Messenger

A way to uninstall Messenger from your PC

This page contains thorough information on how to uninstall Messenger for Windows. It is written by Facebook, Inc.. More info about Facebook, Inc. can be read here. Messenger is usually installed in the C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger folder, depending on the user's choice. C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\Uninstall Messenger.exe is the full command line if you want to remove Messenger. The program's main executable file is labeled Messenger.exe and it has a size of 69.83 MB (73223328 bytes).

Messenger contains of the executables below. They occupy 71.44 MB (74913505 bytes) on disk.

• CrashpadHandlerWindows.exe (684.16 KB)
• Messenger.exe (69.83 MB)
• Uninstall Messenger.exe (177.25 KB)
• CrashpadHandlerWindows.exe (684.16 KB)
• elevate.exe (105.00 KB)

This web page is about Messenger version 137.1.347181906 alone. You can find below info on other versions of Messenger:

• 194.0.508473499
• 153.0.371767647
• 202.0.545528079
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• 151.0.366157863
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• 152.0.367919573
• 170.0.420168474
• 139.0.348939420
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• 150.0.365356492
• 159.0.392798310
• 152.0.370969124
• 139.0.348639468
• 182.0.451739164
• 176.0.440522716
• 126.0.323492776
• 159.0.390673121
• 130.0.330102853
• 203.0.553358463
• 169.0.417913983
• 176.0.441168967
• 215.0.615549984
• 188.0.478373081
• 153.0.372201843
• 148.0.362563174
• 206.0.569660698
• 187.0.474360488
• 140.0.349400375
• 154.0.376913449
• 138.0.347181757
• 159.0.393345594
• 206.0.565670176
• 182.0.450320699
• 180.0.450545565
• 153.0.374858836
• 161.0.397908894
• 142.0.352735398
• 220.0.638448775
• 213.0.604555872
• 186.0.471877735
• 123.0.317995430
• 119.0.311103312
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• 190.0.491203412
• 153.0.380000452
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• 202.0.552992785
• 130.0.331378266
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• 123.0.317306454
• 189.0.484064195
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• 187.0.473841661
• 124.0.320338640
• 126.0.323136380
• 190.0.487284678
• 191.0.492540729
• 201.0.548271278

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Quite a few files, folders and Windows registry entries will not be uninstalled when you are trying to remove Messenger from your computer.

Folders remaining:

• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Messenger

The files below are left behind on your disk by Messenger's application uninstaller when you removed it:

• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Profile 2\Extensions\jlmilpphhoonfclkcaakafcmkgfalkhl\1.1.8_0\images\icon_messenger.svg
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\asl\338090230.asl
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\asl\347181906.asl
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\AsyncStorage.sqlite3
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\crashpad\metadata
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\crashpad\settings.dat
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\data
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\global_user_settings.json
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\msys_100002108538298.db
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Messenger\settings
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\messenger-updater\installer.exe
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\CrashpadHandlerWindows.exe
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\libEGL.dll
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\libGLESv2.dll
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\Messenger.exe
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\Microsoft.Toolkit.Win32.UI.XamlHost.dll
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\Microsoft.UI.Xaml.dll
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\msvcp140_app.dll
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources.pri
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\CrashpadHandlerWindows.exe
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dolby\facebook_license.lic
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p1000763609098242277.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p1012511946939739268.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p10250760756381447.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p1027154980774243962.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p1032537422920888685.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p1047426042776739871.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p1059464780460616003.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p1062582597507241269.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p1065208338534746529.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p1081956709093296128.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p1087129558233903272.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p1159956081866714491.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p1197965492889384989.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p1206197593371118094.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p1233912291477944780.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p1271923517364109462.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p1284455591403642878.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p1299385770298687692.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p1302444142374559482.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p1321791869559686180.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p1351494491114078260.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p1359325732280760447.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p1390866417608026670.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p1400990213824868628.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p1428213154748805557.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p1432692809999090493.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p1461078723147014926.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p1462195109477538592.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p1474670733570749640.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p1490633806952788603.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p1502537496724835358.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p1535477618037088387.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p1571056400978723181.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p1590856278133870074.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p1600559126334988585.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p1612309477440578017.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p1616451438772989767.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p1617373431944483098.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p1624994100761260077.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p1633803422345611622.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p167946343147887298.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p1741161125966921893.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p1771717178155905138.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p1782510663389946795.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p1836812620067630966.p
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• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p189565201825525560.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p1905296510312542053.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p1905411593163362794.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p1910306540797218195.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p1917387283340390546.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p1936810422406932655.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p1940053831968064981.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p1953561215749721220.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p2013872631919503313.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p2014582227871722928.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p205674777838561906.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p206349539022671211.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p2082541209351820250.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p2114383827634286609.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p2133148464204659487.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p2138702398729810930.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p2145581929532007624.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p2158206591846860144.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p2158831180309803098.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p217485593490143218.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p2177135129298935238.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p2201491720994234383.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p2261380757295801242.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p2267822015457081605.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p2275647257772559518.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p2282582533257667047.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p2300818905032257110.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p2323050597688764361.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p2370347451253748328.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p237808138896606695.p
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\resources\dsp\p2390234875933567250.p

