Ensure all files from "crapware" is deleted

[abhiroopb]

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!

 

[Jonathan_King]

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.

 

[abhiroopb]

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?

 

[Jonathan_King]

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.

 

[abhiroopb]

Ah ok, I was not aware Revo had this functionality. I will give it a try today!

 

[Jonathan_King]

Be sure to do an Advanced scan.

Also be sure to backup your registry first. Start>Regedit>file>export.

 

[abhiroopb]

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.

 

[steve-pressman]

Re-install then un-install using Revo then run ccleaner registry cleaner to make sure it is all gone that's what I do.

 

[Greg S]

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.

 

[Jonathan_King]

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

 

[abhiroopb]

Thanks for the help, a combination of REVO and system restore works wonders!