Brave

A guide to uninstall Brave from your PC

You can find on this page details on how to remove Brave for Windows. The Windows release was developed by Brave Software Inc. You can find out more on Brave Software Inc or check for application updates here. The program is often installed in the C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application folder. Keep in mind that this location can vary depending on the user's preference. C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\Installer\setup.exe is the full command line if you want to uninstall Brave. brave.exe is the Brave's main executable file and it takes circa 2.07 MB (2166216 bytes) on disk.

Brave is composed of the following executables which occupy 7.26 MB (7610600 bytes) on disk:

• brave.exe (2.07 MB)
• chrome_proxy.exe (749.95 KB)
• chrome_pwa_launcher.exe (1.21 MB)
• notification_helper.exe (940.45 KB)
• setup.exe (2.34 MB)

The information on this page is only about version 88.1.20.110 of Brave. Click on the links below for other Brave versions:

• 79.1.2.42
• 115.1.56.9
• 70.0.55.18
• 86.1.15.75
• 112.1.50.118
• 83.1.10.97
• 77.0.71.90
• 102.1.39.122
• 79.1.2.43
• 124.1.65.133
• 123.1.64.113
• 120.1.61.106
• 87.1.17.68
• 74.0.63.48
• 116.1.57.57
• 123.1.64.109
• 84.1.11.101
• 103.1.40.105
• 91.1.25.68
• 116.1.57.47
• 77.0.68.138
• 89.1.22.66
• 89.1.22.71
• 116.1.57.64
• 81.1.9.72
• 78.1.3.39
• 125.1.66.115
• 127.1.68.141
• 90.1.24.86
• 75.0.65.118
• 91.1.28.22
• 101.1.38.109
• 75.0.65.121
• 99.1.36.109
• 104.1.42.97
• 97.1.34.80
• 108.1.46.133
• 116.1.57.53
• 81.1.9.68
• 114.1.52.117
• 107.1.45.133
• 128.1.69.162
• 86.1.15.69
• 124.1.65.130
• 130.1.71.114
• 89.1.21.76
• 121.1.62.156
• 117.1.58.129
• 100.1.37.113
• 88.1.19.90
• 80.1.5.113
• 107.1.45.127
• 127.1.68.134
• 85.1.14.83
• 92.1.27.108
• 80.1.5.115
• 105.1.43.93
• 110.1.48.167
• 74.0.64.76
• 110.1.48.171
• 91.1.25.72
• 73.0.61.51
• 126.1.67.116
• 73.0.61.52
• 107.1.45.131
• 76.0.67.125
• 81.1.8.86
• 71.0.58.18
• 109.1.47.186
• 83.1.10.95
• 75.0.66.101
• 106.1.44.101
• 124.1.65.114
• 106.1.44.108
• 72.0.59.35
• 90.1.24.85
• 89.1.22.67
• 88.1.19.86
• 128.1.69.153
• 98.1.35.100
• 103.1.40.113
• 105.1.43.85
• 102.1.39.109
• 72.0.59.34
• 123.1.66.43
• 86.1.16.76
• 90.1.24.82
• 96.1.33.99
• 108.1.46.134
• 117.1.58.131
• 106.1.44.112
• 90.1.24.84
• 84.1.12.112
• 95.1.31.88
• 83.1.10.90
• 81.1.8.95
• 114.1.52.122
• 90.1.23.75
• 91.1.26.74
• 120.1.61.109

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Numerous files, folders and registry entries can not be removed when you are trying to remove Brave from your computer.

Folders remaining:

• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\VS Revo Group\Revo Uninstaller Pro\BackUpsData\Brave Browser-25052020-085914
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Brave Apps

Files remaining:

• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\88.1.20.110.manifest
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\brave.exe.sig
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\brave_100_percent.pak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\brave_200_percent.pak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\brave_resources.pak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\chrome.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\chrome_100_percent.pak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\chrome_200_percent.pak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\chrome_elf.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\chrome_pwa_launcher.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\d3dcompiler_47.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\eventlog_provider.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\Extensions\external_extensions.json
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\icudtl.dat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\Installer\chrmstp.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\Installer\chrome.7z
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\Installer\setup.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\libEGL.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\libGLESv2.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\Locales\am.pak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\Locales\ar.pak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\Locales\bg.pak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\Locales\bn.pak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\Locales\ca.pak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\Locales\cs.pak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\Locales\da.pak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\Locales\de.pak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\Locales\el.pak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\Locales\en-GB.pak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\Locales\en-US.pak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\Locales\es.pak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\Locales\es-419.pak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\Locales\et.pak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\Locales\fa.pak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\Locales\fi.pak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\Locales\fil.pak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\Locales\fr.pak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\Locales\gu.pak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\Locales\he.pak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\Locales\hi.pak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\Locales\hr.pak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\Locales\hu.pak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\Locales\id.pak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\Locales\it.pak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\Locales\ja.pak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\Locales\kn.pak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\Locales\ko.pak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\Locales\lt.pak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\Locales\lv.pak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\Locales\ml.pak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\Locales\mr.pak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\Locales\ms.pak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\Locales\nb.pak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\Locales\nl.pak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\Locales\pl.pak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\Locales\pt-BR.pak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\Locales\pt-PT.pak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\Locales\ro.pak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\Locales\ru.pak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\Locales\sk.pak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\Locales\sl.pak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\Locales\sr.pak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\Locales\sv.pak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\Locales\sw.pak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\Locales\ta.pak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\Locales\te.pak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\Locales\th.pak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\Locales\tr.pak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\Locales\uk.pak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\Locales\vi.pak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\Locales\zh-CN.pak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\Locales\zh-TW.pak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\MEIPreload\manifest.json
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\MEIPreload\preloaded_data.pb
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\mojo_core.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\notification_helper.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\resources.pak
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\resources\brave_extension\_locales\am\messages.json
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\resources\brave_extension\_locales\ar\messages.json
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\resources\brave_extension\_locales\bg\messages.json
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\resources\brave_extension\_locales\bn\messages.json
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\resources\brave_extension\_locales\ca\messages.json
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\resources\brave_extension\_locales\cs\messages.json
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\resources\brave_extension\_locales\da\messages.json
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\resources\brave_extension\_locales\de\messages.json
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\resources\brave_extension\_locales\el\messages.json
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\resources\brave_extension\_locales\en_GB\messages.json
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\resources\brave_extension\_locales\en_US\messages.json
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\resources\brave_extension\_locales\es\messages.json
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\resources\brave_extension\_locales\es_419\messages.json
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\resources\brave_extension\_locales\et\messages.json
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\resources\brave_extension\_locales\fa\messages.json
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\resources\brave_extension\_locales\fi\messages.json
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\resources\brave_extension\_locales\fil\messages.json
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\resources\brave_extension\_locales\fr\messages.json
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\resources\brave_extension\_locales\gu\messages.json
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\resources\brave_extension\_locales\he\messages.json
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\resources\brave_extension\_locales\hi\messages.json
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\resources\brave_extension\_locales\hr\messages.json
• C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\88.1.20.110\resources\brave_extension\_locales\hu\messages.json

Registry that is not cleaned:

• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\MIME\Database\Content Type\application/x-vnd.brave.oneclickctrl.9
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\MIME\Database\Content Type\application/x-vnd.brave.update3webcontrol.3
• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Clients\StartMenuInternet\Brave
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\BraveSoftware Brave-Browser
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\MozillaPlugins\@tools.brave.com/BraveSoftware Update;version=3
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\MozillaPlugins\@tools.brave.com/BraveSoftware Update;version=9
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\brave
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\EventLog\Application\Brave-Browser

Registry values that are not removed from your PC:

• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\brave.exe.ApplicationCompany
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\brave.exe.FriendlyAppName
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\chrome_proxy.exe.ApplicationCompany
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\chrome_proxy.exe.FriendlyAppName
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-3796505450-1532246094-56930777-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume4\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\brave.exe
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\brave\Description
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\brave\DisplayName
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bravem\Description
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bravem\DisplayName

A way to delete Brave with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Brave is a program by Brave Software Inc. Some computer users decide to erase this program. Sometimes this is easier said than done because removing this by hand requires some advanced knowledge regarding removing Windows programs manually. One of the best SIMPLE solution to erase Brave is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here is how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO on your system, install it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful uninstaller and general utility to optimize your computer.

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• visit Download Link
• download the setup by pressing the green DOWNLOAD NOW button
• install Advanced Uninstaller PRO

2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take your time to admire Advanced Uninstaller PRO's interface and number of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good PC management program.

3. Press the General Tools category


4. Activate the Uninstall Programs tool


5. A list of the programs installed on the PC will appear

6. Navigate the list of programs until you locate Brave or simply click the Search feature and type in "Brave". If it exists on your system the Brave program will be found automatically. Notice that after you click Brave in the list of programs, the following data regarding the application is available to you:

• Star rating (in the left lower corner). The star rating explains the opinion other users have regarding Brave, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Opinions by other users - Press the Read reviews button.
• Technical information regarding the program you want to uninstall, by pressing the Properties button.

7. Press the Uninstall button. A window asking you to confirm will appear. accept the removal by pressing Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will uninstall Brave.


8. After uninstalling Brave, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run an additional cleanup. Press Next to proceed with the cleanup. All the items of Brave which have been left behind will be detected and you will be able to delete them. By uninstalling Brave using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no Windows registry items, files or directories are left behind on your disk.

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

Disclaimer

The text above is not a piece of advice to uninstall Brave by Brave Software Inc from your PC, we are not saying that Brave by Brave Software Inc is not a good application for your computer. This text simply contains detailed instructions on how to uninstall Brave supposing you want to. The information above contains registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.