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Utorrent Stuck on 'Open With' Window and Cannot be Uninstalled: Seeking Removal Methods

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  • #1 16945368
    serbinek26
    Level 9  
    Hello
    2 days ago, from nowhere when I wanted to download a movie from a torrent site, the program hangs - exactly when the "Open with" window pops up and the OK button is pressed! I tried to uninstall uTorrent, but the situation persists. In "Add / Remove programs" an hourglass instead of the cursor appears when "Delete" is pressed, and the program does not respond. At this point, other programs or web browsers are working normally, but you can't close utorrent or the control panel (where you want to uninstall it) even using Windows Task Manager. Oddly, this program was 1.5 yesterday gb GB and today is 12 gb GB even though I deleted all downloaded items from the Download file. What can be the reason of the failure and how to remove the program from the disk? I even left the computer with the "Delete" button pressed for 2 hours because I thought it was a matter of the size of this program, but even after that time nothing happens and a window is left on the desktop with an attempt to download the movie or from "Adding / Removing Programs".
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  • #2 16945370
    Kolobos
    IT specialist
    Can't restart the system / computer? This will close utorrent.

    You can also use the unlocker with the option of closing the process and deleting.
  • #3 16945373
    serbinek26
    Level 9  
    By closing the system, of course, everything disappears, but the non-working program remains and I cannot uninstall it. When trying to download anything, the situation repeats.
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  • #4 16945398
    Kolobos
    IT specialist
    Write it again.

    If it disappears then you can delete it. Anyway, utorrent doesn't install, just delete the exe file.

    What does 12GB take? Utorrent.exe file or any downloaded files?

    What are you trying to download and what? Something from torrents or browser programs?
  • #5 16945425
    serbinek26
    Level 9  
    I am already answering. I go to the torrents page and click "Download". The "Download with" window always pops up and I clicked "OK" and for example the movie file landed in uTorrent. Now after clicking "Ok" the program hangs, you can not close it. Closing the cross pops up "Finishing computer work" and "Finish now" and nothing changes. Attempts to close using the Windows Task Manager in the Processes tab also do nothing. And entering "Control Panel" and "Add / Remove Programs" at Torrent has 12 GB there and clicking "Remove" also pops instead of the hourglass cursor and removal of the program hangs.
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  • #6 16945437
    Kolobos
    IT specialist
    What is your system What version of uTorrent do you have?
  • #7 16945438
    Kasek21
    Level 43  
    uTorent starts with the system? See if it's in Run -> msconfig - if it's uncheck it, restart your computer and try to uninstall.
  • #8 16945445
    serbinek26
    Level 9  
    Windows XP and torrent version 3.5.1. Now I am trying to uninstall it with IObit but after clicking "Uninstall" the circle has been spinning for 5 minutes and the size of the uTorrent program has increased (including IOBit) to 14 in front of my eyes gb GB.

    I corrected the spelling in posts.
    I remind you that the sentences begin with a capital letter and use punctuation marks in appropriate places.
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  • #9 16945450
    Kolobos
    IT specialist
    Delete the directory where you have uTorrent and you will have uninstalled.
  • #10 16945468
    serbinek26
    Level 9  
    Well, I deleted the directory in Program Files and it did nothing! Now, like IOBit has deleted the program but the Powerful Scan option has been enabled, it has been scanning for 15 minutes.
  • #11 16945505
    Kolobos
    IT specialist
    What does this mean not given? Still hangs after clicking in the browser?
  • #12 16945560
    serbinek26
    Level 9  
    Yes - all the time I did it myself - the program was not uninstalled all the time - ICBit scans and nothing for an hour, and when I close uTorrent again a message pops up - I selected the end of the unresponsive uTorrent program. The program does not respond. Send error report
  • #13 16945565
    Kasek21
    Level 43  
    Kasek21 wrote:
    uTorent starts with the system? See if it's in Run -> msconfig - if it's uncheck it, restart your computer and try to uninstall.
  • #14 16945604
    serbinek26
    Level 9  
    Kasek21 - I did as you wrote - in Startup I unhooked uTorrent, reset the computer and is still unchecked there so it worked in Add / Remove after clicking Delete The control panel hangs, and in IObit after clicking Uninstall the circle has been spinning for 10 minutes and nothing
  • #15 16945615
    Kasek21
    Level 43  
    If you deleted the directory from Program Files, it is gone and there is nothing to uninstall.

    If you want to get rid of an entry from Add / Remove Programs use the CCleaner program -> Tools -> Uninstall programs -> PPM and select Delete entry.

    Delete the uTorrent directory from C: \ Users \ Username \ AppData \ Roaming \ Azureus
  • #16 16945633
    serbinek26
    Level 9  
    Kasek21 - I did as you wrote - the problem is that by clicking the uTorrent icon on the desktop the program normally opens, i.e. it has not been removed
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  • #18 16945703
    serbinek26
    Level 9  
    I deleted the uTorrent file from Program Files and it is not there! I don't know how it still opens and works! In the Windows Task Manager in the Processes option - Image name - I probably have four uTorrent.exe and despite clicking the End Process option, I cannot delete them
  • #19 16945704
    tad_reula
    Level 17  
    I noticed that disabling the internet before uninstalling stubborn programs. (I like RevoUninstaller and deep scan)
  • #20 16945725
    Kolobos
    IT specialist
    Post logs from FRST because it's getting boring. Instead of running Process Explorer and checking where it starts utorrent and remove it, you continue to motivate.
    It's best to use Frst with the utorrent process enabled.

