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How to uninstall XAMPP from your computer

You can find below detailed information on how to uninstall XAMPP for Windows. It is developed by Bitnami. More information on Bitnami can be found here. You can get more details related to XAMPP at . The program is frequently placed in the C:\Program Files\xampp directory. Keep in mind that this location can differ depending on the user's choice. The full command line for removing XAMPP is C:\Program Files\xampp\uninstall.exe. Keep in mind that if you will type this command in Start / Run Note you may be prompted for admin rights. The program's main executable file is titled xampp_start.exe and its approximative size is 116.00 KB (118784 bytes).

XAMPP contains of the executables below. They occupy 173.10 MB (181505890 bytes) on disk.




  • service.exe (59.50 KB)
  • uninstall.exe (11.95 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 (15.10 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 (3.30 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 (36.50 KB)
  • php.exe (124.00 KB)
  • phpdbg.exe (349.00 KB)
  • sendmail.exe (911.00 KB)
  • tomcat7.exe (113.91 KB)
  • tomcat7w.exe (116.91 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 7.3.120 of XAMPP. Click on the links below for other XAMPP versions:

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Several files, folders and Windows registry data can not be deleted when you want to remove XAMPP from your computer.

Folders left behind when you uninstall XAMPP:
  • C:\xampp

The files below are left behind on your disk by XAMPP's application uninstaller when you removed it:
  • C:\xampp\anonymous\onefile.html
  • C:\xampp\apache\ABOUT_APACHE.txt
  • C:\xampp\apache\apache_installservice.bat
  • C:\xampp\apache\apache_uninstallservice.bat
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\ab.exe
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\abs.exe
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\ApacheMonitor.exe
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\apr_crypto_openssl-1.dll
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\apr_dbd_odbc-1.dll
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\apr_ldap-1.dll
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\curl.exe
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\curl-ca-bundle.crt
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\dbmmanage.pl
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\htcacheclean.exe
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\htdbm.exe
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\htdigest.exe
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\htpasswd.exe
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\httpd.exe
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\httxt2dbm.exe
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\_tbl_simple.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\adobe-stdenc.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\adobe-symbol.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\adobe-zdingbats.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\cns11643-plane1.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\cns11643-plane14.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\cns11643-plane2.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\cp037.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\cp038.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\cp10000.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\cp10006.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\cp10007.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\cp10029.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\cp1006.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\cp10079.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\cp10081.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\cp1026.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\cp273.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\cp274.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\cp275.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\cp277.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\cp278.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\cp280.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\cp281.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\cp284.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\cp285.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\cp290.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\cp297.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\cp420.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\cp423.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\cp424.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\cp437.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\cp500.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\cp737.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\cp775.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\cp850.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\cp851.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\cp852.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\cp855.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\cp856.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\cp857.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\cp860.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\cp861.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\cp862.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\cp863.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\cp864.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\cp865.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\cp866.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\cp868.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\cp869.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\cp870.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\cp871.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\cp874.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\cp875.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\cp880.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\cp891.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\cp903.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\cp904.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\cp905.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\cp918.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\dec-mcs.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\ebcdic-at-de.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\ebcdic-at-de-a.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\ebcdic-ca-fr.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\ebcdic-dk-no.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\ebcdic-dk-no-a.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\ebcdic-es.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\ebcdic-es-a.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\ebcdic-es-s.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\ebcdic-fi-se.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\ebcdic-fi-se-a.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\ebcdic-fr.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\ebcdic-it.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\ebcdic-pt.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\ebcdic-uk.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\ebcdic-us.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\euc-jp.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\euc-kr.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\euc-tw.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\gb2312.so
  • C:\xampp\apache\bin\iconv\hp-roman8.so

Frequently the following registry data will not be removed:
  • 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:\xampp\apache\bin\httpd.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\xampp\filezillaftp\filezillaserver.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\xampp\mercurymail\mercury.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\xampp\mysql\bin\mysqld.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\FirewallRules\TCP Query User{7DDA0048-97C5-4120-8330-04CBDE06A01F}C:\xampp\apache\bin\httpd.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\FirewallRules\TCP Query User{BCDD9CF9-8E04-4F24-86A3-F382CF377C89}C:\xampp\mercurymail\mercury.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\FirewallRules\TCP Query User{EF8A7E61-ACAF-4059-89AB-54FFD85D97D3}C:\xampp\filezillaftp\filezillaserver.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\FirewallRules\TCP Query User{FCD6BAB8-F0F2-45BD-BA4E-7B8EFA3A5C26}C:\xampp\mysql\bin\mysqld.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\FirewallRules\UDP Query User{B0894679-80BC-4894-9366-E2B9262B787B}C:\xampp\filezillaftp\filezillaserver.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\FirewallRules\UDP Query User{D7CC54C8-0A54-4538-92C1-8EDD1BF871DB}C:\xampp\mysql\bin\mysqld.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\FirewallRules\UDP Query User{F7E462FB-235C-4C06-8CEF-21E1506C9DA9}C:\xampp\mercurymail\mercury.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\FirewallRules\UDP Query User{FFF13856-AAC3-47D3-B7F6-5169ED786294}C:\xampp\apache\bin\httpd.exe


How to uninstall XAMPP from your computer using Advanced Uninstaller PRO

XAMPP is a program offered by the software company Bitnami. Some people decide to remove this program. This is hard because deleting this by hand requires some skill related to PCs. The best QUICK way to remove XAMPP is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here is how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO already installed on your Windows system, install it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is the best uninstaller and all around utility to optimize your Windows system.

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  • go to Download Link
  • download the setup by pressing the green DOWNLOAD NOW button
  • install Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take your time to get familiar with the program's interface and number of features available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful package of tools.

3. Press the General Tools category
Go to General Tools


4. Activate the Uninstall Programs button
Go to Uninstall Programs


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

6. Scroll the list of programs until you find XAMPP or simply activate the Search feature and type in "XAMPP". If it is installed on your PC the XAMPP application will be found very quickly. After you select XAMPP in the list of programs, some information regarding the program is shown to you:


  • Safety rating (in the lower left corner). This explains the opinion other people have regarding XAMPP, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Reviews by other people - Press the Read reviews button.
  • Details regarding the application you are about to remove, by pressing the Properties button.
For instance you can see that for XAMPP:





  • The web site of the program is: http://apachefriends.org
  • The uninstall string is: C:\Program Files\xampp\uninstall.exe
7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation window will show up. Confirm the uninstall by pressing the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will then remove XAMPP.
Uninstall XAMPP


8. After removing XAMPP, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run a cleanup. Click Next to proceed with the cleanup. All the items of XAMPP which have been left behind will be found and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By removing XAMPP using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no Windows registry entries, files or directories are left behind on your computer.

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

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Disclaimer

The text above is not a piece of advice to uninstall XAMPP by Bitnami from your PC, we are not saying that XAMPP by Bitnami is not a good application for your PC. This page simply contains detailed instructions on how to uninstall XAMPP in case you want to. Here you can find registry and disk entries that other software left behind and Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.

2019-12-17 / Written by Daniel Statescu for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2019-12-17 14:48:24.447