I uninstall a lot of programs and apps these days and if you’re like me and do that too, one thing you have to look out for is the ghostly remnants of apps being left on your system.
What many people don’t know is that when you uninstall an app most apps leave registry files on your PC in case you decide you want to install them again and so the app pick back up where it left off. The thing is, though, that makes for a messy registry and can contribute to quirks like your memory being utilized and your PC slowing down. That’s counterintuitive if you’re trying to extend the lifespan of your PC because it’s already feeling slow or obsolete
That’s why I now use Revo Uninstaller to wipe out remnants of apps. Revo Uninstaller is a powerful free utility that uninstalls apps on your PC but also uninstalls remnants of those apps to keep your PC in tip-top shape. You can use it to scan for leftovers after a standard uninstall and then remove the leftovers at your whim.
Revo uninstaller removes remnants of apps.
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