No More Free Revo Uninstaller???

[Stabgotham]

Has anyone else noticed that there is no longer an offer for the free version of Revo Uninstaller on the Revo website. All that I can find is the Pro version which comes with a 30-day trial. Is it just me??

If this is true, I am totally bummed. Revo Uninstaller is awesome, but not "pay for it" awesome.

 

[derekimo]

It doesn't cost anything on download.com here...Revo Uninstaller - Free software downloads and software reviews - CNET Download.com
I just installed it a little while ago.

 

[SIW2]

Both the Free and Pro versions are available on Revo Site - under the Downloads tab

Download Revo Uninstaller Freeware - Free and Full Download

 

[EAG1945]

I just completed an update of the free version and it works fine.

 

[TOF]

The free version is still available. The paid for pro version is optional if you want the new feature that includes the ability to monitor your downloads. I'm assuming from Revo's website that the pro version of Revo Uninstaller can now do what their competition "Total Uninstall" already does.

 

[SIW2]

Try it. I installed the Pro version the other day.

Looks good. Unfortunately, there isn't much I want to uninstall just now.

It does pick up the apps. in The Programs folder , as well as those in Program Files (x86).

 

[jimbo45]

Hi all
Happy Xmas -- waiting for "Little one's" to make my Breakfast

Why bother with these type of apps

The "Bog standard" uninstall from W7 Control Panel works pretty good - I rarely use the applications native uninstall these days but go straight to control panel===>programs and features then select the application and choose uninstall.


I think I'd much rather Microsoft handling the registry than 3rd party apps anyway.
Cheers
jimbo

 

[SIW2]

Hi Jimbo,

As far as I know, it is the same.

The Uninstall feature in the control panel only runs the programs own uninstall module. That's all.

Merry Christmas.

 

[jimbo45]

Hi there

Busy ripping loads of CD's at the moment

The uninstall via control panel will often uninstall stuff that DOESN'T have an "uninstall" option so that's not always the case that Windows does what REVO does.

I still prefer NOT to use a generic 3rd party app.

Actually I also backup an image before installing software so I can restore the image if the software isn't any good or I just want to get rid of it.

A far safer option in any case. Windows 7 image takes around 15 mins with Acronis.

Cheers
jimbo

 

[SIW2]

LOL - have fun with the cd's.

Not sure about that Jimbo.

I think you will find the Windows uninstall only runs the apps. own uninstall module.

The app. may not have presented the uninstall option in start menu shortcuts - doesn't mean it's not there in the program files folder.

Unless they changed the way it works in 7.

I probably uninstalled around 20 apps. last week - not unusual for me - I try out a huge amount of software.

You're absolutely right , it's always a good idea to have a recent backup image.

I am using Paragon Drive Backup 10 Server for imaging. They have reduced resource usage even more in the new series.

 

[GerryR]

Maybe someone can help me with a problem that I'm having with Revo Uninstaller v1.88. I downloaded it about twenty minutes ago and attempted to open the VS Revo Group (the developers) folder successfully, and then tried to open the Revo Uninstaller folder. I was denied permission. However "Properties" indicated that it contained no files or folders. I rebooted into Safe Mode and got rid of the folder that was empty. So I reinstalled v1.85. However I have been told that version does not work on 64-bit systems. I have Windows 7 Home Premium which I will eventually upgrade to Ultimate. Does anybody have accurate up-to-date information on this?

Thanks,

Gerry

 

[derekimo]

Hi Gerry,
I've used it on my 64bit home premium, but this is from the revo page Download Revo Uninstaller Freeware - Free and Full Download
Seems they would rather you buy the pro version to get full 64 bit support.

 

[SIW2]

You might try this:

Advanced Uninstaller Free - uninstall or remove programs easily using the most powerful uninstaller in the world, for Windows Vista and XP.

 

[GerryR]

Has anyone else noticed that there is no longer an offer for the free version of Revo Uninstaller on the Revo website. All that I can find is the Pro version which comes with a 30-day trial. Is it just me??

If this is true, I am totally bummed. Revo Uninstaller is awesome, but not "pay for it" awesome.

This is true and in very small print on their site. I guess that they decided to make some money. The Pro version looks innocent but it would interfere with other programs that I have had for years and won't give up.

Bad luck for everybody,

Gerry

 

[derekimo]

There's still a free version here.

Download Revo Uninstaller Freeware - Free and Full Download

 

[pacinitaly]

I use the portable version try the attached files if they will work from this d/l

 

[GerryR]

This was just excerpted from the Revo Uninstaller Home Page:


Revo Uninstaller Freeware Revo Uninstaller Professional Current Version: 1.88 Current Version: Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server Windows XP, Windows Server Windows Vista, Windows 7 Windows Vista, Windows 7: 32 bit systems only.

This was from derekimo who wrote the following:

Hi Gerry,
I've used it on my 64bit home premium, but this is from the revo page Download Revo Uninstaller Freeware - Free and Full Download (Download Revo Uninstaller Freeware - Free and Full Download
)
Seems they would rather you buy the pro version to get full 64 bit support.

 

[SIW2]

The free version of Revo has always only uninstalled 32 bit apps. It runs fine on a 64 bit o/s.

If you want a free uninstaller that also uninstalls 64 bit apps. , this seems to work well:

Advanced Uninstaller Free - uninstall or remove programs easily using the most powerful uninstaller in the world, for Windows7, Vista and XP.

 

[derekimo]

Thanks for the Link and clarification SIW2.