WhatsApp

How to uninstall WhatsApp from your computer

WhatsApp is a computer program. This page holds details on how to remove it from your computer. It was created for Windows by WhatsApp. Further information on WhatsApp can be found here. The program is usually placed in the C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\WhatsApp folder (same installation drive as Windows). The full uninstall command line for WhatsApp is C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\Update.exe. WhatsApp's primary file takes around 654.42 KB (670128 bytes) and is called WhatsApp.exe.

WhatsApp contains of the executables below. They occupy 186.40 MB (195452960 bytes) on disk.

• squirrel.exe (2.10 MB)
• WhatsApp.exe (654.42 KB)
• squirrel.exe (2.10 MB)
• WhatsApp.exe (89.72 MB)
• WhatsApp.exe (89.72 MB)

The information on this page is only about version 0.3.3330 of WhatsApp. You can find below info on other application versions of WhatsApp:

• 2.2126.10
• 2.2126.15
• 1.0.1
• 2.2124.6
• 2.2025.7
• 2.2132.6
• 0.2.1061
• Unknown
• 2.2228.4
• 0.2.6426
• 2.2117.5
• 0.2.9928
• 2.2202.12
• 2.2206.4
• 2.2246.6
• 2.2244.6
• 2.2304.7
• 0.2.5093
• 2.2214.12
• 2.2043.21
• 2.2202.5
• 2.2235.0
• 0.2.7315
• 2.2047.11
• 0.2.8000
• 2.2246.10
• 2.2204.1
• 2.2216.8
• 2.2047.13
• 2.2244.3
• 2.2139.6
• 2.2106.16
• 0.2.2732
• 2.2021.2
• 0.3.953
• 2.2102.9
• 2.2219.1
• 2.2100.7
• 2.2207.0
• 2.2238.2
• 2.2035.14
• 0.4.1307
• 2.2047.7
• 2.2222.2
• 2.2222.3
• 0.3.4375
• 2.2017.6
• 2.2121.7
• 2.2110.12
• 2.2147.10
• 2.2126.1
• 2.2027.10
• 2.2229.2
• 0.2.1454
• 2.2239.1
• 2.2228.8
• 2.2149.4
• 2.2224.4
• 0.2.2244
• 2.2310.1
• 2.2031.4
• 2.2135.1
• 2.2212.8
• 2.2228.14
• 2.2236.10
• 0.2.6968
• 0.2.7314
• 2.2230.6
• 2.2211.2
• 2.2226.1
• 2.2216.7
• 0.3.1242
• 2.2229.0
• 0.2.9229
• 0.2.8505
• 2.2019.6
• 2.2102.8
• 2.2314.3
• 2.2023.2
• 2.2142.5
• 2.2144.11
• 0.2.777
• 2.2037.5
• 0.2.9008
• 2.2130.3
• 2.2138.14
• 2.2138.2
• 0.2.2729
• 2.2210.1
• 2.2245.2
• 0.2.2731
• 2.2237.0
• 2.2114.8
• 2.2213.5
• 0.3.3328
• 2.2128.1
• 2.2232.8
• 2.2029.4
• 0.4.1302
• 2.2212.1

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WhatsApp has the habit of leaving behind some leftovers.

Folders left behind when you uninstall WhatsApp:

• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\WhatsApp
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp

Check for and delete the following files from your disk when you uninstall WhatsApp:

• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.Cortana_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\AppIconCache\100\com_squirrel_WhatsApp_WhatsApp
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\chrome_100_percent.pak
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\chrome_200_percent.pak
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\d3dcompiler_47.dll
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\ffmpeg.dll
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\icudtl.dat
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\libEGL.dll
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\libGLESv2.dll
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\LICENSE
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\locales\am.pak
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\locales\ar.pak
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\locales\bg.pak
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\locales\bn.pak
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\locales\ca.pak
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\locales\cs.pak
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\locales\da.pak
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\locales\de.pak
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\locales\el.pak
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\locales\en-GB.pak
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\locales\en-US.pak
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\locales\es.pak
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\locales\es-419.pak
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\locales\et.pak
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\locales\fa.pak
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\locales\fi.pak
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\locales\fil.pak
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\locales\fr.pak
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\locales\gu.pak
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\locales\he.pak
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\locales\hi.pak
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\locales\hr.pak
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\locales\hu.pak
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\locales\id.pak
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\locales\it.pak
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\locales\ja.pak
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\locales\kn.pak
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\locales\ko.pak
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\locales\lt.pak
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\locales\lv.pak
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\locales\ml.pak
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\locales\mr.pak
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\locales\ms.pak
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\locales\nb.pak
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\locales\nl.pak
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\locales\pl.pak
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\locales\pt-BR.pak
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\locales\pt-PT.pak
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\locales\ro.pak
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\locales\ru.pak
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\locales\sk.pak
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\locales\sl.pak
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\locales\sr.pak
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\locales\sv.pak
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\locales\sw.pak
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\locales\ta.pak
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\locales\te.pak
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\locales\th.pak
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\locales\tr.pak
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\locales\uk.pak
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\locales\vi.pak
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\locales\zh-CN.pak
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\locales\zh-TW.pak
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\natives_blob.bin
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\osmesa.dll
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\resources.pak
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\resources\app.asar
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\resources\electron.asar
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\snapshot_blob.bin
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\squirrel.exe
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\SquirrelSetup.log
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\v8_context_snapshot.bin
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\VkICD_mock_icd.dll
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\VkLayer_core_validation.dll
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\VkLayer_object_tracker.dll
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\VkLayer_parameter_validation.dll
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\VkLayer_threading.dll
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\VkLayer_unique_objects.dll
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\app-0.3.3330\WhatsApp.exe
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\packages\RELEASES
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\packages\WhatsApp-0.3.3330-full.nupkg
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\SquirrelSetup.log
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\Update.exe
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\WhatsApp.exe
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Recent\WhatsApp Images.lnk
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\WhatsApp\WhatsApp.lnk
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\data_0
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\data_1
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\data_2
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\data_3
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cache\index
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\Cookies
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\databases\Databases.db
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\File System\000\t\Paths\000003.log
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\File System\000\t\Paths\CURRENT
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\File System\000\t\Paths\LOCK
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\File System\000\t\Paths\LOG
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\File System\000\t\Paths\MANIFEST-000001
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\File System\Origins\000003.log
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\File System\Origins\CURRENT
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp\File System\Origins\LOCK

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

• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\WhatsApp
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\RADAR\HeapLeakDetection\DiagnosedApplications\WhatsApp.exe

How to uninstall WhatsApp from your computer with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

WhatsApp is a program marketed by the software company WhatsApp. Frequently, computer users try to erase it. This can be easier said than done because uninstalling this by hand requires some advanced knowledge regarding PCs. One of the best EASY action to erase WhatsApp 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 an efficient uninstaller and all around tool to optimize your Windows computer.

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• go to Download Link
• download the program by pressing the DOWNLOAD button
• install 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 functions available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a powerful package of utilities.

3. Press the General Tools button


4. Activate the Uninstall Programs feature


5. All the applications installed on your PC will appear

6. Navigate the list of applications until you locate WhatsApp or simply click the Search field and type in "WhatsApp". The WhatsApp application will be found very quickly. Notice that when you select WhatsApp in the list , the following data regarding the program is available to you:

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

7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation window will come up. accept the uninstall by pressing the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will uninstall WhatsApp.


8. After removing WhatsApp, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run an additional cleanup. Press Next to proceed with the cleanup. All the items that belong WhatsApp that have been left behind will be found and you will be able to delete them. By uninstalling WhatsApp using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no registry entries, files or folders are left behind on your system.

Your PC will remain clean, speedy and able to serve you properly.

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Disclaimer

This page is not a piece of advice to uninstall WhatsApp by WhatsApp from your computer, we are not saying that WhatsApp by WhatsApp is not a good application for your PC. This page only contains detailed instructions on how to uninstall WhatsApp in case you want to. Here you can find registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.