RSS| vesku | Apr 22, 2012 | 6.0.0 |  3 out of 5 |
Sorry to say that i have to move on and find a new uninstaller. Maybe it will be Revo paid version, or IObit, don't know yet. This program used to be real good and i was with it many years but lately it has been acting very strangely, i can't trust it anymore. The whole thing including licensing (for example un-registers itself) and has gone just too difficult and confusing. It feels somehow booby-trapped. I need a technically solid uninstaller, i have no time to play any games or tricks, especially if have paid for a program license, plus i take my system stability seriously. The attitude of the author in his emails is quite unfriendly and accusing, which i could still stand because the error was in my wife's part, but now as the program itself that USED to be technically trustworthy is not that anymore, i'll just have to move on. |
| PaulWilliams | Apr 3, 2012 | 6.0.0 |  1 out of 5 |
Save your money, this program died a long time ago. With each new "cosmetic update" the program gets slower. Your better off using either the Windows Uninstaller, Windows Backup or learning to backup the registry. |
| Lsavagejt | Jan 25, 2012 | 5.10.2 |  5 out of 5 |
I was not warned that my license was about to expire. Anyway, I don't need this anymore. I may try Revo Free for help with registry polling, but otherwise I have learned to uninstall stuff "without help". |
| Uriel | Jan 24, 2012 | 5.10.2 |  2 out of 5 |
I tried it and went back to Revo Uninstaller Pro. @ChipChop Are you implying that "extra safety checks" is the same as "sfc /scannow"? |
| ChipChop | Aug 16, 2011 | 5.10.0 | 1 out of 5 |
"Extra safety checks " ???? Yeah right..... |
| Lsavagejt | Aug 16, 2011 | 5.10.0 | 5 out of 5 |
You can change the analysis profile from options. You can also see any "traces after uninstall" in Detected Changes and remove those manually if desired. In any case TU does a much better job than Windows' Add/Remove, is more secure than and without the "extras" that come with similar products, and I will continue to support this good product. Solid. |
| halc | Jul 11, 2011 | 5.9.3 |  4 out of 5 |
I have used my copy c. 1.5 years now. While being fairly happy with it in terms of performance, a couple of issues have prompted me to lower the rating. 1) Lately it has not been performing very well (I'm using 5.9.2 on Win7 X64). If I install and uninstall using Total Uninstall an application still leaves stuff behind and detects these later. I don't have time to start digging now with Systeinternal Tools, but clearly some files on my C: drive (all monitored) is left behind by the uninstaller. 2) The ability not to easily resolve uninstall conflict and control uninstall per app basis. This can lead to issues where I uninstall a later / newer file, installed by two different programs, when I use uninstall to remove one of them. Other than that and some UI issues (it could benefit from UX refactoring), it's a very decent program. I hope the author considers these issues for the next major update. |
| Juhandra | Jan 22, 2011 | 5.9.2 | 1 out of 5 |
This program does NOT what its name implements. the author left uncountable backdoors open for registration details and trial period detection, it silently (without your knowledge does NOT scan and does NOT revert these changes. Calling your tool TOTAL uninstall is in this case a shameless act, and cheating on your paying customers. Shame on you ! |
| PaulWilliams | Jan 20, 2011 | 5.9.2 | 1 out of 5 |
Plumber: International Tort Lawyer Extraordinaire. Seriously, no one cares about your stupid program. Give it a rest. The name of the program is "Total Uninstall", you couldn't be more clear than that. Claiming that it scans the Entire windows registry when it only scans a couple registry hives like the author admits in his post, is a clear case of Fraud and False Advertising. Why not rename it Partial Uninstall? I can assume that you're also from Romania. Are you familiar with Nicolae Ceausescu? Is that your idea of democracy and freedom of speech? If it is then I'm glad I don't live in Romania. |
| Plumber | Jan 20, 2011 | 5.9.2 | 5 out of 5 |
Ah, I see "JamesSmith2" is using terms like "retarded". I must've struck a nerve with him, LOL. Free speech does not extend to spreading harmful untruths about other people, businesses, and products. I don't know about how TU scans--or doesn't scan--certain "registration settings", but I know it doesn't skip registry hives. After all this time, the multi-account lunatics still don't understand the concept of registry mirroring. Wow. If your best complaint against TU is that it doesn't help you illicitly extend software trial periods, then I have no sympathy for you. Oh, and "Input Overload", the author is based in Romania. And democracy was not invented in the UK. But it's hilarious that you think so. And a "registry editor" does not monitor and undo changes to the registry and file system. Another shocking claim shot down. I'm beginning to lose track of all of them. |
| JamesSmith2 | Jan 19, 2011 | 5.9.2 | 1 out of 5 |
Good Riddance. No one needs to pay $30/year when ZSoft Uninstaller and Revo Uninstaller are free. Either make a better, cheaper program or go out of business. I don't care which. Everyone that works for the company can create as many accounts as they like and leave positive reviews till they are blue in the face, it doesn't change how Slow and Overpriced the program is. Blatantly Lying that the program scans the entire Windows registry, when it only scans 2/3 registry hives minus some very important keys that contain registration settings, will get you nothing but fewer customers and angry former customers. Anyone who's not retarded can easily verify the facts stated in other reviews to prove my point. |
| Input Overload | Jan 19, 2011 | 5.9.2 | 1 out of 5 |
Using that big thing between your ears (no, not your nose) a simple free registry editor does all this overpriced baby food can do. Unneeded garbage of the most expensive kind. And what's this rubbish about being out of the good old USA? We do have laws in The United kingdom Plumber you dipstick. In fact we invented democracy & many other of (your?) laws. |
| Lsavagejt | Jan 19, 2011 | 5.9.2 | 5 out of 5 |
Only four stars? Come on. If you don't want to help support the development of a product and its developers earn a living that's your business, but don't blab about it all over town. That's not cool. I use TU. I like TU, and I pay for TU. Simply the best- everything you need, and nothing you don't. |
| ron_marz | Jan 19, 2011 | 5.9.2 | 5 out of 5 |
Don't listen to the haters. Total Uninstall is a superb program, even if it IS vastly overpriced, an opinion I share. But the proice doesn't detract from the quality of the program; only the value. |
| JamesSmith2 | Jan 2, 2011 | 5.9.1 | 1 out of 5 |
Don't Waste $30 - $40. Not when ZSoft Uninstaller and Revo Uninstaller are FREE. I must have struck a nerve with the plumber, calling me "obtuse" and all, hahaha. Maybe those slander and libel threats work on some, but not me. Berating reviewers as being lunatics, only proves what you are. Besides, anyone can leave reviews, they're just options, but when threats of litigation become involved that crosses the line. Fortunately in my country there's something called Freedom of Speech. The program costs $29.95 for the "standard" and $39.95 for the "professional". Like theirs any difference! You get 1 Year of Updates and no more. Renewal costs were only added after 4.x because people complained about the price and stopped buying. Upgrades also last for 1 Year and upgrades from 4.x cost $19 for standard and $25 for professional. As for the question of registry hives being excluded, even the author states this in one of his reviews. He claims their not necessary, but the reality is he knows that's where authors hide activation keys for free trials and by excluding them and other hives he increases the speed of his slow as a turtle program. Just look in the options menu. It's under monitored programs, scanning profiles and registry. If you want to waste your money and listen to paid stooges that are nothing more than pimp for overpriced products, then do it. For those that live in the real world, just use a free alternative to this slow, expensive and useless program. |
