Uninstaller

A utility program to remove another application program from a \ncomputer's disks.

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Most commonly found on IBM PCs, as applications tend to leave files in \nvarious places on the hard disc, so special software is required to tidy \nup after them.

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Ken Spreitzer, wrote the original PC program called \n"UnInstaller", first licensed to MicroHelp and now (Feb 1998) sold by CyberMedia.

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A good example of a modern uninstaller is Advanced Uninstaller Pro \n

Related terms

\ninstaller, utility program, application program, IBM PC, Installation (computer programs), operating system, program, Computer software