Uninstaller Software Reviews & Comparisons 2014
Undoubtedly, the Windows built-in uninstaller helps in removing a myriad of apps from the hard disk. However, the problem is that it does not remove the associated components, extensions, hidden files, and registry entries; the leftovers that gradually but negatively affect your system’s speed and performance. Such a limitation seems to irritate the experienced Windows users.
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| Product Name | Revo Uninstaller Pro | CrystalIdea Uninstall | Ashampoo Uninstaller | Your Uninstaller 7 | IObit Uninstaller | Glarysoft Absolute Uninstaller | Wisecleaner Unisntaller | Advanced Uninstaller Pro |
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| Pricing | US$ 39.00 | US$ 24.95 | US$ 39.95 | US$ 39.95 | US$ 0.00 | US$ 0.00 | US$ 0.00 | US$ 39.00 |
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| Supported OS(es) | 5 | 6 | Yes | 3 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 4 |
| Special Features | Many | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | None | None |
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| Logs | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Backup System | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Batch Uninstall | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Uninstall Software | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Installation Monitor | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Force Removal | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Scanning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
Features to Consider while Buying a Windows Software Uninstaller
Undoubtedly, the Windows built-in uninstaller helps in removing a myriad of apps from the hard disk. However, the problem is that it does not remove the associated components, extensions, hidden files, and registry entries; the leftovers that gradually but negatively affect your system’s speed and performance. Such a limitation seems to irritate the experienced Windows users.
In order to choose the right uninstaller for your system from a collection of many smart ones, you need to look at the features on offer. This is a smart way of selecting the right tool at the right price.
Forced Uninstall
This is the most desired feature in any priced uninstaller without which the tool is actually not an advanced one. Forced uninstallation ensures the removal of even the most obstinate program, toolbar, and add-on from your system. The removal of such software is simply not the task of the Add/Remove applet in the Control Panel. In most cases, you simply have to specify the app and the rest is taken care of, by the tool.
Batch Uninstall
If you are among those who install too many new apps and add-ons for trials and then wish to remove them at once, this is a must-have feature. A batch uninstall allows selecting multiple apps so that the tool can remove them at once from the disk, along with the associated files, folders, and entries.
Portability
This is essential feature to look for, if you operate on more than one computer frequently. A portable uninstaller is the one that you can run on a flash drive on any computer. So, if you are thinking to invest in an uninstaller, go for a portable one. One tool now targets multiple computers, isn’t that smart? Even smarter will be look for a portable freeware, provided it has also the features that you need.
Windows Compatibility
It is advisable to look for a tool that runs on all versions of Windows, including Windows 8. After all, in near future, you will be working on it, isn't it?
Real-time Monitoring
This feature traces programs being installing so that it becomes faster and efficient for the tool to uninstall it completely. Most tools generate logs of installed programs due to which it becomes quicker to locate all the associated files of that program at the time of uninstalling.
Backup and Restore
What if you remove a program but later find it essential for some purpose? In that case, an ideal uninstaller should work as the Windows’ System Restore utility to restore the removed app back to the disk. This may sound like an extra feature but it is a very handy one when you accidentally uninstall an app that may be useful for another user on the same machine or for you in near future.
