IObit programs: how to remove them completely

This article will focus on the iObit program, how to completely remove it manually and how to use auxiliary programs. In general, it’s worth mentioning right away, for those who don’t know, iObit is not just one program, but a whole package of system utilities to optimize the operation of all computer components, to increase overall performance. In other words, the article will discuss how to remove all programs from iObit.

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Where is the root folder of the program

But before telling about the iObit program (how to remove and what to do for what), it is worth running a little ahead and explaining where and how to find the root folder of each of the programs. Of course, we will not consider each program individually. Each of the above methods works fine with the entire application package.

First, consider the simplest and most understandable way - using the shortcut on the desktop. The fact is that after installing any program, whether it is from the iObit package or completely third-party, during installation you will be asked if you want to place a shortcut on the desktop. And if you are among those who checked the box next to this item, then you can safely use this method.

Its essence is as follows: after right-clicking (RMB) on the program shortcut menu opens. In it you will need to select "File Location". That's all, the root folder of the program is open. But if the shortcut of the desired program is not observed on the desktop, then we proceed to the second method.

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It is not very different from the first one, all that changes is the scene of action. This time it will be necessary to carry out all the manipulations in the Start menu.

Go to the Start menu → All Programs. A list of programs will be visible. From the list, find the one you need and do all the above manipulations again. As a result, you should see the root folder before your eyes.

If there is no shortcut in the Start menu, then only the third method will help you. It lies in the fact that you yourself have found this folder in Explorer.

If during installation of the program you yourself assigned the installation location, then go there. Otherwise, the program is installed according to the standard, to drive C. You should enter it, then go to the Program File folder and find the folder called iObit in it already. How to remove all programs - we will consider a little later, but at this stage you should observe all installed application packages. Just go to the one you want to delete.

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Uninstall using uninstaller

So, talking about iObit, how to remove the program, one can not help but mention the most standard way. In addition, we already know the main thing - where is the root folder of the application. In order not to rant for a long time, let us go straight to the point.

  1. You need to enter the program directory.
  2. In it, find the file with the name "unins000" and with the extension .exe.
  3. Run the file.

After you do these three easy steps, you will see a window in which you will be asked if you really want to get rid of this program once and for all. If so, then feel free to click the "Yes" button, otherwise - "No".

How to remove iObit from the computer completely using this method, we figured it out, but if for some reason you could not find the desired folder, the following method will help you.

Uninstall using "Programs and Features"

So, we continue to talk about iObit. How to remove the program by uninstaller, we have already disassembled, now we’ll talk about how to remove it using the standard Windows utility - “Programs and Features”.

In fact, for some, this method will seem even easier than the previous one, since you will not need to look for the program directory. But let's get closer to the point.

  1. The first thing to do is log in to the Control Panel. Go to the "Start" menu and among all the tiles, click on the same name.
  2. In the window that appears, search for "Programs and Features." Open this utility.
  3. In the list of all programs, find the one you want to remove. Highlight her.
  4. By clicking RMB from the context menu, select "Delete / Change".

After you do this, a familiar window with confirmation of the operation will appear - click "Yes."

So you found out how to remove iObit from your computer completely using the standard Windows utility.

Uninstall using iObit

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For some, this subtitle will seem strange, because how can iObit be deleted using iObit? And everything is simple. The fact is that in the software package there is one called Uninstaller. This program is responsible for uninstalling other programs, but it can also delete itself.

So, download this program if you do not have it. Run it. Select the desired program from the list and click "Uninstall."

So we figured out how to remove iObit from the computer completely. Windows 8 was introduced in the article, but on the whole and on other Windows OSs, all actions are similar.

Source: https://habr.com/ru/post/K3839/


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