Have you ever been tormented by the question: “Why is there so little free space on the computer, because I recently deleted all unnecessary programs?” And the answer to it is very simple: because half of them ... remained in place. With the usual demolition of software by means of Windows, garbage always remains. And if you do not remove it, there will someday be nowhere to install new programs.
How to get rid of the "tails" of demolished software? With the help of "programs for uninstalling programs", which completely clean the system of the remaining files, folders and registry entries. We present you a brief overview of the top eight of them.
is an easy-to-use, reliable and safe tool for removing programs and their traces from operating systems of the Windows family. Perhaps its main advantage is the balance of functionality and simplicity. A clear Russian-language interface, convenient systematization of tasks, the optimal default setting incline not only beginners, but also experienced Windows users to opt for this tool.
The program is available in two versions - Free (free) and Pro (paid, annual subscription costs 499 rubles). To quickly and completely clean your computer from unnecessary applications, including system ones, the free version is enough. The paid one is useful for those who want to partially delegate antivirus functions to IObit Uninstaller and automate the update of installed software.
Features of IObit Uninstaller:
- Single and batch uninstallation of third-party and system Windows applications (Microsoft Pay, Microsoft Wi-Fi, Xbox, etc.) without administrator rights.
- Cleaning the registry entries, files and folders remaining after deletion.
- Removing browser plugins and extensions.
- Creation of restore points and rollback to them in case of erroneous actions.
- Installing software updates (in the free version - manually, in the paid version - automatically).
- Forced uninstallation of software that cannot be removed in the usual way, for example, due to the lack of its own uninstaller.
- File shredder.
- Removing shortcuts, Windows cache patches and other garbage that remains after a standard uninstall.
- Removing Windows Updates.
- Cleaning the system from related modules and plug-ins when uninstalling the main program (in the Pro version).
- Search and demolition of malware and adware (in the Pro version).
- Removing particularly stubborn programs that have the uninstall protection function (in the Pro version).
- Another powerful tool for cleaning your computer from excess software and its remnants. In addition to the functions of the uninstaller, it is equipped with a rich set of optimization tools, which includes an autorun manager, a quick access panel to system utilities, and 6 additional cleaners.
Like the IObit product, Revo Uninstaller comes in free and paid versions ($24.95-29.95). Both have an installation and portable format. The portable version opens in English by default. To switch it to Russian, you need to enter the "Options" section and select "Russian" from the "Current Language" list.
Other features of Revo Uninstaller:
- 3 levels of disk scanning depth for registry entries, folders and files remaining after uninstallation.
- Automatic creation of a restore point.
- Browser cleaner (delete cache, cookies, history, temporary files).
- Open history cleaner for MS Office documents.
- Windows cleaner (traces of opening files, folders, menus, search history, logs, recycle bins, caches, etc.).
- Cleaner of unnecessary data (objects that are no longer used by programs).
- Removal of "evidence" (complete erasure of files and folders deleted by means of the system).
- Fatal deletion (file shredder).
Pro version only:
- Uninstall system applications and browser extensions.
- Forced removal of non-removable programs.
- Deep cleaning of the remnants of previously removed software.
- Quick and batch uninstall.
- Monitoring of system changes in real time (subject to autorun and work in the background).
- Data backup, including a full backup of the registry.
- Export and print information about installed programs.
- Management using console commands.
In addition to the Windows version, Revo Uninstaller comes as a free Android mobile app.
- a lightweight, portable utility with a modest (in comparison with the monsters described above) set of functions. However, everything you need to remove programs and clean up their "tails" is present in it.
The Geek Uninstaller interface has been translated into many languages, including Russian. It is represented by a single window with a list of installed software, and all available functions are collected in the "Actions" menu.
Possible operations in the free version of Geek Uninstaller:
- Uninstall third-party and system applications Windows 10.
- Cleaning up the remaining entries in the registry, files and folders.
- Forced uninstall.
- Search for the selected program in the registry and explorer.
- Opening the app's website and searching for information about the app on Google.
The paid version ($24.95) adds the following additional features:
- Real-time monitoring of installed programs and changes they make to the system.
- Process management.
- Batch uninstall.
- Deep cleaning of the remnants of the removed software.
Note that Geek Uninstaller does not create system restore points. If you are afraid that the operation of the utility may disrupt the functioning of Windows, create them manually.
is a tool from the Wise Cleaner system cleaning and optimization toolkit. The key features of this product are simplicity and undemanding to hardware resources, which makes it convenient for servicing old and low-performance machines.
