Even though the capacity of personal computers has not stopped growing, the size occupied by software has also increased. Particularly PC games can exceed 100 GB of disk space without breaking a sweat. In addition, the replacement of old hard drives with solid state drives (much faster, but more expensive in price per GB) has undoubtedly reduced the average free space.

And it can be a problem on devices such as laptops where the capacity tends to be lower than that of desktops and we may get stuck. There is not enough space to just dispose of it and it is time to remove what we use the least first.Needless to say, each and every change we make is reversible and we will later be able to re-install the apps or games we have now deleted.

Program uninstallers for Windows

Most programs can be easily uninstalled using the OS's own tools. Focusing on Windows, the latest versions (Windows 10 and 11) allow you to do so from the Control Panel > Programs and Features. Simply click on the app you want to uninstall:

You can also uninstall apps or games from the general Settings > Apps and features tool. These include Win32 apps and also the “universal” Windows apps, the UWP apps that Microsoft includes in the systems or the ones we install from the Microsoft Store. There are other ways to uninstall them, but these two are the most popular.

Other people's tools

Another alternative is to use applied program uninstallers. Much more specialized and effective, they are really useful especially against certain rebellious apps. that persist in hiding using common methods. Or even if they can be removed, they leave traces of files and settings that we do not want or need to preserve. Or they pile up information in the Windows registry unnecessarily and ultimately load system components. In case you want to try them, we leave you with seven of them, all free or with free versions.

Revo Uninstaller

Well known for its speed and ease of use, it is an all-in-one tool capable of uninstalling apps, browser extensions and those "leftovers" in the form of app remnants, even those uninstalled with Windows' internal tools. Its interface is really easy to use and it also allows you to uninstall apps from the same app icons located on the desktop.

It is free in free version for all Windows versions, 32-bit and 64-bit, from Vista to Windows 11. There is also a “Pro” version that adds features like batch deletion, command line support, and more for $24.95. A third version, “Portable,” is really handy to carry around on an external USB drive and tidy up any PC.

Bulk Crap Uninstaller

BCU has a minimalistic interface that is really easy to use for inexperienced users. It can uninstall multiple apps at once, installed Win32 apps, UWC apps, portable apps, apps from platforms like Steam or portable apps.

It's not bad at all knowing that it's not only free but also open source. You can download it from their website, where you can find much more information about its specifications. It works with 32-bit and 64-bit editions from Windows Vista.

IObit Uninstaller

A free and fast uninstaller that removes unfriendly programs and auxiliary files with ease. It discovers and classifies all installed programs and allows batch uninstallation with a single click and in just one go. An interesting plus is its ability to uninstall malicious or unwanted add-ons or toolbars in browsers or remove running programs with the function Easy Uninstall.

It also allows you to create a system restore point before removing any app. It's free in free and paid versions with editions for Windows XP and above. The free version works well and provides the basics, but be careful when installing it by unchecking other types of programs (generally "junk") that it tries to install and that tend to be common in this type of tools.

Comodo Programs Manager

Also free, simple and extremely fast, it lets you remove any program, driver or Windows update with just a few mouse clicks. It can completely remove partial uninstalls and detect and delete unfriendly junk files.

It also monitors and records each modification, allowing you to safely undo uninstallations. It's free for download from their page.

Advanced Uninstaller Pro

Very similar to the previous ones, allowing deletion of duplicate files and programs, permanent Windows files, cleaning of add-ons and also browser history and plus such as daily status checks that include antivirus protection, detection of temporary files, management of startup applications and much more.

Another app with a free version and the much more complete paid version that You can download it from their page.

Geek Uninstaller

Apart from the standard app removal feature available, this program offers 2 highlighted features: clean and forced removal. The former allows you to perform a deep and fast scan, which helps you remove the leftover junk in no time. Forced removal is useful when you stop the stubborn program we are talking about.

The design is quite simple and also includes a “View” tab where the different apps are classified between desktop apps and universal apps from the Windows Store. It also has a free version. and paid.

CCleaner

We'll leave this all-in-one "cleaner" for last, which was an almost indispensable tool in the days of XP due to its ability to maintain and optimize PCs. Although it continues to stand out for its registry cleaner and application execution disabler functions, it also has an uninstaller.

Provides free version apart from a paid "Pro" one. Like other program uninstallers listed above, you have to be careful not to have adware, another type of apps that are promoted with the free version.