The Methodology: Create a full system image so that both applications share the identical starting point. The Test: Uninstall programs using the latest versions of Revo Portable and Geek Uninstaller (also portable), then manually check for any leftover files and registry entries. So, I decided to put them to the test and see which software does the better job – Revo Uninstaller or Geek Uninstaller. According to editorial reviews and user comments this is also an area where Geek Uninstaller excels. One of the aspects which has added hugely to Revo’s popularity is its ability to identify and remove leftover bits and pieces which traditional uninstalls tend to leave behind. Just lately I’ve been coming across more and more favorable comments regarding a relatively new contender on the scene called Geek Uninstaller. I have a file where I keep pre-set answers to posts.Revo Uninstaller has been top dog in its genre for quite some time now, mention free uninstaller software and Revo will get the nod more often than not. However, Revo then takes the next step to remove all the registry entries, leaving a 'cleaner' system. Running this in Powershell just removes the app, and the icon from the Start menu. Get-AppxPackage *windowscalculator* | Remove-AppxPackage Get-AppxPackage *windowsalarms* | Remove-AppxPackage Get-AppxPackage *3dbuilder* | Remove-AppxPackage Step 1, Revo just uses the same Powershell command line Get-AppxPackage etc as could be used manually in Powershell e.g. Run the cleanup before any restart, even if prompted.Īn option to RevUninstaller is GeekUninstaller (also freeware version) which provides the same.ĮDIT : A classic example of this is using Revo to uninstall Windows bloatware and adware that comes as default with a Windows installation. Note a trick in using Revo is NOT to restart when prompted after the first level of uninstallation. Cue : Norton anti-virus software as an example (altho they're not the only ones). This is either by laziness in program design, or more sinister/devious intent. In a lot of instances, these leftovers are deliberate attempts by the software distributor to leave traces and/or trackers on your device. However, Revo then takes that extra step to find the left over files and/or folders, and registry entries, that are left behind. At this point, it's just the same as using Control Panel > Programs & Features > selecting the program > Uninstall.

In step 1, Revo just uses the built-in Windows uninstaller that comes either with the program, or created by Windows.

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