Although the utility has the minimum functionality necessary for its tasks, it works smoothly and quickly. It is produced in installation and portable versions, both translated into Russian.
For the convenience of finding the right, or rather, unnecessary applications, the Wise Program Uninstaller window is divided into several tabs: all programs, only third-party (desktop), only from the Windows store (universal) and system and software updates.
Features of Wise Program Uninstaller:
- 3 ways to uninstall: safe (normal), "smart" (recommended to use if safe does not work) and custom (with a complete cleaning of traces and remaining files that the user selects manually).
- Modification and correction of program installation errors by their own means (running the installer in the "Repair" or "Modify" mode).
- Displaying user ratings of installed software (allows you to quickly find unreliable objects). Possibility to set your own ratings.
- Selective removal of Windows updates and applications.
The installation version of Wise Program Uninstaller integrates its launch command into Windows Explorer. With its help, you can remove applications directly from the context menu of their shortcuts.
- another uninstall monster, comparable in terms of features to the classics of the genre - Revo Uninstaller and IObit Uninstaller. The utility is very functional and convenient, using it is a pleasure, for which, however, you will have to pay. Unfortunately, there is no free version of Ashampoo Uninstaller. There is only a 10-day trial, which can be extended for another 10 days. Buying a license will cost $20.
The strength of Ashampoo Uninstaller is the ability to remove not only classic software, but also browser plugins, extensions, panels and other debris that slows down the opening of web pages and interferes with comfortable surfing the net. Finding such objects among installed programs is quite simple - they usually have a low user rating.
Other functions and features of Ashampoo Uninstaller:
- Improved algorithm for finding the remnants of deleted applications.
- Maintaining software installation logs (for a more complete system cleaning in case of its uninstallation).
- Process activity monitoring.
- Creation of profiles even for those programs whose installation has not been controlled.
- Creating snapshots (state snapshots) of the system with the ability to compare them with each other.
- Removing Windows Updates.
- Display user rating of apps to quickly find untrustworthy apps.
- Convenient classification of software by several characteristics: badly rated, with installation history, large, recent, deleted (based on history data).
- A separate grouping of programs from the Windows store and built into the system (standard).
- Additional tools: Disk Cleaner, Registry Optimizer, Internet Activity Traces Cleaner, System and Software Boot Accelerator, Service Manager, Deleted File Recovery and File Association Repair Tools, Confidential Data Cleaner (Shredder), Backup Management Module.
Unlike competitors, Ashampoo Uninstaller only supports modern versions of the system, starting from Windows 7. Older releases will not work.
- Another completely paid uninstaller with a 30-day trial period. It costs a little less than Ashampoo Uninstaller, but its capabilities are noticeably more modest. In addition to solving the main task - removing software with cleaning up "tails", it can manage startup and monitor installations.
The Uninstall Tool is available in installation and portable versions. The first costs 1495 rubles per copy, the second costs 1000 rubles more. Among the languages available in the utility are Russian, Ukrainian and Belarusian.
Features of Uninstall Tool
- Simple and forced uninstallation with cleanup of traces.
- Convenient separation of applications by tabs: all, system (including updates), hidden, from the Windows store and tracked.
- Displaying the date and location of installation of programs, registry keys created by them and official websites of developers. Google search.
- Displays the status of software autorun with the ability to enable or disable automatic download.
- Displays the activity of programs that are in autorun.
Before uninstalling, the Uninstall Tool does not create restore points, and if you are afraid for the health of the system, create them manually.
Also in the recent past it was completely paid, but now the version with basic functionality can be used for free. If we compare the free Soft Organizer with what other developers offer, then its capabilities are impressive: this utility can do even more than some commercial products.
However, the paid version of Pro also does not burden the budget. A license for one user costs 360 rubles, for a family (up to five computers) - 480 rubles.
Features of Soft Organizer:
- Uninstall third-party and universal (pre-installed and downloaded from the Windows store) software with removal of traces.
- Automatic backup before cleaning traces of remote software.
- Cancel changes introduced by the utility.
- Batch uninstall.
- Sort the list of programs by several parameters: new, large, frequently deleted. Custom grouping by developer, size, tracking status, and age.
- Display user rating software.
- Quick search by application name fragment.
- Export the list of installed software to an HTML file.
- Detection of remnants of previously uninstalled programs (Pro).
- Install Monitor (Pro).
- Installing software in silent - automatic mode (Pro).
- Automatic check and installation of fresh versions of installed programs (Pro).
