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Three free windows apps to clean uninstall programs

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The Sweet Stuff: Software

Thursday June 17, 2010

Most of us install programs to try them out. If we like them, we keep them, pay for them if we need to and go on our way. If we don't like a program, however, we need to uninstall to free up space and avoid Windows system clutter. Windows has a built-in

uninstaller

but there are some free ones that do a better job. Check 'em out.

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Show Notes

- Ashampoo Magical Uninstall

- Minimizes to the system tray.

- Can reinstall a program you've removed.

- You can make it inactive.

- A program that monitors each program you install.

- Has some settings you can adjust.

- Absolute Uninstaller

- Shows you when a program was installed and who makes it.

- Has a "batch" uninstall feature.

- Provides program information before you uninstall.

- You can search for programs.

- A pro version is also available.

Revo Uninstaller

- Does a very thorough uninstall of programs.

- Has different levels of complexity for the uninstall.

- Runs the normal program uninstall and then goes back to remove what was left behind.

- Removes abandoned folders.

- Removes stranded Registry entries.

- Removes orphaned files.

- Completely removes a program and everything associated with it.

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