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Guide to Using Total Uninstall - Sneakyone - 09-10-2024
Guide to Using Total Uninstall
**Total Uninstall** is a powerful uninstaller tool designed to completely remove installed programs from your computer. It analyzes the programs before and after installation, allowing you to track changes made to your system. This ensures that when you uninstall a program, all leftover files, folders, and registry entries are also removed. This guide will walk you through downloading, installing, and using Total Uninstall to effectively manage and remove programs from your system.
Step 1: Download Total Uninstall
To begin, you need to download Total Uninstall from the official website.
Steps to Download Total Uninstall:
1. Open your web browser and visit the official Total Uninstall website: Total Uninstall Official Website.
2. Click the `Download` button on the homepage to download the installer.
3. Once the download is complete, navigate to your `Downloads` folder and locate the installer file.
Step 2: Install Total Uninstall
After downloading the installer, proceed with the installation of Total Uninstall.
Steps to Install Total Uninstall:
1. Double-click the downloaded installer file to start the installation process.
2. If prompted by User Account Control (UAC), click `Yes` to allow the installation.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
- You can choose the default installation path or customize it to your preference.
4. Once the installation is complete, click `Finish` to launch Total Uninstall.
Step 3: Launch Total Uninstall
Once installed, launch Total Uninstall to start managing your installed programs.
Steps to Launch Total Uninstall:
1. Click the `Start` button, type `Total Uninstall` into the search bar, and select the application from the results.
2. Total Uninstall will open, and you will see the main interface displaying your installed programs.
Step 4: Analyze Installed Programs
Total Uninstall allows you to analyze installed programs before uninstalling them. This analysis provides a detailed report of all files, folders, and registry entries related to the program.
Steps to Analyze a Program:
1. In the main window of Total Uninstall, scroll through the list of installed programs or use the search bar to find the program you want to uninstall.
2. Click on the program to select it.
3. Click `Analyze` to start the analysis. Total Uninstall will scan the program and provide a report showing all system changes related to that program.
4. Once the analysis is complete, review the report to see all the files and registry entries associated with the program.
Step 5: Uninstall a Program Using Total Uninstall
After analyzing the program, you can proceed with the uninstallation. Total Uninstall ensures all related files, folders, and registry entries are removed along with the program.
Steps to Uninstall a Program:
1. After analyzing the program, click the `Uninstall` button at the bottom of the window.
2. Total Uninstall will initiate the uninstallation process using the program's built-in uninstaller.
3. After the built-in uninstaller finishes, Total Uninstall will remove any remaining files, folders, and registry entries associated with the program.
4. Confirm the deletion of leftover items when prompted.
Step 6: Monitor Program Installations
One of the key features of Total Uninstall is its ability to monitor program installations. This means that you can track all system changes made by the program during installation, making future uninstalls even more thorough.
Steps to Monitor a Program Installation:
1. In Total Uninstall, click `Monitored Programs` in the left sidebar.
2. Click `Install New Program` to start monitoring.
3. Run the installer of the program you want to monitor.
4. Total Uninstall will track all system changes made by the installer.
5. Once the installation is complete, the program will be added to the Monitored Programs list for future uninstalls.
Step 7: Batch Uninstall Programs (Optional)
Total Uninstall allows you to uninstall multiple programs at once using its batch uninstall feature.
Steps to Batch Uninstall Programs:
1. Hold down the `Ctrl` key and click to select multiple programs from the list.
2. Click the `Uninstall` button.
3. Total Uninstall will uninstall all selected programs one by one, ensuring any leftovers are removed.
Step 8: Restore a Program Installation (Optional)
If you uninstall a monitored program and later decide you need it back, Total Uninstall offers the ability to restore it using the saved system changes.
Steps to Restore a Program Installation:
1. Open the `Monitored Programs` section in Total Uninstall.
2. Select the program you want to restore.
3. Click `Restore` to reinstall the program using the recorded system changes.
Step 9: Export Program List (Optional)
Total Uninstall allows you to export a list of all installed programs for reporting or documentation purposes.
Steps to Export a Program List:
1. Click the `File` menu in the top-left corner of the window.
2. Select `Export Program List` and choose your desired file format (TXT, CSV, HTML, etc.).
3. Save the exported file to a location on your computer.
Step 10: Keep Total Uninstall Updated (Optional)
To ensure you have access to the latest features and improvements, it’s important to keep Total Uninstall updated.
Steps to Update Total Uninstall:
1. Open Total Uninstall and click the `Help` menu at the top of the window.
2. Select `Check for Updates` to see if a new version is available.
3. If an update is available, follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the latest version.
Conclusion
Total Uninstall is an excellent tool for completely removing programs from your system. It provides detailed analysis before uninstalling and ensures that all leftover files, folders, and registry entries are removed. The program's monitoring feature is especially useful for tracking new installations. By following this guide, you can efficiently manage, monitor, and uninstall programs, keeping your system clean and organized.