Programs uninstallers for windows 7 64 bit. Guide to programs for uninstalling applications

Windows system has its own built-in programs (uninstallers) that can be used to uninstall programs installed on your computer. But in fact, the built-in uninstallers have only basic functions and often cannot remove the program completely. They usually leave behind some working files such as blank registration keys, folders on your C drive, program data, shortcuts, and so on. Sometimes these "tails" can be harmful permanent job systems.

If you really want to remove the program completely from your computer, then a third-party uninstaller is what you need. These kinds of uninstallers scan the system deeply to find and remove any remaining files. Here are the best uninstaller programs for a computer with the Windows operating system

1.Revo Uninstaller

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The unstable operation of the operating system can be caused by many external factors, which are far from always obvious. However, there is some dependence between fast, stable Windows work and quantity third party applications set by the user. However, uninstalling programs is not a guarantee of complete cleaning of all their traces in the system: after it, “phantom” files, folders, libraries, and Registry elements remain.

List installed programs located in the Control Panel, Programs and Features. It should be noted right away that this is not a complete list of applications. Also, in some cases, uninstallation is impossible: there are no necessary files, the uninstaller is damaged, or there are some other problems that can only be fixed with the help of alternative application managers (uninstallers). Their advantages include the fact that they provide more information about the installed software and already changes(monitoring function).

6 programs participate in the review:

• Revo Uninstaller Pro
• Wise Program Uninstaller
• IObit Uninstaller
• Ashampoo UnInstaller
• Soft Organizer
• Uninstall Tool

First of all, we are interested in the following aspects of each of the utilities:

• Work with the list of applications: sorting, search, display modes
• Installation control: real-time monitoring, log storage
• Uninstallation: batch uninstallation, other types of uninstallation, scan depth

Revo Uninstaller

Revo Uninstaller, compared to the Windows toolkit, demonstrates best speed, functionality and helps to cope with applications that are not removed in the standard way.

The main features of the program are presented in the "All Programs" module. Using the View menu, you can switch to the most convenient option for displaying the list. Applications are combined into groups; in the "Details" mode, sorting is provided that complements the search. Of particular interest was the hunter mode, in which desired application marked by pressing the cursor on the open window.

In total, there are 3 methods of uninstallation: forced, standard and quick. In each option, Revo Uninstaller pre-creates a restore point and complete backup Register. To undo changes, just go to the backup manager and specify a rollback point.

Standard removal ("Delete" command) involves launching the program's uninstaller and then scanning related Registry entries and files that can be manually deleted. There are 4 types of scanning: built-in, safe, moderate and advanced, depending on the depth of the search.

The most effective removal of tracked applications installed through Revo Uninstaller. This type of uninstallation requires preliminary monitoring of the installation via Revo Uninstaller ("Install Software" command). All changes made by the installer are transferred to the Uninstaller in real time. Thus, there is no need to take a picture before and after installing the program.

Log files with a list of changes are stored in the Tracked Programs section. It is worth paying attention to the "Log Base", which contains information about programs compatible with the current OS - this data may also be required during uninstallation.

Revo Uninstaller stock has other tools to clean up such as autorun manager, cleaner junk files, proof deletion, and fatal deletion. It makes no sense to focus on them, since they are not related to the main purpose of the utility.

The free version of the programs has a number of limitations: forced uninstallation, advanced scanning, creating a backup copy of the Registry, and others are not available. At the same time, the basic functionality includes post-delete scanning, 8 additional utilities and free technical support.

Summary

Revo Uninstaller contains the complete set of features required for clean uninstallation of applications, with installation tracking, reporting, and system backup.

[+] Several uninstall options
[+] Real-time monitoring
[+] Additional utilities
[+] Availability of scanning modes of the Registry and file system

Wise Program Uninstaller

In fact, the main functions of Wise Program Uninstaller can be listed in one line: secure, forced removal and removal of an item from the list.

Safe mode is the most obvious choice: the uninstaller of the program itself is used. Otherwise, the forced method is used, when the search for associated files, folders and Registry keys is assigned to Wise Program Uninstaller. Interestingly, when listing the features of Uninstaller, a combined uninstallation is mentioned, which, however, was never found in the program interface: only safe and forced removal is available. It is also impossible to select the scanning depth.

Damaged uninstallers can be easily removed using the button in the upper right part of the line with the name of the program. Through context menu you can navigate to the corresponding program entry in the Registry.

