Cognitone Audio Engine

A way to uninstall Cognitone Audio Engine from your system

This page is about Cognitone Audio Engine for Windows. Here you can find details on how to uninstall it from your PC. The Windows version was created by Cognitone. Go over here for more info on Cognitone. You can see more info related to Cognitone Audio Engine at www.cognitone.com. The application is usually placed in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Steinberg\VstPlugins directory (same installation drive as Windows). Cognitone Audio Engine's entire uninstall command line is msiexec.exe /x {F20D246C-DA88-4C3F-B225-2133FB2AD762} AI_UNINSTALLER_CTP=1. unwgsmpl.exe is the programs's main file and it takes about 38.88 KB (39817 bytes) on disk.

The following executables are contained in Cognitone Audio Engine. They occupy 7.09 MB (7430108 bytes) on disk.

• VIP.exe (2.02 MB)
• HALion.exe (3.50 MB)
• unins000.exe (973.04 KB)
• unmagmmd.exe (37.24 KB)
• sfz.exe (100.00 KB)
• unins000.exe (75.45 KB)
• unwgsmpl.exe (38.88 KB)
• Samplelord.exe (372.00 KB)

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This data is about Cognitone Audio Engine version 2.6.1 only. You can find below info on other application versions of Cognitone Audio Engine:

• 4.2.1
• 2.0.1
• 2.0.0
• 3.5.2
• 3.2.3
• 3.6.1
• 2.5.2
• 2.4.3
• 2.0.2

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Cognitone Audio Engine has the habit of leaving behind some leftovers.

Folders remaining:

• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins

Files remaining:

• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\CognitoneDrone.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\DMG Audio\Compassion.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\DMG Audio\CompassionMono.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\DMG Audio\CompassionNoSC.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\DMG Audio\Dualism.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\DMG Audio\EQuality.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\DMG Audio\EQualityMono.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\DMG Audio\EQuick.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\DMG Audio\EQuickMono.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\DMG Audio\EQuilibrium.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\DMG Audio\EQuilibriumMono.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\DMG Audio\Essence.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\DMG Audio\Expurgate.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\DMG Audio\Limitless.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\DMG Audio\Multiplicity.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\DMG Audio\PitchFunk.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\DMG Audio\PitchFunkMono.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\DMG Audio\TrackComp.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\DMG Audio\TrackCompMono.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\DMG Audio\TrackControl.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\DMG Audio\TrackDS.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\DMG Audio\TrackGate.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\DMG Audio\TrackLimit.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\DMG Audio\TrackMeter.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\Eiosis\Eiosis AirEQ 5.1.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\Eiosis\Eiosis AirEQ.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\EQ WISE+ Demo.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\HALion Sonic\HALion Sonic.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\HALion Sonic\HALion Sonic.srf
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\HALion Sonic\Help\credits and copyrights.xml
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\HALion Sonic\Help\help-redirect\css\app.css
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\HALion Sonic\Help\help-redirect\help-redirect-DE.html
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\HALion Sonic\Help\help-redirect\help-redirect-EN.html
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\HALion Sonic\Help\help-redirect\help-redirect-ES.html
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\HALion Sonic\Help\help-redirect\help-redirect-FR.html
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\HALion Sonic\Help\help-redirect\help-redirect-IT.html
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\HALion Sonic\Help\help-redirect\help-redirect-JP.html
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\HALion Sonic\Help\help-redirect\help-redirect-PT.html
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\HALion Sonic\Help\help-redirect\help-redirect-RU.html
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\HALion Sonic\Help\help-redirect\help-redirect-ZH.html
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\HALion Sonic\Help\help-redirect\img\favicon.ico
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\HALion Sonic\Help\help-redirect\img\sdh-logo.svg
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\HALion Sonic\Help\help-redirect\offline.html
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\HALion Sonic\Help\help-urls.xml
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\HALion Sonic\Help\urls.xml
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\iZotope\RX 7\iZRX7BreathControl.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\iZotope\RX 7\iZRX7Connect.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\iZotope\RX 7\iZRX7Declicker.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\iZotope\RX 7\iZRX7Declipper.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\iZotope\RX 7\iZRX7Decrackler.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\iZotope\RX 7\iZRX7DeEsser.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\iZotope\RX 7\iZRX7Deplosive.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\iZotope\RX 7\iZRX7Dereverb.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\iZotope\RX 7\iZRX7HumRemoval.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\iZotope\RX 7\iZRX7Monitor.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\iZotope\RX 7\iZRX7MouthDeclick.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\iZotope\RX 7\iZRX7SpectralDenoiser.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\iZotope\RX 7\iZRX7VoiceDenoiser.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\iZotope\RX 7\RX 7 Breath Control.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\iZotope\RX 7\RX 7 Connect.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\iZotope\RX 7\RX 7 De-click.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\iZotope\RX 7\RX 7 De-clip.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\iZotope\RX 7\RX 7 De-crackle.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\iZotope\RX 7\RX 7 De-ess.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\iZotope\RX 7\RX 7 De-hum.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\iZotope\RX 7\RX 7 De-plosive.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\iZotope\RX 7\RX 7 De-reverb.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\iZotope\RX 7\RX 7 Monitor.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\iZotope\RX 7\RX 7 Mouth De-click.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\iZotope\RX 7\RX 7 Spectral De-noise.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\iZotope\RX 7\RX 7 Voice De-noise.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\LiquidMusic64.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\LiquidRhythm64.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\Pianoteq 6 STAGE (64-bit).dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\RapidComposer.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\Roland VS\D-50.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\Roland VS\JUNO-106.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\Roland VS\JUPITER-8.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\Roland VS\JV-1080.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\Roland VS\PROMARS.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\Roland VS\SH-101.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\Roland VS\SH-2.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\Roland VS\SOUND Canvas VA.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\Roland VS\SRX KEYBOARDS.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\Roland VS\SRX ORCHESTRA.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\Roland VS\SYSTEM-1.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\Roland VS\SYSTEM-100.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\Roland VS\SYSTEM-8.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\Roland VS\TR-808.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\Roland VS\TR-909.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\SampleTank 3.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\sforzando VST_x64.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\Soundcase.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\Spectrum Analyzer.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\SWAM\SWAM Violin 64bit.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\Symphonic Orchestra\Help\urls.xml
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\Symphonic Orchestra\Symphonic Orchestra.dll
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\Symphonic Orchestra\Symphonic Orchestra.srf
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\Synapse\desktop.ini
• C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\Synapse\DUNE 3.dll

