Is REVO UNINSTALLER a good software?

[JuanMena]

I'm currently uninstalling some programs that I hadn't used in YEARS, and I'm using Revo Uninstaller to do so.
I've been using that software since 2010 to uninstall anything.

But just now I'm wondering... do any of you know better alternatives?
What do you use when it comes to get rid of installed software?

 

[Marc_LFD]

I use Iobit Uninstaller Pro (a cracked version that just removed all stupid ads) for years now, but I read Revo Uninstaller is a good program, too.

P.S. That cracked version of Iobit Uninstaller was even better than when I used a 6 month trial of the Pro version (it had an ad at the bottom to add a serial key).

God damn ads.

 

[FAST6191]

I have used it to help sort some issues in the past when baseline uninstallers failed for some reason (most times they do you will also find vendors and randoms provide a standalone uninstaller or guide that does even better) and would not advise against it for that.

As far as everyday uninstalling then I don't really see the need. Even more so if you are capable of going into temporary folders, app data and whatever else to delete things left behind.

 

[The Real Jdbye]

I'm currently uninstalling some programs that I hadn't used in YEARS, and I'm using Revo Uninstaller to do so.
I've been using that software since 2010 to uninstall anything.

But just now I'm wondering... do any of you know better alternatives?
What do you use when it comes to get rid of installed software?

It's okay. It doesn't seem to remove much that the standard uninstallers don't remove, so I don't personally see a need to use it, I've used it a few times in the past (as well as IObit Uninstaller) but not these days.

 

[Marc_LFD]

Speaking of running a few/couple times, I also do that with Malwarebytes. It never finds anything worrisome so it's probably unnecessary given that people are careful with what they download (and its sources), etc so they'll be safe.

The day before yesterday I received an Amazon scam email that ended up on the Inbox than Spam, and I checked the sender... Yep, scammer.

I can see older folks falling for these stupid scams.

 

[tech3475]

Speaking of running a few/couple times, I also do that with Malwarebytes. It never finds anything worrisome so it's probably unnecessary given that people are careful with what they download (and its sources), etc so they'll be safe.

I’d still have an anti-malware of some kind, even one that you just run occasionally.

Just because you’re careful doesn’t mean **** can’t happen, such as a ‘legit’ source getting compromised or ‘drive by downloads’.

That said, the single number one source of malware I’ve encountered has been via other people E.g. usb drives.

 

[Hayato213]

I been using Revo for a few years, it is quite decent, it remove leftover files such as files, folders, and registry that generally are left behind if you use regular uninstaller.

 

[Dinomite]

I been using Revo for a few years, it is quite decent, it remove leftover files such as files, folders, and registry that generally are left behind if you use regular uninstaller.

I'm in the exact same position. Been using REVO for years purely because I like the feature of the program scanning post-uninstall to find and remove any leftover files.
The program also has additional tools worth checking out such as the autorun manager, so you see what programs/executables are running at boot and have the ability to turn them off or remove them.

 

[Fijxu]

Heh, is not bad, I also used it a lot of time and it works as intended but since the program is closed source now I really prefer to use something that I can trust more like "Bulk Crap Uninstaller".

 

[linuxares]

Heh, is not bad, I also used it a lot of time and it works as intended but since the program is closed source now I really prefer to use something that I can trust more like "Bulk Crap Uninstaller".

BCUninstaller is so good

 

[jeffyTheHomebrewer]

I'm currently uninstalling some programs that I hadn't used in YEARS, and I'm using Revo Uninstaller to do so.
I've been using that software since 2010 to uninstall anything.

But just now I'm wondering... do any of you know better alternatives?
What do you use when it comes to get rid of installed software?

Maybe I'm just stupid, but I usually either just use the program's own uninstaller (this includes Steam, if it's a game that came from it) or just tell File Shredder to go ham on whatever folder it lived in, in the case of unwanted software like McAfee or a game that hurt me.
Sure, the "just delete it manually" method can leave a few stray registry keys, but there's only ever been One (1) time that that has ever lead to an actual problem for me, and even then it was cosmetic..

