Rainmeter

A way to uninstall Rainmeter from your PC

This page contains detailed information on how to remove Rainmeter for Windows. The Windows release was created by Rainmeter. Open here for more details on Rainmeter. Please follow https://rainmeter.net if you want to read more on Rainmeter on Rainmeter's page. Rainmeter is normally set up in the C:\Program Files\Rainmeter folder, depending on the user's choice. C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\uninst.exe is the full command line if you want to remove Rainmeter. The program's main executable file has a size of 464.41 KB (475552 bytes) on disk and is titled Rainmeter.exe.

The following executables are contained in Rainmeter. They occupy 1.01 MB (1061742 bytes) on disk.

• Rainmeter.exe (464.41 KB)
• SkinInstaller.exe (461.91 KB)
• uninst.exe (110.54 KB)

The current page applies to Rainmeter version 4.43412 alone. For other Rainmeter versions please click below:

• 4.43333
• 4.3.13321
• 4.43398
• 4.23027
• 4.02618
• 4.43500
• 4.43445
• 3.3.32744
• 4.12838
• 4.12983
• 4.43488
• 4.12944
• 4.43353
• 4.33288
• 4.33298
• 4.5.8
• 4.5.3
• 4.43506
• 4.43327
• 4.33277
• 4.5.9
• 4.23074
• 4.43438
• 4.23048
• 4.12917
• 4.12922
• 4.43354
• 4.23108
• 4.3
• 3.0.22161
• 4.33250
• 4.43349
• 4.33253
• 4.43330
• 4.33270
• 3.01930
• 4.5.5
• 4.43493
• 4.43434
• 3.3.22609
• 4.12982
• 4.43350
• 4.43408
• 4.23011
• 4.23040
• 4.33271
• 4.23018
• 4.23043
• 4.33294
• 4.43473
• 4.33279
• 4.5.21
• 4.43452
• 4.5.11
• 4.43410
• 4.33266
• 4.43399
• 4.33283
• 4.33255
• 4.43348
• 4.5.20
• 4.33246
• 4.12815
• 4.43504
• 4.12947
• 4.43404
• 4.5.15
• 4.5.12
• 4.33273
• 4.33258
• 4.5.17
• 4.23104
• 4.5.4
• 4.5.16
• 4.23088
• 3.2.12386
• 4.5.6
• 4.43400
• 4.23110
• 3.01990
• 4.43433
• 3.32519
• 4.5.0
• 2.51842
• 4.43502
• 4.23111
• 4.23004
• 4.43373
• 4.43447
• 4.23097
• 4.5.14
• 4.23064
• 4.5.13
• 4.33206
• 4.33074
• 4.33296
• 4.43360
• 4.12989
• 4.5.10
• 4.43382

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Following the uninstall process, the application leaves leftovers on the PC. Part_A few of these are listed below.

Folders remaining:

• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Rainmeter

Usually, the following files are left on disk:

• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Defaults\Layouts\illustro default\Rainmeter.ini
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Defaults\Skins\illustro\@Resources\Background.png
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Defaults\Skins\illustro\Clock\Clock.ini
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Defaults\Skins\illustro\Disk\1 Disk.ini
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Defaults\Skins\illustro\Disk\2 Disks.ini
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Defaults\Skins\illustro\Google\Google.ini
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Defaults\Skins\illustro\Network\Network.ini
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Defaults\Skins\illustro\Recycle Bin\Recycle Bin.ini
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Defaults\Skins\illustro\System\System.ini
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Defaults\Skins\illustro\Welcome\Background.png
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Defaults\Skins\illustro\Welcome\Welcome.ini
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\1025.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\1026.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\1028.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\1029.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\1030.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\1031.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\1032.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\1033.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\1035.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\1036.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\1037.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\1038.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\1040.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\1041.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\1042.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\1043.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\1045.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\1046.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\1048.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\1049.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\1051.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\1053.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\1055.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\1058.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\1060.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\1066.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\1086.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\2052.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\2070.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\2074.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\3082.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Languages\3098.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Plugins\ActionTimer.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Plugins\AdvancedCPU.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Plugins\AudioLevel.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Plugins\CoreTemp.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Plugins\FileView.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Plugins\FolderInfo.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Plugins\InputText.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Plugins\iTunesPlugin.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Plugins\PerfMon.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Plugins\PingPlugin.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Plugins\PowerPlugin.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Plugins\QuotePlugin.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Plugins\ResMon.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Plugins\RunCommand.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Plugins\SpeedFanPlugin.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Plugins\SysInfo.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Plugins\UsageMonitor.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Plugins\WifiStatus.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Plugins\Win7AudioPlugin.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Plugins\WindowMessagePlugin.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Rainmeter.dll
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Rainmeter.exe
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\Rainmeter.VisualElementsManifest.xml
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\SkinInstaller.exe
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\uninst.exe
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\VisualElements\Rainmeter_176.png
• C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\VisualElements\Rainmeter_600.png
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\CLR_v4.0\UsageLogs\Droptop Rainmeter.exe.log
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\CLR_v4.0\UsageLogs\Rainmeter.exe.log
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.Cortana_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\AppIconCache\100\{6D809377-6AF0-444B-8957-A3773F02200E}_Rainmeter_Rainmeter_exe
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Rainmeter.lnk
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Rainmeter\Addons\RainRGB\RainRGB.exe
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Rainmeter\Addons\RainRGB\Readme.txt
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Rainmeter\Layouts\@Backup\Rainmeter.ini
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Rainmeter\Layouts\BigSur@1x\Rainmeter.ini
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Rainmeter\Layouts\BigSur\Rainmeter.ini
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Rainmeter\Layouts\illustro default\Rainmeter.ini
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Rainmeter\Layouts\Rainmeter.ini
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Rainmeter\Plugins\Backlight.dll
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Rainmeter\Plugins\Chameleon.dll
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Rainmeter\Plugins\FrostedGlass.dll
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Rainmeter\Plugins\IsFullScreen.dll
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Rainmeter\Plugins\MouseXY.dll
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Rainmeter\Plugins\ReScale.dll
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Rainmeter\Plugins\WebNowPlaying.dll
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Rainmeter\Rainmeter.data
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Rainmeter\Rainmeter.exe
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Rainmeter\Rainmeter.ini
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Rainmeter\Rainmeter.stats
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Rainmeter\Wallpaper.bmp

Registry that is not uninstalled:

• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Rainmeter.SkinInstaller
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Rainmeter
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Rainmeter

Registry values that are not removed from your computer:

• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\program files\rainmeter\rainmeter.exe.ApplicationCompany
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\program files\rainmeter\rainmeter.exe.FriendlyAppName
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\SkinInstaller.exe.ApplicationCompany
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\SkinInstaller.exe.FriendlyAppName
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-4038488955-3734786101-4093767523-500\\Device\HarddiskVolume2\Program Files\Rainmeter\Rainmeter.exe
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-4038488955-3734786101-4093767523-500\\Device\HarddiskVolume2\Users\UserName\Documents\Rainmeter\Skins\Droptop\@Resources\Addons\Droptop Rainmeter.exe
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\FirewallRules\TCP Query User{868A8EC6-C4AF-48FF-B6A3-0A367FE8CE87}C:\program files\rainmeter\rainmeter.exe
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\FirewallRules\UDP Query User{A03EC426-C676-4051-A4C1-2CA0E46C94E5}C:\program files\rainmeter\rainmeter.exe

How to remove Rainmeter from your PC with the help of Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Rainmeter is a program marketed by Rainmeter. Sometimes, users want to remove this application. This can be troublesome because removing this manually requires some experience regarding removing Windows programs manually. The best SIMPLE action to remove Rainmeter 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 on your PC, install it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful uninstaller and all around tool to clean your PC.

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• go to Download Link
• download the setup by pressing the green DOWNLOAD NOW button
• set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO

2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take some time to get familiar with the program's interface and wealth of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good system optimizer.

3. Press the General Tools button


4. Press the Uninstall Programs feature


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

6. Navigate the list of programs until you locate Rainmeter or simply activate the Search field and type in "Rainmeter". If it exists on your system the Rainmeter application will be found automatically. When you select Rainmeter in the list of programs, the following data about the program is shown to you:

• Star rating (in the lower left corner). The star rating explains the opinion other people have about Rainmeter, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Reviews by other people - Press the Read reviews button.
• Technical information about the app you wish to uninstall, by pressing the Properties button.

For instance you can see that for Rainmeter:

• The web site of the program is: https://rainmeter.net
• The uninstall string is: C:\Program Files\Rainmeter\uninst.exe

7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation window will appear. Confirm the removal by pressing Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will uninstall Rainmeter.


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

Your Windows PC will remain clean, speedy and ready to run without errors or problems.

Disclaimer

The text above is not a piece of advice to uninstall Rainmeter by Rainmeter from your PC, nor are we saying that Rainmeter by Rainmeter is not a good application. This text simply contains detailed instructions on how to uninstall Rainmeter in case you decide this is what you want to do. The information above contains registry and disk entries that our application Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.