Advice Request Uninstaller Alternative?

[Sorrento]

If I just want to give an unknown program a try out, I always image first, then if I don't like it I can image back - Some programs such as MS Office are virtually uninstallable I find, whatever you do bits will always lurk, the answer is (for me) either don't use it or if I have to for a certain now very, very rare task, again image back afterward (Hate MS Office BTW) I have a pretty good idea of which programs I use now so don't have to uninstall very often...Then I live happily ever after...

 

[Parkinsond]

If I just want to give an unknown program a try out, I always image first, then if I don't like it I can image back - Some programs such as MS Office are virtually uninstallable I find, whatever you do bits will always lurk, the answer is (for me) either don't use it or if I have to for a certain now very, very rare task, again image back afterward (Hate MS Office BTW) I have a pretty good idea of which programs I use now so don't have to uninstall very often...Then I live happily ever after...

Ther is a script for uninstalling Office completely including any previous activation.

 

[roger_m]

Some programs such as MS Office are virtually uninstallable

Microsoft have their own removal tool for Office to completely remove it.

https://aka.ms/diag_officeuninstall

 

[Sorrento]

Best of luck with it too, I've tried them all & this install over a year has not had 365 on it, if you put on its on (in parts) for good whatever you try, including Rip out office etc..etc.. (IMO)

 

[Parkinsond]

Microsoft have their own removal tool for Office to completely remove it.

https://aka.ms/diag_officeuninstall

I prefer the script as it is easier and cleans activation efficiently.

 

[roger_m]

Best of luck with it too, I've tried them all & this install over a year has not had 365 on it, if you put on its on (in parts) for good whatever you try, including Rip out office etc..etc.. (IMO)

I've used it multiple times and it's worked for me.

 

[Sorrento]

I might remove activation but there will be bits of office left, if you don't mind this that's OK, but it is not in Microsoft interest to have you remove Office in it's entirety - it is no longer possible without great effort to just install the parts of 365 you actually want either, without making a song & dance about it - You could in the past but not now.

 

[partha_roy]

Yes you are correct madam

1. Install Revo Uninstaller Pro (Trial Version):

Start by installing the trial version of Revo Uninstaller Pro. This gives you full access to all its features for 30 days

2. Uninstall Quick Heal:

Launch Revo Uninstaller Pro. It will automatically initiate Quick Heal's default uninstaller. Follow the prompts to complete the standard uninstallation process.

3. Scan for Leftovers:

Once Quick Heal's default uninstaller finishes, Revo Uninstaller Pro will ask if you want to scan for leftover traces. Select "Advanced" for this scan. This allows Revo to thoroughly search for all Quick Heal-related files and registry entries that the default uninstaller might have missed.

4. Remove Traces:

Revo Uninstaller Pro is very effective at finding these leftover traces. After the scan is complete, you'll see a list of detected items. Select all of them and click "Delete." This should completely remove Quick Heal from your system.

Troubleshooting:

If you encounter any issues during the uninstallation process or if Revo doesn't allow you to uninstall Quick Heal, simply reinstall Quick Heal Antivirus and then repeat the uninstallation steps outlined above.

 

[roger_m]

4. Remove Traces:

Revo Uninstaller Pro is very effective at finding these leftover traces. After the scan is complete, you'll see a list of detected items. Select all of them and click "Delete." This should completely remove Quick Heal from your system.

As mentioned, no uninstaller will remove all traces of antiviruses. If drivers are left behind, usually a third party uninstaller will not remove them either.

 

[partha_roy]

As mentioned, no uninstaller will remove all traces of antiviruses. If drivers are left behind, usually a third party uninstaller will not remove them either.

That's quite an interesting and strong assertion: 'no uninstaller will remove all traces of antiviruses,' especially concerning drivers.

Are there specific technical reasons or documented examples that lead you to believe no uninstaller, even the vendor-provided ones or specialized removal tools, can achieve a complete cleanup of AV traces, particularly drivers?

 

[Digmor Crusher]

I've used vendor provided uninstallers in the past and there have been cases where they have left registry remnants. Now I can't provide exact details because I don't remember which ones but I know it has happened more then once. In fact I tried Avast maybe a year ago and still have this remnant in my registry and there is no way I can get rid of it. I think the uninstaller did not do a complete job and maybe the only way to get rid of it is to install Avast and try again. Not going to happen by the way.

 

[partha_roy]

Could you try installing the 30-day Revo Pro trial, click "Forced Uninstall", then type Avast in the text box when prompted to enter the program's exact name, and finally run an advanced scan as illustrated below? Once the traces are found, see if that registry entry shows up

 

[roger_m]

That's quite an interesting and strong assertion: 'no uninstaller will remove all traces of antiviruses,' especially concerning drivers.

Are there specific technical reasons or documented examples that lead you to believe no uninstaller, even the vendor-provided ones or specialized removal tools, can achieve a complete cleanup of AV traces, particularly drivers?

I was referring to third party uninstallers, such as Revo etc. Vendor provided ones, should remove any drivers. But even vendor supplied tools don't always remove all traces.

 

[partha_roy]

I was referring to third party uninstallers, such as Revo etc. Vendor provided ones, should remove any drivers. But even vendor supplied tools don't always remove all traces.

Correct, they don't always but some of them may and I've seen Revo Pro remove those filter drivers that reside at the kernel level left behind by AV software

 

[partha_roy]

It works even better if you install a program with Revo; basically, Revo monitors the installation if you do that and records all the changes made to the registry for an even more comprehensive removal later.

They call it tracing the program.

 

[jamey910111]

I use advanced function of revo unisntaller all the time, but have a backup always please, ofc a system restore and reg
Backup too - but i mean a full system backup too, at least a recent one in case

 

[partha_roy]

I use advanced function of revo unisntaller all the time, but have a backup always please, ofc a system restore and reg
Backup too - but i mean a full system backup too, at least a recent one in case

Hmm, I see.. It's an outstanding program.. One of the very few that I would pay for and recommend others to pay for

 

[Digmor Crusher]

Could you try installing the 30-day Revo Pro trial, click "Forced Uninstall", then type Avast in the text box when prompted to enter the program's exact name, and finally run an advanced scan as illustrated below? Once the traces are found, see if that registry entry shows up

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Thanks, I'll keep that in mind.

 

[Xtwillight]

I installed it and quickly uninstalled it...
Too basic, left several residues that Revo Uninstaller Pro found... it clearly looks like a basic copy of Geek Uninstaller :/

Magoshare Uninstaller China uninstaller Chengdu Shengxuan Technology Co., Ltd.

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Or DoYourData Uninstaller Free . Anyway, they both look quite similar VirusTotal Chengdu Shengxuan Technology Co., Ltd.

Looks a bit like Iobit uninstaller

 

[Sorrento]

Only just noticed but HiBit Uninstaller site is back online & updated it - Still happy with it & for a very small fast program it has some great additions such as junk remover, a good context manager etc - I was concerned it was gone for good with issues in IR