log
  • C:\xampp\apache\scripts\ctl.bat
  • C:\xampp\install\install.sys
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\aria_log.00000001
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\aria_log_control
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\attendance\attendance.frm
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\attendance\attendance.ibd
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\attendance\db.opt
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\attendance\employee.frm
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\attendance\employee.ibd
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\attendance\users.frm
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\attendance\users.ibd
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\bloodbank_db\blood_inventory.frm
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\bloodbank_db\blood_inventory.ibd
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\bloodbank_db\db.opt
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\bloodbank_db\donors.frm
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\bloodbank_db\donors.ibd
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\bloodbank_db\handedover_request.frm
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\bloodbank_db\handedover_request.ibd
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\bloodbank_db\requests.frm
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\bloodbank_db\requests.ibd
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\bloodbank_db\system_settings.frm
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\bloodbank_db\system_settings.ibd
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\bloodbank_db\users.frm
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\bloodbank_db\users.ibd
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\ib_buffer_pool
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\ib_logfile0
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\ib_logfile1
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\ibdata1
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\multi-master.info
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\my.ini
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql.pid
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\column_stats.frm
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\column_stats.MAD
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\column_stats.MAI
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\columns_priv.frm
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\columns_priv.MAD
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\columns_priv.MAI
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\db.frm
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\db.MAD
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\db.MAI
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\event.frm
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\event.MAD
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\event.MAI
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\func.frm
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\func.MAD
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\func.MAI
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\general_log.CSM
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\general_log.CSV
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\general_log.frm
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\global_priv.frm
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\global_priv.MAD
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\global_priv.MAI
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\gtid_slave_pos.frm
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\gtid_slave_pos.ibd
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\help_category.frm
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\help_category.MAD
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\help_category.MAI
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\help_keyword.frm
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\help_keyword.MAD
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\help_keyword.MAI
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\help_relation.frm
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\help_relation.MAD
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\help_relation.MAI
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\help_topic.frm
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\help_topic.MAD
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\help_topic.MAI
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\index_stats.frm
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\index_stats.MAD
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\index_stats.MAI
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\innodb_index_stats.frm
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\innodb_index_stats.ibd
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\innodb_table_stats.frm
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\innodb_table_stats.ibd
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\plugin.frm
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\plugin.MAD
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\plugin.MAI
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\proc.frm
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\proc.MAD
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\proc.MAI
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\procs_priv.frm
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\procs_priv.MAD
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\procs_priv.MAI
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\proxies_priv.frm
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\proxies_priv.MAD
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\proxies_priv.MAI
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\roles_mapping.frm
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\roles_mapping.MAD
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\roles_mapping.MAI
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\servers.frm
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\servers.MAD
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\servers.MAI
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\slow_log.CSM
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\slow_log.CSV
  • C:\xampp\mysql\data - old\mysql\slow_log.frm

Registry that is not cleaned:
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\xampp
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\xampp

Open regedit.exe in order to delete the following registry values:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Temp\Rar$EXb3228.21126\xampp-windows-x64-7.4.2-0-VC15-installer\xampp-windows-x64-7.4.2-0-VC15-installer.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Temp\Rar$EXb3228.21126\xampp-windows-x64-7.4.2-0-VC15-installer\xampp-windows-x64-7.4.2-0-VC15-installer.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\xampp\apache\bin\httpd.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\xampp\apache\bin\httpd.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\xampp\php\php.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\xampp\php\php.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\xampp\xampp-control.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-1607667699-1564775139-3234708990-1002\\Device\HarddiskVolume3\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Temp\Rar$EXb3228.21126\xampp-windows-x64-7.4.2-0-VC15-installer\xampp-windows-x64-7.4.2-0-VC15-installer.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-1607667699-1564775139-3234708990-1002\\Device\HarddiskVolume3\xampp\php\php.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-1607667699-1564775139-3234708990-1002\\Device\HarddiskVolume3\xampp\xampp_start.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-1607667699-1564775139-3234708990-1002\\Device\HarddiskVolume3\xampp\xampp_stop.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-1607667699-1564775139-3234708990-1002\\Device\HarddiskVolume3\xampp\xampp-control.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-1607667699-1564775139-3234708990-1002\\Device\HarddiskVolume5\xampp\xampp-control.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\FirewallRules\TCP Query User{62C8F8D8-800C-44D7-830F-9F5B91C0A527}C:\xampp\apache\bin\httpd.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\FirewallRules\UDP Query User{E85AE3B1-3A0F-47D6-A166-B025526C5C7B}C:\xampp\apache\bin\httpd.exe


How to delete XAMPP with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

XAMPP is a program offered by the software company Bitnami. Some computer users try to remove it. Sometimes this can be easier said than done because removing this by hand takes some advanced knowledge related to Windows program uninstallation. One of the best SIMPLE practice to remove XAMPP 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 Windows system, add it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is an efficient uninstaller and all around utility to clean your Windows PC.

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  • navigate to Download Link
  • download the setup by clicking on the DOWNLOAD NOW button
  • set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take some time to admire the program's interface and number of functions available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a powerful system optimizer.

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


4. Click on the Uninstall Programs feature
Go to Uninstall Programs


5. All the applications existing on the computer will be shown to you

6. Scroll the list of applications until you find XAMPP or simply activate the Search field and type in "XAMPP". The XAMPP program will be found automatically. After you click XAMPP in the list of apps, some information regarding the program is available to you:


  • Star rating (in the left lower corner). This tells you the opinion other people have regarding XAMPP, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Opinions by other people - Click on the Read reviews button.
  • Details regarding the app you are about to uninstall, by clicking on the Properties button.
For example you can see that for XAMPP:





  • The software company is: http://apachefriends.org
  • The uninstall string is: C:\Program Files\xampp\unUserName.exe
7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation page will appear. Confirm the removal by pressing the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will then uninstall XAMPP.
Uninstall XAMPP


8. After uninstalling XAMPP, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run a cleanup. Press Next to perform the cleanup. All the items of XAMPP which have been left behind will be found and you will be able to delete them. By uninstalling XAMPP with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no Windows registry entries, files or folders are left behind on your system.

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



Disclaimer

The text above is not a piece of advice to remove XAMPP by Bitnami from your computer, we are not saying that XAMPP by Bitnami is not a good application for your computer. This text only contains detailed info on how to remove XAMPP supposing you decide this is what you want to do. Here you can find registry and disk entries that our application Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.

2020-11-03 / Written by Daniel Statescu for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2020-11-03 11:07:47.163