Soft Organizer is certainly a decent product, but the paid features section, which takes up about a quarter of the main window in the free version, does not create a very good impression.
- paid product with a 30-day trial period. Simple, Russian-language, with support for desktop and server Windows OS, including outdated ones. The set of its features is practically the same as those of other developers, but the interface ... The main window is divided into two halves. On the left is a detailed list of installed software. On the right - all the changes that the selected program has made to the system, in the form of a tree of folders and entries in the registry. Very clear and informative. A beautiful picture is good, but useful information in the foreground is better.
The utility is designed for home and corporate segments. The minimum lifetime license costs €19.95, the maximum is €249.95.
Features of Total Uninstall:
- 2 modes of operation: uninstall programs without prior tracking and with tracking.
- Backup and restore from copies.
- Run in a virtual environment.
- Create and compare snapshots.
- Autostart management.
- Transferring installed software from one computer to another.
- Export registry, changes, list of installed and monitored software.
- Creation of user profiles.
- Managing some of the functions using console commands.
- Maintain detailed logs of software installations and removals.
The availability of certain features of Total Uninstall depends on the type of license.
Programs for removing programs in Russian are collected in this section. All programs can be downloaded for free with activation keys.
CCleaner is a program developed by experts from Britain. It is designed to clean the computer from unnecessary programs and files. It is free and takes up little space on your computer. This program can be used by both professionals and beginners. You must enter a license key before use. Also, after this application is downloaded, you need to find activation on the Internet for CCleaner. You should first read the instructions for installing and activating this program. The program consists of several sections. Registry,…
A computer is a mechanism that requires proper handling. Virus tracking, cleaning, various updates. All this requires specialized applications. You should highlight and carefully study the IObit Uninstaller application. Its purpose is as follows: to remove programs that are no longer needed. The main features of the program are as follows: Removing unnecessary services. Computer scan. Removing unsuccessfully downloaded updates. The main advantage: it is impossible to delete manually, without this program, in most cases. Free download IObit Uninstaller Pro 9.4.0.12…
Wipe Pro is the most simple, convenient and effective application, whose activities are aimed at removing system junk on a personal computer. Subsequently, performing such a procedure, the performance of the device is significantly improved, the OS loads faster, and various slowdowns, freezes and lags disappear. The main advantage of the utility is that it is as easy to use as possible, because it is enough to launch the product, set all the necessary settings, and click the "Start" button. After running diagnostics, the user will be prompted to delete all…
ESET Uninstaller is a small software add-on for the official product, the powerful ESET antivirus program. This tool is designed to perform a complete removal of the remnants of malicious files that may remain in quarantine or in the memory registry, thereby leaving the risk of a threat to the system. To use this uninstaller, you will need to restart your personal computer and start the system in safe mode. Next, you need to open the command prompt as an administrator, and only then open this program. Free download…
Patch My PC is a very versatile and useful software package that specializes in automatically updating various applications and digital products. In total, more than 300 types of programs are supported here, which includes browsers, text and image editors, operating system tools, and much more. The strongest point of this software is the maximum simplicity and ease of use, because in one working window it will be possible to control several hundred different software variations. It will be enough to install ...
Wise Program Uninstaller is a very useful software that comes in handy in cases where certain system components cannot be removed from a personal computer. This is usually due to increased operating system security that is applied to important files or utilities. However, if there is still a need to remove these system components, then it would be more rational to resort to using the specified digital product. Otherwise, you will need to devote a lot of time ...
Bulk Crap Uninstaller is a very powerful and highly efficient application that aims to deep remove applications from file storage. This utility will be an excellent replacement for the tools of the Windows operating system, because there will not be temporary files, saves and other traces of the removed software during operation. The program will be especially useful when removing heavy applications that cannot be removed without administrator rights, or without using the command line. Therefore, this product is able to remove from hard…
Telamon Cleaner - speed up your PC to the first space! Telamon Cleaner is a utility developed by Telamon Tools. Designed to optimize computer performance. At the moment, the functionality of the program includes 3 modules out of 15 planned, stay tuned for updates on our website. Free download Telamon Cleaner Current modules: * Virus scan - The virus scan module is located in the cloud on the company's servers, which made it possible to make the program small in weight, quick to install,…
Today, a free program for permanently deleting files and folders called Alternate File Shredder had the imprudence to fall under my "software microscope".
Is it so good and reliable that it sprays various computer files into atoms, without the possibility of their recovery by any means, methods and special programs, as the manufacturers say? Let's check.
