How to remove leftover files

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How to Completely Remove Programs and Leftover Files from Windows


 If you're looking to get rid of your computer and increase its performance One of the most effective ways to do this is deinstalling any programs you don't use.  Uninstall Programs -The Windows Method  Most of the time, you'd expect that uninstalling programs to be an easy way to get rid of the program from your computer.  To do this, click"Start, then type "Control Panel" in the search bar, then open it. After that, go to the Programs tab and click "Uninstall a program". A new window will open to display the list of all programs currently installed on your computer.


how to remove leftover files after uninstall

Step 1: Download Mirekusoft Install Monitor Get the Mirekusoft Install Monitor here. Install the program and choose either the 32-bit or 64-bit versions according to your operating system. Start this file, and continue following the instructions until the wizard for installation opens.


how to remove leftover files after uninstall

Step 2: Complete the Mirekusoft Install Monitor Installation Process If the installer appears Click Next, go through the license agreement and then accept the agreement. Be sure to click 'Install' in order to complete this installation procedure. Once you've finished you can click on "Finish" to start Install Monitor for the first time. Then, you'll be able to see a list of your programs similar to those you see in Control Panel in Windows Control Panel.


how to remove leftover files after uninstall

Step 3: Safely Remove Your Programs Its Install Monitor interface looks very like its counterpart, the Windows Control Panel, which makes it easy to use. You can, for instance, right-click on a specific program and select 'Uninstall' to begin the removal process, similar to what you can do within your Control Panel. If you are deciding to remove an application, you should to be sure you know the purpose of it. Use the "Search Online" feature that will automatically perform an initial search on the program on the internet So, if results indicate that your program may be needed to function properly, you'll know it's best left at the place it is.


how to remove leftover files after uninstall Step 4: Get a Complete System Clean-up When the program is gone and its name is displayed in your list of programs with the line smashed through it, indicating that it has been removed. Right-click on the program , and choose "Clean Up". Install Monitor will now sweep through and take out any remaining elements from the install. This includes all files or registry settings. If you're interested in seeing what files Install Monitor that are in your computer, right-click the program , and then select ' View Contents prior to cleaning. Intelligent Monitoring of all new installations, and also getting more details One of the advantages that comes with Install Monitor is the fact that it runs continuously in the background to check the status of applications in realtime. Here's how to check this out for yourself: Stop Install Monitor, then reinstall the program that you have removed and then restart Install Monitor. You'll see that it's identified the newly installed program and has detected it again. Then, select the program you installed, and then click the tab 'Contents' at the top of your screen. You'll have the ability to see the files and folders which have been restored. Because Install Monitor tracks what is installed and changed so you'll know that next time you take the time to uninstall and clean it up the program, it will be removed completely.


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