| Plumber | Jan 2, 2011 | 5.9.1 | 5 out of 5 |
This JamesSmith2 person is obtuse. In every one of his reviews, he accuses others of being shills or otherwise biased. If they post positive reviews, well obviously they work for the author. If they post negative reviews, well obviously they work for the competition. I know lots of authors pull that nonsense, but it's not true in every case. Paranoid much? I post reviews when TU is on the front page for the same reason the "reviewer" below me did--because it's on the front page. Duh. This is typically the first time I become aware that a new version is out. It's clear to anyone who can read the sane reviews below that no "hives" are excluded from scanning. People who argue otherwise have no idea how the registry works. As for "$30 per year", that's nonsense. The standard/pro renewal price for a single PC is $15/$20. And are you FORCED to buy any of these upgrades? And as for "what happened here", well there was one or two nutballs who decided to create a slew of profiles and repeat the same libelous garbage, feeling safe in doing so only because the author is outside the USA. |
| JamesSmith2 | Dec 24, 2010 | 5.9.0 | 1 out of 5 |
I'm skeptical of people that only say positive things about this program. It's very suspicious how "Plumber" only leaves a positive review on the day a new version comes out. I've used this program in the past and was not impressed. Even with a fast processor this program is incredibly Slow while scanning the before snapshots, like several minutes slow on a 3.4GHz Core i7 Processor. What the others are saying about it only scanning certain registry hives is true, it's clearly visible in the options menu to anyone with their eyes open. Whether those hives are necessary or not like the author suggests is an open debate, but I'll tell you this it won't re-active a free trial and that makes it not very beneficial beyond Windows built-in uninstaller. Anyone can go on forums and lie about a programs effectiveness, no-ones really screening these people, but eventually people catch on. I think that's what happened here. People realized they didn't need to pay $30/Year to a greedy author to clean their systems and the program all but died. I'll try something cheaper and faster. |
| Plumber | Dec 8, 2010 | 5.9.0 | 5 out of 5 |
It's incredible how deranged a person can be. I haven't been in the TU forums in ages. And I only wish I worked for all the authors people have accused me of working for, just because I don't tolerate nonsense from whack jobs with chips on their shoulder. |
| Jambon | Sep 15, 2010 | 5.8.0 | 1 out of 5 |
Terrible support, and a greedy author, Thanks, I'll look for something else instead. |
| Aug 10, 2010 | 5.8.0 | 1 out of 5 |
Use ZSoft Uninstaller or Regshot (BOTH FREE) PRODUCT DOESN'T DO WHAT THEY CLAIM. GREEDY COMPANY. Does this program scan the entire registry? NO. Prior to version 4, it scanned the ENTIRE REGISTRY, but now it only scans 2 out of 5 Registry Hives by default and another if you set it to do so, not to mention the MANY EXCLUDED KEYS. FACT. In the options menu under Monitored Programs-Scanning Profiles-Default-Registry Tab you'll see only: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE HKEY_USERS Prior to version 5.x, were "MAJOR UPGRADES" Free? NO. Only until recently 5.x was the author forced to give people "One Free Year Maintenance Period". FACT. If you bought version 4.9.5 and version 5 came out a day later, you would have to buy the product again. PROOF: Open Total Uninstall and Create a Before Snapshot, Then Open Microsoft Registry Editor (cmd->regedit) and Create a Key called "Test" Anywhere in HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT, HKEY_CURRENT_USERS or HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG, Reboot Computer, Create an After Snapshot in Total Uninstall and Compare. You won't find the key you added anywhere. Install a 30 day trial program with Total Uninstall with before and after snapshots, wait a couple of days, uninstall the 30 trial program with Total Uninstall and then RE-INSTALL the program. You'll find that you have 28 - 29 days left on your trial. If it really removed all registry traces then the second time you install the trial program you would have 30 days left on your trial. Plumber: EVERYONE knows that you work for the company. Every time someone says something the least bit critical, you're there to insist otherwise and direct them to the company forum where there comments are quietly deleted. You're "Paid Opinions" mean less than nothing. |
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| Plumber | Aug 5, 2010 | 5.8.0 | 5 out of 5 |
Uh... WOW. Now someone is claiming that if you have a firewall installed, the author of Total Uninstall will make you pay multiple times to register it. What's next--the author sneaks into your home at night and steals your teeth? I do not work for the author of Total Uninstall. For some reason, posting positive reviews and discrediting false statements is enough for some people to think otherwise. As if a person can't simply dislike venomous nonsense and wish to respond. Without rehashing and re-rebutting all the nonsense written previously, consider this one random point that keeps coming up--the insistence that Total Uninstall skips the HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT (HKCR) "hive". A quick read of http://support.microsoft.com/kb/256986 shows us that HKCR is not a hive at all; it is a subkey of HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, which is scanned by Total Uninstall by default. This is just one small example of a fact pointed out that goes ignored by the people with a negativist agenda. Disproven hyperbole aside, this is one utility that does it all, does it best, and is continually improved. Now we have someone calling it "n00bware". Interesting. Actually, this person may have a point. I am very aware of the registry and file system structure, so maybe I will start monitoring it all manually, and undoing all changes made by applications and their installers manually as well. I'll spend 90 hours a week doing this, but at least I'll be "l33t". |
| terryjackson | Jul 29, 2010 | 5.7.0 | 1 out of 5 |
LOL! This program will unregister itself, and you have to pay again if you have a firewall installed ! Now that's something new, I have to remember that one. Seriously, DO NOT pay for this lameware, you have better freebies than this never updated piece of slow s***. |
| Jun 29, 2010 | 5.7.0 | 1 out of 5 |
BOYCOTT THIS GREEDY LYING COMPANY. AUTHOR THREATENED LAWSUIT IF YOU LEAVE BAD REVIEWS. PRODUCT DOESN'T DO WHAT THEY CLAIM. Use ZSOFT UNINSTALLER or REGSHOT (BOTH FREE) Does this program scan the entire registry? NO. It scans 2 out of 5 Registry Hives by default and another if you set it to do so, not to mention the MANY EXCLUDED KEYS. FACT. In the options menu under Monitored Programs-Scanning Profiles-Default-Registry Tab you'll see only: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE HKEY_USERS Open Microsoft Registry Editor and you'll clearly see that there are 5 registry hives: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT HKEY_CURRENT_USER HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE HKEY_USERS HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG Prior to version 5.x, were "MAJOR UPGRADES" Free? NO. Only until recently 5.x was the author forced to give people "One Free Year Maintenance Period". FACT. If you bought version 4.9.5 and version 5 came out a day later, you would have to buy the product again. Are people THAT WORK for this company (gmartau and Plumber) posting positive reviews, claiming litigation against anyone that leaves negative reviews and REMOVING USERS REVIEWS. YES. Read the other review for yourself. FACT. If you don't believe me, find a program with a 30 trial period, install the product with Total Uninstall with before and after snapshots, wait a couple of days, uninstall the 30 trial program with Total Uninstall and then Re-Install the program. You'll find that you have 28 - 29 days left on your trial. If it removed all registry traces then the second time you install the trial program you would have 30 days left on your trial. |
