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A guide to uninstall BlueStacks from your computer

BlueStacks is a computer program. This page holds details on how to remove it from your computer. It was created for Windows by now.gg, Inc.. Check out here where you can read more on now.gg, Inc.. BlueStacks is commonly installed in the C:\Program Files (x86)\BlueStacks X directory, regulated by the user's option. C:\Program Files (x86)\BlueStacks X\BlueStacksXUninstaller.exe -tmp is the full command line if you want to uninstall BlueStacks. BlueStacks's primary file takes around 496.86 KB (508784 bytes) and is called BlueStacks X.exe.

BlueStacks contains of the executables below. They take 3.42 MB (3584520 bytes) on disk.




  • 7z.exe (296.37 KB)
  • BlueStacks X.exe (496.86 KB)
  • BlueStacksWeb.exe (528.37 KB)
  • BlueStacksXUninstaller.exe (2.13 MB)


This page is about BlueStacks version 10.42.53.1001 alone. Click on the links below for other BlueStacks versions:

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BlueStacks has the habit of leaving behind some leftovers.

Folders remaining:
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Bluestacks

Check for and delete the following files from your disk when you uninstall BlueStacks:
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\BlueStacks X\cache\promote\days.ini
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\BlueStacks X\cache\promote\promotions_cache.json
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\BlueStacks X\cache\QtWebEngine\Default\Cache\data_0
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\BlueStacks X\cache\QtWebEngine\Default\Cache\data_1
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\BlueStacks X\cache\QtWebEngine\Default\Cache\data_2
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\BlueStacks X\cache\QtWebEngine\Default\Cache\data_3
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\BlueStacks X\cache\QtWebEngine\Default\Cache\index
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\BlueStacks X\config.ini
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\BlueStacks X\Grm\GrmConfig.json
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\BlueStacks X\Grm\key
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\BlueStacks X\language\defLang.ini
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\BlueStacks X\LocalGames\AppsData.json
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\BlueStacks X\Log\log.txt
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\BlueStacks X\QtWebEngine\Default\Cookies
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\BlueStacks X\QtWebEngine\Default\GPUCache\data_0
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\BlueStacks X\QtWebEngine\Default\GPUCache\data_1
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\BlueStacks X\QtWebEngine\Default\GPUCache\data_2
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\BlueStacks X\QtWebEngine\Default\GPUCache\data_3
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\BlueStacks X\QtWebEngine\Default\GPUCache\index
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\BlueStacks X\QtWebEngine\Default\Network Persistent State
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\BlueStacks X\QtWebEngine\Default\Platform Notifications\000003.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\BlueStacks X\QtWebEngine\Default\Platform Notifications\CURRENT
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\BlueStacks X\QtWebEngine\Default\Platform Notifications\LOCK
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\BlueStacks X\QtWebEngine\Default\Platform Notifications\LOG
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\BlueStacks X\QtWebEngine\Default\Platform Notifications\MANIFEST-000001
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\BlueStacks X\QtWebEngine\Default\Session Storage\000003.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\BlueStacks X\QtWebEngine\Default\Session Storage\CURRENT
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\BlueStacks X\QtWebEngine\Default\Session Storage\LOCK
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\BlueStacks X\QtWebEngine\Default\Session Storage\LOG
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\BlueStacks X\QtWebEngine\Default\Session Storage\MANIFEST-000001
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\BlueStacks X\QtWebEngine\Default\user_prefs.json
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\BlueStacks X\QtWebEngine\Default\Visited Links
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Bluestacks\BlueStacks-Installer_5.21.151.6303.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Bluestacks\BlueStacks-Installer_5.22.53.1001.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Bluestacks\BlueStacksMicroInstaller_5.22.53.1001.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Bluestacks\Logs.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\bluestacks-services-updater\installer.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\MSI App Player\BlueStacks-Installer_5.21.151.6303_amd64_native.exe

Frequently the following registry keys will not be cleaned:
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\BlueStacks X
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\BlueStacks_nxt
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\BlueStacks_nxt

