Attempted to set up iCUE, but encountered issues. Remaining files on my PC remain intact and cannot be removed.
Attempted to set up iCUE, but encountered issues. Remaining files on my PC remain intact and cannot be removed.
I tried to set up iCUE on my new PC with a Corsair keyboard, but it didn’t install properly because it’s considered unreliable software. Many files from Corsair ended up on my system, and even after removing folders in Program Files, ProgramData, AppData, and deleting registry entries, some stubborn files remained. The System32 folder still blocks me due to permission issues, making it feel like malware. I need a way to completely eliminate all traces of Corsair’s software. I’ve attached screenshots of the affected files and noted the “CorsairGamingAudioConfig” service in Task Manager that’s stopped. What further steps should I take?
Go straight to the file directory and it will allow you to remove them. You wouldn’t receive a repeat permission request.
Because Windows sets permissions by default, it allows almost every user to delete nearly any file, including essential ones required for the system to function and those Windows itself depends on. For the first group, there are safer methods available that avoid outright deletion.
It seems you just need to reinstall it once more after the initial failure. I did this four years ago and it continues to function properly. Also, it doesn’t fully identify my 5070 model, but updating this software could help.
I’d rather restart Windows instead of risking damage by removing essential files. Op could simply reinstall the icon, and if that fails, use Revo Uninstaller to remove it completely.
The files displayed were primarily for guidance rather than essential system components. In reality, removing just a few directories leaves less than 5Mb of unnecessary space. Additionally, uninstalling a program doesn’t fully delete all its data, as some remnants may remain, particularly configuration files.
I attempted to reinstall it again, but the same issue persisted. The actual program was missing entirely. It was after the second failed installation that I grew frustrated and decided I needed every bit of it that did end up on my PC to be removed completely. My main goal was for the keyboard backlights to work properly, but I’d rather they stay off than have to manage iCUE again. Corsair clearly demonstrated a lack of software development skill with this one.
It’s not about the storage capacity. It’s about making sure nothing related to Corsair is hidden in the background. Even though the installation didn’t complete, some files were still partially installed. For example, the “CorsairGamingAudio” file I discovered in the services tab of Task Manager. Although Task Manager marks it as stopped, I’d rather it never exist at all. That’s why I tried my best to remove everything if possible.