- Quick specs
- Price: Free to try (40-day trial); $49.99 to buy
- Operating system: Windows XP, Windows 2000
- Date added: August 30, 2006
- Total Downloads: 1,024,076
- Downloads last week: 1,174
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A newer version of Ashampoo UnInstaller Platinum is available.
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 200 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff
When you need something more powerful than the Windows' built-in uninstaller, Ashampoo UnInstaller may be the solution. The program both installs and removes software and also offers basic cleanup tools for deleting cookies, fonts, broken shortcuts, Internet Explorer add-ons, duplicate files, and empty folders.
Using the installer module to add new applications makes the most sense, as it creates a log file that will then be used by the uninstaller to remove every trace. This process could've been smoother, but it does work as advertised. You also can uninstall non-logged applications in a similar fashion to the Add/Remove Programs function included in Windows. The other modules work well but seem like afterthoughts since they have little to do with the program's core functionality, excepting the Find/Remove Empty Folders tool. The program also offers an Expert mode for additional control of various processes.
Though it's a far cry from essential, Ashampoo UnInstaller does an excellent job if you take the time to configure it. It's not the best bet for newbies, but we recommend it to power users and pros who demand ultimate control over their systems.
Publisher's description
From Ashampoo :The longer you use Windows the slower it gets. Your hardware isn't getting slower--it's Windows that's getting clogged up. One of the main reasons for this is garbage left over by programs that don't get removed properly. Lazy programmers think that what you don't see doesn't hurt you and so they only include the main program components in the Uninstall entry in the Windows Control Panel. The rest isn't visible but it's still there, adding more and more unnecessary ballast to your Windows setup with every program you remove. Many programs leave hundreds of Registry entries, files and even drivers and Windows services in place after they have been uninstalled.
Version 2.5 adds a lot of new features and functions, features multilingual interface.
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User reviews of Ashampoo UnInstaller Platinum 2.5
- Average user rating: 3.4 stars out of 200 votes
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4 out of 5 people found this review helpful
Version: Ashampoo UnInstaller Platinum 2.5
"Fast and Efficient as Installation Begins"
Pros: I like the fact that you can over-ride it instantaneously, when it is not a necessity.
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4 out of 6 people found this review helpful
Version: Ashampoo UnInstaller Platinum 2.5
"Is easy to use. And easy on eyes."
Pros: Looks great, works easily. makes it really simple for even the newbiest of people. And has enough options for even the most experienced.
Cons: Well, the uninstallation works perfectly, but I'm not sure how effective it really is.
I tried using it on a program that I had installed previous to downloading this. What I did, was uninstall the program using the windows uninstaller. Then I re-installed it with the log of ashampoo, so I could delete everything it installs.
My goal was to see if I could delete traces left behind in the program, that disabled me to do certain things. So I went through the process, and it seemed to work perfectly..But it did not delete all the files associated, because when I reinstalled it after the uninstallation using ashampoo, it still had some information left over..somehow.
Overall: Good for simple uninstallations.. but doesn't get rid of all info, which may include trial periods on programs. But for people who dont like the windows uninstaller, this is for you.
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4 out of 5 people found this review helpful
Version: Ashampoo UnInstaller Platinum 2.5
"The best Uninstaller available at this time"
Pros: Just remember that "the program doesn't work alone" : YOU have to think of what you are doing to completely remove a program. For example, it's better to EXECUTE AND CLOSE THE INSTALLED PROGRAM(S)ONE TIME before you save the changes between the system "before" and the system "after" the installation(s): most programs write new values in the registry and create some files when they are launched for the 1st time. If you respect this simple rule, you won't be able to find a better program anywhere else to remove totally any program (installation) previously monitored. Really an outstanding piece of software, for the newbies and for the advanced users as well!
Cons: Absolutely nothing. I am using the program for several years and as an "advanced" user, I just would say that if you use something else... You really don't know what you're doing!
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Version: Ashampoo UnInstaller Platinum 2.5
Pros: easy to use.. effective, nice long trial periods, and low cost !
Cons: overlook it you lose .. none !
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: Ashampoo UnInstaller Platinum 2.5
Pros: The optionz added to the soft
Cons: It does not let a user to see the resitry or uninstalled programs registry to be seen
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