The Add/Remove programs applet that shipped with your Windows XP PC shows very limited information about the currently installed software and it even lists software that are no longer installed on the machine.
That's where MyUninstaller enters the game - it's a free and tiny utility that requires no installation and offers a much better view of programs that are installed on your hard-drive.
You get to know about the exact version of the software (like Google Sketchup 6.0.277.0 instead of Google SketchUp 6), date when you installed that software, the folder location where that software is installed, the uninstall string and other useful information.
All this extra data can help you decide whether you really want to kick that software off your hard-disk.
MyUninstaller can also be used to clear unwanted entries - software that is uninstalled but the registry keys are not cleaned up and hence showing up with an installed status. Highly recommended.
MyUninstaller v1.34 - Alternative to the standard add / remove control panel module
Reader Comments
Amit,
I recommend everyone to think twice about downloading any software from NirSoft.
Not so long ago I downloaded and used the programs "MessenPass" & "Protected Storage PassView" from NirSoft for educational purposes (right).
To my surprise, my email account was hacked because of one these two programs, not sure which one.
All I know is that it is too conincidential that the same week I started using the mentioned programs my email was hacked.
So again, word of my advice, MyUninstaller my seem like a great software but definately run your antivirus before you install and get feedback from other people.
Take care.
Richard
Written on 1/3/07 10:42 PM
This application seems cool. But does it work on Vista? I hope it does. If it's designed for XP, will drivers fix any compatibility problem? I got a great source of Vista drivers (http://www.radarsync.com/vista). I hope that I would only need drivers to make that windows add on work on Vista.
Written on 2/3/07 1:02 PM