Resolved Safe to remove Registry Entries flagged by Revo Uninstaller ?

I use RevoUninstaller and when it finishes an uninstall, it gives one a list of leftover registry entries and gives an option to remove them. I have been letting Revo remove them for me. Is that unwise?

 

Thanks Evan. I will be a bit more critical before a remove anything in Revo. The entries noted by Revo are usually pretty clearly marked, but I will be careful.

 

Revo, by default, creates a restore point as the first step in the uninstall process so if things go bad, there's a get-out. The way Revo works is to analyse the program prior to uninstalling and use that to determine what registry keys pertain to the program in question.

Personally, I've been using Revo exclusively for over a year now for binning junkware. I always select the advanced option and always delete everything found. I've never had anything go wrong yet - although I guess there's always a first time for anything.

My procedure is firstly to clear all junk software with Revo. Then run Ccleaner and finally TFC as a last sweep. I always install Revo Pro trial as you get 30 days fully functioning trial which is more than enough to clean any computer

Tip: when using Revo Pro, click Start > Programs > Rt click on program you want to bin. Uninstall using Revo is a right click option. This allows you to be very precise in the programs you want to bin - especially when it comes to getting rid of OEM bloatware. Revo Pro also gives you the option to navigate to an exe file to finish a failed uninstall. All said - its a fantastic program.

The safest option is to always back up the critical data before embarking on such adventures so that if things do go wrong, there's a contingency in place.

 

Don,

Thanks for the tips on using Revo.

 

You're welcome Robert.