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What are the best software uninstallers on Windows?

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5 Options Considered

5 Options ConsideredPriceLast Updated
Revo Uninstaller
Apr 17, 2018
CCleaner
May 8, 2017
IOBit Uninstaller
Oct 12, 2017
GeekUninstaller
Aug 24, 2017
Uninstall Tool
May 10, 2017
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Revo Uninstaller

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Léo Martin
Top Pro

Unique

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Can uninstall a program without monitoring its installation.
Tom
Top Pro

Removes all traces of programs

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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.
Endi Sukaj
Top Pro

Easy uninstall with "Hunter mode"

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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,
Endi Sukaj
Top Con

Relatively expensive

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Revo is a proprietary software with a $40 price tag which is rather high.
Léo Martin
Top Con

Old UI.

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CCleaner

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Léo Martin
Endi Sukaj
Top Pro

Not simply an uninstaller

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CCleaner is a general Windows maintenance tool but it also has an uninstaller built-in.
Endi Sukaj
Top Pro

Keeps bundling minimal and optional

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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.
adamlogan
Top Con

Uninstaller function limited

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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.
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IOBit Uninstaller

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Endi Sukaj
Top Pro

Batch uninstaller

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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.
adamlogan
Top Pro

Free version available

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However, the database is not as complete as the pro version for uninstalling/cleaning up after more stubborn programs.
Endi Sukaj
Top Pro

One-click toolbar uninstaller

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Has a handy one-click toolbar uninstaller built-in.
adamlogan
Top Con

License maxes out at 3 PCs

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Competitors offer much more, even unlimited.
adamlogan
Top Con

No official portable version

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However, an unofficial portable version exists over at portableapps.com. It requires admin privileges on the computer that you use it on.
Endi Sukaj
Top Con

Runs each application's uninstaller

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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.
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GeekUninstaller

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adamlogan
Top Pro

No ads or nag screens

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The free version is great for casual needs and doesn't have any ads.
Léo Martin
Top Pro

Portable

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No need to install.
adamlogan
Gianluigi Salvi
Top Con

Cannot bulk uninstall

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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.
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Uninstall Tool

adamlogan
Top Pro

Has comprehensive tracing feature

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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.
WhiteLilac
Top Pro

Force removal

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Uninstall Tool lets you force uninstall programs that you can't get rid of with a standard uninstaller.
adamlogan
Top Pro

Official Portable Version + Portable License Available

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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.
Endi Sukaj
adamlogan
Top Con

Ugly UI

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With all toolbar menus enabled, it's pretty ugly.
adamlogan
Top Con

Trial is functionally crippled

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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.
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