IObit Uninstaller 6 Review

Min requirements: Windows XP/Vista/7/8+/10
File size: 12.5MB

The Windows uninstaller does a reasonable job of removing unwanted programs from your PC but it’s slow, can only uninstall one program at a time and tends to leave behind a lot of junk files. IObit’s free and portable Uninstaller is a superior alternative that can batch-uninstall multiple programs and completely remove all leftover traces, such as temporary and installer files, and Registry entries.

To save you time and hassle, IObit Uninstaller 6 lets you filter the list of installed software by All Programs, Recently Installed, Large Programs, Infrequently Used and Windows Update, and also reorder the list by Name, The Windows uninstaller does a reasonable job of removing unwanted programs from your PC but it’s slow, can only uninstall one program at a time and tends to leave behind a lot of junk files. IObit’s free and portable Uninstaller is a superior alternative that can batch-uninstall multiple programs and completely remove all leftover traces, such as temporary and installer files, and Registry entries.

To save you time and hassle, IObit Uninstaller 6 lets you filter the list of installed software by All Programs, Recently Installed, Large Programs, Infrequently Used and Windows Update, and also reorder the list by Name, Size, Install date or Version. Or you can search for specific items you want to get rid of. There are additional sections for Windows Apps and Toolbars and Plugins.

The latest version of Uninstaller has a redesigned interface that makes it easier to find and remove unwanted software. The most notable new addition to the program is the ability to detect and delete malicious and ad-based plugins and extensions from Microsoft Edge, and it can also uninstall more programs and browser plugins. The handy Force Uninstall function can remove broken files and applications, as well as hidden and unlisted programs; while the improved Powerful Scan automatically detects and removes all leftover files and Registry entries, including those left behind by other uninstallers.

Additionally, if you’re a Windows 10 user, you’ll appreciate the ease with which the software can securely uninstall most pre-installed Windows apps, and outdated, failed or troublesome updates.

Remove unwanted programs using IObit Uninstaller 6

Uninstaller lets program(s) you find the you want to remove either by filtering the choices in the sidebar or searching for the software by name. You can uninstall multiple items by ticking the box by each program. The number of programs selected and their total size is shown at the top. Click Uninstall to begin the removal process.

You’ll be shown which programs are being uninstalled. IObit Uninstaller can create a restore point, so you can easily roll things back if problems occur – just tick the box to select this option. Click the Uninstall button and the selected software will be removed using the standard uninstall process.

Click any further boxes that appear.

Once the software has been removed, click the Powerful Scan button to search for any leftover elements. You can set this feature to start automatically every time you uninstall something. Select the items you want to remove, 1 then click Delete. You can opt to shred the files if you want all trace of them gone for good.