I don’t know about you, but I’m not a fan of having to constantly connect to the Internet and download software just to use my computer. I’d much rather have my computer do its own thing and not let me know about any potential threats until they’re too late. So if you’re thinking of buying a new computer, make sure it doesn’t come with any bloatware or trial software that you don’t need.
To uninstall all of the applications on your computer manually would take several hours depending on how many pre-loaded applications there are. Instead of wasting time doing it yourself, you can use software specifically designed to get rid of crapware automatically. In this article, I’ll mention two programs, both free and paid, that do a great job and can even be used later on.
PC Decrapifier
PC Decrapifier is a really nifty program that is free and very easy to use. It works with every version of Windows from Windows 2000 all the way up to Windows 8.
PC Decrapifier is a tool that will help you uninstall applications from your computer, so that you can keep your computer running smoothly. By finding and removing the “crap” on your computer, PC Decrapifier will make sure that your computer is running as it should.
The trial software applications on the new computer list are usually loaded onto the computer when it is first turned on, and if it finds any of them, it will show up in the list to be removed. These applications include QuickBooks trial, NetZero, AOL, Norton trial, Microsoft Office trail edition, PC-cillin, and lots more.
Once the installation is complete, you’ll be able to select the items from the list and click Next. In addition, it will give you a list of all the other programs installed on your machine and you can choose to have something uninstalled from there too if you no longer need it.
PC Decrapifier is a program that can help you remove programs and data from old computers. It is free for personal use and only $25 if you want to buy it for commercial purposes, such as being a computer technician. I have used the program several times and can say that it is really handy. Actually, I’ve used it quite often on clients computers that were several years old, but had accumulated lots of programs over time.
Revo Uninstaller
Revo Uninstaller is a great program that is very popular. It does come in a free edition, though it doesn’t have a ton of features. The paid version is $39, but if you are someone who likes to keep their computer neat and clean, then this program is pretty awesome.
The paid version of the program has a 30 day trial and it is a fully functional copy without any restrictions. You can try it out on some hard to remove programs and see how it performs. If you are satisfied, then it might be worth the money. They also have a portable version, which may be a better buy because you can then take it with you when you visit your friends and family and use it when they ask you to fix their crappy computers like I do!
Revo Uninstaller will give you a list of all installed programs for all users on the system. By default, it’s in icon view, but you can click on the little View button and change it to details if you want more information about the programs like the date it was installed, the size, etc.
To uninstall a program on your computer, just select it and click the Uninstall button. The free program has a lot of other features, like being able to uninstall system updates and system components. Just click the Options button and then click on Uninstaller, and check the appropriate boxes. ..
If you click on Tools, you’ll find Autorun Manager, which will show you all the processes that start when the computer boots up. Windows Tools has a few links to some of the most useful tools already on the operating system. You can get network information, edit group policy, manage services, defragment the disk and lots more.
We’re just going to uninstall the junk software from your computer, but you can play around with Revo Uninstaller because it can do a lot more. The Pro version has more features and even supports 64-bit Windows.
IObit Uninstaller
IObit Uninstaller is a program that you can use to uninstall software completely from your system. Remember that these last two uninstaller programs are useful for completely removing all traces of a program. You can obviously manually uninstall programs yourself, but a lot of programs leaves remnants all over the place, i.e. the registry, temp folders, etc, so these programs supposedly do a better job at removing these programs.
IObit offers a simple interface to uninstall programs on a computer. Just select one and click Uninstall. You can also click across the tabs at the top to find recently installed programs, large programs, infrequently used programs, etc. IObit also has a tab at the very top for Toolbars and Plug-ins. This tab is especially helpful because you’ll be surprised how many plugins and add-ons get installed in your browser without your knowledge.
There are a few different ways to clean up your computer and make it run more smoothly. This article will focus on removing junk software from your computer. If you have any other suggestions, please let us know in the comments. ..
