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How to uninstall Messenger from your system

Messenger is a Windows program. Read below about how to remove it from your computer. It is produced by Facebook, Inc.. Go over here where you can read more on Facebook, Inc.. Messenger is commonly installed in the C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger directory, regulated by the user's choice. You can remove Messenger by clicking on the Start menu of Windows and pasting the command line C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\Uninstall Messenger.exe. Keep in mind that you might get a notification for administrator rights. The application's main executable file occupies 72.07 MB (75566240 bytes) on disk and is labeled Messenger.exe.

The executables below are part of Messenger. They occupy about 73.67 MB (77251297 bytes) on disk.

  • CrashpadHandlerWindows.exe (681.66 KB)
  • Messenger.exe (72.07 MB)
  • Uninstall Messenger.exe (177.25 KB)
  • CrashpadHandlerWindows.exe (681.66 KB)
  • elevate.exe (105.00 KB)


This web page is about Messenger version 130.0.331378266 alone. You can find below info on other versions of Messenger:

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Some files and registry entries are typically left behind when you remove Messenger.

Folders remaining:
  • C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\Messenger
  • C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\Packages\FACEBOOK.317180B0BB486_8xx8rvfyw5nnt\AC\Messenger
  • C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\Packages\FACEBOOK.317180B0BB486_8xx8rvfyw5nnt\LocalCache\Roaming\Messenger
  • C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Roaming\Messenger

