Using Revo Uninstaller

by patndoris on Jan.02, 2011,under Computers, Software, Security/Cleanup

While it does include additional cleaning tools (not unlike many other programs), the real benefit of Revo Uninstaller is the removal of programs (and being able to remove programs that may have failed a normal uninstall.

Basically, as long as you can see the icon in the program window when you load Revo Uninstaller, you can remove the program.  The really nice thing is that Revo Uninstaller does a scan to look for files, folders and registry entries on your system before it does anything else.  Then it attempts to use the built-in uninstall for whatever program you are getting rid of.  After doing this, even if removal fails, Revo Uninstaller compares what is left to the original list of files, folders and registry entries - and gives you the opportunity to remove the leftovers.

Revo Uninstaller helps keep your system clean.  It’s not perfect, and especially when you move shortcuts to folders other than the default locations it seems to have a hard time finding them.  But it does far better than a regular old uninstall at keeping your system free of the leftovers that remain.  I’ve had this program for several years now, and I use it for ALL of my uninstalls.

Directions:

  • Download and install the free version of Revo Uninstaller
  • Double-click the Revo Uninstaller icon to run it.
  • Once the screen has fully populated, find the program you want to remove and double click it to select it for uninstallation.
  • When prompted to confirm deletion select Yes
  • When the Uninstall Mode screen appears, select Advanced and then click Next
  • Revo Uninstaller will attempt to use the program’s built in uninstaller, but if it fails to uninstall Revo Uninstaller will continue on.
  • You should then see a screen showing Revo Uninstaller has completed it’s 4 steps. Click “Next” to scan for leftover files, folders and registry entries.
  • When that scan is finished you will need to click “Next” to continue to the results.
  • Be sure all the entries are selected and allow Revo Uninstaller to remove them.
  • You may repeat this for as many programs as you want to remove. 
  • After completion, please reboot if you are not instructed to do so.
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