What's the expert opinion on using uninstaller software, instead of the control panel, to remove programs, in W10? I've been using Revo Uninstaller, for years with no issues.

Personal opinion: Revo is a fine uninstaller. I have used it for years without problems.

Jim.

If the particular piece of software needs a "special" uninstaller, then you should not be using that software ;-), IMHO.


(I would hope that long are the days that a program left all kinds of trash behind on uninstall. But... then... there does still exist, er, Windows 10 & Chrome...)

I don't think the programs need a "special" uninstaller, but regular control panel uninstalls, leave a lot of leftover files. I'm just wondering if an uninstaller, is a good idea. As I mentioned, Revo Uninstaller has worked perfectly for me, but if it's a waste of time, I'll quit it.

Probably, strictly speaking, left-over registry entries won't cause any problems, and therefore are a waste of time and effort to remove.

On the other hand, if I have a need to uninstall a program, I prefer to remove it entirely. Revo does this quickly, easily, and safely.

Jim.

Got it. It's a "Definite Maybe!"🤨

See reply #1 above.

Jim.

Thanks all. I'll stick with it.

Judging by my experience with Revo, that would leave you with pretty well no software installed at all. I don't recall Revo ever finding no trash t5o remove.

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Paul D

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Judging by my experience with Revo, that would leave you with pretty well no software installed at all. I don't recall Revo ever finding no trash t5o remove.

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Paul D


I don't get it. All it does, is more completely remove, only the undesired program. I've never seen it damage any other software or program, that wasn't targeted.