Usually, the following files are left on disk:
  • C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\FACEBOOK.317180B0BB486_1300.7.115.0_x64__8xx8rvfyw5nnt\app\Archon\app\Messenger.exe
  • C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\FACEBOOK.317180B0BB486_1300.7.115.0_x64__8xx8rvfyw5nnt\app\Archon\app\resources\app.asar.unpacked\assets\icons\tray-icons\messenger-tray-icon-macTemplate.png
  • C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\FACEBOOK.317180B0BB486_1300.7.115.0_x64__8xx8rvfyw5nnt\app\Archon\app\resources\app.asar.unpacked\assets\icons\tray-icons\messenger-tray-icon-macTemplate@2x.png
  • C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\FACEBOOK.317180B0BB486_1300.7.115.0_x64__8xx8rvfyw5nnt\app\Archon\app\resources\app.asar.unpacked\assets\icons\tray-icons\messenger-tray-icon-windows.png
  • C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\FACEBOOK.317180B0BB486_1300.7.115.0_x64__8xx8rvfyw5nnt\app\Archon\app\resources\app.asar.unpacked\build\assets\src\assets\icons\app-messenger.png
  • C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\FACEBOOK.317180B0BB486_1300.7.115.0_x64__8xx8rvfyw5nnt\app\Archon\app\resources\app.asar.unpacked\build\assets\src\assets\icons\app-messenger-white.png
  • C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\FACEBOOK.317180B0BB486_1300.7.115.0_x64__8xx8rvfyw5nnt\app\Archon\app\resources\app.asar.unpacked\build\assets\src\assets\icons\app-messenger-white@2x.png
  • C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\FACEBOOK.317180B0BB486_1300.7.115.0_x64__8xx8rvfyw5nnt\app\Archon\app\resources\app.asar.unpacked\build\assets\src\assets\messenger-balloon-2x.png
  • C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\FACEBOOK.317180B0BB486_1300.7.115.0_x64__8xx8rvfyw5nnt\app\Archon\app\resources\app.asar.unpacked\build\bundles\assets\assets\images\messenger_balloon@2x.png
  • C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\FACEBOOK.317180B0BB486_1300.7.115.0_x64__8xx8rvfyw5nnt\app\Messenger.exe
  • C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\FACEBOOK.317180B0BB486_1300.7.115.0_x64__8xx8rvfyw5nnt\app\Zeratul\Messenger.exe
  • C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\FACEBOOK.317180B0BB486_1300.7.115.0_x64__8xx8rvfyw5nnt\app\Zeratul\resources\zeratul-rn\assets\src\assets\icons\app-messenger.png
  • C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\FACEBOOK.317180B0BB486_1300.7.115.0_x64__8xx8rvfyw5nnt\app\Zeratul\resources\zeratul-rn\assets\src\assets\icons\app-messenger-white.png
  • C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\FACEBOOK.317180B0BB486_1300.7.115.0_x64__8xx8rvfyw5nnt\app\Zeratul\resources\zeratul-rn\assets\src\assets\icons\app-messenger-white@2x.png
  • C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\FACEBOOK.317180B0BB486_1300.7.115.0_x64__8xx8rvfyw5nnt\app\Zeratul\resources\zeratul-rn\assets\src\assets\icons\messenger-logo-black.png
  • C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\FACEBOOK.317180B0BB486_1300.7.115.0_x64__8xx8rvfyw5nnt\app\Zeratul\resources\zeratul-rn\assets\src\assets\icons\messenger-logo-black@2x.png
  • C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\FACEBOOK.317180B0BB486_1300.7.115.0_x64__8xx8rvfyw5nnt\app\Zeratul\resources\zeratul-rn\assets\src\assets\icons\messenger-logo-white.png
  • C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\FACEBOOK.317180B0BB486_1300.7.115.0_x64__8xx8rvfyw5nnt\app\Zeratul\resources\zeratul-rn\assets\src\assets\icons\messenger-logo-white@2x.png
  • C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\FACEBOOK.317180B0BB486_1300.7.115.0_x64__8xx8rvfyw5nnt\Assets\messenger.ico
  • C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\Messenger\asl\331378266.asl
  • C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\Messenger\AsyncStorage.sqlite3
  • C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\Messenger\data
  • C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\Messenger\global_UserName_settings.json
  • C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\Messenger\msys_100024643300524.db
  • C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\Messenger\settings
  • C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\messenger-updater\installer.exe
  • C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\Packages\FACEBOOK.317180B0BB486_8xx8rvfyw5nnt\AC\Messenger\asl\285194724.asl
  • C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\Packages\FACEBOOK.317180B0BB486_8xx8rvfyw5nnt\LocalCache\Roaming\Messenger\Cache\data_0
  • C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\Packages\FACEBOOK.317180B0BB486_8xx8rvfyw5nnt\LocalCache\Roaming\Messenger\Cache\data_1
  • C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\Packages\FACEBOOK.317180B0BB486_8xx8rvfyw5nnt\LocalCache\Roaming\Messenger\Cache\data_2
  • C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\Packages\FACEBOOK.317180B0BB486_8xx8rvfyw5nnt\LocalCache\Roaming\Messenger\Cache\data_3
  • C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\Packages\FACEBOOK.317180B0BB486_8xx8rvfyw5nnt\LocalCache\Roaming\Messenger\Cache\index
  • C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\Packages\FACEBOOK.317180B0BB486_8xx8rvfyw5nnt\LocalCache\Roaming\Messenger\Code Cache\js\index
  • C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\Packages\FACEBOOK.317180B0BB486_8xx8rvfyw5nnt\LocalCache\Roaming\Messenger\Code Cache\wasm\index
  • C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\Packages\FACEBOOK.317180B0BB486_8xx8rvfyw5nnt\LocalCache\Roaming\Messenger\fbaFlexibleSampling
  • C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\Packages\FACEBOOK.317180B0BB486_8xx8rvfyw5nnt\LocalCache\Roaming\Messenger\Local Storage\leveldb\000003.log
  • C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\Packages\FACEBOOK.317180B0BB486_8xx8rvfyw5nnt\LocalCache\Roaming\Messenger\Local Storage\leveldb\CURRENT
  • C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\Packages\FACEBOOK.317180B0BB486_8xx8rvfyw5nnt\LocalCache\Roaming\Messenger\Local Storage\leveldb\LOCK
  • C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\Packages\FACEBOOK.317180B0BB486_8xx8rvfyw5nnt\LocalCache\Roaming\Messenger\Local Storage\leveldb\LOG
  • C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\Packages\FACEBOOK.317180B0BB486_8xx8rvfyw5nnt\LocalCache\Roaming\Messenger\Local Storage\leveldb\MANIFEST-000001
  • C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\Packages\FACEBOOK.317180B0BB486_8xx8rvfyw5nnt\LocalCache\Roaming\Messenger\logs\main.log
  • C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\Packages\FACEBOOK.317180B0BB486_8xx8rvfyw5nnt\LocalCache\Roaming\Messenger\Network Persistent State
  • C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\Packages\FACEBOOK.317180B0BB486_8xx8rvfyw5nnt\LocalCache\Roaming\Messenger\Preferences
  • C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\Packages\FACEBOOK.317180B0BB486_8xx8rvfyw5nnt\LocalCache\Roaming\Messenger\ShimLog
  • C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\Packages\FACEBOOK.317180B0BB486_8xx8rvfyw5nnt\LocalCache\Roaming\Messenger\TransportSecurity
  • C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\Packages\FACEBOOK.317180B0BB486_8xx8rvfyw5nnt\LocalCache\Roaming\Messenger\zeratul_version
  • C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Roaming\Messenger\fba_ads_13_74f77fcd-c8c6-50c0-a14e-c92bd5eccc7a.json
  • C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Roaming\Messenger\fba_ads_14_74f77fcd-c8c6-50c0-a14e-c92bd5eccc7a.json
  • C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Roaming\Messenger\fba_regular_1_74f77fcd-c8c6-50c0-a14e-c92bd5eccc7a.json
  • C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Roaming\Messenger\fbaFlexibleSampling

