REVO Uninstaller vs. BCUninstaller

REVO Uninstaller vs. BCUninstaller

Several times over the years I have mentioned an application that I have used for a long time to remove, or uninstall, applications from your Windows computer. It is called Revo Uninstaller (REVOUninstaller.com). I also suggest that you do not use the built-in uninstaller for Windows, since it is not extremely thorough. I did state…

Why Revo?

So, after the series of articles on applications I think are good additions to Windows, I received several questions.  A couple of which I will answer today. The first, and my favorite, was regarding my choice of Revo Uninstaller (RevoUninstaller.com).  John wrote and wanted to know why I do not like Microsoft’s “Programs and Features.” …

Avast, me Hearties!

Although I have been and still am a fan of the Avast! antivirus application (avast.com) I recently stumbled onto something interesting.  I have always used the free version of Avast and it has worked quite well.  Since it is free you do get popups occasionally suggesting you try to better clean up your computer.  If…

Should I Remove It?

We are getting to that time of year again when people are thinking about buying a new PC for themselves or someone else.  Have no fear; this column is not about "How to find the best $5,000 computer for $14.95."  I stopped writing those articles several years ago since I stopped getting emails requesting them. …