BlueStacks
How to uninstall BlueStacks from your computer
This page contains complete information on how to uninstall BlueStacks for Windows. The Windows release was created by
now.gg, Inc.. Open
here for more information on now.gg, Inc.. Usually the BlueStacks application is installed in the C:\Program Files (x86)\BlueStacks X folder, depending on the user's option during install. The entire uninstall command line for BlueStacks is C:\Program Files (x86)\BlueStacks X\BlueStacksXUninstaller.exe -tmp. BlueStacks's main file takes about 496.86 KB (508784 bytes) and its name is BlueStacks X.exe.
The executable files below are installed beside BlueStacks. They take about 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
10.41.661.1001 alone. For more BlueStacks versions please click below:
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BlueStacks has the habit of leaving behind some leftovers.
Folders found on disk after you uninstall BlueStacks from your PC:- C:\Program Files\BlueStacks_nxt
- C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Bluestacks
The files below were left behind on your disk by BlueStacks when you uninstall it:- 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
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\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\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\BlueStacksSetup\BlueStacks10Installer_10.41.660.1007_native_287c10b25fb18d0471be86c5d073d714_MzsxNSwwOzUsMTsxNSw0OzE1LA==_S2l3aSBCcm93c2VyIC0gRmFzdCAmIFF1aWV0.exe.ApplicationCompany
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\BlueStacksSetup\BlueStacks10Installer_10.41.660.1007_native_287c10b25fb18d0471be86c5d073d714_MzsxNSwwOzUsMTsxNSw0OzE1LA==_S2l3aSBCcm93c2VyIC0gRmFzdCAmIFF1aWV0.exe.FriendlyAppName
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\Downloads\BlueStacks10Installer_10.41.660.1007_native_287c10b25fb18d0471be86c5d073d714_MzsxNSwwOzUsMTsxNSw0OzE1LA==_S2l3aSBCcm93c2VyIC0gRmFzdCAmIFF1aWV0.exe.ApplicationCompany
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\Downloads\BlueStacks10Installer_10.41.660.1007_native_287c10b25fb18d0471be86c5d073d714_MzsxNSwwOzUsMTsxNSw0OzE1LA==_S2l3aSBCcm93c2VyIC0gRmFzdCAmIFF1aWV0.exe.FriendlyAppName
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\Downloads\BlueStacks10Installer_10.41.661.1001_native_0556722e1f4555eb0746a059d965dd6c_NDsxNQ==_V2FyIFRodW5kZXIgTW9iaWxl.exe.ApplicationCompany
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\Downloads\BlueStacks10Installer_10.41.661.1001_native_0556722e1f4555eb0746a059d965dd6c_NDsxNQ==_V2FyIFRodW5kZXIgTW9iaWxl.exe.FriendlyAppName
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\D:\EA\BlueStacks X\BlueStacks X.exe.FriendlyAppName
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-3336502309-2183876108-3266281282-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume3\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Programs\bluestacks-services\BlueStacksServices.exe
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\BlueStacksDrv_nxt\DisplayName
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\BlueStacksDrv_nxt\ImagePath
A way to erase BlueStacks from your PC with Advanced Uninstaller PRO
BlueStacks is an application marketed by the software company now.gg, Inc.. Sometimes, people try to remove this application. This can be efortful because doing this by hand requires some advanced knowledge related to PCs. The best QUICK action to remove 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 Windows system, add it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is one of the best uninstaller and all around tool to clean your Windows PC.
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- download the setup by pressing the green DOWNLOAD NOW button
- install Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take some time to get familiar with the program's interface and number of features available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a powerful system utility.
3. Press the General Tools button

4. Click on the Uninstall Programs feature

5. All the programs installed on the computer will appear
6. Scroll the list of programs until you locate BlueStacks or simply click the Search field and type in "BlueStacks". The BlueStacks app will be found automatically. Notice that after you click BlueStacks in the list of applications, the following information about the application is shown to you:
- Star rating (in the lower left corner). This tells you the opinion other users have about BlueStacks, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
- Opinions by other users - Press the Read reviews button.
- Technical information about the program you want to uninstall, by pressing the Properties button.
7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation dialog will show up. accept the uninstall by pressing the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically uninstall BlueStacks.

8. After uninstalling BlueStacks, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run a cleanup. Click Next to proceed with the cleanup. All the items that belong BlueStacks that have been left behind will be found and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By removing BlueStacks using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no registry entries, files or directories are left behind on your PC.
Your PC will remain clean, speedy and able to run without errors or problems.
Disclaimer
This page is not a piece of advice to uninstall BlueStacks by now.gg, Inc. from your PC, we are not saying that BlueStacks by now.gg, Inc. is not a good software application. This text only contains detailed instructions on how to uninstall BlueStacks supposing you want to. The information above contains registry and disk entries that other software left behind and Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.
Last update on: 2025-02-11 20:56:30.030