Another possibility that developers focus on is restoration. However, this is a regular installer feature that does not apply directly to Wise Program Uninstaller.

Summary

An easy-to-use utility that allows you to remove unnecessary programs and their remains. Alas, there is no need to talk about “thorough and complex uninstallation”. Wise Program Uninstaller will find its use with the caveat that there is no backup copy function, and it is also impossible to analyze the changes made by the installer.

[+] Simplicity
[-] Low functionality
[-] No scanning

IObit Uninstaller

IObit Uninstaller- free utility, which includes the functions of deep scan, forced removal of applications and works without installation.

The "All programs" section displays a list of installed programs and information about each of them: publisher, version, size, installation date, and other information. In addition to the general list, "Recently Installed" and "Large Programs" sections are available.

There are two options for uninstalling applications - standard and advanced. Extended uninstallation involves searching for the remaining items (files, registry keys) on the computer. There is no installation monitoring, which further establishes IObit Uninstaller as more of a portable utility.

If you need to uninstall several applications in one go, the batch uninstall mode will be convenient (as you know, regular Windows tools, via Programs and Features, you can only process one program at a time). In IObit Uninstaller, it is enough to check the necessary lines with a checkbox - and the programs will be removed in order of priority. In addition to the actual uninstallation, it is also possible to remove entries about uninstallers.

IObit Uninstaller creates restore points that can be managed through the center Windows recovery. Entries about deleted data are recorded in the log ("Menu - Log Management") in text format.

The Toolbars section contains add-ons, which, as practice shows, are not always legally "registered" in the system. After scanning, they can be removed from the system.

Summary

The IObit Uninstaller utility is convenient to use due to its portability (it can be stored on removable media), contains the most important features, associated with uninstallation, allows you to safely remove unnecessary files and keys. However, Uninstaller does not include installation monitoring, so it falls a bit short of its paid counterparts.

[+] Portability
[+] Excellent functionality for free version
[+] Removing add-ons
[-] No monitoring

Ashampoo UnInstaller

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Ashampoo UnInstaller is a complete solution for uninstalling applications. This includes installation monitoring, careful removal of remaining traces in the file system and the Registry, and other tools.

Monitoring allows you to take a snapshot of the changes made by the installer in real time. All information is then used to complete removal controlled program. You can start monitoring both manually and in the background - changes will be recorded in the logs automatically.

If the program entry is corrupted, it cannot be removed. In the list, the line with the program is red; only one operation is available for it - deleting the entry. It is worth noting that in other uninstallers (say, IObit Uninstaller or Revo Uninstaller Pro) you can clear individual Registry keys, here there is no chance that all keys will be deleted along with the entry.

For programs installed in the standard way, without monitoring, uninstallation is available using the uninstaller ("Programs" tab). Finally, Ashampoo UnInstaller will prompt you to find files and Registry entries left in the system. It has been observed that uninstallation via Ashampoo UnInstaller does not always go smoothly and the program hangs and has to be restarted.

Additional tools Ashampoo UnInstaller can be conditionally divided into services related to administration, deleting files (the first three sections of the "Tools" section). The program settings are located in the "General" section, additional system information - in "Windows→Tools". Through the Backup Management module, you can manage existing backups. At the same time, there are not enough settings that regulate the creation control points in user-specified situations.

Summary

Ashampoo UnInstaller has monitoring and reporting, but some of the basic uninstall features have not been given enough attention. As a result, processes such as creating a backup copy or deleting traces cannot be controlled by the user. The positive aspects include additional tools that can improve Windows performance.

[+] Additional tools
[-] Unstable work
[-] Unintuitive interface

Soft Organizer

Soft Organizer allows you to control the installation of applications in real time. Moreover, according to the developers, the program works faster than analogues in its category, "without resorting to long-term saving of information about all files before and after installation."

However, plant monitoring is not a unique feature, even with the feature that it works in real time. At the same time, Soft Organizer has the most convenient shell: it is easy to familiarize yourself with all the changes of the installer and, if necessary, make adjustments: change a parameter in the Registry, add a file to exclusions, etc.

The utility is represented by a window without tabs, with a list of installed programs. Such minimalism did not affect the functionality - quite the contrary. By selecting the desired item, you can quickly find out what traces the program left in the system. The list can be sorted and grouped by developers, age, tracking status, updates. By the way, the bulk search for application updates implemented in Soft Organizer is very convenient. Batch removal is also possible, for this it is enough to select several items in the list and click the "Remove programs" button.