Several times on the pages of this site I have described special recovery software accidentally deleted files. With their help, it was possible to return data even after formatting the disk.
But what if the task is to completely delete a file or folder, without a single chance for recovery (by bad uncles and evil aunts) ... so that no Recuva, Hetman Partition Recovery or PhotoDOCTOR could resurrect them? Are there really no such programs?
We launch the program and specify files or folders for safe deletion ...
"Number of iterations" is the number of passes. On ssd drives, I do not advise you to abuse this figure (one pass is enough).
Click on the "Destroy files" button and confirm the complete removal ...
(Oops, screenshot with deleting another file)
...we are going to apply to any spy organization in the world...
Checking the reliability of data deletion ...
…the Recuva program didn’t even find anything similar to my deleted file, but it found a huge pile of deleted ones a couple of years ago.
I didn’t check the data with other resuscitators - I’m sure that the result will be the same.
Download Alternate File Shredder
The program for permanently deleting files and folders Alternate File Shredder lives at this address - http://www.alternate-tools.com/
Its size is 1 MB. There are no viruses and installation difficulties. It has a multilingual interface (English, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian, German, Korean, Czech…). Works in absolutely any version of the Windows operating system.
Lastly, don't confuse Alternate File Shredder with program removers. These are different things. The hero of this article deletes individual files and folders, and does not uninstall programs previously installed on the computer.
P.S. I also ask you not to breed holivar in the comments about the fact that there are other programs with a similar function of reliable permanent deletion - of course there are, but it was in this article that Alternate File Shredder was discussed.
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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. In addition to simple removal, they can search for the remnants of deleted programs, perform forced removal (in cases where the program cannot be removed by regular means), and a number of other options.
Below are the best uninstallers that you can download to your computer and use instead of the standard uninstaller.
03/23/2020 , 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.
02/24/2020 , 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.
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.
In our work, we focus on free, and even more often on open source software. In this post, we will talk about the free, but unfortunately not yet open source 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.
12/09/2019 , Anton Maksimov
Revo Uninstaller Pro is one of the most powerful uninstallers on the market today. Includes tools such as installation with tracking, startup manager, several options for cleaning the system from various kinds of data (junk data, traces, etc.), the function of permanent deletion of files / folders, forced deletion and a number of others.
09/17/2019 , Anton Maksimov
The Uninstall Tool is perfect for conservative users who love the classic look and feel of Windows XP-style programs. 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.
09/11/2019 , 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. The remains of 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 for the complete removal of 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.
08/18/2019 , Alexander Shikhov
Surely you are familiar with the situation when it suddenly turns out that there is too little free space on the system disk. Or you suddenly notice that the computer has become noticeably slower than how it worked before. And when buying a new laptop, you probably saw a huge list of installed demo versions of programs that you clearly do not need. To solve all the above problems, you just need to remove all the "trash" from the system. But how to understand which of the programs are really not needed, and which ones should be left on the computer? The free Should I Remove It? utility will give us the answer to this question.
06/21/2019 , Anton Maksimov
There is a very effective way to solve the problem with the lack of space on the system media. 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.
02/06/2019 , Anton Maksimov
Total Uninstall is a utility for uninstalling unnecessary programs with a function to track the installation of new programs, support for modern Windows applications (from the Microsoft Store), a function to clean the system of temporary and other unnecessary files, and 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.
IObit Uninstaller is a lightweight and free tool that will help you remove unwanted programs and folders without any hassle.
It detects and categorizes all installed programs and allows you to batch uninstall applications with just one click. With the useful "Powerful Scan" and "Force Remove" features, you will never be bothered by program remnants (files, folders, registry entries) or toolbar traces. IObit Uninstaller installs instantly on the system and is easy to use and powerful in terms of uninstallation.
As you know, files deleted from PC can be recovered even after formatting the disk. Normal deletion of a file deletes only the name, without touching the content when performing the operation. If you have important files that need to be deleted, IObit Uninstaller will help you with "File Shredder".
Key Benefits of IObit Uninstaller
- Uninstall Windows 8 / 10 apps
- Quickly removes unwanted programs and folders
- Removing annoying toolbars
- Removing unnecessary web browser plugins
- Removal without residues (files, folders, registry entries) with "Powerful Scan" and "Forced Delete" functions
- Quick uninstall - uninstall for some programs without confirmation windows
- Permanently delete selected files and folders with File Shredder
- Detection and removal of Windows updates.
- Export the list of programs
- View restore points
- Lightweight, easy to use and free utility