WavePad Sound Editor

A guide to uninstall WavePad Sound Editor from your computer

WavePad Sound Editor is a Windows application. Read below about how to remove it from your PC. It is produced by NCH Software. More information on NCH Software can be seen here. Further information about WavePad Sound Editor can be found at www.nch.com.au/wavepad/support.html. Usually the WavePad Sound Editor application is installed in the C:\Program Files (x86)\NCH Software\WavePad folder, depending on the user's option during setup. C:\Program Files (x86)\NCH Software\WavePad\wavepad.exe is the full command line if you want to remove WavePad Sound Editor. The application's main executable file occupies 7.16 MB (7509672 bytes) on disk and is named wavepad.exe.

The executables below are part of WavePad Sound Editor. They take about 12.82 MB (13443024 bytes) on disk.

• mp3el3.exe (159.92 KB)
• wavepad.exe (7.16 MB)
• wavepadsetup_v16.60.exe (2.52 MB)
• wavepadsetup_v19.64.exe (2.98 MB)

This page is about WavePad Sound Editor version 19.64 only. You can find here a few links to other WavePad Sound Editor versions:

• 8.33
• 8.00
• 6.52
• 16.95
• 17.81
• 17.42
• 6.24
• 10.81
• 5.96
• 5.08
• 9.31
• 19.62
• 5.05
• 16.17
• 7.01
• 17.98
• 5.11
• 7.13
• 9.40
• 10.79
• 6.51
• 19.50
• 16.37
• 10.67
• 9.79
• 9.54
• 7.02
• 12.23
• 5.30
• 17.16
• 17.44
• 6.30
• 7.12
• 12.35
• 12.89
• 5.95
• 6.11
• 7.14
• 5.06
• 9.19
• 10.53
• 16.32
• 9.11
• 19.21
• 16.91
• 16.46
• 6.05
• 6.21
• 7.00
• 6.60
• 6.00
• 10.06
• 10.58
• 6.61
• 19.15
• 10.88
• 5.03
• 10.26
• 7.09
• 11.16
• 19.34
• 8.42
• 5.22
• 10.25
• 5.31
• 12.60
• 8.27
• 6.18
• 8.03
• 6.33
• 16.09
• 19.42
• 16.56
• 7.06
• 10.54
• 6.02
• 9.49
• 13.12
• 9.38
• 17.66
• 4.59
• 17.93
• 6.55
• 5.80
• 19.11
• 5.91
• 16.28
• 6.07
• 5.81
• 11.29
• 10.85
• 4.57
• 8.02
• 12.74
• 8.21
• 16.00
• 5.00
• 9.01
• 5.45
• 16.81

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After the uninstall process, the application leaves some files behind on the computer. Part_A few of these are shown below.

Folders remaining:

• C:\Program Files (x86)\NCH Software\WavePad

Generally, the following files are left on disk:

• C:\Program Files (x86)\NCH Software\WavePad\mp3el3.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\NCH Software\WavePad\shellmenu.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\NCH Software\WavePad\shellmenua.msix
• C:\Program Files (x86)\NCH Software\WavePad\shellmenub.msix
• C:\Program Files (x86)\NCH Software\WavePad\wavepad.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\NCH Software\WavePad\wavepadsetup_v19.64.exe

You will find in the Windows Registry that the following keys will not be uninstalled; remove them one by one using regedit.exe:

• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AppX2jm25qtmp2qxstv333wv5mne3k5bf4bm\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AppXqj98qxeaynz6dv4459ayz6bnqxbyaqcs\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\NCH.WavePad.wpp\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.3ga\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.3gp\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.aac\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.act\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.aif\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.aifc\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.aiff\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.amr\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.ape\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.asf\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.au\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.aud\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.aup\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.avi\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.caf\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.cda\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.dart\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.dct\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.ds2\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.dss\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.dvf\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.dvs\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.flac\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.flv\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.gsm\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.m4a\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.m4b\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.m4r\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.mid\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.midi\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.mkv\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.mod\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.moh\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.mov\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.mp1\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.mp2\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.mp3\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.mp4\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.mpc\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.mpeg\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.mpg\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.mpga\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.msv\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.oga\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.ogg\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.opus\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.qcp\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.ra\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.ram\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.raw\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.rcd\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.rec\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.rm\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.rmj\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.sd2\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.shn\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.smf\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.spx\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.voc\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.vox\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.wav\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.wma\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.wmv\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.wpp\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.wv\Shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\WMP11.AssocFile.MIDI\shell\Edit with WavePad Sound Editor
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\WavePad

Additional registry values that you should remove:

• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files (x86)\NCH Software\WavePad\wavepad.exe.ApplicationCompany
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files (x86)\NCH Software\WavePad\wavepad.exe.FriendlyAppName

How to erase WavePad Sound Editor from your computer with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

WavePad Sound Editor is an application offered by the software company NCH Software. Sometimes, computer users choose to remove this application. This is efortful because deleting this by hand requires some advanced knowledge regarding Windows internal functioning. One of the best SIMPLE approach to remove WavePad Sound Editor is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take the following steps on how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO on your PC, add it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very potent uninstaller and all around tool to clean your computer.

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• go to 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 admire the program's design and wealth of functions available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful Windows tool.

3. Press the General Tools category


4. Press the Uninstall Programs tool


5. A list of the applications existing on your computer will be shown to you

6. Scroll the list of applications until you find WavePad Sound Editor or simply activate the Search field and type in "WavePad Sound Editor". If it is installed on your PC the WavePad Sound Editor application will be found automatically. When you click WavePad Sound Editor in the list of programs, the following data regarding the program is shown to you:

• Star rating (in the left lower corner). The star rating tells you the opinion other users have regarding WavePad Sound Editor, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Opinions by other users - Press the Read reviews button.
• Technical information regarding the program you are about to remove, by clicking on the Properties button.

For example you can see that for WavePad Sound Editor:

• The publisher is: www.nch.com.au/wavepad/support.html
• The uninstall string is: C:\Program Files (x86)\NCH Software\WavePad\wavepad.exe

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


8. After removing WavePad Sound Editor, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run a cleanup. Press Next to start the cleanup. All the items that belong WavePad Sound Editor which have been left behind will be found and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By uninstalling WavePad Sound Editor using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no Windows registry entries, files or folders are left behind on your system.

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

Disclaimer

This page is not a recommendation to remove WavePad Sound Editor by NCH Software from your PC, we are not saying that WavePad Sound Editor by NCH Software is not a good application. This text simply contains detailed info on how to remove WavePad Sound Editor supposing you want to. The information above contains registry and disk entries that other software left behind and Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.