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| TomWibbaert | Jun 23, 2010 | 5.7.0 | 1 out of 5 |
Haha, I'm a registered user of TU, and even if my update policy for a new MAJOR version has passed, when I when to update from 5.6.1 to 5.7.0 it tells me "The new version will be installed in trail mode" LOL, get lost you thief, you don't get any cent from me anymore ! |
| gmartau | Jun 23, 2010 | 5.7.0 | 4 out of 5 |
I'm the author. I just want to specify some facts. Ryan: 1. You purchased version 4 in 19 Nov 2007. At that time, the upgrade policy was free update until a major release. Version 5 was released in 22 Oct 2008. 2. You are not aware about registry structure. The default profile includes all the registry hives. Scanning all that Regedit shows is a waste of time and source of unwanted duplicates. For details see http://support.microsoft.com/kb/256986 I recommend to test the speed of Total Uninstall, and you will be surprised that you are wrong (TU is faster). Also test the accuracy of the detected changes and if you find something wrong say it clearly the exact path. The program has no hidden exclusions except hard links to avoid duplicates. Firenze: When the version 5 was released despite the old policy (free updates in the same major release) the users of version 4 that purchased in the last 6 months got a free license for version 5 PRO. The upgrade is optional, not theft. Old versions works as long as it is not installed on newer operating systems that weren't available at the time of TU release. 40% - 50% upgrade discount is not full price again. |
| Firenze | Jun 22, 2010 | 5.7.0 | 1 out of 5 |
I can only rephrase what ryan is saying, even if you configured TU to scan the maximum you want, this crap program DOES NOT detect changes. You can easily test it out by doing a pre-install scan, open regedit and start adding some bogus test keys in the registry trees Ryan explained, do the after-install scan, and see for yourself, it DOES NOT detect them. I can also concur about the lame moneysick policy the French author is using, I registered a few days before the year before he "updated" to version 5 (that is, replace the interface with the crappy ribbon one.... YEP, that's what Gavrilau wants you to believe a major update), and I could pay the full price once again, only to find out that this program does not what you think it does. Perhaps he is acting under pressure from governments or copyright commissions, but that is NO REASON to blatantly lie to his paying customers. |
| Lsavagejt | Jun 22, 2010 | 5.7.0 | 5 out of 5 |
I've used this a longtime now. It still gives me goose bumps. Am I high? |
| Plumber | Jun 22, 2010 | 5.7.0 | 5 out of 5 |
Again, Total Uninstall includes free updates and upgrades for one year. If you purchased version 4 within one year, you may upgrade to version 5 for free. It's only after that one-year period that you have to pay the upgrade fee. All it takes is for someone to read the site or this forum thread: Customer: "If 6.x version will be released within 1 year since purchase, will I get 6.x as free upgrade?" Author: "The license guarantee one year of free updates or upgrades (if will be a 6.x)." http://www.martau.com/fo...topic.php?f=3&t=642 And surely no one would have purchased Total Uninstall years ago and still expect a free upgrade to version 5... And again, no "registry hive" is skipped, if you take the time to configure it. Or, if you insist on claiming otherwise, please make a post in the author's forum, and I or someone else will help you. I am not Gavrila Martau, but it's very funny how anyone who is supportive of any software is accused of being the author of that software. Edit: I have seen the other reviewer's post above, and here is the response: This is a misunderstanding. There is a very good reason not to add HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT or HKEY_CURRENT_USER to the list of monitored registry keys. HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT is not a real hive at all; it is a mirror of HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes, which is monitored by default. To rephrase: The content of HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT is monitored by default! Similarly, HKEY_CURRENT_USER is a virtual key which is covered under HKEY_USERS\SID (where SID is the user ID string). Monitoring this key would result in double entries in the log, and could result in serious problems since it is not account-specific. To rephrase yet again: The content of HKEY_CURRENT_USER is monitored by default! HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG can be monitored. And the licensing is as I said it was. It has always been made clear that updates/upgrades are free for one year. My only agenda is to support quality software and quality authors. |
| tayvallich | May 21, 2010 | 5.6.1 | 5 out of 5 |
Excellent program. New interface is really crisp compared to earlier versions. Gives really accurate information about changes to files and registry when installing programs or just running a program. Easy to customize. Converts reg binary to text in the display which is really useful for searching. All in all a very useful program which I use a lot. |
| YStevaert | Apr 25, 2010 | 5.6.1 | 1 out of 5 |
This program does NOT do what you think it does, even if configured to scan the whole registry it will still skip many locations where the author knows many companies store their "days used" locations for their trial times. |
| Plumber | Apr 23, 2010 | 5.6.1 | 5 out of 5 |
This other reviewer is just plain wrong, and must have an agenda of some sort. The author of TU provides one full year of updates and upgrades. This means that if you purchased version 4, you could upgrade to version 5 for free if you were within your one-year purchase anniversary. There's no problem here. TU 5 does not scan only parts of the registry. It's totally configurable. You can scan select portions of the registry (and/or file system), the whole thing, or even create separate profiles for each. There's no problem here other than PEBCAK and/or knavery. |
| emanresU deriseD | Feb 27, 2010 | 5.5.1 | 5 out of 5 |
The reviewer below makes a good point, and this is something that has bothered me for years. You can verify what TU will do by looking at the configuration for the uninstall profile you're using, but it really should be easier. I think TU should offer a step-by-step uninstall wizard, and provide the option to show you what will be done each step of the way. You'd be able to see what registry changes would be made, and be able to uncheck the changes you didn't wish to make. Another problem with TU is that there is no interoperability (if that's the right word) between monitored programs. For example, if you monitor one program and it creates a particular registry key, or installs a particular file, TU will duly record those changes as being a "new registry key" or "new file". But what if you then monitor another program that relies on that key or that file, but doesn't have to create it, because it's already present? If you uninstall the first program, you will break the second. (The SharedDLLs values are not an answer to this, since they are highly fallible and not always used. Also, I do understand and appreciate that this is an extraordinarily difficult problem to solve.) Still, it's a very handy utility, but I would not recommend it to any user who could not understand how to use it safely, or one who simply doesn't want to deal with it. |
| cowgaR | Feb 19, 2010 | 5.5.1 | 5 out of 5 |
