Software bloat is a term used to describe the tendency of newer computer programs to have a larger installation footprint, or have many unnecessary features that are not used by end users, or just generally use more system resources than necessary, while offering little or no benefit to its users. Bloatware is the term used by software enthusiasts to describe programs that companies pay the PC manufacturers to install on your new PC. Typically, they are demo and free-trial versions of the actual software.
Once you have discovered the bloatware on your computer, eliminate it with these free tools. We also have tools used in special cases to remove specific software, e.g., iTunes and Norton.
Freeware uninstall tools:
Revo Uninstaller - Free uninstaller for programs you can't remove.
SlimComputer - Remove promotional software from a new PC.
ZSoft Uninstaller - The better and easier way to uninstall programs on your computer.
MyUninstaller - Alternative utility to the standard Add/Remove applet, provided by Windows.
Safarp - Small and fast alternative to the Add or Remove Programs dialog of Windows.
Simnet Uninstaller - Uninstall programs from your system and increase free disk space.
Argente - Uninstall Manager - Uninstall any application in a couple of clicks.
IObit Uninstaller - Thoroughly Remove Unwanted Programs and Clean Your Computer
Total Uninstall version 2.35 was the last freeware version released, newer versions are no longer free.
Total Uninstall - Completely uninstall programs that refuse to uninstall.
Uninstall Tool - A great, powerful and reliable alternative to the standard Windows Uninstaller.
Your Uninstaller! Pro - Uninstall Windows applications easily and completely.
Smarty Uninstaller - Powerful professional software manager with intuitive and easy to use interface.
Cleanse Uninstaller Pro - Advanced uninstaller that finds and remove even the most stubborn of programs
Specialised tools for the removal of specific software:
PC Decrapifier - Uninstall utility that is specifically designed to remove common trial and promotional software.
AppRemover - Uninstall security applications such as antivirus and antispyware from your computer.
XPS Removal Tool - Remove the Microsoft XPS Document Writer (MXDW) print queue and driver package.
JavaRa - Removes old and redundant versions of the Java Runtime Environment (JRE).
ZapMessenger - A one-step tool for removing MSN Messenger and Windows Live Messenger.
.NET Framework Cleanup Tool - Will quickly remove the version of the .NET Framework you select from a PC.
Zone Alarm Removal Tool - Completely Remove/Uninstall Zone Alarm products from your system.
AVG Remover - Uninstall and completely remove AVG Antivirus.
Norton Removal Tool - A program that can remove Norton software from your computer.
McAfee Consumer Product Removal tool (MCPR.exe) - Removes all versions of McAfee consumer products.
Multi-Toolbar Remover - Clean Your Browser from Unwanted Toolbars.
Spy Sweeper Consumer Cleanup Tool - Remove a failed installation or damaged Webroot product.
Nokia PC Suite Cleaner - Easily remove all the traces left by Nokia PC Suite.
Nero General Clean Tool - Uninstall and delete all remaining Nero entries from your system.
ByeTunes – Completely Remove/Uninstall iTunes from your PC.
NoBeReader - Remove Adobe Acrobat Reader from your system.