Removing Software

I'm not entirely sure when I remove software from my computer that it's getting rid of it totally. Because when I download something it takes up more space than when I remove it from my computer. When I remove it from my computer it only frees up a little bit of space, as opposed to when I put it on my computer, it takes up allot of space. Is there any steps I can take to remove software more completely from my computer? Are there any freeware programs that you can recommend? I'm running Windows XP Home Edition. Thanks.

 

make sure you remove your temp files as well...on second thought...download, install, and run this: http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4191.html

 

Thanks Acejones!!!

 

Kev, try out these other 2 as well.

Cleanup! http://www.stevengould.org/ Freeware version 3.1
EmpTemp http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=1575

and CrapCleaner v1.10 http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4191.html

I have listed CrapCleaner as well as there is a new version V1.10 which you might have missed. All 3 complement each other, all are free and all are essential IMHO. Bazza

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Thanks bigbazza, they worked great!

 

kevin, you're very welcome. Another convert to Cleanup! Bazza

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a favourite of mine RegCleaner http://www.majorgeeks.com/download460.html