Topic summary

✨ The discussion revolves around a user experiencing issues with uTorrent, which hangs on the "Open With" window and cannot be uninstalled. Despite attempts to remove the program through "Add/Remove Programs" and using IObit, the uninstallation process remains unresponsive, and the program's size unexpectedly increases. Various suggestions are provided, including restarting the system, using unlocker tools, checking startup settings, and deleting the program directory. The user reports that even after deleting the uTorrent directory, the program still opens, indicating that remnants may still exist in the system. Recommendations include using CCleaner to remove entries from "Add/Remove Programs" and employing Revo Uninstaller for a deeper scan. The user is also advised to disable the internet before attempting uninstallation and to check for running processes using Process Explorer.
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FAQ

TL;DR: If uTorrent freezes on the "Open with" dialog and won’t uninstall, note the 12 GB size symptom and try a clean removal: "uTorrent doesn’t install, just delete the exe file." [Elektroda, Kolobos, post #16945398]

Why it matters: This FAQ helps Windows users fix a stuck uTorrent, reclaim disk space, and safely remove leftover entries.

Quick Facts

How do I fix uTorrent hanging on the “Open with” window?

Close all apps, reboot to clear stuck processes, then relaunch the browser and try again. If it still hangs, disable uTorrent from Startup (msconfig), reboot, and retry. This sequence stops auto-launch and frees file locks causing the freeze. [Elektroda, Kasek21, post #16945438]

Why does Add/Remove Programs freeze when I click Uninstall for uTorrent?

The uninstaller may be blocked by running uTorrent processes and file locks. Users reported Add/Remove hanging with an hourglass cursor while uTorrent stayed unresponsive. Disable from Startup, reboot, then remove the executable and leftover folders instead of relying on the uninstaller. [Elektroda, serbinek26, post #16945425]

Can I truly uninstall uTorrent by deleting its folder?

Yes. An expert clarified that uTorrent is a lightweight app; deleting its executable and folder effectively removes it. After deletion, clear related data folders and remove any Control Panel entry using a maintenance tool if needed. “uTorrent doesn’t install, just delete the exe file.” [Elektroda, Kolobos, post #16945398]

What should I do if multiple uTorrent.exe processes won’t end?

A user saw four uTorrent.exe entries that ignored End Process. Reboot to clear them, disable Startup auto-launch, then delete the main uTorrent folder and data directories before opening any browser links. This prevents the processes from respawning. [Elektroda, serbinek26, post #16945703]

How can I remove the stuck entry from Add/Remove Programs?

After deleting the program files, open CCleaner → Tools → Uninstall. Right‑click the uTorrent entry and choose Delete entry to tidy the list. This doesn’t uninstall anything; it only removes an orphaned listing. [Elektroda, Kasek21, post #16945615]

Where else does uTorrent store data I should delete?

Check your user profile data directories. One helper advised deleting the uTorrent-related directory under AppData (example path shown) after removing the main folder. Clear these leftovers to reclaim space and prevent relaunch. [Elektroda, Kasek21, post #16945615]

Is there a quick way to force-close and delete locked uTorrent files?

Use a locker‑breaking utility to close the process and delete the file. A moderator suggested an “unlocker” tool that terminates handles so you can remove stuck executables and folders safely. Reboot afterward. [Elektroda, Kolobos, post #16945370]

How do I stop uTorrent from starting with Windows before uninstalling?

Open Run → msconfig → Startup. Uncheck uTorrent, apply, and reboot. This prevents auto-start, making file deletion and entry cleanup possible without the app relaunching during removal. [Elektroda, Kasek21, post #16945438]

Why did my uTorrent entry grow to 12–14 GB?

The listing reflected growing data and logs while uninstallers spun. The OP observed size rising to 14 GB during failed attempts. Removing the executable and data directories stops the growth and frees space. [Elektroda, serbinek26, post #16945445]

What is FRST and when should I use it here?

FRST (Farbar Recovery Scan Tool) collects diagnostic logs to locate startup points and rogue launches. A helper requested FRST logs, ideally while uTorrent runs, to trace how it starts and remove those entries safely. [Elektroda, Kolobos, post #16945725]

What is Process Explorer and how can it help with uTorrent issues?

Process Explorer is an advanced Task Manager. A helper advised checking which parent process starts uTorrent and then removing that path. It reveals file handles preventing deletion, guiding a precise cleanup. [Elektroda, Kolobos, post #16945725]

Do third‑party uninstallers always help here?

Not always. A user reported IObit’s scan spinning for 15–60 minutes without finishing. If a deep scan stalls, abort, reboot, disable Startup, and manually delete program and data folders instead. [Elektroda, serbinek26, post #16945560]

Will a simple reboot fix everything?

A reboot closes uTorrent and clears the desktop windows, but the nonworking program may remain and relaunch on next use. Combine reboot with Startup disable and manual deletion for a lasting fix. [Elektroda, serbinek26, post #16945373]

What’s the fastest clean‑uninstall method when uTorrent is stuck?

Try this 3‑step sequence:
  1. Run msconfig → disable uTorrent; reboot.
  2. Delete the uTorrent program folder and user data folder(s).
  3. Remove the orphaned Control Panel entry via CCleaner. This prevents relaunch and clears leftovers. [Elektroda, Kasek21, post #16945615]

Is downloading from torrent sites causing the freeze?

The freeze appears when clicking Download on a torrent site and confirming in the “Open with” dialog. The root issue is uTorrent locking or hanging, not the site itself. Remove the app, then reinstall only if needed. [Elektroda, serbinek26, post #16945425]

Expert takeaway in one line?

“uTorrent doesn’t install, just delete the exe file”—then clean leftover entries and data paths for a complete removal. [Elektroda, Kolobos, post #16945398]
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