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Q&A: Does Windows 10 leave traces of deleted programs behind?

Posted on May 14, 2021

Question from Vince:  Hi Rick. I need a little info and advice about Windows 10 if you don’t mind.

I’ve been using Geek Uninstaller to delete programs ever since I read your post explaining how Windows leaves bits and pieces of a program behind when it deletes it.

I updated my computer to Windows 10 back when it was free and I was wondering if Windows 10 leaves traces of deleted programs behind too. Or has Microsoft finally fixed this?

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Q&A: How can I uninstall Firefox from my computer?

Posted on February 22, 2021

Question from Perry S.:  I have an older Dell desktop PC that I updated from Windows 7 to Windows 10.

I really like this computer and I use it every day to check my email and other various tasks.

I got a low disk space warning the other day so I ran Disk Cleanup and then tried to uninstall several programs that I never use.

Everything uninstalled just fine until I got to Firefox. The Windows Uninstaller tool won’t remove it, and neither will Revo Uninstaller.

Do you know of a way to remove Firefox from this machine? Perhaps a manual method that I could try?

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Q&A: How can I remove PC Medic from my computer?

Posted on February 14, 2017

Question from Deb V.:  Hi Rick. Could you tell me how to get rid of PC Medic?

I do not have the full version but some free version that sweeps and reports every day and tries to sell their full version.

I have tried uninstalling it but am unable to as it says it cannot uninstall while it is running. Thank you for your help.

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Q&A: How can I uninstall SmartTweak UpdateMyDrivers from my laptop?

Posted on March 25, 2016

smarttweak-logoQuestion from Betty H.:  I have an unwanted program on my computer that’s driving me crazy and I can’t figure out how to uninstall it.

The program in question is called SmartTweak UpdateMyDrivers, and I hate it!

I have no idea how this program got on my computer and the Windows uninstaller won’t remove it. What can I do to get rid of it?

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Q&A: How can I completely uninstall a program in Windows without leaving any stray files behind?

Posted on February 5, 2015

microsoft-windowsQuestion from Curtis:  I downloaded the trial version of Nero 2015 Classic onto my Gateway computer with Windows 7, but then I decided I didn’t want to keep it.

I used the “Uninstall a Program” app in the Control Panel to remove it, but I’m still finding parts of it in at least three folders. How can I uninstall it and get rid of ALL of its files?

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