Alternatives to Total Uninstall
A Windows uninstaller that analyzes or monitors program installations so software can be removed completely. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.
The original
Total Uninstall
A Windows uninstaller that analyzes or monitors program installations so software can be removed completely.
Replacements
Listings that take over the same core job as Total Uninstall.
Revo Uninstaller
Uninstalls Windows programs then scans for the files and registry keys left behind.
Revo Uninstaller is freemium with a leftover scan and Hunter mode, but install tracing, forced uninstall and backups need the Pro edition.
Bulk Crap Uninstaller
Uninstalls fifty Windows programs in one pass and cleans up the files and registry keys they leave behind.
Bulk Crap Uninstaller is free and open source, removing many programs in one queue with leftover cleanup, but it does not monitor installations in advance.
IObit Uninstaller
A Windows uninstaller that removes programs along with leftover files and browser plugins.
IObit Uninstaller has a free edition that removes leftovers and browser plugins, with some features reserved for the paid Pro edition.
Geek Uninstaller
Tiny portable Windows uninstaller that removes leftovers.
Geek Uninstaller is a tiny portable executable that also handles Store apps, though batch and forced removal require the paid Pro version.
HiBit Uninstaller
Free Windows uninstaller with batch removal and a set of cleanup tools.
HiBit Uninstaller is free, including batch and forced uninstall, and bundles startup and junk cleanup tools but lacks installation monitoring.
Wise Program Uninstaller
A free Windows uninstaller that removes programs, browser extensions and their leftover files.
Wise Program Uninstaller is free and removes leftovers, browser extensions and stubborn programs by force, but it does not record installations as they happen.
Similar software
Related functionality, not a direct replacement.
Autoruns
A Sysinternals utility that shows every program and driver configured to start automatically on Windows.
Ninite
Builds one installer that silently installs or updates a list of Windows apps.
Patch My PC Home Updater
Free updater that keeps hundreds of common Windows applications current.
winget
Microsoft's official Windows package manager.
