What is the BEST uninstaller (free and/or paid)?

[UnderJonathan]

I've been wondering for a while what program to use when some stubborn programs just do NOT want to be uninstalled (i.e Antivirus programs...)

So, according to your own experience, which uninstaller would you use to get rid off a program?

 

[The Howling Wolves]

Many of us use the free version of Revo

Revo Uninstaller Pro - Uninstall Software, Remove Programs easily

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

Most AVs have their own uninstallers, you just have to look around for them or list the one you're after and I'm sure someone will help with that too.

 

[SledgeDG]

For Antivirus programs I would always use the tools provided by the specific AntiVirus company.
They know best what they alter and what they bury where
Others than that I use REVO uninstaller
Download Revo Uninstaller Freeware - Free and Full Download - Uninstall software, remove programs, solve uninstall problems
or Your Uninstaller
Your Uninstaller - Free software downloads and software reviews - CNET Download.com

Both which also have a paid pro version. just check the differences to their respective free versions and go from there.

-DG

 

[Oaken]

Having used Revo free, followed by Revo PRO, and then Total Uninstaller I went back to Revo free which in my experience has always been 100% smooth and reliable.

One caveat, as said above I'd also only use the developers own removal tools for AV products.

 

[The Howling Wolves]

+1 for BFK and Oaken for using developer's own removal tool.

 

[whs]

Here is the list of practically all the AV uninstallers: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/78961-av-uninstallers.html#post690028

 

[UnderJonathan]

Interesting. I will leave the post unsolved so that others can give their opinions.

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

Here is the list of practically all the AV uninstallers: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/78961-av-uninstallers.html#post690028

Good list mate.

 

[JMH]

Re Anti Virus uninstallers.
I always recommend using a dedicated removal utility or instructions designed specifically for each program:

Uninstallers (removal tools) for common antivirus software - ESET Knowledgebase

Ultimate List of Uninstallers

 

[Oaken]

Nice to see a clear link for uninstalling ESET's own product at the foot of their list.

 

[vidanova]

Having read this thread have downloaded Revo freeware and at first use seems much more thorough than other uninstallers, thanks.

 

[peegee15]

Revo free under advance options will do the deal. just be careful when it comes to deleting registry entries. most especially from bundled products and you only want to get rid of one.

 

[socrfan]

Advanced Uninstaller Pro. The best I've ever used and much better than Revo. Get it at:
uninstaller - CNET

 

[akjudge]

I also use Geek Uninstaller since it will uninstall 64 bit programs, WHICH REVO FREE VERSION WILL NOT DO. Only the paid Revo Pro version can handle 64 bit programs.