- for those new to Windows world, or new to "uninstaller world", this is the best tool avaiable bar none. Nothing comes even close! - it's like Foobar or Total Commander in its own category, well, if we haven't had Speedcommander in the latter case :) - the only "missing part" for me personaly, is the ease of use. When uninstalling application it is confusing for new user (or even experienced one), as he doesn't understand what is really going on. Mainly with registry settings... - e.g. is it going to recreate deleted keys? or return values to those that changed with installation? what if other application already modified them and it will screw those? what if I changed my keys myself and snapshot is 3 months old reflecting just the first change? the uninstall will just do more harm... But it's great for filesystem, where application have usually their own personall folders (unlike registry which is common in most parts) Still, other that running a virtual machine with sysinternal's proces monitor, this is the only way to see what application is doing and where it installs its garbage ;) P.S. don't forget to run application before stopping monitoring, as additional registry keys/folders will be created 4.5 stars |
| ron_marz | Jan 27, 2010 | 5.5.0 | 5 out of 5 |
Now with backup -- PERFECT! |
| Plumber | Jan 27, 2010 | 5.5.0 | 5 out of 5 |
I adore this utility. I've been using it for years and would not be without it. Very highly recommended. |
| halc | Nov 15, 2009 | 5.4.2 | 4 out of 5 |
Really nice timesaver and house keeping application for those who install, test and un-install a lot of software. It would get 5 stars if it it cleaned everything and if one could export import installed programs changes properly from an old system to a new system. |
| Lsavagejt | Jun 16, 2009 | 5.4.2 | 5 out of 5 |
I like the "monitoring" component for testing new software. It doesn't remove everything in standard mode, but close enough. |
| ron_marz | Jun 1, 2009 | 5.4.1 | 4 out of 5 |
My rating would be a "5," except there's still no ability to archive an installed program's files, settings and reg entries into a zip file or some other container before deleting, as was promised so long ago. Otherwise, works great. |
| Morningdove | Feb 3, 2009 | 5.2.0 | 4 out of 5 |
What happens when another program writes to the same areas of the registry between the install and the uninstall? If you're careful it's still a good way to go. |
| CGA1 | Feb 1, 2009 | 5.2.0 | 5 out of 5 |
As from version 5.1 i noticed significantly faster analyzing. The best has gotten even better. |
| emanresU deriseD | Jan 31, 2009 | 5.2.0 | 5 out of 5 |
If you're using version 4 and really don't think version 5 is worth the upgrade, then, uhhh... DON'T UPGRADE! I'm fairly sure the author doesn't go house-to-house putting a gun to users' heads. And if you're a new user, then the upgrade fee doesn't even figure in. It really is that simple. Whining about the upgrade fee is ridiculous. Total Uninstall is simply the best there is. |
| Young Strider | Jan 30, 2009 | 5.2.0 | 1 out of 5 |
Exactly as ssb says ! Even microsoft System Restore is better at uninstalling than this piece of burglarware ! |
| ssb | Jan 6, 2009 | 5.1.0 | 1 out of 5 |
The same old story! Whenever author needs some extra bucks, he modifies program gui a bit and asks for update fees. |
| pjb | Dec 13, 2008 | 5.0.2 | 5 out of 5 |
Works really well. Nice and easy to use. Does the job it is designed for. |
| hotchick79 | Nov 27, 2008 | 5.0.2 | 1 out of 5 |
version 5 was only "invented" to get more money from your bank account, it's even worse than version 4. |
| Undesired Username | Nov 26, 2008 | 5.0.2 | 5 out of 5 |
Why not freeware? Because if it was, it would suck, like all its freeware competitors. Do you understand that income is a motivator? I guess not. I have an idea: Why don't the people who think everything should be free start coding some free software for the rest of us? If disk space is at all a consideration, I highly suggest that you apply NTFS compression to your entire "C:\Documents and Settings\...\Martau" directory, since the TUN (logs) and SNS (snapshots) files are not a space-efficient format at all. You will obtain a very high compression ratio on them. Version 5 was indeed put out merely to obtain upgrade revenue. But it still deserves 5 points for still being the best of its kind. Maybe you senseless whiners should start a web site that rates author's software release policies, rather than their actual software. |
| oRoFLash | Nov 6, 2008 | 5.0.1 | 5 out of 5 |
Best program in the Uninstallers Group. It cans monitor news installation to delete completely from computer hard disk and windows registry and also it cans uninstall very well and clean previously installed programs. Ashampoo UnInstaller is good but Total Uninstall is simply the best! Try it! Es el mejor desintalador, incluyendo todos los de su categoría. Elimina completamente de tu equipo todo los registros de los programas con su sistema de monitoreo, tambien para los previamente instalados. Ashampoo UnInstaller es bueno, pero Total Uninstall es simplemente el mejor!. Pruebalo y lo veras! |
| wlan | Nov 2, 2008 | 5.0.1 | 5 out of 5 |
I use it on windows XP sp3. It uninstalls programs that cannot be uninstalled from add/remove programs. If you want to uninstall a nasty application, then this is the tool! I give it a 5 |
| dzjepp | Oct 29, 2008 | 5.0.1 | 4 out of 5 |
5.0.1 was pulled from the publisher |
| Spark99 | Oct 29, 2008 | 5.0.1 | 2 out of 5 |
Paid for Version 4.0 - Decent Program Paid for Version 5.0 Upgrade - Crashing constantly on Windows Vista 64-bit ...should have stuck with the older version |
| Hardenne | Oct 29, 2008 | 5.0.1 | 1 out of 5 |
Oh well, even Microsoft's System Restore is 1000x better, and it's free also. |
| Ramir Gonzales | Oct 29, 2008 | 5.0.1 | 1 out of 5 |
It hasn't become better, but actually became worse. The same pattern with all shareware author running out of ideas but still hungry for the $$$..... As SnagIt was mentioned, it's the same old thing, but looking more childish and being slower that its ancestor. I payed just 8 months ago, and that's where it end, especially when people giving as free alternatives who primary objective ain't your money, but making their programs better. |
| Undesired Username | Oct 29, 2008 | 5.0.1 | 5 out of 5 |
Some of these other reviews are ridiculous. I don't like the cosmetic changes either--and trust me, NO ONE on this planet hates skins and needless colors more than I do--but that doesn't make a piece of great software go from a excellent rating to an abysmal rating. This version is most definitely not "slower" than the prior version, so let's put that bit of inanity aside. Comparing Total Uninstall to System Restore is so utterly moronic it deserves no further notice. I don't like the interface changes. None of them help, and actually, all of them hinder usability. For one thing, the icons that mark new/changed/deleted items are harder to distinguish from each other than they were in version 4. For me, they're much harder to distinguish, and that's a real problem. Getting used to the new icons isn't the issue. The improved startup speed is negligible on my system. Overall, I don't find much improved. But I also don't (and never have) used the installation analyzer. (I monitor all installations instead.) If you use the installation analyzer, as you would if you begin using Total Uninstall without having monitored some or all of the applications you already have installed, you might find that feature improved in this new version. None of this means that Total Uninstall 5.0 is terrible. Your ratings are supposed to reflect how good software is; not how much it has improved since the last version. Even though the GUI changes suck, it's ludicrous to wipe off 4 rating points for them. I don't think there are any true freeware alternatives that do all that Total Uninstall can. (And don't point me to Revo Uninstaller. That is not a full alternative to Total Uninstall.) |
| jspratjr | Oct 23, 2008 | 5.0.0 | 3 out of 5 |
Ditto here - love the program but I'm not paying $30 for minimal changes. Really needs to lower the upgrade price ($10 for the family license would be fine with me - I wouldn't pay any more than that) |
| ron_marz | Oct 23, 2008 | 5.0.0 | 3 out of 5 |
And yet another major upgrade is released with no sign of previously promised features. |
| ssb | Oct 23, 2008 | 5.0.0 | 1 out of 5 |
Unfortunately I have to agree with "Young Boys Bern" opinion; TU's creator found how to earn a few more bucks. No important new features, just eyecandy and upgrade fees. I used to like TU and paid for two previously released versions, but that's enough. |
| Young Boys Bern | Oct 23, 2008 | 5.0.0 | 1 out of 5 |