Use regedit.exe to remove the following additional registry values from the Windows Registry:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files (x86)\BlueStacks X\BlueStacks X.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\conta\AppData\Local\BlueStacksSetup\BlueStacks10Installer_10.42.53.1001_native_f4d3d89e3bdbdec4ca60270a76289959_MzsxNSwwOzUsMTsxNSw0OzE1LDU7MTU=.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\conta\AppData\Local\BlueStacksSetup\BlueStacks10Installer_10.42.53.1001_native_f4d3d89e3bdbdec4ca60270a76289959_MzsxNSwwOzUsMTsxNSw0OzE1LDU7MTU=.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\conta\AppData\Local\MSI App Player\BlueStacks-Installer_5.21.151.6303_amd64_native.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\conta\AppData\Local\MSI App Player\BlueStacks-Installer_5.21.151.6303_amd64_native.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\conta\Downloads\BlueStacks10Installer_10.42.53.1001_native_f4d3d89e3bdbdec4ca60270a76289959_MzsxNSwwOzUsMTsxNSw0OzE1LDU7MTU=.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\conta\Downloads\BlueStacks10Installer_10.42.53.1001_native_f4d3d89e3bdbdec4ca60270a76289959_MzsxNSwwOzUsMTsxNSw0OzE1LDU7MTU=.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-3485605780-2331661582-858302202-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume3\Program Files (x86)\BlueStacks X\BlueStacks X.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-3485605780-2331661582-858302202-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume3\Program Files (x86)\BlueStacks X_msi5\MSI App Player.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-3485605780-2331661582-858302202-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume3\Users\conta\AppData\Local\BlueStacksSetup\BlueStacks10Installer_10.42.53.1001_native_f4d3d89e3bdbdec4ca60270a76289959_MzsxNSwwOzUsMTsxNSw0OzE1LDU7MTU=.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-3485605780-2331661582-858302202-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume3\Users\conta\AppData\Local\MSI App Player\BlueStacks-Installer_5.12.120.6303_amd64_native.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-3485605780-2331661582-858302202-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume3\Users\conta\AppData\Local\MSI App Player\BlueStacks-Installer_5.21.151.6303_amd64_native.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-3485605780-2331661582-858302202-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume3\Users\conta\Downloads\BlueStacks10Installer_10.42.53.1001_native_f4d3d89e3bdbdec4ca60270a76289959_MzsxNSwwOzUsMTsxNSw0OzE1LDU7MTU=.exe


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

BlueStacks is an application released by the software company now.gg, Inc.. Some users try to erase this application. Sometimes this is difficult because deleting this by hand takes some advanced knowledge regarding PCs. One of the best EASY manner to erase BlueStacks is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here are some detailed instructions about how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO on your PC, install it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is one of the best uninstaller and general tool to optimize your system.

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  • go to Download Link
  • download the program by clicking on the DOWNLOAD button
  • set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take your time to admire Advanced Uninstaller PRO's design and wealth of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a powerful Windows tool.

3. Press the General Tools button
Go to General Tools


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


5. A list of the programs installed on your computer will appear

6. Navigate the list of programs until you find BlueStacks or simply activate the Search feature and type in "BlueStacks". If it exists on your system the BlueStacks app will be found very quickly. After you click BlueStacks in the list of apps, the following data regarding the program is available to you:


  • Safety rating (in the left lower corner). This tells you the opinion other people have regarding BlueStacks, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Opinions by other people - Press the Read reviews button.
  • Details regarding the app you want to uninstall, by clicking on the Properties button.
7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation window will come up. accept the uninstall by clicking the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will then remove BlueStacks.
Uninstall BlueStacks


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

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



Disclaimer

The text above is not a recommendation to remove BlueStacks by now.gg, Inc. from your computer, we are not saying that BlueStacks by now.gg, Inc. is not a good application for your PC. This page simply contains detailed instructions on how to remove BlueStacks supposing you decide this is what you want to do. Here you can find registry and disk entries that other software left behind and Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.

2025-04-23 / Written by Andreea Kartman for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2025-04-23 02:07:45.423