Remove software from a nonworking hard drive

12-19-2023, 07:46 PM

Check if you can remove outdated software from your HDD by deleting files or using disk cleanup tools. Review installation history in settings or recovery options to identify and uninstall old programs.

ALECdaMAN123

12-19-2023, 07:46 PM #1

MLG_MiLcHBuBi
Junior Member

12-26-2023, 03:03 AM

You’ll need to create another drive with the same letter, reinstall everything in its original spot, and then remove it. It might be simpler to just reinstall Windows.

MLG_MiLcHBuBi

12-26-2023, 03:03 AM #2

You’ll need to create another drive with the same letter, reinstall everything in its original spot, and then remove it. It might be simpler to just reinstall Windows.

gustavbengters
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12-26-2023, 06:47 AM

Hello, I installed standard applications and software available in the Microsoft Store.

gustavbengters

12-26-2023, 06:47 AM #3

Hello, I installed standard applications and software available in the Microsoft Store.

Kynedee
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01-02-2024, 09:08 AM

Navigate to the Windows registry manually and search thoroughly

Kynedee

01-02-2024, 09:08 AM #4

Navigate to the Windows registry manually and search thoroughly

Carl_The_Straw
Junior Member

01-02-2024, 05:35 PM

The extremely difficult approach usually doesn't result in full understanding...

Carl_The_Straw

01-02-2024, 05:35 PM #5

The extremely difficult approach usually doesn't result in full understanding...

KRYSTABOH
Member

01-03-2024, 12:31 AM

After the drive is cleaned, the cleaner should likely recover most of the lost files.

KRYSTABOH

01-03-2024, 12:31 AM #6

After the drive is cleaned, the cleaner should likely recover most of the lost files.

AGLOS6
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01-03-2024, 01:45 AM

This would definitely make things easier, wouldn't it? I thought about it, but I'm not confident it matches the effectiveness of a proper uninstall. Still, it seems like a much better option in my opinion.

AGLOS6

01-03-2024, 01:45 AM #7

bluemaxx06
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01-03-2024, 06:46 AM

I run it on Windows but am moving away from it now. CCleaner lets you save the registry before cleaning, which helps avoid damage. So far I haven’t seen it crash my system.

bluemaxx06

01-03-2024, 06:46 AM #8

I run it on Windows but am moving away from it now. CCleaner lets you save the registry before cleaning, which helps avoid damage. So far I haven’t seen it crash my system.

geeman100
Junior Member

01-03-2024, 10:16 AM

It could work, but restoring directly might not always be perfect. Copying files to a new drive ensures a clean backup without potential corruption issues.

geeman100

01-03-2024, 10:16 AM #9

It could work, but restoring directly might not always be perfect. Copying files to a new drive ensures a clean backup without potential corruption issues.