Uninstalr review: Obliterate all traces of unwanted software, for free
At a glance
Expert rating
Occupation
- Complete uninstallation of multiple apps through batch processing
Cons of
- The PC should not be used during uninstallation.
Our decision
The uninstaller almost always removes Windows software without leaving any residue, even detects fragments of previously uninstalled programs, and saves a lot of manual work thanks to batch processing.
Freeware Uninstall it. It promises to remove programs and apps from the system leaving almost no residue. A few seconds after launch, the uninstaller presents a comprehensive list of all programs installed on the system and occupying memory space.
You can then select one or more programs from the overview, which the uninstaller then removes in batches. To our positive surprise, some programs marked as “residual” also appeared here, which we had removed months ago using the onboard tools.
Well thought out: All Microsoft programs are hidden thanks to the filter function. This ensures that we did not inadvertently remove any components that were critical to the operation of Windows.
The uninstaller determines which files and registry entries will be deleted or cleaned before removal. If desired, the software can close all running programs at the start of the uninstall process and restart it after the system is terminated.
The actual uninstall process takes no less time than Windows' onboard tools, perhaps (but hardly realistically measurable) a bit longer, because the uninstaller cleans the registry thoroughly. and searches for system leftovers.
As we found out, the software does its job well. And, quite paradoxically, it's also available in a version that doesn't require installation.
The bottom line? Uninstall it. Windows almost always removes software without leaving any residue, even detects fragments of previously removed programs, and saves a lot of manual work thanks to batch processing.
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This review was translated from German to English and originally published on pcwelt.de.
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