Registry keys:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\fb-messenger
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppModel\PackageRepository\Extensions\windows.protocol\fb-messenger
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppModel\PackageRepository\Extensions\windows.protocol\messenger
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppModel\PackageRepository\Packages\FACEBOOK.317180B0BB486_1300.7.115.0_x64__8xx8rvfyw5nnt\FACEBOOK.317180B0BB486_8xx8rvfyw5nnt!App\windows.protocol\fb-messenger
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppModel\PackageRepository\Packages\FACEBOOK.317180B0BB486_1300.7.115.0_x64__8xx8rvfyw5nnt\FACEBOOK.317180B0BB486_8xx8rvfyw5nnt!App\windows.protocol\messenger
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\messenger
  • HKEY_CURRENT_UserName\Software\Facebook Inc.\Messenger
  • HKEY_CURRENT_UserName\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\c1b3adcf-2068-5e8d-b25d-30ce588e3a4c
  • HKEY_CURRENT_UserName\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\Associations\UrlAssociations\fb-messenger
  • HKEY_CURRENT_UserName\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\Associations\UrlAssociations\messenger
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Tracing\Messenger_RASAPI32
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Tracing\Messenger_RASMANCS

Open regedit.exe in order to delete the following values:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppModel\Repository\Packages\FACEBOOK.317180B0BB486_1280.10.74.0_x64__8xx8rvfyw5nnt\App\Capabilities\URLAssociations\fb-messenger
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppModel\Repository\Packages\FACEBOOK.317180B0BB486_1280.10.74.0_x64__8xx8rvfyw5nnt\App\Capabilities\URLAssociations\messenger
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppModel\Repository\Packages\FACEBOOK.317180B0BB486_1300.7.115.0_x64__8xx8rvfyw5nnt\App\Capabilities\URLAssociations\fb-messenger
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppModel\Repository\Packages\FACEBOOK.317180B0BB486_1300.7.115.0_x64__8xx8rvfyw5nnt\App\Capabilities\URLAssociations\messenger


A way to delete Messenger from your PC with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Messenger is a program offered by the software company Facebook, Inc.. Frequently, computer users choose to erase this program. This is difficult because removing this by hand takes some know-how related to removing Windows programs manually. The best EASY manner to erase Messenger is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here is 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 the best uninstaller and all around utility to clean your system.

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  • visit Download Link
  • download the program by pressing 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 number of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a powerful package of tools.

3. Press the General Tools category
Go to General Tools


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


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

6. Navigate the list of applications until you locate Messenger or simply click the Search feature and type in "Messenger". The Messenger program will be found very quickly. When you select Messenger in the list of programs, some data regarding the program is available to you:


  • Safety rating (in the left lower corner). This explains the opinion other users have regarding Messenger, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Opinions by other users - Press the Read reviews button.
  • Technical information regarding the application you want to remove, by pressing the Properties button.
7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation page will show up. accept the uninstall by clicking the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will remove Messenger.
Uninstall Messenger


8. After removing Messenger, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run a cleanup. Click Next to start the cleanup. All the items of Messenger which have been left behind will be detected and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By removing Messenger with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no registry items, files or directories are left behind on your computer.

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

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Disclaimer

The text above is not a piece of advice to uninstall Messenger by Facebook, Inc. from your computer, we are not saying that Messenger by Facebook, Inc. is not a good application for your computer. This text simply contains detailed instructions on how to uninstall Messenger supposing you want to. Here you can find registry and disk entries that our application Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.

2021-11-09 / Written by Andreea Kartman for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2021-11-09 08:15:38.340