Replacement for Revo Uninstaller on 64-bit Windows??

[ignatzatsonic]

From what I can find out, the traditional free version of Revo Uninstaller has limited functionality on 64-bit Windows.

So I am looking for a replacement. Revo Pro is supposedly 64-bit compatible, but it is $40.

I am aware of these 2 free alternatives, but I have not tried them:

Myuninstaller

MyUninstaller: Alternative uninstaller to the standard Windows Add / Remove module



Uninstall manager

Uninstall Manager


Any comments on these 2 applications or any other Revo replacements?

 

[Mike Connor]

This works well for some people I know;

Windows Software Uninstaller, Windows Registry Clean up, Restore Windows Applications - Comodo Programs Manager

<http://programs-manager.comodo.com/>

I have not done any extensive trials with it myself.

Regards....Mike Connor

 

[ignatzatsonic]

Thanks Mike.

It was your comment in another thread that free Revo was incompatible with 64-bit that started me hunting.

Problem is, I have 32-bit now and so can't easily test the 64-bit compatible replacements. But I will likely be moving to 64-bit within weeks, thus my interest.

 

[Irene]

I have used Revo Uninstaller (version 1.91) on my Windows 7 x64bit system...

If it's any help, I have not encountered any problems.

 

[ignatzatsonic]

Irene:

Yes, it "works".

But do a Google search. By all accounts it does an incomplete job on 64-bit programs.

Whether it is outright damaging, I don't know.

 

[Mike Connor]

Thanks Mike.

It was your comment in another thread that free Revo was incompatible with 64-bit that started me hunting.

Problem is, I have 32-bit now and so can't easily test the 64-bit compatible replacements. But I will likely be moving to 64-bit within weeks, thus my interest.

The free REVO runs alright on 64 BIT systems but it doesn't work on 64 BIT programs.

I have used the Comodo program a few times on various machines, and have had no problems, it also seems to reliably remove all the relevant registry entries etc. I have not used it enough to recommend it outright.

Regards....Mike Connor

 

[Irene]

Irene:
Yes, it "works".

But do a Google search. By all accounts it does an incomplete job on 64-bit programs.
Whether it is outright damaging, I don't know.

Thanks for the info, ignatzatsonic and Mike, I will certainly check that out.

 

[Mike Connor]

By the way, I have also tried the other programs you mentioned in the original post. Didn't like either of them. There is no point in using a program that simply duplicates the built-in windows functionality;

QUOTE
Important Notice

When you uninstall a software, MyUninstaller utility is not directly responsible to the uninstall process. MyUninstaller simply run the uninstall module provided by the software that you want to uninstall. So, if from some reason the uninstall process fails, you should contact the author of the software that you want to uninstall, not to the author of MyUninstaller.

UNQUOTE

Much the same applies to the other program you mention, it adds some ( in my opinion superfluous) functionality to the standard windows functionality.

The Comodo is the only other one I have found which works more or less like the REVO uninstaller, it removes the registry entries and associated files.

I can only tell you how reliable it is after using it for at least three months, and preferably longer. It's looking good up to now though.

Regards....Mike Connor

 

[ignatzatsonic]

QUOTE
Important Notice

When you uninstall a software, MyUninstaller utility is not directly responsible to the uninstall process. MyUninstaller simply run the uninstall module provided by the software that you want to uninstall. So, if from some reason the uninstall process fails, you should contact the author of the software that you want to uninstall, not to the author of MyUninstaller.

UNQUOTE



The Comodo is the only other one I have found which works more or less like the REVO uninstaller, it removes the registry entries and associated files.


Regards....Mike Connor

Thanks for the comments. I have downloaded Comodo and will likely try it now on 32-bit.

I'm also always put off by and suspicious of English language technical documentation that was clearly not proofread by a native English speaker. If they are that indifferent/careless, what else is in store for a potential user? Do they just write this stuff in their native language and then toss it into Google's translator and expect accuracy?

 

[Irene]

I have just emailed Revo Support and asked them to confirm whether the Free version completely removes 64-bit programs effectively.