Use regedit.exe to manually remove from the Windows Registry the data below:

• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.cograck\Cognitone.Cognitone Audio Engine
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Cognitone.Cognitone Audio Engine
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Cognitone\Audio Engine

Use regedit.exe to delete the following additional values from the Windows Registry:

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\

How to remove Cognitone Audio Engine from your PC with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Cognitone Audio Engine is an application by Cognitone. Sometimes, users try to remove it. Sometimes this is efortful because doing this manually requires some advanced knowledge regarding removing Windows applications by hand. One of the best EASY manner to remove Cognitone Audio Engine is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here is how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO already installed on your Windows PC, install it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very efficient uninstaller and general utility to take care of your Windows system.

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• navigate to Download Link
• download the setup by clicking on the DOWNLOAD NOW button
• install Advanced Uninstaller PRO

2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take some time to admire the program's interface and wealth of functions available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a powerful system optimizer.

3. Press the General Tools category


4. Press the Uninstall Programs button


5. All the programs installed on your computer will be shown to you

6. Scroll the list of programs until you locate Cognitone Audio Engine or simply click the Search field and type in "Cognitone Audio Engine". If it is installed on your PC the Cognitone Audio Engine app will be found very quickly. Notice that when you select Cognitone Audio Engine in the list of apps, some information regarding the application is made available to you:

• Star rating (in the lower left corner). The star rating tells you the opinion other users have regarding Cognitone Audio Engine, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Reviews by other users - Press the Read reviews button.
• Details regarding the app you want to remove, by clicking on the Properties button.

For instance you can see that for Cognitone Audio Engine:

• The web site of the program is: www.cognitone.com
• The uninstall string is: msiexec.exe /x {F20D246C-DA88-4C3F-B225-2133FB2AD762} AI_UNINSTALLER_CTP=1

7. Press the Uninstall button. A window asking you to confirm will show up. Confirm the uninstall by pressing the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will uninstall Cognitone Audio Engine.


8. After uninstalling Cognitone Audio Engine, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run an additional cleanup. Press Next to perform the cleanup. All the items of Cognitone Audio Engine that have been left behind will be found and you will be able to delete them. By removing Cognitone Audio Engine with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no registry items, files or folders are left behind on your PC.

Your PC will remain clean, speedy and able to serve you properly.

Disclaimer

This page is not a recommendation to remove Cognitone Audio Engine by Cognitone from your computer, nor are we saying that Cognitone Audio Engine by Cognitone is not a good application. This page only contains detailed instructions on how to remove Cognitone Audio Engine in case 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.