

Flipping PDF Reader: Both failed to remove just one empty folder located in AppData>Roaming, and removed all associated registry items.HD Tune: Both uninstalled this one completely leaving zero leftover files/folders or registry entries.As expected, FastStone Image Viewer involved more registry entries to start off with – Geek Uninstaller failed to remove 6 registry items, mostly relating to file associations, Revo Uninstaller left behind just two. The results: Both uninstallers did a great job of removing programs and leftover items, Revo came out slightly ahead in the registry department. Both Revo and Geek include advanced uninstall options, in both cases I used the normal default mode. The three programs I chose to uninstall were all ones I’ve been utilizing for some time, so that AppData and other subsidiary items would come into play: a light application called HD Tune, a medium application called Flipping PDF Reader, and a slightly deeper application – my default image viewer FastStone.

Restore the image and go through the identical uninstalls using Geek Uninstaller, do the check again and make the comparisons. Uninstall three programs using Revo Uninstaller and perform the check. The Methodology: Create a full system image so that both applications share the identical starting point. The Test: Uninstall programs using the latest versions of Revo Portable and Geek Uninstaller (also portable), then manually check for any leftover files and registry entries. So, I decided to put them to the test and see which software does the better job – Revo Uninstaller or Geek Uninstaller. According to editorial reviews and user comments this is also an area where Geek Uninstaller excels.

One of the aspects which has added hugely to Revo’s popularity is its ability to identify and remove leftover bits and pieces which traditional uninstalls tend to leave behind. Just lately I’ve been coming across more and more favorable comments regarding a relatively new contender on the scene called Geek Uninstaller.

Revo Uninstaller has been top dog in its genre for quite some time now, mention free uninstaller software and Revo will get the nod more often than not.
