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A guide to uninstall Messenger from your PC

You can find below detailed information on how to uninstall Messenger for Windows. It was developed for Windows by Facebook, Inc.. More information about Facebook, Inc. can be found here. The application is frequently located in the C:\Users\kanco\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger directory. Keep in mind that this path can differ depending on the user's decision. The complete uninstall command line for Messenger is C:\Users\kanco\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\Uninstall Messenger.exe. Messenger.exe is the Messenger's main executable file and it occupies around 81.97 MB (85952760 bytes) on disk.

The executable files below are part of Messenger. They occupy an average of 85.47 MB (89618145 bytes) on disk.

  • CrashpadHandlerWindows.exe (727.74 KB)
  • Messenger.exe (81.97 MB)
  • MessengerHelper.exe (1.80 MB)
  • Uninstall Messenger.exe (177.25 KB)
  • CrashpadHandlerWindows.exe (727.74 KB)
  • elevate.exe (105.00 KB)
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This web page is about Messenger version 162.0.401682126 only. You can find here a few links to other Messenger versions:

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If you're planning to uninstall Messenger you should check if the following data is left behind on your PC.

Folders left behind when you uninstall Messenger:
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Messenger

Check for and remove the following files from your disk when you uninstall Messenger:
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\CrashDumps\Messenger.exe.7600.dmp
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\asl\270446747.asl
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\asl\273712306.asl
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\asl\277968887.asl
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\asl\283084238.asl
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\asl\331378266.asl
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\asl\333733100.asl
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\asl\338090230.asl
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\asl\348939420.asl
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\asl\351092345.asl
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\asl\353127249.asl
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\asl\365481678.as2
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\asl\366507871.as2
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\asl\374858836.as2
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\asl\374858836.sent
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\asl\380000452.as2
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\asl\380000452.sent
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\asl\383285588.as2
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\asl\383285588.sent
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\asl\390533778.as2
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\asl\390533778.sent
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\asl\393345594.as2
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\asl\393345594.sent
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\asl\401682126.as2
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\asl\401682126.sent
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\asl\update.as2
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\AsyncStorage.sqlite3
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\Cache\data_0
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\Cache\data_1
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\Cache\data_2
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\Cache\data_3
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\Cache\index
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\Code Cache\js\index
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\Code Cache\wasm\index
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\Cookies
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\Crashpad\metadata
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\Crashpad\reports\4c29ca42-a7fc-41d6-be12-888be3e9b7e9.dmp
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\Crashpad\settings.dat
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\data
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\Dictionaries\fr-FR.bdic
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\Dictionaries\fr-FR-3-0.bdic
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\fr-FR-3-0.bdic
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\global_user_settings.json
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\GPUCache\data_0
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\GPUCache\data_1
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\GPUCache\data_2
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\GPUCache\data_3
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\GPUCache\index
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\Local Storage\leveldb\000003.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\Local Storage\leveldb\CURRENT
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\Local Storage\leveldb\LOCK
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\Local Storage\leveldb\LOG
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\Local Storage\leveldb\MANIFEST-000001
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\logs\renderer.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\loom\active\loom_trace_AIBtXcuGJ5i.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\loom\active\loom_trace_BTLoyByrSVi.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\loom\active\loom_trace_DgS6ULIaTXf.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\loom\active\loom_trace_GrPPsEOPflN.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\loom\active\loom_trace_HU3Gf4t3RYs.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\loom\active\loom_trace_HzXrhBBeoeb.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\loom\archive\loom_trace_A0eCDc9baQi.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\loom\archive\loom_trace_A0pHxI5btkC.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\loom\archive\loom_trace_A0zSg219p1s.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\loom\archive\loom_trace_AA3HbfQ28pJ.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\loom\archive\loom_trace_AaYkCXo5ORe.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\loom\archive\loom_trace_AdXkv9DdmjZ.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\loom\archive\loom_trace_ALI7s6VyFtc.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\loom\archive\loom_trace_AQU+2yR7zak.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\loom\archive\loom_trace_AQYDPjYPGRK.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\loom\archive\loom_trace_ASO54KFk49Y.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\loom\archive\loom_trace_ATgbCxkw9UI.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\loom\archive\loom_trace_AUkPKgNcmC1.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\loom\archive\loom_trace_AviNV5G6w+L.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\loom\archive\loom_trace_B1ObQeFkzIA.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\loom\archive\loom_trace_B3a7n0G9nP2.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\loom\archive\loom_trace_B5jN81IoyAD.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\loom\archive\loom_trace_BAQBNdU7REr.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\loom\archive\loom_trace_Bdk9NerK7se.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\loom\archive\loom_trace_BFb3iE3rzrf.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\loom\archive\loom_trace_BqbsevfqBIZ.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\loom\archive\loom_trace_BSNJAUeotgv.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\loom\archive\loom_trace_ByhR1ADNA84.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\loom\archive\loom_trace_C3idUXJm0X9.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\loom\archive\loom_trace_C9e1Ee1CAFq.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\loom\archive\loom_trace_CkeH4TGJknP.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\loom\archive\loom_trace_CMOIRJFcJ6v.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\loom\archive\loom_trace_CoeZSlHlkZS.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\loom\archive\loom_trace_CT6QMaNnEck.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\loom\archive\loom_trace_CTXAScddetK.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\loom\archive\loom_trace_Cvz6+37QhPv.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\loom\archive\loom_trace_DaPiZU49QhY.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\loom\archive\loom_trace_DBnreeB82jX.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\loom\archive\loom_trace_DNLlC4SroeW.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\loom\archive\loom_trace_DOIh33TSoDL.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\loom\archive\loom_trace_DQ7reb59Jpp.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\loom\archive\loom_trace_DRkdnmW9xwH.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\loom\archive\loom_trace_Dzmqce9iC9k.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\loom\archive\loom_trace_E26D6EQP1Bz.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\loom\archive\loom_trace_E2tkWiNh3Fh.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\loom\archive\loom_trace_E4heStp6PjV.log

