What is the best uninstaller / monitor and why?

[starfish_001]

What is the best uninstaller and why?

Total Uninstall
InstallSpy
InstallRite
Install Watch
Ashampoo Uninstall
Install Watch


V-com sys Suite 5/6
Total Uninstall 5
WhatsChanged

Never really settled on one in particular any thoughts?

[bigbuck]

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=87614&highlight=uninstaller

[starfish_001]

THanks I did a quick search but some how missed that thanks

[ErikAlbert]

Why do I need an uninstaller ?

Does it mean that "Add/Remove Programs" of Windows doesn't work properly ?
(Start / Settings / Control Panel / Add/Remove Programs)

[starfish_001]

ErikAlbert - a lot of programs leave bits behind when they unistall via their installer so depends on how clean you want things to be

[Blackcat]

-{ Quote: "Why do I need an uninstaller ? Does it mean that "Add/Remove Programs" of Windows doesn't work properly ?(Start / Settings / Control Panel / Add/Remove Programs)" }-
Depends upon the program in question.

For example, Norton, although it has got better, is well-known for leaving a lot of entries behind, particularly in the registry and has specific removal tools for a more complete uninstall.

When testing AntiVirus, Firewall or in particular beta programs a clean uninstall is essential. TU is a great help in this way.

[ErikAlbert]

Starfish,
Thank you for your quick reply.

(ErikAlbert writes the n'th remark in his Disappointment Diary and sighs.)