Another one on the SnagIt road, making customers PAY AGAIN for that crappy Office toolbar. Perhaps little children will find that colorbook-like thing nice with all the screaming colors, but regular users don't. I payed the full price before, but from now on I'll pass, and go with a freeware alternative. |
| Lawrence01 | Oct 7, 2008 | 4.9.5 | 5 out of 5 |
I tried, then bought this program. I also have the RevoUninstaller, but once in awhile it felt lacking in one department, and that is the ability to monitor a new install of a program, and to see the results of the registry changes taken place after the new program has been installed. This allows for a more through uninstall. I really like this program. |
| Undesired Username | Oct 6, 2008 | 4.9.5 | 5 out of 5 |
Oh mah gawd, it coths thurdy dowwahs! I think I'll giff it uh woah wating! The idiocy train keeps boarding passengers, but never stops. This utility is easily the best in its class, if you use it to scan the system before and after installing/using applications. If you can't be bothered to do that, then by all means save your money and use Revo Uninstaller instead. Your end results will not be as good, but you'll save your precious "thurdy dowwahs". My rating of 5 is rounded up from 4.5, since it still doesn't let me "uninstall" to an FTP server. (Joke--don't get upset, Ron.) |
| marty | Oct 6, 2008 | 4.9.5 | 2 out of 5 |
I can only give this a 2. It is shareware and costs 30 bucks. You "probably" can get much the same functionality for the free Revo Uninstall. None of these are perfect - the Cleansweep from Quaterdeck (who bought them??) wasn't perfect and only worked on Windows 3.1. Revo missed the AppData director for Thunderbird - but since most of know Mozilla puts stuff there no big deal. What amazes me about all the "free" programs like Mozilla a truly enormous numbaer of junk registry entries are added to already bloated registry. |
| ron_marz | Aug 18, 2008 | 4.9.4 | 4 out of 5 |
To Uninformed Username: yes, Total Uninstall *is* a great utility; probably the best at what it does, at least in today's market. But Martau years ago said TU would "soon" incorporate the Active Archiving feature once sported by the much-missed old uninstaller "Remove IT" (which was bought and buried by Symantec, so as not to compete with its own "CleanSweep" product). The Active Archive feature, since you seem unfamiliar with it, worked like this: when an app was selected for uninstall, "Remove It" would first look into its installation log to see what files and reg keys were added to your system during the install process, then compress them into a single zip file for later reinstallation -- reinstallation with a single click, yet. It was *incredibly* handy, and it shouldn't be that hard to implement. And for the record, no one said anything about spanning to floppies. Way to distort my concerns... |
| Undesired Username | Aug 18, 2008 | 4.9.4 | 5 out of 5 |
Still no ability to "uninstall" to spanned 1.4-MB floppy diskettes. Yes, I am being sarcastic (see ron_marz' post below). Great utility. Someone needs to learn to take a joke... Either that or be more diligent about the meds. |
| Blaxima | Jul 2, 2008 | 4.9.3 | 5 out of 5 |
Best uninstaller that I've used. Removes exactly what it should and doesn't leave countless empty folders any and every where like others I've tried. Runs circles around YourUninstaller 2000whatever thats for sure |
| ron_marz | Jul 2, 2008 | 4.9.3 | 3 out of 5 |
Still no ability to "uninstall" to an archive file. |
| Roger Rabbit | May 23, 2008 | 4.9.1 | 4 out of 5 |
It would be perfect if we could add willcards in folder exclusing list. Otherwise, great uninstaller, definably worth the money ! |
| comeoffit | Mar 22, 2008 | 4.8.0 | 5 out of 5 |
You can restore changed or deleted registry items, but not changed or deleted file system items. In order to be able to do the latter, Total Uninstall would need to maintain a backup copy of every monitored file that ever got changed or deleted on your system--a pretty ridiculous expectation. |
| De Julien | Mar 22, 2008 | 4.8.0 | 4 out of 5 |
I really like this install monitor, very thorough. Only negative point is that you can't restore changed or deleted items. |
| why hello there | Mar 21, 2008 | 4.8.0 | 5 out of 5 |
HeyBlinkin seems to have no idea how Total Uninstall works or even what it is capable of. You can make it start out showing the list of "Monitored Applications", or you can even disable the "Installed Applications" feature entirely (i.e. Options > Installed Applications > (uncheck) Enable Installed Applications Module). |
| steveso | Mar 21, 2008 | 4.8.0 | 5 out of 5 |
Just gets better all the time. For a while after registering this software, I was using Revo (also very good) Uninstaller and liked the cleanup functionality of that app better. But since version 4.x, that functionality has improved in this one and the monitoring still can't be beat. Great app! |
| ron_marz | Mar 21, 2008 | 4.8.0 | 3 out of 5 |
This program would be perfect if it came with the ability to archive a new installation -- i.e., create a compressed file containing all the files and reg settings produced by installing an application -- like the old Remove It! 95 and 98 programs. This made it extremely easy to reinstall any program you might have had to uninstall for any reason. It was also incredibly handy in migrating apps to a new system. Unfortunately, Remove It! -- which was bought out by Symantec and discontinued to eliminate competition for CleanSweep -- doesn't work so well with Windows XP because of changes to the registry structure. Martau had said these features would be added to Total Uninstall starting with the 4.x series, but it seems not to be happening. |
| HeyBlinkin | Mar 4, 2008 | 4.7.0 | 3 out of 5 |
Good program, but I stick to v3.8. All these new 4.0 versions try to focus on the "uninstall" abilities of this program, abilities which are no different from Windows' uninstaller. This program is all about its ability to create snapshots before and after software installs (or after running a program to see what files it creates while running). I preferred when it opened directly to this interface and not the uninstaller - its one extra button to click which I can never seem to learn how to find. Just make it load up into the snapshot portion of the program, please. |
| Point Zero | Feb 17, 2008 | 4.6.2 | 5 out of 5 |
The problem is fixed !!! Recommended application ! |
| comeoffit | Feb 7, 2008 | 4.6.2 | 5 out of 5 |
He with Zero Point to make... Methinks you have a circa-1992 P-90. |
| jspratjr | Feb 7, 2008 | 4.6.2 | 5 out of 5 |
Have never had a problem with this software (and this release is no different) - works as described...excellent program. |
| Point Zero | Jan 29, 2008 | 4.6.1 | 3 out of 5 |
Sorry to pînch your bubble "why hello there", but I'm a legit registered owner, I pay for the programs I use (and stopped using because of bugs and bloat to keep sales comming in)... Looks like the author has finally seen the light, version 4.61 was able to cut the scanning time in half, next step forward ! Yet I can still read the registry out loud twice, back and forward in the time this tool has finished reading it. |
| why hello there | Jan 21, 2008 | 4.60 | 5 out of 5 |
It takes 20 minutes for TU to scan your registry? Pardon me for calling BS on your claim. I just did a registry-only scan using TU 4.60, and it took literally 5 or 6 seconds--and my registry is not small (my system has been running WinXP without a reinstall for over five full years, and has a ton of software and hardware installed). My guess--and I've seen this happen before so this is an educated guess, though they always vehemently deny it--is that "Point Zero" is merely angry that the illicit serial he found for TU was blacklisted. |
| Point Zero | Jan 21, 2008 | 4.60 | 1 out of 5 |
So sorry I payed for this stupid thing. Sorry I have no time waiting 20 minutes before & after every installation for the slow thing scanning the registry at the pace of a snail... |
| Flemens | Jan 15, 2008 | 4.60 | 5 out of 5 |
