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    which uninstaller program?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Captain Picard, Aug 31, 2008.

  1. Captain Picard

    Captain Picard Notebook Consultant

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    I'm a computer noob so I'm not doing a clean install of vista. I'm doing it manually. Which of these should I use?

    pcdecrapifier
    ccleaner
    revouninstaller

    Thanks!
     
    Captain Picard, Aug 31, 2008
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  2. Phil

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    I use ccleaner for cleaning my system and revo uninstaller for uninstalling. Revo has the best uninstall feautures in my opinion. Hunter mode is very good.
     
    Phil, Aug 31, 2008
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  3. jcm4

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    I second that.
     
    jcm4, Aug 31, 2008
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  4. I♥RAM

    I♥RAM Notebook Deity

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    So what exactly do these uninstaller programs do for you? How are they different than the control panel's uninstalling?

    Thanks for info.
     
    I♥RAM, Aug 31, 2008
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  5. jcm4

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    They clean out the registry of remaining files, and just do a more thorough uninstall that add/remove programs.
     
    jcm4, Aug 31, 2008
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  6. Captain Picard

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    Ok, thanks for the replies. So I don't need pcdecrapifier then?

    Also, this is off topic, but what program should I use to monitor temps? HWmonitor? Or something else? Riva tuner? PCmark?
     
    Captain Picard, Aug 31, 2008
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  7. jcm4

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    HWmonitor is used by most, and is very easy to use. CCleaner is pretty much the same as pcdecrapifier, IIRC.
     
    jcm4, Aug 31, 2008
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    I use all three listed programs for different things.
     
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  9. Captain Picard

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    Which do you use for what things?
     
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  10. jcm4

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    Personally, I use CCleaner for cleaning up the registry and deleting temp files, and I use revo for uninstalling programs. I've never used decrapifier, so I don't know what to tell you there.
     
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  11. McGrady

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    I use revo for uninstalling although I hear zsoft uninstaller is better. havent tried it though.
     
    McGrady, Aug 31, 2008
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  12. Phil

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    That's how I do it to. I also use Ccleaner for managing my startup processes. The 'disable' function is really nice.

    I've read some reviews saying (and proving) Revo is the best uninstaller.
     
    Phil, Sep 1, 2008
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  13. qhn

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    I switch between windows software add/removal and cCleaner. They do just a perfect job, unless the app/software was shoddily written and packaged with a bad installer from the start.

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Sep 1, 2008
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