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What are the best software uninstallers on Windows?

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5 Options Considered

5 Options Considered	Price	Last Updated
-- Revo Uninstaller	$19.62	Jun 2, 2018
-- CCleaner	$34.95	Jun 12, 2018
-- IOBit Uninstaller	$19.99	Jun 12, 2018
-- GeekUninstaller	Free	Aug 24, 2017
-- Uninstall Tool	$24.95	May 10, 2017

Revo Uninstaller

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Unique

Can uninstall a program without monitoring its installation. See More

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Relatively expensive

Revo is a proprietary software with a $40 price tag which is rather high. See More

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Removes all traces of programs

Revo will monitor the program's uninstaller and do its best to remove every last file, folder, and registry entry that the program has created for itself, even if the installation was not logged. See More

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Old UI

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Easy uninstall with "Hunter mode"

Includes a feature called "Hunter mode" which lets you drag a crosshair on any running application and automatically uninstall it. You can also drag and drop shortcuts within this mode to uninstall them, See More

CCleaner

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Uninstaller function limited

CCleaner does not clean up leftover files after an application's uninstaller has been run, nor can it handle uninstalling applications that do not have an uninstaller. See More

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Not simply an uninstaller

CCleaner is a general Windows maintenance tool but it also has an uninstaller built-in. See More

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Bad

Takes up too much ram and CPU, and not a good cleaner anyway. See More

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Keeps bundling minimal and optional

A common drawback for freeware of this quality is when they are bundled with crap-ware. This only includes Google Chrome and can be easily opted-out of. See More

IOBit Uninstaller

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Free version available

However, the database is not as complete as the pro version for uninstalling/cleaning up after more stubborn programs. See More

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Runs each application's uninstaller

What IOBit does is run the uninstaller for every application that you have chosen to uninstall. Unfortunately since most of the time uninstallers require user intervention this doesn't really save you any time since you still will need to be clicking "Next" buttons. See More

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Batch uninstaller

Displays a list of all the installed applications with checkboxes for each, by simply checking what applications you want removed and clicking the "Uninstall" button it will automatically remove all of your unwanted apps. See More

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License maxes out at 3 PCs

Competitors offer much more, even unlimited. See More

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Removes the whole selected file

It removes everything the file has like registry and file texts and everything the file left behind. See More

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No official portable version

However, an unofficial portable version exists over at portableapps.com. It requires admin privileges on the computer that you use it on. See More

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One-click toolbar uninstaller

Has a handy one-click toolbar uninstaller built-in. See More

GeekUninstaller

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No ads or nag screens

The free version is great for casual needs and doesn't have any ads. See More

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Cannot bulk uninstall

The free edition does not support bulk uninstalling (uninstalling multiple software programs at once). For that you will need to use a different product such as the pro big brother product of GeekUninstaller, Uninstall Tool. See More

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Portable

No need to install. See More

Uninstall Tool

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Ugly UI

With all toolbar menus enabled, it's pretty ugly. See More

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Has comprehensive tracing feature

It can even continue to trace after an install is done. This is done by launching the application and appending a trace for config/preference files, downloaded content and the like. See More

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Trial is functionally crippled

The Uninstall Tool trial will find all the traces and let you select what to remove from your system but won't let you actually perform the deep clean until you purchase a license. The results can be saved and acted on once you purchase a license. See More

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Force removal

Uninstall Tool lets you force uninstall programs that you can't get rid of with a standard uninstaller. See More

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Official Portable Version + Portable License Available

This means the application can be used from a USB drive. License wise this is a great option for people with multiple PCs or virtual machines too. See More

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InfluentialDaichinTengri

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takes alot of ram and cpu

Uninstaller function limited

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IOBit Uninstaller

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so fast and clean the registry and dont left any folders its so good

Removes the whole selected file

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Revo Uninstaller

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Revo Uninstaller

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IOBit Uninstaller

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Revo Uninstaller

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Removes all traces of programs

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IOBit Uninstaller

Recommended a month ago

Batch uninstaller

Free version available

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Revo Uninstaller

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Revo Uninstaller

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