CNET Editors' review
Where the built-in and sluggish Windows Add or Remove Programs option fails, freeware Revo picks up the slack. It builds out a useful feature set on top of a fairly light, 1.5MB installation. Launching Revo fires up the Uninstaller screen, which shows icons and titles of all programs installed on your machine. You can change the View to List or Details, if you'd like more information. Right-clicking gives users a list of choices, from the fundamental like Uninstall and Remove from list, to Search Google, Show the installation directory, and quick access to the app's Help file, its About screen, and an Update link.
Revo also provides some powerful tools. Advanced mode adds program-specific Registry key access to the context menu. The Tools Optimizer holds the Autorun Manager, Windows Tools access screen, and a Junk File finder/killer. The Autorun Manager provides one-stop shopping for startup tweaking. Windows Tools pulls together various and disparate basic utilities under one umbrella, and the Junk killer is just killer.
The Tools Tracks Cleaner accesses cache-cleaning features, include standard browser cache functions as well as crash memory dump files, MS Office cleaners, system-wide and program-specific search histories, and more. Another cool function is the Hunter, which offers click-and-drag uninstall and process-killing functionality. Revo and the way that it will revolutionize your uninstall workflow is hard to pass up.
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Publisher's Description
From VS Revo Group:
Revo Uninstaller is an innovative uninstall utility much faster than Windows Add/Remove applet. With its advanced and fast algorithm, Revo Uninstaller scans before and after you uninstall an application. After the program's regular uninstaller runs, you can remove additional unnecessary files, folders and registry keys that are usually left over on your computer. Even if you have a broken installation, Revo Uninstaller scans for an application's data on your hard disk drives and in the Windows registry and shows all found files, folders and registry items so you can delete them.
What's new in this version: Fixed minor bugs
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4.5 starsout of 1,947 votes
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Current version:
4.4 starsout of 115 votes
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"Very thorough."
Version: Revo Uninstaller 1.93
Pros
Used Uninstall,..Force Uninstall,..and search by browse,..all worked.
Cons
There were none.
Summary
It proved to be a very good program,..apart from the Uninstall,..Force Uninstall,..Remove,..it gives the ability to Browse through "My Computer"/C.Drive or others,..select the offending program,..click on this and Revo copies the File Name for Uninstall.
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"Thanks so much! it is very good. fast and corect"
Version: Revo Uninstaller 1.93
Pros
fast, corect, remove all regedit and everything that store in program file direct.
Cons
start up is slow, scan all soft is not very strong.
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"Does what it says it will."
Version: Revo Uninstaller 1.93
Pros
One can select how deep Revo will look for traces of an uninstalled application. The Hunter mode is a fast select to uninstall a running program. Say you run an application and find you don't need it anymore, just slide the Hunter Mode Icon onto it and uninstall without having to shut it down or opening the Revo Uninstall page or of course "Programs Files" in the Control Panel.
Cons
I haven't figured any. A lovely piece of soft-ware.
Summary
Makes sense to have, specially for those of us who like to experiment with applications. an uncluttered system is a faster system. Of course regular cleaning and de-frag is essential too. thanks to the people who created this and have offered it free. Most grateful friends !
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"Thorough uninstall, including garbage left in Registry!"
Version: Revo Uninstaller 1.93
Pros
Thorough uninstall, including garbage left in Registry!
Cons
List builds slower than I'd like to see... that's really it!
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"Awesome. nearly perfect"
Version: Revo Uninstaller 1.93
Pros
Nearly paid 34.95 for a program offering the same service out of pure frustration.
this program is quick, effective and user friendly.
I would love to donate to great code like this!Cons
none. This program uninstalled the most stubborn corrupt program for me with absolutely no trouble at all.
Summary
Perfect for uninstalling hard to remove programs
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"Generally worked well - some problems"
Version: Revo Uninstaller 1.93
Pros
Nice interface, generally seemed to perform well.
Cons
- Didn't list some installed programs.
- Never could get Hunter mode to work as described in documentation.
Windows 7 Pro (64-bit)Summary
A good uninstaller, but I needed a second uninstaller to remove a few programs.
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"Great program, very easy to use."
Version: Revo Uninstaller 1.93
Pros
Works easily and quickly.
Also allows for different levels of uninstall in case there is a concern something might be deleted accidently.Cons
none that I noticed
Summary
I've used this program for years
I have a short cut in my "Tools" folder because I use it so often; sometimes just to see if there is anything I can get rid of to free up diskspace. -
"Best uninstaller"
Version: Revo Uninstaller 1.93
Pros
Uninstalls quickly. Cleans up registry!!
Cons
non. Its a good program.
Summary
I accidentally installed white smoke translator. I tried to uninstall it and it wouldn't work. So I used this program. Got rid of the program, removed the leftovers, white smoke was no more.
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"Does everyhing right"
Version: Revo Uninstaller 1.93
Pros
Everything
Cons
Well I supposed the uninstalling process is thorough but please can I minimize the apps so it won't bother me when looking at my desktop
Summary
Superb!
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"It works great no problems !
wanted!!"Version: Revo Uninstaller 1.93
Pros
Quick & Easy
Cons
I cant think of any cons , it was all positive
Summary
I recommend it.
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