Uninstalling programs in Windows 7: instructions for using standard tools and reviewing third-party software

A modern operating system is a complex complex in which every action must be performed correctly. Even removing programs in "Windows 7" requires the exact execution of instructions. Further in the article, read about how to properly uninstall software from your computer. The text describes standard Windows tools and third-party products.

Deleting applications with built-in tools

To uninstall applications, a special program is included with each of them. To run it, you can go to the directory with the utility installed and double-click the Uninstall.exe file. Other variants of names are possible, for example, Uninst000.exe or Installer.exe.

Each time when uninstalling utilities, searching for the correct file is irrational, so during the installation of the program, special entries are added to the registry. They are used by the "Installing Remove Programs " component of Windows 7 ".

To uninstall the application using the OS's built-in tools, do the following:

1. Click the "Control Panel" link , after having expanded the "Start" menu.
2. Activate the display of items in the form of small icons. To do this, use the switch in the upper right corner of the window.
3. Click the icon with the words "Programs and components";
4. Wait until the PO list is finished.
5. Double click on any application you want to delete.
6. Follow the uninstaller instructions. Carefully read all the information in the windows. Although in most cases it's enough to click on "Next", sometimes the uninstall process can affect the user's files.

Removing programs in "Windows 7" by built-in means is inefficient. Often after the removal of software on the hard drive of the computer there is a lot of "garbage". This ultimately leads to an increase in occupied space on the HDD unnecessary files. In addition, "garbage" can slow down the OS. Therefore it is desirable to use third-party programs to uninstall software.

Revo Uninstaller

Revo Uninstaller - an application that is rightfully considered one of the best in the field of removing unnecessary software. In addition to the main functionality (removing programs in Windows 7), Revo eliminates the advertising modules, browser panels or those applications that are displayed in the "task manager", but the standard tools do not uninstall.

The Revo Uninstaller utility can work in the same way as the standard OS tools, but its main advantage is the hunter mode. Turning it on, you will see how the icon in the form of a sight is displayed on the screen. If you drag it to an element of an unidentified but working program, the uninstaller will automatically determine the location of the software and suggest choosing an action. Tray icon, information message, hanging window - all this can become a target for Revo.

The utility monitors all settings of programs, as well as their activities, which allows Revo to delete not only the main application files, but also all the "garbage".

Ashampoo Uninstaller

The product of Ashampoo is the main competitor of Revo. The uninstaller performs a complete uninstall of programs, 7, 8 and 10th versions of Windows are supported by Ashampoo. The package includes additional tools to optimize the registry, delete files from temporary storage, defrag HDD.

The main feature of Ashampoo Uninstaller is monitoring of software activity and monitoring of new installations. During deinstallation, not only application files will be deleted, but all additional components downloaded in the course of their work.

IObit Uninstaller

IObit Uninstaller - program for removing unnecessary programs. The application is available for free download on the official website of the developer. After the first run, IObit will generate a list of software. The list can be sorted by frequency of use, name, date of installation date, occupied by volume.

Uninstalling programs in "Windows 7" using IObit begins with the use of a standard algorithm. After that, a message will appear on the screen prompting you to scan the OS to find the garbage left by the application to be deleted. Also, the utility can work with browser add-ons. To uninstall a large amount of software, a batch mode is available.

Advanced Uninstaller Pro

Advanced Uninstaller Pro - another free program to remove unnecessary programs. The biggest drawback of the utility is the presence of only foreign localizations. Therefore, it will be problematic for Russian-speaking users to get used to the interface.

In addition to its main function, the utility can edit entries in startup, monitor the installation of new software, deactivate system services. In addition to this, the uninstaller allows you to erase temporary files and unnecessary registry keys. In addition, the developers claim that their product runs 5 times faster than the built-in Windows tools.

Advanced Uninstaller Pro helps not only to get rid of unnecessary software, but also to remove toolbars and advertising components of browsers that do not appear in the list of standard utilities. Unused or damaged Start Menu icons are also tracked by the utility and can be erased in a few clicks.

In the list of installed software, in addition to basic information, information about the user's application rating is provided. This will help inexperienced users decide whether the program is useful, and whether it should be uninstalled.