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How To Remove Software Leftovers In Windows

Generally, all the system users keep installing software programs on a regular basis. You might have noticed that the time you install any software side by side it also installs many related files on your device for smooth functioning of it. And it will be perfect till the time you are going to use the program. The primary issue appears when you decide to uninstall it. 
For deleting a program in Windows, people in the majority of the time remove it by using the Control Panel. But the problem with that is it does not entirely delete the entries of the file. It makes the slow system day after day.
Here are the ways for deleting programs entirely on Windows 10
The method of uninstalling the software by using the Control Panel
Have a look at given below instructions for manually removing the software leftovers.
  1. Firstly, go to the Control Panel.
  2. Then, do a double-click on the Add/Remove programs.
  3. After that, select the program that you wish uninstalling and press on the Uninstall option. It shall take out the program.
The method of removing the remaining items
If you cannot access the Control Panel on Windows, then you should go with this method.
  1. Firstly, you need to have a look at the program files as well as application data.
  2. Then, view the given below folders for remaining items.
  3. %programfiles%
  4. %appdata%
  5. Next, write the above-stated text one by one in the search bar.
  6. After that, click on Enter.
  7. Next, if you get the folder by the name of the program that has been deleted recently, remove that.
The method of deleting software keys from the Windows Registry
If you wish cleaning your disk, then go through the given below instructions carefully.
  1. Firstly, view the Start menu.
  2. Then, write regedit in the search bar.
  3. After that, click on Enter.
  4. Next, write the given below order one after another:
  5. HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftware
  6. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWARE
  7. and HKEY_USERS.DEFAULTSoftware
  8. Next, search for a key having the name of the program that has been deleted. If you get the key, remove it by deleting. Or else you put the combination CTRL+F to get such keys.
Go for third-party software for removing software remains
The above-stated method is a bit difficult. You might be facing a problem for removing the temporary files. To get the solution related to it, you need to go through the given below points properly.
If you are facing the above problem, then you should use third-party software for entirely removing every remain of the software by only one system scan. Some of them are:
  • ‘Obit Uninstaller 7 Free
  • Revo Uninstaller Pro
Mia Davis is a creative person who has been writing blogs and articles about cybersecurity. She writes about the latest updates regarding norton.com/setup and how it can improve the work experience of users. Her articles have been published in many popular e-magazines, blogs, and websites.

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