@wodez: Prevx is partly a behaivour blocker. If you downloaded TU from here it is a false positive. The other part of Prevx is the community. If you find a FP you should report it to Prevx1. Then they will manually look at it. |
| wodez | Jan 15, 2008 | 4.50 | 2 out of 5 |
Why is this application considered so dangerous by Prevx? http://www.prevx.com/fil...506056234-0/TU.EXE.html |
| petiot | Dec 14, 2007 | 4.42 | 3 out of 5 |
Maybe rating of 2 wasnt fair. I have stopped testing TU long ago, but i have to admit that it is improving. However i find it difficult to accept comments such as "You expect to get a portable version buying a single computer license?" i think ssd has commented better than i could do on this. |
| why hello there | Dec 14, 2007 | 4.42 | 5 out of 5 |
My my... Of all programs, I am quite surprised that the idiots have come out to slam Total Uninstall. This is a fine utility that is continually improved. Rating TU down just because there is some freeware available that does 1/10 of what TU does reveals a need for psychomeds. Regarding responsiveness of the developer, all I can say is that I've had a dialogue with Gavrila Martau for years, and he has always been very responsive. Today's update, in fact, comes in part due to a comment I made only a few days ago via email. Bugs are fixed very rapidly, and less-important enhancements are almost always implemented quickly as well. The 1-computer license is $30, and the 4-computer license is $40. This seems very reasonable to me. Stop with the whining and condescension; there are those who deserve that sort of negativity much, much more than Gavrila Martau does. |
| Claude | Dec 3, 2007 | 4.41 | 5 out of 5 |
Very useful program. I use it since version 2 (it was free then) and I cannot live without it! Solid, stable, accurate. The program works! 5 Stars + my money (not so expensive). |
| jspratjr | Nov 30, 2007 | 4.41 | 5 out of 5 |
Oh Point Zero, say it ain't so...your reviews were so meaningful (despite the spam) |
| ballyhairs | Nov 27, 2007 | 4.40 | 1 out of 5 |
Total crapware... no need for such thing, windows can do that, and many many other free programs |
| ssb | Nov 27, 2007 | 4.40 | 4 out of 5 |
@gmartau: First I have to admit that I disagree with petiot rating but that's his opinion and we have to accept that, like it or not. Actually I give more respect to users like petiot than developers who rate their own product... >> You are not a registered user, so your suggestions have less priority than of a registered user. You could say that if he was asking for pay support or something like that. You know, something I've learned after twenty five years on develpoment, is that a smart programmer must listen all users, not only those who bought his product. >> You expect to get a portable version buying a single computer license?" Yes why not? I'm registered user of many software applications (WinRAR, XYplorer etc) that can be used on both desktop and a usb stick with the same serial/key. Do you think that those applications developers are stupid? Personally, I am a registered user of TotalUninstall, I use it and I think it's a useful utility. However if you had ask me to pay for five or more licenses just to offer me a portable version, I would ditch TU immediately. For God's shake, you didn't write AutoCAD or Photoshop. I suggest you to open your support forum (closed since last year), allowing users to post questions and bug reports, instead coming here and rating your own program. |
| gmartau | Nov 27, 2007 | 4.40 | 1 out of 5 |
Answer for petiot 1. According with MS Designed for Windows guide, the program write its data files in two folders. One at machine level (registration key) and one at the current user level (user preferences and program data specific for current user). 2. You are not a registered user, so your suggestions have less priority than of a registered user. 3. You expect to get a portable version buying a single computer license? 4. I see that you used the program and I guess it helped you without paying anything. Why you are so angry penalizing the program rating? [edited] I lowered the rating for "ssb". I take in account all suggestions but is not possible so solve them all. The portability is planned but since was asked just one time have a lower priority. |
| petiot | Nov 13, 2007 | 4.31 | 2 out of 5 |
Still not portable. Writes "Martau" directories everywhere on C and still no possibility to save settings somewhere else. Contacted the user, told me that if i buy 5 or more licenses he could make a portable version ... so it doesn't look like something difficult to do. Make the damn thing portable PLEASE!!! Still sometime need to go through the painful "select all" "yes/confirm" sequence during an uninstall. Could have a button/setting to accept deleting all. |
| hell0 | Nov 12, 2007 | 4.31 | 5 out of 5 |
Hey Point Zero do you think you can perhaps just review TU and not spam? Maybe not. Anyways Total Uninstall continues to get better with each update. Very handy utility. |
| ssb | Sep 22, 2007 | 4.26 | 5 out of 5 |
TotalUninstall is really great utility application, I'm using it since when it was a freeware. During all these years TU saved me a lot of work, restoring my system from all changes made by third party application installers. The only thing that bothers me, is the supporting website. Although TU author is responsive to help requests, the support website is a mess. Even the user forum is locked, a year now, because of spamming. However TU really deserves a 5. Highly Recommended! |
| halc | Sep 12, 2007 | 4.25 | 4 out of 5 |
In use for 6 months now and so far so good. It's not the best tool for quick install-test-uninstall cycle. Sandboxie or other virtualization/containment apps are better for those (even the free MS Virtual PC). However, if you install and actually evaluate the software for some time, then this is a godsend. In a situation like these, virtualization software is useless or too cumbersome. In my opinion, this is the best "pure uninstaller" software out there (for WinXP). |
| petiot | Sep 12, 2007 | 4.25 | 3 out of 5 |
I have been using Total uninstall for quite a while. Right at the beginning i found that it was ridiculous to force the user to save the settings in C:doc&setting. It would be so easy to make this application portable, yet after many releases this hasn't been implemented. I was using this app mainly for testing software, but taking snapshot etc was a long process. i am now using sandboxie which makes the process completely transparent and changes are totally contained. total uninstall was a good software at the beginning, but it does not evolve fast enough apart from bug fix and minor functions upgrade. |
| vcorvinus | Aug 23, 2007 | 4.23 | 5 out of 5 |
RegShot serves a totally different purpose. RegShot compares two copies of the registry only; Total Uninstall tracks changes to both the registry and the file system. And of course, Total Uninstall provides a way to undo those changes. There may be ways for malicious software (i.e. rootkits) to make changes that Total Uninstall cannot detect, but if you have such malware on your system, you need a whole different solution (starting with a clean install of Windows). Total Uninstall is not designed to be a malware detector. So yeah, the nick "Point Zero" is apt. |
| Point Zero | Aug 23, 2007 | 4.23 | 2 out of 5 |
Nothing beats RegShot. Regshots tracks the full registry for changes AND tracks all dirs+subdirs you want for changes. Together with Undoreg, they're the ULTIMATE system restore tools, and they both use 0% of the CPU. |
| hell0 | Aug 23, 2007 | 4.22 | 5 out of 5 |
I found Total Uninstall easy to use and its effective. I shouldve started using this program earlier; its very handy. |
| hell0 | Aug 23, 2007 | 4.20 | 5 out of 5 |
dzjepp, check the latest version of TU. It now does what you mention. I can't understand the whole point of such a feature since you can simply use Add/Remove (or one of the billion Add/Remove replacements), but there it is. zards, how nice of you to spam the TU listing with mention of your own software. |
| dzjepp | Jun 16, 2007 | 4.11 | 4 out of 5 |
This program does not index programs that are "automatically" installed (such as windows hotfixes) from the windows installer cache like your uninstaller does. I have to keep both TU and YU for the programs that are automatically installed. |
