Bulk Crap Uninstaller

Bulk Crap Uninstaller (BCUninstaller) is a free, open-source software designed to remove large numbers of applications quickly and automatically. It detects standard programs, portable apps, Steam/Oculus games, Windows Store apps, system features, and updates, including those with broken or missing uninstallers, requiring minimal user interaction.

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• Comprehensive application detection. BCUninstaller identifies applications from numerous sources beyond the standard 'Programs and Features' list. This includes portable applications on local and removable drives, Chocolatey packages, Steam and Oculus games/apps, Windows Features, Windows Store (UWP) apps, and Windows Updates. It also detects hidden, protected, or damaged uninstallers, consolidating all sources into a single unified list for management.
• Advanced uninstallation automation. The software executes batch uninstallation of multiple applications sequentially or simultaneously to speed up the process. It utilizes each program's original uninstaller to avoid issues but automatically handles dialog prompts, requires minimal user input, and can manage uninstallers that crash or hang, continuing with the batch process.
• Silent and forced uninstall. BCUninstaller enables unattended removal of applications whose native uninstallers lack silent mode support. It also includes a 'forced uninstall' function to manually remove applications missing an uninstaller or when the standard one fails, cleaning up leftover registry entries and files.
• Post-uninstallation cleanup. After removing an application, BCUninstaller scans for and offers to delete leftover files, folders, and registry entries. It also features a dedicated tool to clean 'Program Files' directories of empty folders or those belonging to already uninstalled programs.
• Advanced filtering and search. The application list is highly customizable using predefined filters (e.g., 'Microsoft applications', 'Steam apps') or custom rules with regular expression (Regex) support. This allows users to quickly create specific lists for uninstallation or export.
• Security verification. BCUninstaller verifies and displays digital certificates of uninstallers before execution, providing information about the software publisher's legitimacy and helping identify potential threats.
• Data export and analysis. It collects and displays extensive information about each detected application (version, installation date, estimated size, etc.). Users can browse this data and export filtered or complete lists to various formats for inventory or analysis purposes.
• Startup manager integration. The tool includes a startup manager to view and manage applications that run automatically at system boot, complementing the primary uninstallation function.
• Console interface (command line). A console interface allows fully automated uninstallation based on predefined conditions without graphical interaction, ideal for system administrators and scripting.
• Uninstall by shortcut or window. BCUninstaller enables application removal directly from its desktop or start menu shortcut by dragging the shortcut into the program window, or even by selecting the running application's window.
• Portable and highly configurable. It is fully portable, storing all settings in a single file. It offers extensive configuration options to adjust its behavior, including executing custom commands before and after each uninstallation.
• Community ratings system. Incorporates an application rating system to help users quickly identify potentially unwanted programs based on the collective experience of the user community.
• Legacy Windows support. Designed to function on a wide range of systems, from Windows Vista onwards, and even on Windows XP and 2003 with reduced functionality, requiring .NET Framework 4.0 or higher for full features.

Development of Bulk Crap Uninstaller (BCUninstaller) is led by a primary developer known as Klocman. The project was initiated around 2013 and has remained actively developed since then with frequent updates. The application is primarily written in the C# programming language and runs on the .NET framework.

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Uninstalr

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Price: Free   Size: 5.9 MB   Version: 2.8   OS: Windows