Uninstalled a program but its folders and registry keys are still there? Ashampoo UnInstaller logs every change an installer makes, so it can remove all of it later, and adds snapshots, a software updater and a crash analyzer.
Record changes during software installs
When installation monitoring is active, UnInstaller records system changes made as a program is installed. That log gives the removal process a record to work from, including changes that a program’s own uninstaller might leave behind. The program can distinguish installation activity from updates, reducing the chance that an update is treated as a separate installation.
For software already on the PC, forensic analysis scans compatible programs and can generate uninstall logs after installation. This gives older installations a recorded basis for removal even if they were not monitored when first added.
Compare snapshots and remove program leftovers
Snapshots capture system state so changes between two points can be compared. This view can help identify what changed after software was added. During removal, UnInstaller uses a multi-stage procedure with deeper cleaning to find remaining program data. It also offers one-click removal for unwanted add-ons and toolbars.
- Export installation logs as HTML, CSV, or TXT.
- Use Registry Optimizer 2 for registry cleanup, with an optional Super Safe Mode.
- Run Privacy Traces Cleaner to scan files, folders, and registry traces.
Update software and inspect crash reports
Software Updater checks installed applications for available updates and can process multiple selected updates together. Filters hide some critical components and programs that have their own update mechanisms; programs or specific versions can also be excluded.
Crash Analyzer gathers crash and error entries from Windows event logs. Search and filters narrow the results, while the original event details remain available for closer inspection. Results can be exported or used to search for solutions online.
Pros
- Installation logs guide cleanup after monitored installs
- Forensic analysis can create logs for existing programs
- Snapshots show changes between two points in time
- Software Updater can handle multiple applications in one run
Cons
- Not supported on ARM-based PCs
- Installation monitoring running in the background adds some overhead
- Registry optimizer brings little real speed gain
System requirements: Windows 10, Windows 11 · ARM processors are not supported · Internet connection required for activation · Full administrative rights required
Can UnInstaller remove programs I installed before it?
Yes. Forensic analysis scans supported existing programs and builds an uninstall log for them after the fact.
Can it remove browser toolbars and add-ons?
Yes, with one click from the add-on removal tool.
Does it update my other programs?
Yes. Software Updater finds new versions of installed apps and can install several updates in one run, with exclusions for programs you want to leave alone.
Does it run on ARM-based Windows PCs?
No. Ashampoo states that systems with ARM processors are not supported.