Registry that is not uninstalled:

• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\messenger
• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Facebook Inc.\Messenger
• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\c1b3adcf-2068-5e8d-b25d-30ce588e3a4c

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:\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_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Temp\Update-d9a2342d-2658-48f6-b253-0ec942ab5efd\messenger_desktop_347181906.exe.ApplicationCompany
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Temp\Update-d9a2342d-2658-48f6-b253-0ec942ab5efd\messenger_desktop_347181906.exe.FriendlyAppName
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\Downloads\Programs\Messenger.134.0.0.11.118.exe.ApplicationCompany
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\Downloads\Programs\Messenger.134.0.0.11.118.exe.FriendlyAppName
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-3346298474-467963762-455291635-1002\\Device\HarddiskVolume4\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Programs\Messenger\Messenger.exe
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-3346298474-467963762-455291635-1002\\Device\HarddiskVolume4\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Temp\Update-d9a2342d-2658-48f6-b253-0ec942ab5efd\messenger_desktop_347181906.exe
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-3346298474-467963762-455291635-1002\\Device\HarddiskVolume4\Users\UserName\Downloads\Programs\Messenger.134.0.0.11.118.exe

A way to uninstall Messenger using Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Messenger is a program released by Facebook, Inc.. Some people want to erase it. Sometimes this is troublesome because performing this by hand requires some experience related to Windows internal functioning. The best SIMPLE solution to erase Messenger is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here are some detailed instructions about how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO already installed on your Windows PC, add it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very potent uninstaller and general utility to optimize your Windows PC.

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• visit Download Link
• download the setup by clicking on the DOWNLOAD NOW button
• set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO

2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take your time to get familiar with the program's interface and wealth of functions available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a powerful package of utilities.

3. Press the General Tools button


4. Click on the Uninstall Programs tool


5. A list of the programs installed on your computer will be shown to you

6. Navigate the list of programs until you locate Messenger or simply activate the Search field and type in "Messenger". If it exists on your system the Messenger app will be found very quickly. When you select Messenger in the list of applications, the following information regarding the program is available to you:

• Star rating (in the left lower corner). This explains the opinion other users have regarding Messenger, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Reviews by other users - Press the Read reviews button.
• Details regarding the application you wish to uninstall, by clicking on the Properties button.

7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation page will show up. Confirm the removal by pressing the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically uninstall Messenger.


8. After removing Messenger, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run a cleanup. Press Next to perform the cleanup. All the items that belong Messenger which have been left behind will be detected and you will be able to delete them. By removing Messenger using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no registry items, 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 remove Messenger by Facebook, Inc. from your PC, nor are we saying that Messenger by Facebook, Inc. is not a good software application. This page simply contains detailed info 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.