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IObit Uninstaller Changelog

What's new in IObit Uninstaller 13.4.0.2

Mar 6, 2024
  • Improved scanning algorithms to detect and clean more leftovers
  • Enhanced Software Health to detect and fix more software issues
  • Fixed all known bugs

New in IObit Uninstaller 13.3.0.2 (Jan 24, 2024)

  • Improved Stubborn Program Remover to detect programs with uninstall issues more accurately
  • Expanded database to remove 21% more malicious/ads plugins for faster and more secure browsing
  • Fixed all known bugs

New in IObit Uninstaller 13.2.0.3 (Nov 15, 2023)

  • Optimized Install Monitor for more comprehensive and accurate monitoring
  • Fixed all known bugs

New in IObit Uninstaller 13.0.0.11 (Jul 27, 2023)

  • Improved scanning algorithms to detect and clean more leftovers
  • Enhanced Software Health to detect and fix more software issues
  • Fixed all known bugs

New in IObit Uninstaller 12.4.0.6 (Apr 27, 2023)

  • Optimized Bundleware to detect more bundleware more accurately
  • Expanded database to remove 24% more malicious/ads plugins for faster and more secure browsing
  • Fixed all known bugs

New in IObit Uninstaller 12.3.0.8 (Feb 1, 2023)

  • Install Monitor supports more installation file formats including MSI files
  • Added the support for BypassIO of Win11 for improved file reading
  • Improved scanning algorithms to detect and clean more leftovers
  • Fixed the occasional issue that Auto Monitor fails to monitor the 64-bit installation package
  • Fixed the occasional updating failure in Software Updater
  • Fixed all known bugs

New in IObit Uninstaller 12.2.0.6 (Dec 15, 2022)

  • Improved scanning algorithms to detect and clean more leftovers
  • Optimized program detection algorithm for more accurate detection of Infrequently Used Program and Bundleware
  • Improved multiple languages for better localization
  • Fixed all known bugs

New in IObit Uninstaller 12.0.0.10 (Sep 2, 2022)

  • More efficient & precise Manual Monitor - Users can control all items created during the program installation
  • Improvements in Stubborn Program Remover - Completely delete all leftovers of multiple versions of the same product, e.g., Opera
  • More powerful Software Health - Scan for more leftovers of more programs and detect more software permissions
  • More stable Easy Uninstall - Fixed the compatibility issue on some Win11 systems
  • Fixed all known bugs

New in IObit Uninstaller 11.3.0.4 (Feb 10, 2022)

  • Enlarged database to remove 2000+ stubborn programs
  • Improved Software Health to remove more uninstallation leftovers
  • Optimized the algorithms to match software permissions more accurately in Software Health
  • Fixed the update failure in Discord, Irfanview, and WinZip
  • Fixed the occasional failure of detecting plugins on some versions of Firefox
  • Fixed all known bugs

New in IObit Uninstaller 11.2.0.10 (Feb 10, 2022)

  • Added support for installing and uninstalling Android apps via Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) on Windows11
  • Newly support associating APK files with IObit Uninstaller for easier installation by double-clicking APK files
  • Improved the algorithms for more accurate leftover detection
  • Optimized leftover deletion process to notify users before deleting important personal data
  • Optimized Install Monitor for more comprehensive and accurate monitoring
  • Enlarged database to remove 300 more stubborn programs
  • New language added: Bulgarian
  • Fixed all known bugs

New in IObit Uninstaller 11.1.0.16 (Oct 18, 2021)

  • Enhanced leftover scanning algorithms to find and clean more leftovers
  • Software Health now supports disabling Firewall permissions
  • More customizable options for Software Health
  • Added support of customizing Infrequently Used Programs and Large Programs
  • Enlarged database to remove 500 more stubborn programs
  • Supported F5 refresh
  • New language added: Latvian
  • Fixed all known bugs

New in IObit Uninstaller 11.0.1.14 (Aug 25, 2021)

