Windows has a whole section in its settings menu dedicated to managing and uninstalling programs, but you won't find too many details about each one beyond the estimated size, installation date, or version. The classic Control Panel section is similar, but if you want to know everything about an app before uninstalling it, your best bet is UninstallView from NirSoft, which was recently updated.
As unbelievable as it may seem, Windows programs still show a certain rebellion during their uninstallation process. Each one leaves the system in its own way, leaving empty folders, orphan files, registry strings, and much more. Over time, that digital junk accumulates, and our computer pays the price with lost performance. In the past, we have offered alternative platforms and resources for installing and uninstalling software, but generally, things haven't improved much. If you want to uninstall a program completely, and also get low-level information that usually remains hidden, you'll need the help of an external tool like UninstallView from NirSoft.
How to Uninstall Software with UninstallView
From a technical standpoint, UninstallView serves as a replacement for the old MyUninstaller (which dates back to 2003), adopting its main functions. A right-click on any of the entries lets you access its properties, with a wealth of information ranging from the full installation path to its internal registry name, including the exact date of installation and modification, availability in user profiles, and associated URLs.
Another possibility is to access silent uninstall modes. For example, Epic Games has a silent mode, and although UninstallView won't use it directly (you have to use the context menu), nothing stops you from copying and pasting its execution command. The details in UninstallView far surpass its equivalent in the Windows Control Panel, and it leaves the 'new' settings menu in Windows 10/11 eating dust.
UninstallView is completely free software, with guaranteed portability, no external dependencies, and tops it off with great compatibility, starting from Windows XP in 32 and 64 bits. While the market offers even more advanced options, UninstallView should be a spearhead in uninstalling software, and it deserves a place on any maintenance USB stick.
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