How to uninstall a program? With this question, users often turn to computer specialists and search engines. In fact, answering the question is quite simple, especially if you use a Windows-based system. Let's figure out how to remove a program from a computer without leaving garbage in the system.
Removing the program by regular means
Let's start with the simplest - uninstall software using the tools built into the Windows system. This method is not the most rational, from the point of view of garbage remaining in the system, which in the future will affect its speed. If this fact is insignificant for you, you can simply ignore it, as in any case it will not have too much impact on performance.
To begin, let’s figure out how to remove the program if you are a Windows 10 user.
Follow the instructions below carefully and you should have no problems. If any have appeared, refer to any other method from the current article.
- The latest system has a very convenient function to delete a program using the "start menu". So, find the program you need to remove from the menu.
- Click on its icon with the right mouse button, select the “Delete” item from the context menu.
- Follow the instructions on the screen, if they did not appear, and the icon disappeared, then the program was successfully uninstalled.
How to remove the program on other systems? Let's move on to the second method, alternative and relevant for all currently used versions of Windows:
- Go to the taskbar;
- select the type of "Small icons";
- Find the item "Programs and Features", select it;
- find the desired program that you want to remove and right-click on it;
- a list of actions will be displayed, from which you need to select the function - “Delete”.
- then follow the instructions on the screen.
Alternative way
Are there other ways to uninstall a program? Of course, each one also has its own uninstaller, which is often located in the folder with the software itself and is called Uninstall.exe.
To remove the program in this way, you need to find the path to the program folder, you can do this if you already know it, because you selected the value during installation, or found on the Internet. In the case when none of the options came up, it can be made simpler, but in the event that you have a shortcut leading to the executable file of the program. To do this, right-click on the shortcut, in the menu that opens, select "File Location".
So, you have definitely found the program removal file. Now double click on it with the left mouse button, follow the instructions that appear on the screen. At the end of the removal, you may be sent to the website of the software manufacturer, do not be surprised, this is normal practice.
3rd party software
It's time to get acquainted with a truly powerful software that allows you to remove software in any state. Looking for the answer to the question, how to remove the program as completely as possible? - here is the answer: Revo Uninstaller will help in any cases, although it requires skills, slightly higher than that of an entry-level user. But do not be alarmed; understanding the functionality is not difficult.
So, first you need to download and install the program itself. This can be done from the official website of the manufacturer, or from a third-party. Just make sure the webpage can be trusted and free of viruses. The same is true for the executable file of the program.
After installing the program, double-click on the shortcut on the desktop, some time later you will see the interface, and later a list of installed software. To remove, select the necessary program, Revo Uninstaller will offer you to make a backup copy of the registry, as well as the operating system itself. The process can take quite a considerable time, so carefully consider the choice at this stage to remove the program.
Next, you select the operating mode: “safe”, “moderate” or “aggressive”. For most tasks, a “moderate” setting is appropriate. It will clean the registry of unnecessary garbage, and also will find residual files from the uninstalled software.
How to remove a remote program using Revo Uninstaller? Wide functionality allows you to implement this opportunity. To do this, find the appropriate menu in the taskbar at the top of the program.
Teamviewer
And how to remove the program from a remote computer? To do this, you will need the above instructions, as well as TeamViewer - a set of software that allows you to carry out operations from a remote computer. Download the program from the manufacturer’s website. Indicate that you are downloading the software for non-commercial, personal use.
It remains only to configure the connection between two computers, for this, on the dependent PC in the program, find out its ID, as well as the access code. Now connect from the main computer and control the remote system. Using the above instructions, you will achieve exactly the same effect.
Roll back changes
We advise you to think about restoring deleted programs in advance. Unfortunately, it is often not possible to restore the already deleted software to its previous state. To do this, you need to have a backup copy of the program itself, its data, or reserve a system before uninstalling.
If you have not done so, then reinstall the program, and then try manually recovering the deleted data. A browser account or other installed program, for example, can help.
Summary
So, from the above guide, you learned exactly how to remove various kinds of software. The information received will definitely come in handy, since situations when you need to clean your computer from unnecessary software arise from time to time.