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If I NEED to uninstall it the "right" way, and it has no uninstaller of its own etc etc, I just open control panel and do it from there.

 

[JuanMena]

Maybe I'm just stupid, but I usually either just use the program's own uninstaller (this includes Steam, if it's a game that came from it) or just tell File Shredder to go ham on whatever folder it lived in, in the case of unwanted software like McAfee or a game that hurt me.
Sure, the "just delete it manually" method can leave a few stray registry keys, but there's only ever been One (1) time that that has ever lead to an actual problem for me, and even then it was cosmetic..

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If I NEED to uninstall it the "right" way, and it has no uninstaller of its own etc etc, I just open control panel and do it from there.

It's not just deleting registry keys, but also hidden folders in hidden system folders.

That's the main reason why I still use that program so I don't have to delete hidden stuff everytime I uninstall something.

 

[jeffyTheHomebrewer]

It's not just deleting registry keys, but also hidden folders in hidden system folders.

That's the main reason why I still use that program so I don't have to delete hidden stuff everytime I uninstall something.

Huh. Hidden files where exactly? In %APPDATA%? In ProgramData? Nothing can hide from me.

 

[JuanMena]

Huh. Hidden files where exactly? In %APPDATA%? In ProgramData? Nothing can hide from me.

Yes. I mean sure you can enable to show hidden folders and files, and make your way to said route to manually delete everything... or you can automate the process with that program.

 

[RandomUser]

Total Uninstall seems to work really well.
The bad thing is:

1. It isn't freeware
2. It needs to be ran before installing any software and before running the installed software as well. Reason for this is because it uses snapshot systems and then take whatever changes occurred from those two snapshots, and stores them as a list of changes made. Log-file of sort.
3. It also record other changes made that may not pertain to the installation in question.

Of course if your OS is immutable (Windows could been immutable for years, especially even Windows 7, heck if remembering correctly, even XP could have been possible), then it is likely any uninstaller isn't needed for the most part.

 

[Marc_LFD]

^ Good to see another option.

Folks have their preferences so they use what works for them and what they're used to.

The program also has additional tools worth checking out such as the autorun manager, so you see what programs/executables are running at boot and have the ability to turn them off or remove them

You can disable them via Windows own program if you so wish.

I noticed that my Steam always opens on the stupid friends list or whatever, and there's nothing to show up so that's a bit pointless. Time to disable that or something.

 

[Ryccardo]

Total Uninstall seems to work really well.
The bad thing is:

1. It isn't freeware

Huh! I have it from some magazine CD of 2002 or something and it was definitely not a demo!

I used Ashampoo's product back then, though and yes, they worked fine if used as intended (taking snapshot first, installing, opening and closing, taking snapshot after, deselecting obviously unrelated files in the comparison)

 

[RandomUser]

Huh! I have it from some magazine CD of 2002 or something and it was definitely not a demo!

I used Ashampoo's product back then, though and yes, they worked fine if used as intended (taking snapshot first, installing, opening and closing, taking snapshot after, deselecting obviously unrelated files in the comparison)

I discovered it back in the Windows 98SE era. Back then I believe it was free.
You can also use it as not intended, like trying to find a way to reset a fully featured time based trial software that doesn't use online to check the date installed.

 

[console]

I used Revo Uninstaller Pro (I don't paid for that and used crack to remove protection into lifetime never expire) for many years on my Windows 7 and never give me any problems so far. It's best program to uninstall everything programs, games, etc and clean up mess registry keys left behind. I always used "Safe Mode" without need create system restore is best defense. Nothing wrong with Revo Uninstaller Pro. I high recommend Revo Uninstaller Pro over than all other programs.

 

[CoolMe]

I been using Revo for a few years, it is quite decent, it remove leftover files such as files, folders, and registry that generally are left behind if you use regular uninstaller.

^This. It knows the directory of each software you're trying to uninstall, it's much better than doing it manually by yourself, and sometimes it's annoying to look for these leftover files/ folders 'cause you really don't know what you're looking for. The autostart remover is also very useful..
Also been using for at least 9 years..