Perhaps there is not enough sorting of the list by size, although this option is available in the standard Programs and Features panel. Of the more serious complaints - the lack of options regarding the preliminary creation of a backup.

The program was created by a Russian-speaking company, so the interface, help and support are in Russian. Soft Organizer users can make their suggestions on the page.

Summary

Soft Organizer provides a convenient and fast interface for managing applications, good functionality. We were pleased with the batch capabilities for working with files: both updating and uninstalling.

[+] Functionality
[+] Convenient and simple interface
[+] Package features
[-] Inability to create a backup

Uninstall Tool

Uninstall Tool is another program for quickly uninstalling applications, including hidden and system components, installation monitoring, removal of erroneous entries and autorun items.

The list of installed programs is contained in the "Uninstaller" section, which, in turn, has several more tabs at the bottom of the window. In addition to the general list, you can go to system and hidden components that are not displayed in Windows Programs and Features. The list is sorted by criteria such as size and installation date, and information about each application is available in the left pane. When several lines are selected, the batch functions of the Uninstall Tool are activated, namely the forced deletion and deletion of entries from the Registry. Standard uninstall in this mode is not provided, which is due to several reasons: anyway, this process requires user intervention, a reboot may also be required, and so on.

All uninstallation commands are concentrated in the "Actions" menu: standard uninstallation, deletion of an entry and forced deletion. In addition, for a more thorough elimination of traces, the Removal Wizard is attached. Cleaning involves deleting files left in the Program Files, Application Data folders, shortcuts, Registry keys, etc. It should be noted that deleting traces of programs is available only in the registered version, without this it is only possible to view the elements remaining after uninstallation.

In the "Install and monitor" section, you can access the monitoring of the installation. Again, there is no need to scan before and after installation: a snapshot of changes is created in real time, thus saving the user's working time.

Monitored programs are displayed with an icon in the list column of the same name. In the case of a tracked application, there is no need for thorough scanning, since all entries have been logged. You can view them only in XML format, although during the installation process it is possible to save the history in a text file.

Of the other section options, the autorun editor should be mentioned. With it, you can remove unnecessary items, disable autoloading of certain programs.

Summary

Uninstall Tool is a rather functional and convenient utility for uninstallation, which has significant limitations in trial version. However, there is a monitoring mode, batch work and the ability to remove hidden components.

[+] Work in portable mode

[+] Removing hidden components
[-] No backup management

pivot table

Program	Revo Uninstaller	Wise Program Uninstaller	IObit Uninstaller	Ashampoo UnInstaller	Soft Organizer	Uninstall Tool
Developer	VS Revo Group	WiseCleaner	Iobit	Ashampoo GmbH & Co. KG	ChemTable Software	CrystalIdea Software Inc.
License	Freeware / Shareware, $39.25 (Pro)	Freeware	Freeware	shareware, $39.99	shareware, $30	shareware, $24.95
Russian localization	+	+	+	+	+	+
	+	−	−	+	+	+
List sorting	+	+	+	+	+	+
List Search	+	+	+	+	+	+
Batch uninstall	−	−	+	−	+	+
Forced uninstallation	+	+	+	+	+	+
Backup copy	+	−	+	+	−	−
Journaling	+	−	+	+	+	+
Scanning	+	+	+	+	+	+
Additional features	database of magazines, permanent deletion data, cleaning up unnecessary program files, startup manager	−	Remove add-ons	Defragmentation, removal of unnecessary data in the system, autorun manager, font manager, service management, etc.	Search for software updates	Autorun manager, remove hidden and system components

Uninstallers (programs for removing programs) are an integral part of the process of optimizing the operating system, as they allow you to free up significant resources for the operating system.

Unlike the standard uninstallation system, uninstallers often have advanced functionality. Apart from easy removal, they can look for leftovers remote programs, perform forced removal (in cases where the program cannot be removed by regular means), as well as a number of other possibilities.

Below are the best uninstallers that you can download to your computer and use instead regular tool for removing.

06/21/2019 , Anton Maksimov

There are very effective method solve the problem of lack of space on system carrier. To do this, it is necessary to analyze your personal data and delete unnecessary ones. Sounds simple enough, but there are a couple of subtleties that stop many users. Firstly, your data seems so important and necessary that there seems to be nothing to delete. Secondly, it is not entirely clear where to start. Thirdly, there are specialized automatic utilities that will free up space in one click.