| zards | Jun 12, 2007 | 4.11 | 3 out of 5 |
TU is a good app but it does not have the features cowgaR outlined in his review but an uninstaller that does is Cleanse Uninstaller http://www.zardssoftware.com/trial.zip give it a try I like it better. |
| BuggerBum | Jun 11, 2007 | 4.10 | 5 out of 5 |
@cowgaR: Regarding the filtering of file system and registry changes that happen normally (as opposed to those occurring due to the installation of software), do what the TU help file says, and create a snapshot, reboot, and create another snapshot, then tell TU to ignore the changes. |
| cowgaR | Jun 10, 2007 | 4.10 | 5 out of 5 |
Hi Gavril, I used TU for few days but found it rather confusing in "ergonomy of use" ;) I needed to add many many filters in *not to scan*. And one of thing missing in particular is a "filter re-boot" - so TU will "understand" which files/registry entries are touched by default, and not by installed application which required a reboot. And will offer them to add in some -on reboot- filter automaticaly. 2nd thing (more needed for me) is a feature where I will uninstall a program NORMALLY - via a Control Panel. As it was installed via Totoal Uninstall, I will run TU later. 1. it will check that the app is uninstalled, and scan for "leftover" 2. it will offer me options to delete things that are left by classic uninstall process, and I can choose what to do with them, delete or left untouched (not everything needs to be deleted, sometimes 2 appz use one setting!). In some way I do not trust TU in uninstalling process as it is doing everything automaticaly according to settings in options, which are generall for every app I choose to uninstall through TU. maybe it is implemented already (tried 3.x version) but I doubt so... rating 4 + 1 (because I need to "average" rating of some stupid ppl rating app because of picture) |
| vcorvinus | Jun 10, 2007 | 4.10 | 5 out of 5 |
It's funny that the entry on the left for BlogExpress is (poorly) blurred, but it was selected in the list, causing its details to appear on the right anyway. In any case, Total Uninstall 4.x is very, very nice. I've used TU for years (since at least version 2.x... I can't remember if I used version 1.x...). Gavrila Martau does a great job updating it, fixing bugs, and implementing sensible suggestions. P.S. Rating TU down because of the screen shot is...pretty stupid. |
| gmartau | May 3, 2007 | 4.00 | 5 out of 5 |
I have hundreds of uninstaller programs installed for analysis (monitored with TU, of course). In this way I maintain Total Uninstall as the best uninstaller available. (the author) |
| wodez | May 3, 2007 | 4.00 | 3 out of 5 |
In the screenshot, how come that Ashampoo Uninstaller Platinum is among the monitored applications? Total Unistaller not good enough for monitoring so you need a second app for the same thing? |
| zridling | May 3, 2007 | 4.00 | 5 out of 5 |
Any idea if this version supports 64-bit apps? Their forum is locked down because of comment spam problems. |
| stisev | Apr 8, 2007 | 3.83 | 4 out of 5 |
Good program, but loses 1 star for savings settings in C:\Documents and Settings\user\Local Settings\Application Data\Martau\Total Uninstall 3 PLEASE let us choose dir for NOT JUST PROFILES, but also ALL settings! |
| comeoffit | Mar 8, 2007 | 3.83 | 5 out of 5 |
Total Uninstall isn't about confirming you want to uninstall. It is about removing the garbage that almost always gets left behind when you "uninstall" an application--registry keys/values, files, and other objects. Windows will never do this. |
| theminhb | Mar 8, 2007 | 3.83 | 4 out of 5 |
Its great to have something for uninstalls, but paying for something windows should do is still hard for this long time pc user to adapt to. Uninstallers and XP/Vista should just say, "are you sure you want to partially remove this program"! |
| justme123 | Feb 18, 2007 | 3.82 | 5 out of 5 |
The price is not unreasonably high at all (especially the 4-computer "Family" license, which is only $10 more). Also, Mandeep, I don't think it's fair to refer to what Total Uninstall does as "simple". I wish Total Uninstall were able to combine/split install logs. That way, if you logged additional changes made by some application, you could combine them into a single log. |
| Mandeep | Dec 4, 2006 | 3.80 | 3 out of 5 |
This is a really good program, but sadly $29 is way too much for something as simple as this. I was expecting it to be freeware but since it isn't I've uninstalled it. |
| dzjepp | Oct 23, 2006 | 3.80 | 4 out of 5 |
So this program only monitors installed apps WHEN you installed said apps ALONG with total uninstall (i.e, having both running?) If so, I guess it's too late for me to try and mess with this since I already have a ton of software installed, and totall uninstall dosen't list already installed apps the way your uninstaller does. (Unless I'm not certain of a way of doing it). I will probably try this app again when I format, and try to install all my software along with totall uninstall, so that I get an accurate cache of everything installed. Seems like a good app, from the reviews anyway (everyone gives it a good score). |
| stisev | Sep 29, 2006 | 3.70 | 5 out of 5 |
Excellent. The best TRUE uninstaller available! I wish there was a 10 star option! |
| zridling | Jun 22, 2006 | 3.62 | 5 out of 5 |
Combine Total Uninstall with a virtualization app like Altiris SVS or VMWare and you're system will be safe from the normal debris left by many installations and updates, for which big companies like Corel and Adobe are some of the worst offenders. |
| Le Voyageur | May 25, 2006 | 3.61 | 4 out of 5 |
Bon programme MAIS laisse parfois passer au travers certains éléments à désinstaller notamment quand une application installe énormément de clés ou de fichiers (Systran par exemple). Cela dit, c'est mieux que rien et Total Uninstall fait bien son boulot. Il ne plante pas comme Ashampoo Uninstaller (notamment lors des redémarrages parfois nécessaires pour finaliser une installation). Pour une meilleure efficacité, à utiliser conjointement avec un bon « nettoyeur » de registre comme JV16 PowerTools 2006 par exemple. |
| OroKen | Apr 14, 2006 | 3.61 | 5 out of 5 |
Wow! Oh my God! This is a great tool. When you need to install programs, simply Total Uninstall is the best. Why? It's simple: the programs are monitored and then you can uninstall them very easily. Total Uninstall te administra cada instalación, te específica exactamente cada carpeta, archivo y llave de registro que se va a crear, y a la hora de desinstalar, simplemente desaparece completamente el programa deseado sin dejarte rastros... |
| jogygeorge | Apr 13, 2006 | 3.61 | 5 out of 5 |
I've been using this software since its first betas and must say the progress is certainly great. Since I've given a lot of feedback to the author based on which a lot of changes were made, I certainly do feel bad that it is now shareware. However, I do understand that he too would find the income useful however small it may be! For the person who spoke of portability, well, I do not know of the shareware version, but hte freeware was certainly portable. A single file called tun.exe was all that was required. Once it did its work, a filename.tun was created and thats it, one could uninstall it with just the single exe file. |
| nLctr | Apr 12, 2006 | 3.61 | 5 out of 5 |
Excellent, must-have software. Does the job and does it well. |
| petiot | Mar 28, 2006 | 3.60 | 4 out of 5 |
very usefull and well thought software. Still not portable though. You ll ask "why make such software portable"? Maybe i am maniac but i dont like soft that force you to write your settings on C. |
| MoeRL | Nov 3, 2005 | 3.51 | 5 out of 5 |
Quite simply the best of its kind. The author is hard at work on it as well and updates are fairly regular. However, you're never exactly left thirsty for an update because this thing works so stably and reliably that you have to wonder what there is left to fix/update in it ;) |
| zridling | Nov 1, 2005 | 3.51 | 5 out of 5 |
Thanks Eldar! |
| Eldar | Oct 31, 2005 | 3.51 | 5 out of 5 |