I will post back when I receive their response.

 

[Mike Connor]

You just need to look here at the comparison table between "Free" and "Pro";

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

Regards....Mike Connor

 

[Mike Connor]

Thanks for the comments. I have downloaded Comodo and will likely try it now on 32-bit.

I'm also always put off by and suspicious of English language technical documentation that was clearly not proofread by a native English speaker. If they are that indifferent/careless, what else is in store for a potential user? Do they just write this stuff in their native language and then toss it into Google's translator and expect accuracy?

Indeed, I know what you mean, but as long as the software functions correctly it doesn't bother me much any more. I have used a lot of stuff in various languages. Years ago, one great source of amusement for many technicians were various handbooks "translated" from Chinese and other languages, these were often so bad that they were completely useless, although often amusing.

Regards....Mike Connor

 

[Bongo]

I have just emailed Revo Support and asked them to confirm whether the Free version completely removes 64-bit programs effectively.

I will post back when I receive their response.

64 bit programs do not show up in free revo
Jerry

 

[Irene]

Here is my reply:

Hello,
thank you for using Revo Uninstaller! We appreciate it!

As you may know there is no problem to run 32bit application on 64bit Windows, because of the Windows-32-on-Windows-64 (WOW64) compatibility layer. Revo Uninstaller does not list the native 64bit applications installed, but only 32bit, therefore you can't use Revo Uninstaller for all applications on 64bit OSs. So, Revo Uninstaller does not fully support 64bit operating systems but you still can use it on 64bit.

Revo Uninstaller Pro does fully support 64-bit operating systems and is fully functional 30 days! You can use it 30 days for free - this is one of the best ways to know how it works and to understand its features!

If you have any further questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact us!

Thank you!

Revo Uninstaller Support Team

Sadly, no indication if/whether there is any forthcoming plan to rectify the issue...

 

[rap33042]

I used to be a rabid Revo supporter. Since it doesn't see 64-bit I had to find an alternative.
Advanced Uninstaller is the answer. In many ways it is better since you can monitor installations, too.
Here's the link: Advanced Uninstaller Free - Free software downloads and software reviews - CNET Download.com

Hope you enjoy it as much as I have...

 

[Irene]

I used to be a rabid Revo supporter. Since it doesn't see 64-bit I had to find an alternative.
Advanced Uninstaller is the answer. In many ways it is better since you can monitor installations, too.
Here's the link: Advanced Uninstaller Free - Free software downloads and software reviews - CNET Download.com

Hope you enjoy it as much as I have...

Thanks for the link, rap33042. I'll take a look later.

 

[Maxxwire]

64 bit programs do not show up in free revo
Jerry

You are right about the freeware version of Revo Ininstaller which I have been using for years on my Vista 32 bit computer. When I got my Win 7 x6x computer the first thing I did was to install Revo Uninstaller Pro x64 and start taking out several GB's of bloatware including many pieces of unwanted x64 software and it worked great!

~Maxx~

 

[Barefoot]

I'm using Revo Pro and it has a "Trace Install" feature which should be the same as "monitoring installations".

 

[zdoe]

revo's backup has just saved my beef - & to be noted, where erunt failed. contrary to claims, erunt appears not to work on 7/64 - that's 3 recovery attempts later, none worked.

as for revo - i've yet to find a way to force it to do a full registry backup by pressing a button, or better yet, by a command line? yes, i can get to the the backup manager, but can't find a way to initiate one.

am i missing something, or are our bulgarians missing something?

it does do backups before unistalls, or it seems you can schedule one, but i need one that's done on my whim.

 

[Maxxwire]

zdoe- Yes, the Revo Uninstaller x64 works perfectly with win 7 x64 and will do a daily full backup of the Registry and restore it on demand. If you want to do more frequent Registry backups you will need to find other software which will enable you to do on demand backups of the Registry. Evidently the developers of Revo Uninstaller x64 must have thought that 1 full Registry backup per day was sufficient.

~Maxx~