Soft Organizer is a utility for removing (uninstalling) unnecessary programs and searching for their traces (remnants) that remain after the usual uninstallation process. To do this, start removing programs from Soft Organizer. In this case, the process of searching for traces starts automatically after a normal deletion.

08/15/2018 , Anton Maksimov

Uninstallers have become the norm for Windows users. This is due to the fact that programs often leave a large number of files and folders on the disk that hang like a dead weight. And the more applications the user installs and erases on his PC, the more unnecessary traces remain in the system as dead weight.

06/26/2018 , Anton Maksimov

The Uninstall Tool is great for conservative users who love the classic appearance programs in the style of Windows XP. As for the functionality, it is very typical for programs of this type and includes a basic set of tools for finding traces of programs to be removed and a startup manager.

05/11/2018 , Anton Maksimov

Total Uninstall is a utility for removing unnecessary programs with the function of tracking the installation of new programs, support for modern Windows applications(from the store Microsoft Store), a function to clean the system from temporary and other unnecessary files, as well as a startup manager.

The program can display a list of all traces of the selected program by clicking the "Details" button on the toolbar. They include traces on the disk, in the system registry, as well as services and devices. It can be very useful for analyzing applications, as it can show all the services associated with the selected program.

In our work, we focus on free, and even more often on open source software. In this post, we will talk about a free, but unfortunately not yet open software Revo Uninstaller. This program will allow you to easily uninstall (remove) other software installed on your computer. The developer states that Revo Uninstaller will be able to uninstall the program even if Windows cannot uninstall it through the Control Panel ("Add/Remove Programs"). In addition, Revo Uninstaller is the most powerful and fastest alternative to the standard Windows uninstall tool.

12/14/2017 , Anton Maksimov

The standard uninstall tool does not always completely remove applications installed on the system. Some of the files and records remain dead weight there. This does not bring serious damage to Windows as long as this data does not accumulate too much. Leftovers from programs in the form of files can seriously reduce disk space, which can subsequently affect the performance of the system. To prevent this from happening, there are various applications to completely uninstall programs.

One of these programs is called GeekUninstaller and it is designed to remove unnecessary programs and then search for and remove traces of these programs on the computer. The interface of the utility is quite ascetic and simple. All you need to do is select the application and click on the "Delete" button.

11/21/2017 , Anton Maksimov

Wise Program Uninstaller is a utility for completely removing programs and traces of them that remain after a normal uninstall. The utility is very easy to use, does not require additional knowledge to work. It works according to the classic scenario: first, a regular removal is performed, and then a search and removal of program remnants in the system is performed.

Typically, uninstalling software leaves some junk data on your computer's hard drive. It can be entire folders and individual files in the places where the software was installed, configuration items in user folders and entries in the registry database.

If you want to remove everything completely, it is better to rely on the help of the appropriate utilities. However, not every junk removal program actually does a full cleanup. For this reason, we have selected the best uninstallers and present them to you in this article.

3 best uninstallers

	The name of the program	Job evaluation
	IObit Uninstaller 6.4.0 IObit Uninstaller quickly and efficiently removes unnecessary software, toolbars and Windows updates, moreover, boasts a user-friendly interface.	very good
	Geek Uninstaller 1.4.4.117 works pleasantly fast, reliably removes all unnecessary programs from the computer, and if the drive is full, it will notify you of a lack of space.	very good
	Revo Uninstaller 2.0.3 Revo Uninstaller is able to detect all programs installed on your PC and allows you to remove them with just one click, including temporary files and folders.	Good

IObit Uninstaller: reliable and high quality

Also very popular is IObit Uninstaller, which, first of all, very reliably and efficiently removes programs you do not need. With this free software, you can even get rid of various toolbars that you once might have installed by pure chance. As with other uninstallers, we advise you to consider creating a system restore point before using this software.

Geek Uninstaller: You don't even have to install it

The second most popular uninstaller is GeekUninstaller. The very concept of the program is especially beautiful: it does not need to be installed directly on HDD your PC. In addition, with this utility, you can also clean the registry from garbage. Just remember to back up your data before doing this.

