Why Uninstall ?
Every additional software on your operating system is an additional load which if not used is taking your computer down a little bit, so the best way to maintain a healthy operating system is to get rid of any unneeded software not used in your day to day tasks.
Basic Requirements
- Open Source / Free / Trial
- Simplicity
- Advanced Features
- Highly Maintained
- Nice UI
- Speed
Advanced Features ?
Uninstallers may come packed with several advanced features like
- Removing Traces from Registry
- Removing Traces from File System
- Removing Empty Uninstall Entries
- Registry Backup
- OS Restore Point
- Bulk Uninstall
- Silent Uninstall
Which one is the Best Uninstaller ?
The best uninstaller is Bulk Crap Uninstaller, it just won in all categories, wiping out all competition.
- It (one of the only which can do this one) removes software by bulk!
- Removes traces of the installed software from any place
- Is open source
- Runs some of the uninstallers silently
The only downside to this one is that the UI is a little crappy and outdated, and the wizards are a little bulky, but once you get used to it, you won’t look anywhere else!