5 great tools to remove pesky programs on your Windows PC

If you’ve ever tried self-diagnosing a slow PC, you’re already familiar with bloatware and other software installed on the computer.

What’s the best way to clean up your PC? Doing it by hand is one option, but you risk deleting something foundational and wasting time. Automation is one option that solves both problems. All you need is the right software.

There’s no telling what your new PC will put on your plate the first time you boot it up. Luckily, the best PC uninstallers can help clean house without messing with anything important.

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1. Revo Uninstaller

Revo is the way to go if apps aren’t your only concern. Scan your entire registry in style, including browser extensions and other digital detritus.

This is one excellent option if you’ve tried to do it the old-fashioned way, only to find the same uninstalled apps inexplicably re-installing themselves out of thin air. Revo tries the native uninstaller attached to the app first. It then scans your computer for associated files that remain. Zombie problem: solved.

There is a free Revo uninstaller that you could use. One central selling point in favor of upgrading to Revo Pro: is a system restore point, allowing you to back up your previous state of affairs before going to town. You can’t re-install this backup without the upgrade. Just a word to the wise.

2. IObit Uninstaller

Some prefer IObit because of its slick UI. It’s a highly polished, easy-to-use environment that puts all your apps at your fingertips.

IObit is perfect for removing many apps en masse and can help you with several other tasks. PC health maintenance and more are all made straightforward. It’s not all roses, though.

One huge turn-off here: all the junk this installer tries to install on your computer. The tool is free to use, with backups and a bunch of stuff you’d have to pay for elsewhere, granted. You can bypass this problem by opting out of the additional installs, but you must do so deliberately.

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