How to Find Leftover Items after Uninstall

When you uninstall software using the default Windows uninstaller, it often leaves behind residual files, folders, and registry entries. These leftovers can take up disk space, cause software conflicts, and slow down system performance over years. Are there any simple ways to find these files and remove them?

Wise Program Uninstaller provides advanced tools that allow users to clean up leftover items effectively, including opening file locations directly, viewing registry entries, and exporting undeleted leftovers for further troubleshooting. This guide explains how to use these powerful features to completely clean up your system after uninstalling an application.

Steps to Perform a Complete Uninstallation

Step 2. Uninstall the App

Find and check the checkbox for the app you want to remove. Click on the Uninstall button to begin the uninstallation process.

When the Notice window pops up, select both options and click Uninstall.

Step 3. Remove Leftover Items

Review the leftover files or registry entries by right-clicking on each item and select Go to location.

Select those you no longer need and click on Remove.

Additional Step. Export Undeleted Items

Sometimes, certain leftover items cannot be deleted due to permission restrictions, active processes, or system protection.

Wise Program Uninstaller allows you to Export them to text for further analysis or manual removal.

Conclusion

That’s it! Wise Program Uninstaller provides comprehensive tools for locating and managing leftover files and registry entries after uninstalling software. Using these features regularly can help maintain a cleaner, faster, and more stable Windows system.