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A way to uninstall Rockstar Games Launcher from your system

Rockstar Games Launcher is a Windows application. Read below about how to uninstall it from your PC. It is written by Rockstar Games. Further information on Rockstar Games can be seen here. Please open if you want to read more on Rockstar Games Launcher on Rockstar Games's website. Rockstar Games Launcher is typically set up in the C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher directory, subject to the user's choice. The full command line for uninstalling Rockstar Games Launcher is C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\uninstall.exe. Note that if you will type this command in Start / Run Note you may get a notification for admin rights. The application's main executable file has a size of 37.80 MB (39640048 bytes) on disk and is labeled Launcher.exe.

Rockstar Games Launcher installs the following the executables on your PC, taking about 171.27 MB (179586952 bytes) on disk.

  • Launcher.exe (37.80 MB)
  • LauncherPatcher.exe (974.48 KB)
  • RockstarService.exe (4.33 MB)
  • RockstarSteamHelper.exe (1.17 MB)
  • uninstall.exe (7.82 MB)
  • Social-Club-Setup.exe (80.79 MB)
  • vc_redist.x64.exe (24.18 MB)
  • vc_redist.x86.exe (13.20 MB)
  • RockstarErrorHandler.exe (1.03 MB)
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The current page applies to Rockstar Games Launcher version 1.0.95.21521015 only. You can find below info on other versions of Rockstar Games Launcher:

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Rockstar Games Launcher has the habit of leaving behind some leftovers.

You should delete the folders below after you uninstall Rockstar Games Launcher:
  • C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher
  • C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\Rockstar Games\Launcher

Check for and remove the following files from your disk when you uninstall Rockstar Games Launcher:
  • C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\api-ms-win-core-console-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\api-ms-win-core-datetime-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\api-ms-win-core-debug-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\api-ms-win-core-errorhandling-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\api-ms-win-core-file-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\api-ms-win-core-file-l1-2-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\api-ms-win-core-file-l2-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\api-ms-win-core-handle-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\api-ms-win-core-heap-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\api-ms-win-core-interlocked-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\api-ms-win-core-libraryloader-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\api-ms-win-core-localization-l1-2-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\api-ms-win-core-memory-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\api-ms-win-core-namedpipe-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\api-ms-win-core-processenvironment-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\api-ms-win-core-processthreads-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\api-ms-win-core-processthreads-l1-1-1.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\api-ms-win-core-profile-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\api-ms-win-core-rtlsupport-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\api-ms-win-core-string-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\api-ms-win-core-synch-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\api-ms-win-core-synch-l1-2-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\api-ms-win-core-sysinfo-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\api-ms-win-core-timezone-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\api-ms-win-core-util-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\api-ms-win-crt-conio-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\api-ms-win-crt-convert-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\api-ms-win-crt-environment-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\api-ms-win-crt-filesystem-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\api-ms-win-crt-heap-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\api-ms-win-crt-locale-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\api-ms-win-crt-math-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\api-ms-win-crt-multibyte-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\api-ms-win-crt-private-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\api-ms-win-crt-process-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\api-ms-win-crt-stdio-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\api-ms-win-crt-string-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\api-ms-win-crt-time-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\api-ms-win-crt-utility-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\index.bin
  • C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\Launcher.exe
  • C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\Launcher.rpf
  • C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\LauncherPatcher.exe
  • C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\libovr.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\offline.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\Redistributables\SocialClub\Social-Club-Setup.exe
  • C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\Redistributables\VCRed\vc_redist.x64.exe
  • C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\Redistributables\VCRed\vc_redist.x86.exe
  • C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\RockstarService.exe
  • C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\RockstarSteamHelper.exe
  • C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\svc_events.json
  • C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\ThirdParty\Crashpad\RockstarErrorHandler.exe
  • C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\ThirdParty\Epic\EOSSDK-Win64-Shipping.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\ThirdParty\Epic\EOSSDK-Win64-Shipping-1.14.2.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\ThirdParty\Steam\steam_api64.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\ucrtbase.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\uninstall.exe
  • C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\Rockstar Games\Launcher\CrashLogs\metadata
  • C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\Rockstar Games\Launcher\CrashLogs\settings.dat
  • C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\Rockstar Games\Launcher\dxdiag.txt
  • C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\Rockstar Games\Launcher\firstrun.dat
  • C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\Rockstar Games\Launcher\manifest_launcher_dev_852.xml
  • C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\Rockstar Games\Launcher\prelauncher_events.json
  • C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\Rockstar Games\Launcher\rockstar_steam_helper.log
  • C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\Rockstar Games\Launcher\service_log.txt
  • C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\Rockstar Games\Launcher\settings_UserName.dat
  • C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\UserName Pinned\ImplicitAppShortcuts\26c8e4b9a90483d\Rockstar Games Launcher.lnk
  • C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Recent\Rockstar Games Launcher.lnk
  • C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Rockstar Games\Rockstar Games Launcher.lnk

You will find in the Windows Registry that the following data will not be cleaned; remove them one by one using regedit.exe:
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Rockstar Games Launcher
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Rockstar Games\Launcher
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Rockstar Games\Steam\Launcher

Open regedit.exe to remove the registry values below from the Windows Registry:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\Launcher.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\Launcher.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\LauncherPatcher.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\LauncherPatcher.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Rockstar Service\ImagePath


How to erase Rockstar Games Launcher with the help of Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Rockstar Games Launcher is an application released by Rockstar Games. Frequently, users choose to remove this program. Sometimes this can be hard because deleting this by hand requires some know-how related to removing Windows programs manually. The best QUICK way to remove Rockstar Games Launcher is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take the following steps on how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO already installed on your Windows PC, add it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is one of the best uninstaller and general tool to take care of your Windows system.

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  • install 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 powerful package of tools.

3. Click on the General Tools button
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4. Activate the Uninstall Programs tool
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5. All the applications installed on the computer will be made available to you

6. Navigate the list of applications until you locate Rockstar Games Launcher or simply activate the Search feature and type in "Rockstar Games Launcher". If it exists on your system the Rockstar Games Launcher application will be found automatically. When you click Rockstar Games Launcher in the list of programs, some data regarding the program is shown to you:


  • Star rating (in the left lower corner). This explains the opinion other users have regarding Rockstar Games Launcher, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Reviews by other users - Click on the Read reviews button.
  • Details regarding the program you wish to remove, by pressing the Properties button.
For example you can see that for Rockstar Games Launcher:





  • The software company is: http://www.rockstargames.com/support
  • The uninstall string is: C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Launcher\uninstall.exe
7. Click the Uninstall button. A window asking you to confirm will appear. Confirm the removal by pressing Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will uninstall Rockstar Games Launcher.
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8. After uninstalling Rockstar Games Launcher, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run a cleanup. Click Next to proceed with the cleanup. All the items that belong Rockstar Games Launcher that have been left behind will be detected and you will be able to delete them. By removing Rockstar Games Launcher using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no Windows registry items, files or folders are left behind on your PC.

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



Disclaimer

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

2024-09-19 / Written by Dan Armano for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2024-09-19 07:39:20.747