  • Brand-new Software Health helps manage software permissions, block popup notifications, clean unneeded setup files, and remove malicious software & browser extensions
  • More powerful uninstall engine eliminates residual files more completely with advanced scanning and cleaning algorithms
  • More in-depth Install Monitor can log more items (including startups) created during the installation process for future thorough uninstall
  • 50% larger database supports updating more popular software, including AnyDesk, Calibre, Discord, LibreOffice, and qBittorrent
  • Unique Stubborn Program Remover database supports removing 1000+ stubborn programs
  • Reinforced Force Uninstall+ can easily uninstall programs when uninstall registries are missing
  • Newly added Windows Apps rating helps users know more about removing unwanted Windows Apps
  • Improved the removal process of browser extensions
  • Better UI for more user-friendly experience
  • Two skins: dark and light
  • Supported 37 languages
  • Fully supported Windows 11

New in IObit Uninstaller 10.6.0.6 (Jul 27, 2021)

  • Improved scanning algorithms to detect and clean more leftovers
  • Optimized update algorithms to get updates for your installed programs more promptly
  • Improved multiple languages for better localization
  • Fixed all known bugs

New in IObit Uninstaller 10.6.0.4 (Jun 15, 2021)

  • Improved scanning algorithms to detect and clean more leftovers
  • Optimized update algorithms to get updates for your installed programs more promptly
  • Improved multiple languages for better localization
  • Fixed all known bugs

New in IObit Uninstaller 10.5.0.5 (Apr 27, 2021)

  • Optimized Install Monitor for more comprehensive and accurate monitoring
  • Enhanced Software Health to detect and fix more software issues
  • Enlarged Stubborn Program Remover database to remove 130 more stubborn programs
  • Expanded database to remove 22% more malicious/ads plugins for faster and more secure browsing
  • Fixed all known bugs

New in IObit Uninstaller 10.4.0.11 (Mar 10, 2021)

  • Enhanced leftover scanning algorithm to find and clean more leftovers
  • Enlarged database to remove 350 more stubborn programs
  • Improved Stubborn Program Remover to detect programs with uninstall issues more accurately
  • Some UI improvements
  • Fixed all known bugs

New in IObit Uninstaller 10.3.0.13 (Jan 14, 2021)

  • Enhanced leftover scanning to clean more files and registry entries
  • Enhanced uninstall engine to remove super large programs more thoroughly
  • Enlarged database to remove 210 more stubborn programs
  • Added support to maximize the details window of Uninstall History and Installation Log
  • Fixed the reconfiguration issue with apps in Win 10
  • Fixed all known bugs

New in IObit Uninstaller 10.0.2.20 (Aug 26, 2020)

  • Increased uninstall speed by 50%
  • Improved scan algorithm to scan 30% more leftovers
  • Enhanced Software Health to newly support blocking site notification prompts from interrupting you
  • Enhanced Install Monitor to monitor more programs installation and newly support monitoring system services, scheduled tasks, and DLL registration
  • Optimized program detection algorithm for more accurate detection of Infrequently Used Program and Bundleware
  • Fixed the occasional incorrect leftover prompts after updating some programs
  • Added support for uninstalling 40+ stubborn programs like MPC-HC, SpyHunter5, Avast Antivirus, Rockstar Games, IntelliJ IDEA, and more
  • Newly support updating multi-language versions of some popular programs, like Firefox, WinRAR, and Mozilla Thunderbird
  • Newly support removing plugins of Microsoft Edge (Chromium)
  • Better UI for a more user-friendly experience
  • Two skins: Dark & Light
  • Localization: 38 languages

New in IObit Uninstaller 10.0.1.24 Beta (Jul 27, 2020)

  • Increased uninstall speed by 50%
  • Improved scan algorithm to scan 30% more uninstallation leftovers
  • Enhanced Software Health to newly support blocking site notification prompts from interrupting you
  • Enhanced Install Monitor to newly support monitoring system services, scheduled tasks, and DLL registration
  • Optimized program detection algorithm for more accurate detection of Infrequently Used Program and Bundleware
  • Fixed the occasional incorrect leftover prompts after updating some programs
  • Added support for uninstalling 40+ stubborn programs like MPC-HC, SpyHunter5, Avast Antivirus, Rockstar Games, IntelliJ IDEA, and more
  • Newly support updating multi-language versions of some popular programs, like Firefox, WinRAR, and Mozilla Thunderbird
  • Newly support removing plugins of new Microsoft Edge
  • Better UI for a more user-friendly experience

New in IObit Uninstaller 10.0.0.41 Beta (Jun 16, 2020)

