CNET Editors' review
As the developer promises, ZSoft Uninstaller is indeed far superior to the native Windows program uninstaller. The freeware first runs the unwanted program's original uninstall option before cleaning up with its own technology. But for a more thorough uninstall, ZSoft Uninstaller offers an analyze function that you can use during the initial installation of programs to track exactly which files are being added to your system.
Later, when you want to uninstall a program, you can click the Analyzed Programs tab and rest assured that when you uninstall the program every associated file will be included. The search box for finding specific programs and the capability to get rid of temporary files are nice additions to this free program.
ZSoft Uninstaller works well, although it's not as robust as some other free uninstallers out there. Even though it may not have all the chrome of the competition, when it comes to getting its core task done--uninstalling unwanted apps--ZSoft Uninstaller is a good choice.
Publisher's Description
From ZSoft Software:
ZSoft Uninstaller is the better and easier way to uninstall programs on your computer. ZSoft Uninstaller can be used as a Add/Remove applet replacement, but not only that, it can also e.g. analyze an installation so it can be completely uninstalled (also supports reboots of the computer as the process is split into two: Before and after the installation), find uninstall-leftovers, cleanup in the programs starting with your computer at startup, find and delete temporary files, find and delete empty folders, delete entry's from programs that is no longer installed, hide Windows Updates, hide entries from the list that you are never going to uninstall (drivers etc.) making the list smaller and therefore easier to manage, show more information than available though add/remove, automatically find entry's from programs that are most likely already uninstalled, automatically find entry's that are considered "crap-ware" & (off course) search the list of installed software.
What's new in this version: Version 2.5 includes new tools: Post Uninstaller, Startup Manager, Empty folder finder, new and updated languages and various fixes and additions.
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All versions:
3.7 starsout of 95 votes
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Current version:
4.5 starsout of 4 votes
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"THIS THING IS THE FREAKIN' BOMB!!!"
Version: ZSoft Uninstaller 2.5
Pros
I am one who typically "plays" with a lot of trial ware. Subsequently, I end up with a lot of left over crap on my PC and in my registry. I am careful to back things up so that when it get's too messy I simply wipe my hard drive clean with a low level format and re-install windows. I think I have found something that will save me from ever having to do that again!! This program has absolutely DESTROYED some very stubborn Bull Crap that I just could not get off my computer! It's free ware, but I am SO pleased with it, I actually want to pay them something! WOW!
Cons
the only con is that I didn't find this app years ago, seriously! It is the BEST!
Summary
This is a must have!!!!!!
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"Simple and straightforward"
Version: ZSoft Uninstaller 2.5
Pros
I like to try out new freeware. Uinstaller allows me to uninstall anything that I find not useful. I use it on all computers I work on.
Cons
I can't think any cons.
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"It is satisfactory. Works fine"
Version: ZSoft Uninstaller 2.5
Pros
It seems to get the buried files. It is quicker than Revo, but I'm not sure it's any better.
Cons
Bare Bones. Not much to work with.
Summary
I liked REVO uninstaller better, but it is just a personal thing. I' think this one is just fine.
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"This is one of the best !"
Version: ZSoft Uninstaller 2.5
Pros
Does everything it sez it will do.
Cons
Nothing I know of yet.
Summary
Had a program I just couldn't get rid of. Zsoft did it w/ one click. Can't go wrong w/ this one.
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