Registry that is not cleaned:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\messenger
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Facebook Inc.\Messenger
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\DirectInput\MESSENGER.EXE5F038496069A92E8
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\c1b3adcf-2068-5e8d-b25d-30ce588e3a4c
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\RADAR\HeapLeakDetection\DiagnosedApplications\Messenger.exe

Open regedit.exe to remove the registry values below from the Windows Registry:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\Messenger.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\Messenger.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-3238607260-66496459-3859252612-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume1\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\Messenger.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-3238607260-66496459-3859252612-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume1\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Temp\Update-198c8558-73c4-4e10-be9c-ffa2d8b96d26\messenger_desktop_401682126.exe


How to uninstall Messenger with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Messenger is a program released by the software company Facebook, Inc.. Some users choose to erase it. Sometimes this can be efortful because uninstalling this manually requires some knowledge regarding removing Windows applications by hand. One of the best SIMPLE approach 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 Windows PC, install it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful uninstaller and all around tool to take care of your Windows system.

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  • download the setup by pressing the DOWNLOAD button
  • set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take your time to get familiar with Advanced Uninstaller PRO's interface and wealth of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful package of utilities.

3. Press the General Tools category
Go to General Tools


4. Activate the Uninstall Programs button
Go to Uninstall Programs


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

6. Navigate the list of programs until you locate Messenger or simply click the Search field and type in "Messenger". The Messenger program will be found automatically. Notice that after you click Messenger in the list of applications, some data about the program is available to you:


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


8. After uninstalling Messenger, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run a cleanup. Press Next to go ahead with the cleanup. All the items that belong Messenger that have been left behind will be detected and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By uninstalling Messenger with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no Windows registry items, files or folders are left behind on your disk.

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

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Disclaimer

The text above is not a piece of advice to remove Messenger by Facebook, Inc. from your PC, we are not saying that Messenger by Facebook, Inc. is not a good application. This page only contains detailed instructions on how to remove Messenger in case you want to. The information above contains registry and disk entries that our application Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.

2022-09-28 / Written by Dan Armano for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2022-09-28 01:32:55.223