revo

About this tag
Discussions on WindowsForum.com about Revo Uninstaller cover its use for removing stubborn programs, comparing it to alternatives like IObit Uninstaller and Geek Uninstaller, and troubleshooting issues such as Revo not detecting 64-bit programs or showing fewer installations than Programs and Features. Users also report problems with leftover folders after uninstalling with Revo, icons reappearing after removal, and Revo not listing certain software. The tag reflects real-world experiences with Revo's free and paid versions, including its role in managing software installations and dealing with uninstall-related glitches on Windows systems.
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    Windows 8 Concerns About Unfamiliar RTF File and Word Document Encoding Issues in Windows 8.1

    Link Removed Link Removed Hello Win 8.1 I am going to upload attachments I found in; file explorer>click on the word Windows disc C: and this file is on the bottom of a list appears. I opened it to show the 2nd prtscn. When opened it looks like Revo was involved as well as Patch...
  2. Windows 7 Why Does Revo Uninstall Show Fewer Program Installations Than Programs and Features?

    I'm curious why Revo shows 8 less program installations, than Programs And Features does on my computer. Among the missing are all 3 O&O programs I have installed (Defrag, DriveLED & Disk Recovery). Why does Revo not list all of the software in Programs And Feature?
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    Windows 7 IObit Uninstaller, comparable to Revo Uninstaller?

    IObit Uninstaller is a freeware; Revo Uninstaller has paid and free versions. Would it be possible that a freeware can compete with a paid app?
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    Windows 7 Win 7 x64 uninstaller

    Now that Revo(free) does not detect 64 bit programs I have done homework and would like an opinion, please; I have boiled the search down to; 1-Geekuninstaller-which handles both 32 and 64 bit 2-Advanced uninstaller pro- reads the same 3-I found this intersting article but do not know if it...
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    Windows 7 CCleaner Behaving Oddly

    CCleaner usually behaves itself, but often (today) it will not scan beyond 33%, System, Temporary Files. The programme stops responding at that point. I tried to uninstall it with Revo, but it wasn't listed there. Took it out via Control Panel. Re-downloaded it, but the installation stopped...
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    Windows 7 Can I Safely Delete the FlipShare Folder After Uninstalling the Program?

    Hello I removed a camera program with Revo but see a folder called FlipShare in my video library. FlipShare is the name of the software Revo removed(I used the safe pass). Can I safely delete the folder? Thank you
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    Windows 7 Icons/folders in Start Menu are empty/greyed out

    I have half a dozen or more programs in the Start Menu whose icons are either greyed out and their folders are "empty". I tried reinstalling them, going to programs and right-clicking "Repair", running Unhide.exe and a program to rebuild the Windows Icon Cache, nothing has helped. I have...
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    Windows 7 Icons will not delete

    Hi Gang Well it has been a while since I have posted on here, because things were ruining smooth for the longest time. Till now. :-) I will try to make this a short as possible but still give you enough info to figure this out hopefully. I have several Icons/programs that I cannot remove from...
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    Windows 7 Acer Aspire Revo - Can't get internet using wired connection

    Hi, I own an Acer Aspire Revo (model R3600) that I am trying to use as a media pc connected to my tv. It originally had a version of linux on it, but I just installed Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit. However I can't get it to connect to the internet with a wired connection. I can connect to my...