Pros & Cons
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- Fully compatible with 64-bit apps.
- Removes leftover program bits.
- File shredder.
- Real-time software monitoring.
- Many system cleaning tools.
- Lets users execute command line uninstalls.
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- Short on features compared with competing apps.
- Doesn't remove browser toolbars or plug-ins.
Uninstalling applications using Windows's default program removal tool isn't difficult, but Revo Uninstaller Pro, which costs $39.25 for a single license, offers a more efficient way to delete unwanted software from your PC. Like the free version of the program, Revo Uninstaller Pro lets you thoroughly uninstall programs, permanently delete files tossed into the Recycle Bin, and eliminate junk files. The uninstaller also boasts Windows 10 compatibility, real-time software monitoring, full 64-bit app support, and other features. Some of those features are found in Ashampoo Uninstaller 6, the Editors' Choice for paid uninstall utilities, but that doesn't mean you should overlook Revo Uninstaller Pro. It's quite good.
What You Get With Revo Pro
Check out our review of the free Revo Uninstaller for the basics (uninstall features, PC tuneup tools), as those features are also included in Revo Uninstaller Pro.The biggest difference between Revo's free and paid versions is that the Revo Uninstaller Pro version has full 64-bit functionality. (The free Revo Uninstaller only fully removes 32-bit apps.) As a result, you can uninstall 64-bit apps without leaving behind any stray parts. This is important. You see, when an application is uninstalled, the removed software may leave junk files on your PC that can affect system performance. If your PC runs 64-bit Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, or XP, Uninstaller Pro is the Revo version for you.
View All Premium Cost, Premium Features
The $39.25 price tag gets you just one license; if you want to use Revo Uninstaller Pro on three PCs, it will cost you $58.86. You can expect to spend nearly a Benjamin with the $98.10 five-license package. Yes, it's a bit pricey, but not quite as expensive as the $59.99 Ashampoo Uninstaller 6.
You get access to command-line uninstall support, an additional scanning feature designed to uproot stray files that were on your PC before you installed Revo Uninstaller. There's also a Logs Database that displays a list of known programs that are compatible with your PC. If you really want to dive into your PC's guts, the upgrade may be worth the cost.
Note: Revo Uninstaller Pro has a rudimentary design that may prove a bit confusing to novices. Ashampoo Uninstaller, on the other hand, has an attractive, easy-to-navigate layout that can even be skinned with new themes.
