Uninstally programs no longer needed: I have a Windows 10 PC with several programs that I no longer use or need. Does anyone know of a way to uninstall these programs cleanly, or is it...

B1rdr Loc: Northern Virginia

I have a Windows 10 PC with several programs that I no longer use or need. Does anyone know of a way to uninstall these programs cleanly, or is it a restore to factory situation to get rid of them? Thanks.
Bill

DBQ49er Loc: Dubuque, IA

B1rdr wrote:

I have a Windows 10 PC with several programs that I no longer use or need. Does anyone know of a way to uninstall these programs cleanly, or is it a restore to factory situation to get rid of them? Thanks.
Bill

I use Revo Uninstaller. Use the the advanced procedure to get rid of the all the files.
Larry

jeff1234 Loc: Kirkland, WA

Windows key/settings/apps/

TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

Just right click on the start button in the lower left corner of the screen, then choose settings, then applications, then chose the Ap you wish to uninstall from the list, and choose uninstall.

therwol Loc: USA

TriX wrote:

Just right click on the start button in the lower left corner of the screen, then choose settings, then applications, then chose the Ap you wish to uninstall from the list, and choose uninstall.

When you do this in Windows, it sometimes leaves junk in the registry. Revo Uninstaller uses the Windows uninstaller first and then scans for left over files and registry entries and asks if you want to get rid of them.

B1rdr Loc: Northern Virginia

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll try them and let you know.

DBQ49er Loc: Dubuque, IA

therwol wrote:

When you do this in Windows, it sometimes leaves junk in the registry. Revo Uninstaller uses the Windows uninstaller first and then scans for left over files and registry entries and asks if you want to get rid of them.

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That is why I use Revo. It has a paid and free version. Both have a registry cleaner. The paid version can be installed on a flash drive.

DirtFarmer Loc: Escaped from the NYC area, back to MA

In old PCs I have frequently come across applications for which the computer has lost track of the uninstall files. Settings may list the application but uninstall fails.

Sounds like Revo takes care of those problems. I usually just left the junk in the registry.

tcthome Loc: NJ

therwol wrote:

When you do this in Windows, it sometimes leaves junk in the registry. Revo Uninstaller uses the Windows uninstaller first and then scans for left over files and registry entries and asks if you want to get rid of them.

Yup, you need to clean the registry of any files with some sort of program name that relates to the program uninstalled. I use to know how to do it but it has been so long.

OnDSnap Loc: NE New Jersey

Be sure to back up your registry before messing with it "Regedit" is huge

Jimmy T Loc: Virginia

B1rdr wrote:

I have a Windows 10 PC with several programs that I no longer use or need. Does anyone know of a way to uninstall these programs cleanly, or is it a restore to factory situation to get rid of them? Thanks.
Bill

CCleaner (Free) works well for me.
https://www.ccleaner.com/ccleaner/download

If you are not computer savvy (like me) always create a "Restore Point" before you attempt anything for the first time on a computer.
Best Wishes,
JimmyT Sends

Canisdirus

Be very careful fooling with your registry...it is generally not recommended...unless you know what to do if it goes south...most don't.

Registry cleaners can cause more issues than they fix...and have been known to brick a computer.

I leave mine alone.

This article covers a lot of bases...

https://www.howtogeek.com/113382/how-to-use-ccleaner-like-a-pro-9-tips-tricks/

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

DBQ49er wrote:

I use Revo Uninstaller. Use the the advanced procedure to get rid of the all the files.
Larry

Do you have to use Revo right from the start, or can it remove stuff that is left over after Windows removes a program?

AirWalter Loc: Tipp City, Ohio

DBQ49er wrote:

I use Revo Uninstaller. Use the the advanced procedure to get rid of the all the files.
Larry

Are you sure Revo uninstalls programs that were already on the computer before installing Revo?

alexol

+1 for Revo Uninstaller.

In a perfect world, you would install with Revo so it has a record of where are the files go, but it can also be used after the event.

I frequently forget to install with it, but it seems to find an amazing number of files to remove regardless.

I have only positive things to say about Revo - well worth the purchase price. I use it on my Android phone too as I'm always adding and removing apps.

Very definitely use it in advanced mode, btw.