@zridling: Best have a look at his forum. You'll probably find the answer there or you can ask it. I on the other hand never had problems uninstalling an app installed before others. :-) For me TU is an invaluable & necessary tool, because I tend to trial a lot of software & betas. Without it my system would have become such a mess. LOL Well done Gavrila. ;-) |
| zridling | Oct 18, 2005 | 3.50 | 5 out of 5 |
Any idea if Total Uninstall will uninstall an installation after others have been installed after it? (I know of no other way to say it!) |
| httpd.confused | Oct 17, 2005 | 3.50 | 5 out of 5 |
Let me just clarify the release notes above: When he says "Not stable on some systems", he is referring to a bug that has been fixed in this version, not one that is present in this version! |
| httpd.confused | Sep 28, 2005 | 3.41 | 5 out of 5 |
The past couple versions can even delete keys under HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root without a problem. Good stuff. |
| zridling | Aug 5, 2005 | 3.40 | 5 out of 5 |
A must have utility on every computer. If for no other reason to protect you again bad and lazy programmers. Constantly developed, and virtually flawless. |
| ctwist | Jul 1, 2005 | 3.32 | 5 out of 5 |
This is excellent software. I use v3.32. I previously used the freeware v2, but v3 is far superior (much better interface, much faster), and is well worth the purchase cost. I use it mainly to verify that an installation did not damage anything. Frequently a badly written installation program will replace shared files with older versions, or add duplicate files (e.g. search your hard drive for mfc42.dll), or mess up some registry entries, or install unneeded components (e.g. language files). After an installation, I always read through the Total Uninstall log, and for about 30% of the installations I find something that needs to be fixed manually. When uninstalling, it is unrealistic to assume that this (or any other) installer can remove all components of all applications. - After installing an application, you should open it, configure it and close it, since this may create additional files and registry entries. You should then run the Total Uninstall post-scan. - When you use an application, it may create additional files (e.g. log files) and registry entries. - The application may automatically download upgrades. So, when you uninstall the application, there may be additional files and registry entries that did not exist when Total Uninstall was run the first time. These have to be removed manually. No uninstaller can catch these changes unless it runs continually and monitors every running application (such programs do exist), but do you really want this complexity? |
| httpd.confused | May 18, 2005 | 3.31 | 5 out of 5 |
Please provide the names of the two programs that Total Uninstall 3.30 was unable to remove for you, asaenz. I would like to test it out myself, and see what happens. I do know of some cases where Total Uninstall will be unable to remove program leftovers, but they're rare. One case has to do with driver-related keys in the registry that no one--even Administrators--have the permission to remove. Windows is designed to leave those behind, so Total Uninstall can't really be blamed for that (even though there is a way around it). Another case has to do with what I'd call "removal sabotage". One case of this is with products from the illustrious O&O Software, who purposely leave a tiny bit of corruption in your registry--corruption that their software can interpret, but nothing else can (including Regedit). (Of course, they do this because protecting their license is more important than leaving crap on your system.) This annoying nonsense is much more difficult than the other case, and requires a hex editor (used outside of the affected Windows installation) to overcome. Obviously, Total Uninstall cannot be expected to handle this case at all. There are always ways to defeat uninstallers. The measure of an uninstaller utility is how it works for a typical, non-malicious application. In that regard, Total Uninstall works very well. |
| Inray | May 18, 2005 | 3.30 | 5 out of 5 |
I use Total Uninstall, since it was first released. This small utility, is a lifesaver. Released as shareware now, TUN is much better than any other installation monitoring utility available. Highly recommended |
| asaenz | May 16, 2005 | 3.30 | 3 out of 5 |
I have at least 2 applications that this program was not able to uninstall completely. I had to restore from a backup image to be certain all traces of the installations were gone. Can't see paying for something that only works on extremely simple installations. Those 2 applications will continue to be the barrier to break if the programmer wants to prove the worthyness of this application. |
| zridling | May 12, 2005 | 3.30 | 5 out of 5 |
The new filter is a sweet touch. If you install a lot of trial apps to test them, Total Uninstall will completely delete them from both your system and its registry. Lazy developers don't like this because Total Uninstall allows you to return to their next version or update and evaluate it again. Otherwise, when you go to install another trial version for evaluation, you don't get those nasty dialogs that read: "You're beyond your 15-day trial period. Purchase now?" |
| httpd.confused | May 11, 2005 | 3.30 | 5 out of 5 |
"Anybody know of a freeware up that can monitor installations?" Duh... As I point out in my review below, and as the Total Uninstall home page makes obvious, Total Uninstall 2 is still available for free! "i hate sharewares!" Typical tight-pocket attitude. I often hate having to spend money, too, but sometimes--as in this case--you have to spend money to get the best. This release has some important and nice updates. The filter on the Monitored Applications list is nice to have, for one thing. |
| Dave_Man | Apr 17, 2005 | 3.20 | 3 out of 5 |
Anybody know of a freeware up that can monitor installations? i hate sharewares! |
| zridling | Apr 15, 2005 | 3.20 | 5 out of 5 |
I have to thank httpd et al. for reminding me about Total Uninstall. I had tested it right after version 2 came out and could not see its advantages. But version 3.20 is a significant upgrade and it does so much while allowing the user to control every step of the installation and uninstallation processes. Also, if you can master drag-n-drop, then you've already mastered Total Uninstall! Whether you want to retain control over what goes on your system or off, or whether you test a lot of different apps like many here at FileForum, then Total Uninstall is well worth having. |
| httpd.confused | Mar 28, 2005 | 3.20 | 5 out of 5 |
I've been using Total Uninstall 3.x for about three weeks now, and it continues to be an excellent utility. I find version 3 to be much better than version 2. |
| httpd.confused | Mar 7, 2005 | 3.01 | 5 out of 5 |
I used Total Uninstall 2.x for a long time... A couple of its bugs (which I reported long ago) had been driving me nuts for all that time. And don't you know, he fixed them in version 2.35, and also just released 3.x, which makes it not matter to me anyway? Total Uninstall 3 is a really nice upgrade; not the typical "change a graphic, increase the version number" garbage you see so much of from greedware developers. I think I'm actually going to register--it's that good. One thing that really stands out with Total Uninstall--especially version 3.0--is its incredible scanning speed. I just can't believe how fast it is; it's even faster than InCtrl5. So, no whining about the change from freeware to shareware status, please. For one thing, version 2 is still available for free; for another, version 3 is a bit overpriced, but still worth it. And if you decide to spring for Total Uninstall 3, a handy utility is provided to update your existing Total Uninstall 2 logs. |
| fair_is_fair | Mar 7, 2005 | 2.35 | 5 out of 5 |
Total Uninstall has been around for a few years. I have been using it since it's inception. It is an invaluble tool. If you install and uninstall alot of different programs (like me) you need this tool. It is the only 'true' uninstaller that really works. This program can save you a lot of heartache. Thankyou TotalUninstall. |
