Does using revo uninstaller delete some important files from the registry for other programs? It seemed like it to me, i'm not very sure though. Should i just use pcdecrapifier? Both are just basic uninstalling programs right?
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In revo uninstaller, first after unsintalling (which it anyway does by invoking the program' built-in uninstaller first), its followed by removing left over files... here you can see the folder / files with the name of the program you just removed... and then you have the registry, which again, if you expand, the main reg files associated with that particular program which u just uninstalled, is in BOLD letters... I usually expand it all the way and del the reg file seen in BOLD letters.. the remaining folders / path where the reg file was in, I just leave them... and this has been working well for me and its pretty safe n secure. Hope this helps. I was recommended not to delete the whole reg file tree, but chose just the final entries shown in bold... and I follow this and its been good. Cheers.
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Yeah It says to only delete the bold ones, but i'm not sure about that. For example, i uninstalled bloatware like slingplayer and viewpoint player and when it went to registry, i saw bolded parts were windows media player, so i'm wondering if it deleted some stuff i needed for windows media player. Also, if i use revo uninstaller do i need pcdecrapifier?
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Probably they are shared by WMP and the other player you mentioned... I am not sure about this and I don't know.. But is WMP working fine now? If yes, then I don't think you should be worried... Have you googled?
As for pcdecrapifier, I don't use it.. and I learnt you don't need it if you have one another.. Use one and use it constantly as long as its not giving any issues. Also make sure you read about whatever you are using well... -
Not doubting you, but anyone else got opinions?
Revo Uninstaller, deleting registry might delete important files?
Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Chango99, Aug 23, 2008.