Ensure all files from "crapware" is deleted

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  1. Posts : 43
    Windows 7
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    Ensure all files from "crapware" is deleted


    I installed a program which I thought would restore music from my iPod. Anyway it didn't work as advertised (at least for me) and now I want to ensure EVERY trace of it is removed from my computer.

    I obviously uninstalled it, but from experience I know that various files linger in the temp directory and perhaps the AppData directory.

    Is there anywhere I can get a definitive list of all the places files place configuration files or the like? Basically, I want to delete EVERYTHING (registry entries and configuration entries) for this file.

    Thanks!
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  2. Posts : 13,354
    Windows 7 Professional x64
       #2

    Welcome!

    You will need an uninstaller. I use and recommend Revo Uninstaller. Re-install the program you want to remove, then use Revo to uninstall it.
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  3. Posts : 43
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Thanks for the greetings!

    I use CCleaner to uninstall, but how will uninstalling remove files in the AppData directory or other config files and registry entries?
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  4. Posts : 13,354
    Windows 7 Professional x64
       #4

    Don't use CCleaner to uninstall, use Revo.

    After you uninstall with Revo, it scans for leftover files and registry entries. CCleaner will not do that.
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  5. Posts : 43
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Ah ok, I was not aware Revo had this functionality. I will give it a try today!
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  6. Posts : 13,354
    Windows 7 Professional x64
       #6

    Be sure to do an Advanced scan.

    Also be sure to backup your registry first. Start>Regedit>file>export.
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  7. Posts : 43
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #7

    The program says it searches for leftovers from old uninstalls. Does this mean I don’t need to actually re-install and uninstall? I guess it would be “cleaner” to completely re-install and uninstall.
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  8. Posts : 842
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64 - OEM Service Pack 1
       #8

    Re-install then un-install using Revo then run ccleaner registry cleaner to make sure it is all gone that's what I do.
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  9. Posts : 824
    Windows 7 Professional 32-bit (6.1, Build 7600)
       #9

    Jonathan_King said:
    Welcome!

    Re-install the program you want to remove, then use Revo to uninstall it.
    JK above has given the best advice. An alternate to that would be after you have un-installed and if it's not too far back in time before the install, run system restore, restoring to the time prior to the crap installation.
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  10. Posts : 13,354
    Windows 7 Professional x64
       #10

    In order for Revo to see the installation, you need to first reinstall the program you want to get rid of.
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