BlueStacks 5

A guide to uninstall BlueStacks 5 from your computer

This web page is about BlueStacks 5 for Windows. Below you can find details on how to uninstall it from your computer. The Windows version was created by BlueStack Systems, Inc.. Take a look here for more details on BlueStack Systems, Inc.. BlueStacks 5 is typically set up in the C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt directory, but this location may vary a lot depending on the user's option when installing the program. You can uninstall BlueStacks 5 by clicking on the Start menu of Windows and pasting the command line C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\BlueStacksUninstaller.exe -tmp. Note that you might be prompted for admin rights. BlueStacks 5's primary file takes about 268.69 KB (275136 bytes) and is named BlueStacksHelper.exe.

The executables below are part of BlueStacks 5. They occupy about 36.52 MB (38297328 bytes) on disk.

• 7zr.exe (731.03 KB)
• BlueStacksHelper.exe (268.69 KB)
• BlueStacksUninstaller.exe (175.19 KB)
• BstkSVC.exe (4.54 MB)
• BstkVMMgr.exe (1,022.71 KB)
• HD-Adb.exe (12.10 MB)
• HD-CheckCpu.exe (211.71 KB)
• HD-ComRegistrar.exe (29.19 KB)
• HD-DiskCompaction.exe (2.05 MB)
• HD-DiskFormatCheck.exe (2.24 MB)
• HD-ForceGPU.exe (170.19 KB)
• HD-GLCheck.exe (208.19 KB)
• HD-Hvutl.exe (238.19 KB)
• HD-LogCollector.exe (223.19 KB)
• HD-MultiInstanceManager.exe (4.02 MB)
• HD-Player.exe (8.36 MB)

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The current page applies to BlueStacks 5 version 5.8.0.1079 alone. You can find below a few links to other BlueStacks 5 releases:

• 5.0.250.1002
• 5.3.81.1002
• 5.9.400.1021
• 5.5.120.1027
• 5.9.610.1005
• 5.0.230.1002
• 5.5.101.1001
• 5.0.220.1003
• 5.2.50.1002
• 5.10.150.1016
• 5.10.0.1088
• 5
• 5.10.10.1014
• 5.0.200.2302
• 5.5.0.1084
• 5.9.410.4101
• 5.5.10.1002
• 5.9.10.1006
• 5.9.500.1019
• 5.9.15.1014
• 5.3.75.1002
• 5.1.100.1001
• 5.0.50.5202
• 5.5.120.1028
• 5.1.110.2101
• 5.3.71.2002
• 5.7.110.1002
• 5.0.50.7138
• 5.0.50.5103
• 5.8.100.1036
• 5.10.110.1002
• 5.0.50.5104
• 5.3.130.1003
• 5.5.101.1002
• 5.9.12.2007
• 5.9.300.1014
• 5.10.20.1003
• 5.0.100.2005
• 5.0.110.1001
• 5.0.230.1003
• 5.5.10.1001
• 5.0.50.5205
• 5.3.50.1003
• 5.6.100.1025
• 5.6.100.1026
• 5.0.50.7133
• 5.11.1.1004
• 5.9.0.1064
• 5.11.1.1003
• 5.1.10.1001
• 5.3.140.1010
• 5.2.0.1043
• 5.2.110.1003
• 5.3.10.2004
• 5.10.200.1006
• 5.3.70.1004
• 5.10.10.1013
• 5.0.50.5102
• 5.9.100.1076
• 5.1.0.1129
• 5.7.100.1036
• 5.0.50.7130
• 5.0.50.1031
• 5.0.50.5003
• 5.2.10.2001
• 5.3.100.1001
• 5.9.15.1013
• 5.9.11.1001
• 5.9.10.1009
• 5.8.101.1002
• 5.2.130.1002
• 5.3.110.1002
• 5.9.12.1004
• 5.9.400.1022
• 5.0.200.2403
• 5.0.50.5106
• 5.3.50.2001
• 5.0.50.1021
• 5.9.140.1014
• 5.9.410.1002
• 5.0.230.2101
• 5.11.1.1002
• 5.9.600.1001
• 5.9.140.1015
• 5.9.350.1036
• 5.10.220.1005
• 5.9.140.1020
• 5.4.50.1009
• 5.0.110.2103
• 5.10.220.1006
• 5.3.145.1002
• 5.7.0.1065
• 5.3.0.1076
• 5.0.110.2001
• 5.11.0.1101
• 5.0.230.2004
• 5.0.210.1001
• 5.10.220.1008
• 5.9.300.1015
• 5.2.120.1002

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Some files and registry entries are frequently left behind when you remove BlueStacks 5.

Folders left behind when you uninstall BlueStacks 5:

• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Bluestacks

Usually, the following files are left on disk:

• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\7zr.exe
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\AdbWinApi.dll
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\Assets\BlueStacks.ico
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\Assets\checked_gray.png
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\Assets\checked_gray_hover.png
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\Assets\close_red.png
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\Assets\close_red_click.png
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\Assets\close_red_hover.png
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\Assets\installer_bg.jpg
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\Assets\installer_bg.png
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\Assets\installer_bg_blurred.jpg
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\Assets\installer_bg_blurred.png
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\Assets\installer_flash_background.jpg
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\Assets\installer_logo.png
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\Assets\powered_by_bs.png
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\Assets\unchecked_gray.png
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\Assets\unchecked_gray_hover.png
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\audio\qtaudio_windows.dll
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\BlueStacksHelper.exe
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\BlueStacksUninstaller.exe
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\boost_json-vc142-mt-x64-1_76.dll
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\BstkC.dll
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\BstkDD.dll
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\BstkDD2.dll
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\BstkDD2R0.r0
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\BstkDD2RC.rc
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\BstkDDR0.r0
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\BstkDDRC.rc
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\BstkDDU.dll
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\BstkDrv_nxt.sys
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\BstkProxyStub.dll
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\BstkREM.dll
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\BstkRT.dll
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\BstkSharedFolders.dll
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\BstkSVC.exe
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\BstkTypeLib.dll
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\BstkVMM.dll
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\BstkVMMgr.exe
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\BstkVMMR0_nxt.r0
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\concrt140.dll
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\D3DCompiler_43.dll
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\d3dcompiler_47.dll
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\discord_game_sdk.dll
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\EULA.rtf
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\HD-Adb.exe
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\HD-Apn.dll
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\HD-Bridge-Native.dll
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\HD-CheckCpu.exe
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\HD-Common.dll
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\HD-ComRegistrar.exe
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\HD-DiskCompaction.exe
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\HD-DiskFormatCheck.exe
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\HD-ForceGPU.exe
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\HD-GLCheck.exe
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\HD-Hvutl.exe
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\HD-LogCollector.exe
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\HD-MultiInstanceManager.exe
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\HD-Opengl-Native.dll
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\HD-Player.exe
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\HD-Vdes-Service.dll
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\HD-WerHandler.dll
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\HD-WerHandler2.dll
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\imageformats\qjpeg.dll
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\imageformats\qsvg.dll
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\libcrypto-1_1-x64.dll
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\libeay32.dll
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\libEGL.dll
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\libGLESv2.dll
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\libOpenglRender.dll
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\libssl-1_1-x64.dll
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\libssl32.dll
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\LICENSE.txt
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\mediaservice\dsengine.dll
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\mediaservice\qtmedia_audioengine.dll
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\mediaservice\wmfengine.dll
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\Microsoft.Win32.TaskScheduler.dll
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\Microsoft.WindowsAPICodePack.dll
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\msvcp100.dll
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\msvcp140.dll
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\msvcp140_1.dll
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\msvcp140_2.dll
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\msvcp140_atomic_wait.dll
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\msvcp140_codecvt_ids.dll
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\msvcr100.dll
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\Newtonsoft.Json.dll
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\NOTICE.html
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\platforms\qwindows.dll
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\ProductLogo.ico
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\Qt\labs\platform\qmldir
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\Qt\labs\platform\qtlabsplatformplugin.dll
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\Qt5Core.dll
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\Qt5Gui.dll
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\Qt5Multimedia.dll
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\Qt5Network.dll
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\Qt5Qml.dll
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\Qt5QmlModels.dll
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\Qt5QmlWorkerScript.dll
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\Qt5Quick.dll
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\Qt5QuickControls2.dll
• C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\Qt5QuickShapes.dll

Registry that is not removed:

• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AppUserModelId\BlueStacks_nxt
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\BlueStacks.Apk
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\BlueStacks.Xapk
• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\BlueStacks X
• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\BlueStacks_nxt
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\BlueStacks_nxt
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\BlueStacks_nxt

Additional registry values that are not cleaned:

• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\HD-DiskCompaction.exe.ApplicationCompany
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\HD-DiskCompaction.exe.FriendlyAppName
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\HD-MultiInstanceManager.exe.ApplicationCompany
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\HD-MultiInstanceManager.exe.FriendlyAppName
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\HD-Player.exe.ApplicationCompany
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\HD-Player.exe.FriendlyAppName
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-2246220420-1853481676-2211417241-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume4\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\HD-MultiInstanceManager.exe
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\BlueStacksDrv_nxt\DisplayName
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\BlueStacksDrv_nxt\ImagePath

A way to remove BlueStacks 5 from your computer with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

BlueStacks 5 is an application marketed by BlueStack Systems, Inc.. Some users decide to uninstall this application. This is hard because uninstalling this by hand requires some skill regarding removing Windows programs manually. One of the best QUICK procedure to uninstall BlueStacks 5 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 Windows PC, install it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful uninstaller and all around tool to clean your Windows PC.

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

2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take your time to get familiar with Advanced Uninstaller PRO's design and wealth of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful Windows tool.

3. Click on the General Tools button


4. Click on the Uninstall Programs tool


5. A list of the applications existing on your computer will appear

6. Navigate the list of applications until you find BlueStacks 5 or simply activate the Search feature and type in "BlueStacks 5". If it exists on your system the BlueStacks 5 application will be found very quickly. Notice that when you select BlueStacks 5 in the list of programs, some information regarding the program is available to you:

• Star rating (in the lower left corner). The star rating explains the opinion other people have regarding BlueStacks 5, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Opinions by other people - Click on the Read reviews button.
• Technical information regarding the program you wish to remove, by pressing the Properties button.

7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation dialog will show up. Confirm the removal by pressing the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically remove BlueStacks 5.


8. After removing BlueStacks 5, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run a cleanup. Click Next to go ahead with the cleanup. All the items that belong BlueStacks 5 which have been left behind will be found and you will be able to delete them. By uninstalling BlueStacks 5 with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no Windows registry items, files or folders are left behind on your computer.

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

Disclaimer

This page is not a piece of advice to remove BlueStacks 5 by BlueStack Systems, Inc. from your computer, nor are we saying that BlueStacks 5 by BlueStack Systems, Inc. is not a good software application. This page only contains detailed info on how to remove BlueStacks 5 supposing you decide this is what you want to do. Here you can find registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.