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How to uninstall BlueStacks from your system

BlueStacks is a Windows program. Read below about how to uninstall it from your computer. It is made by now.gg, Inc.. Check out here where you can read more on now.gg, Inc.. The program is frequently found in the C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt directory. Keep in mind that this location can differ depending on the user's choice. BlueStacks's entire uninstall command line is C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\BlueStacksUninstaller.exe -tmp. The application's main executable file has a size of 801.37 KB (820600 bytes) on disk and is labeled BlueStacksAppplayerWeb.exe.

BlueStacks installs the following the executables on your PC, occupying about 87.00 MB (91225920 bytes) on disk.

  • 7zr.exe (812.37 KB)
  • BlueStacksAppplayerWeb.exe (801.37 KB)
  • BlueStacksHelper.exe (295.87 KB)
  • BlueStacksUninstaller.exe (193.37 KB)
  • BstkSVC.exe (4.39 MB)
  • BstkVMMgr.exe (1.62 MB)
  • ffmpeg.exe (14.33 MB)
  • HD-Aapt.exe (15.77 MB)
  • HD-Adb.exe (12.11 MB)
  • HD-CheckCpu.exe (200.37 KB)
  • HD-ComRegistrar.exe (28.87 KB)
  • HD-DataManager.exe (326.37 KB)
  • HD-DiskCompaction.exe (2.80 MB)
  • HD-DiskFormatCheck.exe (2.82 MB)
  • HD-EnableHyperV.exe (513.37 KB)
  • HD-ForceGPU.exe (169.87 KB)
  • HD-GLCheck.exe (223.87 KB)
  • HD-Hvutl.exe (255.87 KB)
  • HD-LogCollector.exe (240.37 KB)
  • HD-MultiInstanceManager.exe (3.96 MB)
  • HD-Player.exe (25.24 MB)
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This info is about BlueStacks version 5.21.580.2001 only. Click on the links below for other BlueStacks versions:

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

You should delete the folders below after you uninstall BlueStacks:
  • C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Bluestacks

Usually, the following files remain on disk:
  • C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\7zr.exe
  • C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\AdbWinApi.dll
  • C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\agora_rtc_sdk.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\avcodec-60.dll
  • C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\avformat-60.dll
  • C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\avutil-58.dll
  • C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\BlueStacksAppplayerWeb.exe
  • 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\brotlicommon.dll
  • C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\brotlidec.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\BstkDDR0.r0
  • 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\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\ffmpeg.exe
  • C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\ffmpeg_command_template.txt
  • C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\glfw3.dll
  • C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\HD-Aapt.exe
  • C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\HD-Adb.exe
  • C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\HD-Apn.dll
  • C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\HD-Astcdecoder.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-DataManager.exe
  • C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\HD-DiskCompaction.exe
  • C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\HD-DiskFormatCheck.exe
  • C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\HD-EnableHyperV.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\qgif.dll
  • C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\imageformats\qjpeg.dll
  • C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\imageformats\qsvg.dll
  • C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\libagora_screen_capture_extension.dll
  • C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\libagora-fdkaac.dll
  • C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\libagora-ffmpeg.dll
  • C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\libagora-soundtouch.dll
  • C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\libaosl.dll
  • C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\libcrypto-1_1-x64.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\LICENSE.txt
  • C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\Microsoft.Win32.TaskScheduler.dll
  • C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\Microsoft.WindowsAPICodePack.dll
  • C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\Microsoft.WindowsAPICodePack.Shell.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\multimedia\ffmpegmediaplugin.dll
  • C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt\multimedia\windowsmediaplugin.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

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 values that you should remove:
  • 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_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\D:\BlueStacks X\BlueStacks X.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\D:\BlueStacks X\BlueStacks X.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\BlueStacksDrv_nxt\DisplayName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\BlueStacksDrv_nxt\ImagePath


A way to remove BlueStacks from your computer with the help of Advanced Uninstaller PRO

BlueStacks is a program by the software company now.gg, Inc.. Frequently, computer users choose to erase this application. Sometimes this can be easier said than done because removing this by hand requires some know-how regarding Windows internal functioning. The best SIMPLE approach to erase BlueStacks 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 efficient uninstaller and general utility to clean your system.

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  • download the program by clicking on the green DOWNLOAD NOW button
  • install Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take your time to get familiar with Advanced Uninstaller PRO's design and wealth of functions available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good package of utilities.

3. Press the General Tools button
Go to General Tools


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


5. All the programs existing on the computer will be made available to you

6. Navigate the list of programs until you find BlueStacks or simply click the Search feature and type in "BlueStacks". The BlueStacks app will be found very quickly. Notice that after you click BlueStacks in the list of programs, some data regarding the program is shown to you:


  • Star rating (in the lower left corner). The star rating explains the opinion other users have regarding BlueStacks, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Opinions by other users - Press the Read reviews button.
  • Details regarding the application you wish to remove, by clicking on the Properties button.
7. Press the Uninstall button. A window asking you to confirm will come up. accept the uninstall by clicking the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will remove BlueStacks.
Uninstall BlueStacks


8. After uninstalling BlueStacks, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run an additional cleanup. Click Next to go ahead with the cleanup. All the items of BlueStacks which have been left behind will be detected and you will be able to delete them. By removing BlueStacks using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no registry items, files or directories are left behind on your PC.

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



Disclaimer

This page is not a piece of advice to remove BlueStacks by now.gg, Inc. from your PC, nor are we saying that BlueStacks by now.gg, Inc. is not a good application. This text only contains detailed info on how to remove BlueStacks supposing you decide this is what you want to do. The information above contains registry and disk entries that our application Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.

2024-10-01 / Written by Andreea Kartman for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2024-10-01 16:33:08.600