How do I uninstall BBC iPlayer Downloads on a PC?

To completely remove BBC iPlayer Downloads, you'll need to uninstall the app then remove some additional folders, which we've listed below. Choose your operating system or scroll down: 

Windows 10
Windows 8
Windows 7 (and Vista)


Windows 10

  1. Click the Windows Start button
  2. Choose Settings
  3. Navigate to Apps & Features
  4. Find the app for BBC iPlayer Downloads (version 1.x) or BBCiPlayerDownloads (version 2.x)
  5. Confirm by selecting the Uninstall option


There are some additional steps if you're uninstalling version 2 (e.g. v2.5.2):

To check what version you have, click on Settings in the app. The version number will be displayed at the top left of the Settings page. 

You'll need to uninstall these folders to remove all elements of the app. Click on Start, then Computer, then select the folders below (from left to right). When you get to the BBC iPlayer Downloads folder, right click and delete it:  

  • C: > Users > [username] > Videos > BBC iPlayer Downloads
  • C: > Users > [username] > AppData > Local > bbciplayerdownloads
  • C: > Users > [username] > AppData > Roaming > BBCiPlayerDownloads

These pages might also help (the BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites):


Windows 8

  1. Right-click in the screen's bottom left corner and choose the Control Panel from the pop-up menu
  2. Choose Uninstall a Program from the Programs category
  3. Search for BBC iPlayer Downloads (version 1.x) or BBCiPlayerDownloads (version 2.x) and click Uninstall


There are some additional steps if you're uninstalling version 2 (e.g. v2.5.2):

To check what version you have, click on Settings in the app. The version number will be displayed at the top left of the Settings page. 

You'll need to uninstall the following folders to remove all elements of the app. Click on Start, then Computer, then select the folders below (from left to right). When you get to the BBC iPlayer Downloads folder, right click and delete it:  

  • C: > Users > [username] > Videos > BBC iPlayer Downloads
  • C: > Users > [username] > AppData > Local > bbciplayerdownloads
  • C: > Users > [username] > AppData > Roaming > BBCiPlayerDownloads

These pages might also help (the BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites):


Windows 7 (and Windows Vista for version 1)

  1. Go to Control Panel
  2. Click on Programs or Programs and Features
  3. Search for BBC iPlayer Downloads (version 1.x) or BBCiPlayerDownloads (version 2.x) and click Uninstall/Remove


There are some additional steps if you're uninstalling version 2 (e.g. v2.5.2):

To check what version you have, click on Settings in the app. The version number will be displayed at the top left of the Settings page. 

You'll need to uninstall the following folders to remove all elements of the app. Click on Start, then Computer, then select the folders below (from left to right). When you get to the BBC iPlayer Downloads folder, right click and delete it:  

  • C: > Users > [username] > Videos > BBC iPlayer Downloads
  • C: > Users > [username] > AppData > Local > bbciplayerdownloads
  • C: > Users > [username] > AppData > Roaming > BBCiPlayerDownloads

These pages might also help (the BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites):

Looking for instructions on how to uninstall BBC iPlayer Downloads from a Mac? See: How do I uninstall BBC iPlayer Downloads on a Mac?