Comodo has released a free, handy tool called Comodo Programs Manager that offers some unique functions to keep your computer in good shape.
It can be used to completely remove failed and partially uninstalled programs, unwanted driver files, locked (in use) files, registry entries, Windows components like MSN Messenger, Windows updates, services, etc.
Safe Mode is a troubleshooting mode for Windows that starts your PC in a limited state. This is useful when you are not able to troubleshoot your PC properly in the normal mode.
However, if you want to uninstall a problem causing program in Safe Mode, normally you can’t without a registry tweak.
This is because, in safe mode Windows starts in a limited state, so the required Windows Installer service isn’t started so most programs can’t be uninstalled.
Even though the installation and uninstallation process of Microsoft Office 2010 is simple and straightforward, few people encounter some issues when installing or uninstalling Office 2010.
The following tips may help you in two situations: when the normal uninstallation of Office 2010 failed and when the fresh installation freezes in the middle and prevents further installation or uninstallation of Office 2010.
Windows built-in uninstaller (Add/Remove program) isn’t always that great of an uninstall utility. Most times it will leave behind program, folders, files and registry entries on your system.
There are several free and paid uninstall utilities available for Windows, but if you are looking for a good and free uninstaller, that will really wipe most of it clean, ZSoft Uninstaller may be a right choice.
Most often many people find it difficult to uninstall antivirus programs properly from their PC. I think this is especially true with latest operating system Windows 7.
Main cause is that antivirus programs are tightly integrated with the operating system; a normal uninstallation some times failed or left registry entries in the system. Therefore a re-installation or installing another antivirus program will not possible.
Because of tight integration with the operating system, a typical uninstallation using the Windows Add/Remove program is often insufficient for removing security programs from your computer. There may be leftovers or registry entries, which may prevent another security application from installing on your machine.