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Revo Uninstaller

CNET Editors' review

Sometimes there are instances where the stock uninstaller for Windows just isn't enough: Revo Uninstaller is a deep cleaning uninstallation utility that does more than just remove a program from the surface.

Once you open the program, you'll see a ribbon-like menu with a couple of options. Programs can be listed via icons or in list form with details that include installation dates, file sizes, version number, uninstall strings, and more. To uninstall a program, select one or more installed applications and choose either "Uninstall" or "Quick Uninstall."

The main difference between the two options is that the regular Uninstall mode lets you opt out of removing specific leftover files; but other than that, both are relatively the same. Unlike the built-in Windows Add/Remove function, we found Revo's ability to queue up multiple uninstallations to be really useful. This becomes especially useful when doing some spring cleaning on your PC; the default Windows uninstaller forces users to always return to the Add/Remove menu to manually trigger each individual uninstallation.

As with the free version, Revo Uninstaller Pro does a fantastic job of performing extended scans on your system to remove leftover files. Though there are three scanning mode tiers, we just generally recommend sticking with either Moderate or Advanced; if you're using a deep uninstaller, you might as well get the most out of it. Happy app cleaning!

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    • 1 star: 70
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    3.7 stars

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  • 5.0 stars

    "Very good for addressing leftover bits"

    May 24, 2013  |   By turple

    Version: Revo Uninstaller 1.94

    Pros

    Fast, very good at presenting options.

    Cons

    None I've found.

    Summary

    I've used this for years, first on XP and now on Win7. I have had no problems at all, and plan to use this for as long as I can. The only problem for Revo is: I can't understand why I would want to upgrade to the "Pro" version. (Although come to think of it, I think I will, as a reward for creating a great free program that I've used many times.)

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  • 1.0 stars

    "No support for Revo Uninstaller Pro"

    May 7, 2013  |   By MormonYoYoMan

    Version: Revo Uninstaller 1.94

    Pros

    It works great - until a system restore removes it.

    Cons

    Despite email after email, visiting them at their site, and trying a phone number I found, this company refuses to answer.

    Summary

    Use the freeware; do NOT buy the Pro version. Revo refuses to acknowledge purchase and ignores all communication.

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  • 5.0 stars

    "loved It until I got Windows Eight"

    April 27, 2013  |   By Maryellen272

    Version: Revo Uninstaller 1.94

    Pros

    This was a fantastic program when i had Vista. It kept my computer in great shape

    Cons

    Now that I have Windows 8 it won't work, get hung up all the time. I wish they would fix these issues for us Windows 8 users. Wish I knew what other program would work as good on windows 8. Any Ideas, out there, if so let me know. I'd really appreciate your help!

    Summary

    All in all I love Revo, just can't get it to work for windows 8. Otherwise you couldn't find a better program.

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  • 1.0 stars

    "Doesn't work with windows 8"

    April 25, 2013  |   By zornot

    Version: Revo Uninstaller 1.94

    Pros

    None for windows 8

    Cons

    Just hangs up while scanning for leftovers

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  • 1.0 stars

    "Awful--bundled with Conduit Mixi.DJ Malware"

    April 22, 2013  |   By popshcoom

    Version: Revo Uninstaller 1.94

    Pros

    Could not tell, Revo is bundled with Mixi.DJ / conduit malware

    Cons

    Revo bundled itself with Conduit Malware--took me an hour to get rid of

    Summary

    Dont' trust a software that bundles itself with a malware. Shameful!

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  • 1.0 stars

    "windows own uninstaller better than revo:["

    March 12, 2013  |   By balthazz

    Version: Revo Uninstaller 1.94

    Pros

    Seems thorough.

    Cons

    Revo only found 81 programs, your uninstaller 86, windows own uninstaller 119 and wise uninstaller 121. I have used revo for about a year now. But was frustrated that it wouldn't even list newly installed programs!!!!! So I searched and found wise uninstaller instead. It is so much better than revo and it finds all of my programs;]

    Summary

    Don't waste your time on this program. Choose e.g. wise instead and see for yourself what I mean.

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  • 5.0 stars

    "Revo Does Uninstalling Right!"

    March 11, 2013  |   By 1alexh

    Version: Revo Uninstaller 1.94

    Pros

    Revo is quick and thorough; it does what Windows' add/remove does not - it removes all files and folders, and entries in the Registry.

    Cons

    I found none.

    Summary

    I recently upgraded a Windows 7 Home Premium installation to Windows 8 Pro and, as a result, decided to clean up the installation.
    There were simply too many extra apps installed, all of which did similar things, like defragment the registry, update drivers, and more.
    It became clear - because Win 8 Pro 32-bit is a resource hog - that I needed to clean up the PC in many ways.
    I had used Revo Uninstaller in the past, and downloaded the latest version of the free-ware. The task of cleaning up began.
    I found that Revo did exactly what I needed, as it removed all of each application, or suite's, files and folders; it went farther, by removing the Registry entries for each app or suite.
    It is certainly worth trying this utility, as it does aid in your cleanup tasks.

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  • 2.0 stars

    "Does noet work properly on Windows 8 x64"

    March 6, 2013  |   By YandT

    Version: Revo Uninstaller 1.94

    Pros

    Simple user friendly layout

    Cons

    Did not work on my windows 8 x64 laptop. Got stuck when looking for leftovers. Too bad, because I worked well on windows 7.

    Summary

    A pity that it didn't work on windows 8 when searching for leftovers after uninstalling.

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  • 1.0 stars

    "Did not work at all"

    March 4, 2013  |   By adamli998

    Version: Revo Uninstaller 1.94

    Pros

    Uninstalling itself actually works.

    Cons

    It looks as it is working but it did not work for me.

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  • 4.0 stars

    "Seems to work; quick & easy."

    March 2, 2013  |   By jfc44

    Version: Revo Uninstaller 1.94

    Pros

    Quick, easy and it is free. Seems to be a good product.

    Cons

    No problems so far.

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