Windows 10 Needs a Better App Uninstaller, Users Claim

rmonroe36 said:

Lee said:

Not sure, but your point may be on point, albeit if I have a virus (only twice since Win 2000 I immediately do a compete new install. . .cannot really see attempting to clean up the mess that a virus or even malware may cause. . .just pointless to do so. . .

Point well taken. It often takes much time to "clean up" an infected machine. There are times when I will do as you do: complete new install.

Rich

Just a thought. But how about keeping system images stored on a separate HDD? I hate doing new installs, because they are so time consuming. Especially for an older OS like W7 with all the updates that need to be restored as well.

LittleJay said:

rmonroe36 said:

Lee said:

Not sure, but your point may be on point, albeit if I have a virus (only twice since Win 2000 I immediately do a compete new install. . .cannot really see attempting to clean up the mess that a virus or even malware may cause. . .just pointless to do so. . .

Point well taken. It often takes much time to "clean up" an infected machine. There are times when I will do as you do: complete new install.

Rich

Just a thought. But how about keeping system images stored on a separate HDD? I hate doing new installs, because they are so time consuming. Especially for an older OS like W7 with all the updates that need to be restored as well.

That's just fine and highly desirable anyway but a bit drastic just to get rid of one or couple of programs. Would have to make backup every time you want to try a program. Too time consuming and hard on disks. That's like killing an elephant for one steak or using shotgun on a flea, Good uninstaller and most of extra stuff is gone, nothing simpler.

Winuser said:

Using a image is much easier and quicker than a new install. I have my images on a USB hard drive. The only time I have it hooked to the computer is when I'm making or restoring a image.

Down through the years I have bought a fair number of HDD's that I use for storing images on. I have both an e-SATA and USB 3 HDD dock, so I can easily do regular backups of all my data as well as system images. With having the OS installed on an SSD, creating or restoring a system image with Macrium takes about 2 minutes max for W8 or 10 and about 3 minutes for W7.

groze said:

Lee said:

groze said:

Lee said:

Okay, now how does this harm the OS or cause problems. The reason for asking is over the years I cannot ever remember having a problem, BSOD, or any other situation caused by installing or uninstalling a program. . .now it may be that I have just been lucky. Also, don't remember using Programs and Features to remove a piece of software and then having a problem.

Lee, this will you. I agree with a you.

Sometimes things just work out in strange ways. . .Thanks. . .

I always thought BSODs were caused by faulty drivers, Windows itself not installing correctly, ACPI not recognized correctly, Virus, Malware or spyware, incorrect windows boot setting, or bad hardware.

And faulty entries in registry.