Need suggestions for 3rd party uninstall software.

[Xeno Morph]

I would like some suggestions for some 3rd party uninstall software for Windows, that will not only uninstall programs, but most important, it has to also remove all traces of leftover files associated with the program to be uninstalled. After googling, I found there are so many uninstall programs that, if I'm going to spend some money, I would feel better if I could get them narrowed down to maybe five of the best ones. Free would be good, but not a requirement. I was surprised to find that Source Forge was a dead end. I also want to stay away from trials and/or shareware. Thank you for any input, suggestions and/or advice.

Baron

 

[whs]

Suggest Revo uninstaller. It removes all files and registry entries if you click on the "advanced option' before the uninstall. Unfortunately the free version only works on the x86 program files (where 80% of the programs are). For the 64bit program files you need the Pro version.

 

[Bongo]

I use Revo Pro(paid) on my laptop and Advanced Uninstaller PRO | A Swiss Army Knife for PC Users it's free on my desktop it supports 32 and 64 bits and works all most the same as Revo. With both look at what it finds before you delete it.

Jerry

 

[Xeno Morph]

@Bongo n whs,
Thank you for your suggestions it is very much appreciated.

Baron

 

[whs]

You are welcome.

 

[Xeno Morph]

 

[Bongo]

You're welcome

 

[DavidE]

, but most important, it has to also remove all traces of leftover files associated with the program to be uninstalled.

fwiw, I'll add this:

I don't use Registry Cleaners or Optimizers to make any changes to my PC.
I do use some of these tools to Analyze, so I can see what if any traces they find.
I use CCleaner, Autoruns, WinPatrol, Task Scheduler, regedit, msconfig...
I do use Revo, and have found it leaves some remaining system traces...

For some un-installs I want to make sure all (if possible) traces are removed - most important to me are security programs.

Personally, I would not "Blindly" trust any uninstall program(s) to get it right...

I always make a System Backup Image before making changes like this!
To me the best way to make sure ALL traces are removed is to restore an image created before the program was installed.
I know that's not always possible or ideal, but without doing a clean re-install, it's what i use/trust...