  • Increased uninstall speed by 50%
  • Improved scan algorithm to scan 30% more uninstallation leftovers
  • Enhanced Software Health to newly support blocking site notification prompts from interrupting you
  • Enhanced Install Monitor to newly support monitoring system services, scheduled tasks, and DLL registration
  • Optimized program detection algorithm for more accurate detection of Infrequently Used Program and Bundleware
  • Fixed the occasional incorrect leftover prompts after updating some programs
  • Added support for uninstalling 40+ stubborn programs like MPC-HC, SpyHunter5, Avast Antivirus, Rockstar Games, IntelliJ IDEA, and more
  • Newly support updating multi-language versions of some popular programs, like Firefox, WinRAR, and Mozilla Thunderbird
  • Newly support removing plugins of new Microsoft Edge
  • Better UI for more user-friendly experience

New in IObit Uninstaller 9.4.0.20 (Apr 27, 2020)

  • Improved leftovers scanning to uninstall Windows apps more thoroughly
  • Enhanced Software Health to scan for more uninstallation leftovers
  • Improved multiple languages for better localization
  • Fixed known bugs

New in IObit Uninstaller 9.3.0.9 (Feb 10, 2020)

  • Optimized Bundleware to detect more bundleware more accurately
  • Detect and delete more leftovers of programs uninstalled by other uninstaller more timely
  • Expanded database of Software Updater to update 30% more software
  • Fixed the occasional issue of high CPU usage when Install Monitor is logging a program's installation
  • New language added: Ukrainian
  • Fixed known bugs

New in IObit Uninstaller 9.2 (Feb 3, 2020)

  • Enlarged stubborn program database to remove 30% more stubborn programs
  • Expanded database to remove 50% more malicious/ad plugins for a safer and cleaner browser
  • Fixed the occasional failure of creating a system restore point before uninstalling programs
  • Optimized Software Health for more intuitive interface and easier operation
  • Improved File Shredder to shred files more thoroughly
  • New language added: Azerbaijani
  • Fixed known bugs

New in IObit Uninstaller 9.1 (Oct 31, 2019)

  • Enhanced leftover scanning to clean more files and registry entries left after uninstall.
  • Improved Software Health to clean 50% more leftovers of already uninstalled programs.
  • Improved Software Health to fix the bug of inaccurate leftover scanning for IrfanView, Firefox, and Mozilla Thunderbird.
  • Optimized Software Updater to reduce the software update time by 20%.
  • New languages added: Persian, Malay.
  • Fixed known bugs.

New in IObit Uninstaller 9.0.2.20 (Aug 21, 2019)

  • NEW Install Monitor detects and logs system changes during program installation to ensure all changes can be restored in future thorough uninstall.
  • NEW Software Health helps optimize all your software to make them run smoother and also reduces security risks.
  • Enhanced scan engine to scan leftovers more quickly and thoroughly.
  • Enlarged stubborn program database to remove 150% more stubborn programs.
  • Expanded database to remove 50% more malicious/ads plug-ins for faster and more secure browsing.
  • Added ratings for Windows Apps to help users decide whether to keep them or not.
  • Optimized Software Updater supports selecting and updating multiple programs with one click.
  • Improved File Shredder to wipe out unwanted files effectively and make them unrecoverable.
  • Added support for uninstalling extensions of the latest Firefox 68 and Opera 62.
  • Two skins: Classic & White.
  • Localization: 34 languages.

New in IObit Uninstaller 8.3.0.11 (Jan 14, 2019)

  • Improved Bundleware for faster and more accurate detection.
  • Enhanced scan engine to clean more residuals after uninstalling Windows apps.
  • Expanded database to remove 300+ new ads and malicious plugins.
  • Optimized algorithm for Easy Uninstall to detect programs more quickly and accurately.
  • Fixed known bugs.

New in IObit Uninstaller 8.1.0.12 (Oct 8, 2018)

  • Enhanced scan engine to clean more registry leftovers.
  • Expanded Software Updater database by 10% to update more important programs.
  • Enhanced Cleanup Residual to clean more residuals.
  • Improved algorithm for File Shredder to shred files more thoroughly and quickly.
  • Fixed known bugs.

