Deletion Leftovers

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  1. Posts : 176
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64x and 32x
       #1

    Deletion Leftovers


    I have noticed that when I want to do a clean install of
    an application, after the install my settings are back in my
    application.
    How can I completely uninstall an app. or for that matter
    anything from my computer?

    Thanks.
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  2. Posts : 10,796
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bits 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
       #2

    RalphG said:
    I have noticed that when I want to do a clean install of
    an application, after the install my settings are back in my
    application.
    How can I completely uninstall an app. or for that matter
    anything from my computer?

    Thanks.
    That's quite normal! Very handy if reinstalling applications.
    Some applications have a full uninstaller on their site.
    Are you talking about user specific application settings?

    Why is this a problem btw?
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  3. Posts : 2,573
    Win7 Ultimate X64
       #3

    To remove completely you need to manually remove leftover files from program files and possibly even edit registry leftovers but that is best left alone if your not absolutely sure what you are doing as deleting the wrong thing can cause serious problems.

    If you want to find out more try googling manual deletion of programs but be warned procede with caution
    Some programs are easier to remove than other, if its a program from a not so mainstream company chances are everything will be in a folder named after that program or manufacturer but if its something made by MS/Apple/Adobe etc chances are there will be multiple programs/entries inside same folders so you cant just delete folders.
    If your are trying to reinstall a program that has expired like a free trial then it probably wont be simple
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  4. Posts : 176
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64x and 32x
    Thread Starter
       #4

    So it sounds like this could be more complicated than
    a simple fix.
    Are there any apps. that would help with this?
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  5. Posts : 176
    Win 7 Ult 64-bit
       #5

    Try some programs like Revo Uninstaller or Total Uninstaller - they can check after uninstall of a program for leftovers or obsolete reg files and clean them. I have used both programs for several years and they do the work.
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  6. Posts : 1,346
    Windows 7 Professional x64
       #6

    RalphG said:
    So it sounds like this could be more complicated than
    a simple fix.
    Are there any apps. that would help with this?
    A handy piece of software for complete uninstall is Revo Uninstaller. It will record the install process making note of all the changes, and if you decide to uninstall, the program goes back to the monitored install to remove the entries.

    Visit the following site for more information;

    Download Revo Uninstaller Freeware - Free and Full Download - Uninstall software, remove programs, solve uninstall problems

    For Windows 7/64bit you need the paid version. See the comparison list on their site.
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  7. Posts : 13,576
    Windows 10 Pro x64
       #7

    Also, CCleaner.
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  8. Posts : 1,346
    Windows 7 Professional x64
       #8

    AddRAM said:
    Also, CCleaner.
    Just an FYI:

    CCleaner is not the same as Revo or Total Uninstaller. It doesn't trace the install and make a log to enable future removal and is only slightly better than the add/remove programs feature in Windows 7. Visit Piriform's site at the following location for an explanation of the uninstall in CCleaner;

    Piriform - Uninstalling programs

    CCleaner is a great utility, especially for free, and I use it a lot, primarily to clear browser history, but not for uninstalling a software program.
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  9. Posts : 10,455
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Service Pack 1
       #9

    The free version of Revo doesn't trace an install either.
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  10. Posts : 1,346
    Windows 7 Professional x64
       #10

    kado897 said:
    The free version of Revo doesn't trace an install either.
    "Revo Uninstaller is an innovative uninstaller. With its advanced and fast algorithm, Revo Uninstaller scans before and after you uninstall an application. After the program's regular uninstaller runs, you can remove additional unnecessary files, folders and registry keys that are usually left over on your computer. Even if you have a broken installation, Revo Uninstaller scans for an application's data on your hard disk drives and in the Windows registry and shows all found files, folders and registry items so you can delete them."

    The quote above is from the following article;

    http://download.cnet.com/Revo-Uninstaller/3000-2096_4-10687648.html
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