Revo Uninstaller: limited features in the free version

At the very bottom of our preference ranking is Revo Uninstaller. We like the ease of use in this utility - uninstalling programs is quick and easy. In addition, you are offered a large volume additional information about the respective software. Of course, you will have to put up with some limited functionality compared to paid version utilities.

Chip output:

Modern operating systems like Windows 10 are no longer prone to becoming junk data very quickly. However, it makes sense to keep the system "on a diet" and clean it up periodically.

Attention: if you decide to use an uninstaller, be careful, because even the best utilities do only what they were created for: completely delete data from hard drive. If these data include the necessary files, this can turn into trouble. So first save a copy important files, preferably on an external storage medium.

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Users have to constantly install and uninstall unnecessary applications. It does not matter for what reason you have to uninstall programs. It is worth noting that in most cases errors appear at the time of uninstallation.

In the event that the program is not completely removed, the operating system may malfunction. In order not to encounter such a situation, it is recommended to use specialized programs to delete files. Destroyers completely clean up traces of the presence of programs. Thanks to a complete uninstallation, the extra bed on the hard drive, and also cleans the registry.

How to completely uninstall programs

To ensure that the process of erasing information from a disk does not cause problems in the operation of the operating system, it is necessary to use specialized programs. Before downloading the utility, you need to understand that both paid and free programs can be used by the user.

The most popular uninstallers used by professional users include:

• CCleaner;
• Revo Uninstaller;
• Total Uninstall;
• Soft organizer.

Any downloaded uninstallers have their own characteristics. Before deciding on a program, you need to familiarize yourself with the capabilities of each uninstaller.

CCleaner

it the best program to uninstall any applications. It should be noted that you can download the utility for free. The program, in addition to uninstalling installed programs, has additional functionality.

Everyone knows to recover operating system after a serious error, you must use the "restore point". In the event that Windows OS creates a large number such points, the system starts to freeze, and the disk space decreases sharply. Thanks to this, you can get rid of unnecessary restore points.

It should be noted that the program for uninstalling programs can be installed on any operating system. Windows families since XP. The utility is constantly updated, which means that all errors that appear are quickly eliminated. In addition, new functionality is added.

Revo Uninstaller

The program is designed to delete files without the possibility of recovery. Before proceeding with the uninstallation of applications, the utility analyzes the system. So the application discovers everything installed drivers and programs.

In addition to the usual uninstallation of programs, the application is capable of:

• Clear browser history;
• Delete unnecessary files;
• Back up the registry;
• Detect tails of previously uninstalled programs.

Removing programs from your computer will improve the performance of your operating system. In addition, the utility is able to restore registry entries damaged after incorrect deletion.

Total Uninstall

Despite the fact that there are a huge number of applications that can remove any software and extensions, Total Uninstall is one of the best tools. At the time of installing any application, the utility takes pictures system registry, before and after the installation process. This is necessary in order to be able to track all system changes.

Features of the uninstaller include:

• Search for programs by key queries;
• Ability to create backups;
• Monitoring file system and registry changes;
• Analysis of installed objects.

Such a shredder does an excellent job of removing games and antiviruses. Even an inexperienced user can handle the controls.

One of the best utilities, designed to completely remove applications. The program can be downloaded for free from the official website. not only removes unnecessary programs, but also cleans up the traces left by the uninstaller built into the operating system. In the event that the program was deleted by mistake, it can be restored.

Beyond Uninstall software products, utility way:

• Restore previously deleted programs;
• Delete several products at the same time;
• Forcibly uninstall products that cannot be uninstalled in the usual way;
• View the history of previous actions.

The program for uninstalling other programs has an intuitive interface, so all that remains is to install the product and you can start working.

Soft Organizer

Uninstalling apps can cause problems in some cases. Standard ways it is impossible to uninstall everything. Therefore, it is worth considering an application such as. The program provides guaranteed removal of software products, as well as components left after uninstallation. Compared to its competitors, Soft Organizer remembers all program installation locations. This applies not only to the main components, but also to entries added to the registry.

• Forced removal of any applications;
• Monitor registry changes;
• Frequent product updates;
• Simple and user friendly interface.

If you often uninstall programs, you won't find a better Software Organizer.

Conclusion

The user always downloads the application that will be more useful. Therefore, before installing uninstallers, you need to familiarize yourself with all the pros and cons of programs. If you don't have time to look for the best product, you should pay attention to CCleaner and Total Uninstall. If necessary, these products can be disposed of.

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