Uninstalling stubborn applications

Beyond the aptitude of the computers The number of personal games has not stopped growing, and the size of the program has also increased. Especially the games for PCs that can exceed 100 Gbytes of disk space without breaking a sweat. In addition, the replacement of the old hard drives by solid state drives (considerably faster, but much 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 this from the Control Panel > Programs and Settings. 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 and also the "universal" Windows apps, the UWPs that Microsoft that are included in the systems or those that we install from the Microsoft Store. There are other ways to uninstall them, but those two are the most well-known.

Other people's tools

Another alternative is to use program uninstallers applied. Much more specialized and effective, they are really useful especially against certain rebellious apps. that persist in hiding by common methods. Or even if they can be removed, they leave behind clues from files and settings that we do not want or need to preserve. Or they pile up information in the registry Windows in the form superfluous and ultimately burdening the system elements. Just in case you want to try them out, we leave you with seven of them, each and every one free or with free editions.

Revo Uninstaller

Well known for its speed and ease of use, it is an 'all-in-one' with the ability to uninstall apps, browser extensions and those "leftovers" in the form of app remnants, even those uninstalled with the internal tools of WindowsIts work platform is really easy to use and 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 working platform that is really easy to use for inexperienced users. It can uninstall multiple apps at once, installed Win32 apps, UWC apps, laptops, those with interfaces like Steam or portable ones.

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 have much more information about its specifications. It works with 32-bit and 64-bit editions from Windows View.

IObit Uninstaller

A free and fast uninstaller that removes unfriendly programs and auxiliary files with ease. Discovers and classifies all uninstallers 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 bars on the 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 very fast, it allows you to remove any program, driver or update Windows with a few mouse clicks. It can completely remove partial uninstalls and warn and delete unfriendly junk files.

It also monitors and records each modification giving permission to undo uninstallations in a safe. 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 daily status checks that they include antivirus protection, temporary file detection, startup app management 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 very simple and also includes a "View" tab where the different apps are classified between desktop apps and universal apps from the app store. Windows. It also has a free version. and paid.

CCleaner

We leave for the end this all-in-one "cleaner" that was an almost indispensable tool in XP times due to its capacity for care tasks and optimization of PCs. Although it continues to stand out for its function as a registry cleaner and also as an app execution disabler, it also has an uninstaller.

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