VLC Won’t Uninstall: Fix 2026
## Direct Answer
If VLC won’t uninstall, try deleting the program files manually and then removing any remaining registry entries. You can do this by following these steps:
1. Stop any VLC processes in the Task Manager.
2. Delete the VLC installation folder.
3. Remove VLC entries from the registry.
## Step-by-Step Guide
To fix the issue of VLC not uninstalling, follow these steps:
1. **Stop VLC processes**: Open the Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc), go to the Processes tab, and end any VLC-related processes.
2. **Delete VLC installation folder**: Go to the folder where VLC is installed (usually C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC), right-click on it, and select Delete.
3. **Remove VLC registry entries**:
– Open the Registry Editor (Regedit.exe).
– Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\VideoLAN.
– Right-click on the VideoLAN key and select Delete.
– Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\VideoLAN.
– Right-click on the VideoLAN key and select Delete.
4. **Remove VLC from the Start menu**:
– Right-click on the Start menu and select Open.
– Go to the ‘VideoLAN’ folder and delete the VLC shortcuts.
## FAQ
– **Q: Why won’t VLC uninstall?**
A: VLC might not uninstall due to corrupted files or registry entries, or because the uninstaller did not complete properly.
– **Q: Can I uninstall VLC in Safe Mode?**
A: Yes, you can try uninstalling VLC in Safe Mode to avoid any potential conflicts with other programs.
– **Q: Will deleting the VLC installation folder affect other programs?**
A: No, deleting the VLC installation folder should not affect other programs, as long as you only delete the VLC-specific files and folders.
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