Bug: Uninstall doesn't

[TubaOrNotTuba]

Description

Files isn't and won't be for everyone; however, your uninstaller leaves behind a HUGE amount of code and registry entries. This is not acceptable. If someone wants to leave Files behind, they should be able to do it without having to dig around for an hour.

Steps To Reproduce

1. Create an index of all files on your system
2. Backup your registry
3. Install Files
4. Uninstall Files
5. Make a new index of all files on your system and compare
6. Backup your registry again and compare

For 5 & 6 you will find far too much junk left over.

Files Version

4.0.37.0

Windows Version

Win11 Pro 25H2 26200.8037

User ID

8049056f-5499-4648-97aa-d91a506a90c4

Log File

NA

[Josh65-2201]

Thanks for the report, what is left behind for you? Files is packaged app and stores everything together which get uninstalled with it exception of 3 files for set as default to work and they get removed when Windows File Explorer is opened and Files is uninstalled.

[yair100]

Are you sure you're using the official installer for Files? Because Files is packaged, everything is automatically removed when the app is uninstalled.

[Josh65-2201]

@TubaOrNotTuba Can you answer the above questions