New in IObit Uninstaller 8.0.2.29 (Oct 8, 2018)

  • New Easy Uninstall to uninstall a program from its opened window, desktop icon, or system tray icon.
  • New Bundleware Uninstall to monitor and list all bundleware for easier uninstallation.
  • New Software Updater with 500% larger database to update more important programs.
  • Enhanced Scan Engine for more powerful scan and more thorough leftover cleanup.
  • Expanded Toolbars & Plug-ins database to remove 100% more malicious & Ads plugins.
  • Enlarged Stubborn Program database to remove 300% more stubborn programs.
  • Supported removing Windows apps under non-administrator accounts.
  • Supported removing the latest Universal Windows Platform apps on Win 10.
  • Supported removing plug-ins in Chrome Beta versions.
  • Supported Classic & White skins.
  • Supported 33 languages.

New in IObit Uninstaller 7.5.0.7 (Jun 22, 2018)

  • Expanded database to remove 300+ new malicious toolbars & plug-ins.
  • Optimized algorithm for File Shredder to shred files more thoroughly.
  • Updated multiple languages.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

New in IObit Uninstaller 8.0.0.41 Beta (Jun 20, 2018)

  • New Easy Uninstall to uninstall a program from its opened window, desktop icon, or system tray icon.
  • New Bundleware Uninstall to monitor and list all bundleware for easier uninstallation.
  • New Software Updater to update 500% more important programs for your PC.
  • Enhanced Scan Engine for more powerful scan and more thorough leftover cleanup.
  • Expanded Toolbars & Plug-ins database to remove 100% more malicious & Ads plugins.
  • Enlarged stubborn program database to remove 300% more stubborn programs.
  • Supported removing Windows apps under non-administrator accounts.
  • Supported removing the latest Universal Windows Platform apps on Win 10.

New in IObit Uninstaller 7.4.0.8 (Mar 29, 2018)

  • Optimized Powerful Scan for more thorough and deeper scan.
  • Expanded database to remove 280+ new malicious toolbars & plug-ins.
  • Enhanced Cleanup Residual to speed up scan and deletion up to 500% faster.
  • Updated multiple languages.
  • Fixed bugs.

New in IObit Uninstaller 7.3.0.13 (Jan 30, 2018)

  • Quicker program startup.
  • Expanded database to remove more stubborn programs.
  • Optimized the algorithm to support removing more Windows 10 apps.
  • Fixed the occasional failure in removing Firefox plug-ins.
  • Updated multiple languages.
  • Fixed bugs.

New in IObit Uninstaller 7.2.0.11 (Dec 12, 2017)

  • Expanded database to remove 220+ new malicious toolbars & plug-ins.
  • Enhanced scan engine for more thorough and faster scan.
  • Improved File Shredder to increase the deletion speed by 10%.
  • Updated multiple languages.
  • Fixed all known bugs.

New in IObit Uninstaller 7.1.0.17 (Oct 24, 2017)

  • Newly supported completely uninstalling the stubborn Avira System Speedup and Yet Another Cleaner.
  • Expanded database to remove 200+ new malicious toolbars & plug-ins.
  • Supported removing plug-ins & extensions of the latest Microsoft Edge.
  • Optimized Cleanup Residual to speed up scan and deletion by 20%.

New in IObit Uninstaller 7.0.2.32 (Aug 24, 2017)

  • Newly supported removing bundleware & bundled plugins completely
  • Added Software Updater to update important programs easily and quickly
  • Enhanced scan engine for faster and more thorough scan
  • Improved uninstall process for better user experience
  • Supported two skins: White & Classic
  • Supported 38 languages
  • And more can be discovered by you

New in IObit Uninstaller 7.0.0.61 Beta (Jun 27, 2017)

  • Uninstall more stubborn programs thoroughly with cutting-edge technology and expanded database.
  • Monitor program installation to detect and uninstall bundleware & bundled plugins completely.
  • Add Software Updater to easily and quickly update important programs.
  • Brand new UI and simpler uninstall process for better user experience.
  • Enhanced scan engine for more thorough and faster scan.

New in IObit Uninstaller 6.3.0.17 (Mar 21, 2017)

  • Enhanced Force Uninstall.
  • Improved program algorithm to display Infrequently Used programs more accurately.
  • Continually optimized Powerful Scan to scan out and remove more leftovers.
  • Fixed the occasional failure of installation directory recognition.
  • Updated current languages.
  • Fixed known bugs.

New in IObit Uninstaller 6.0.1.115 RC (Aug 17, 2016)

  • Improved uninstall process for easier uninstallation of more programs.
  • Optimized real-time monitoring of leftovers missed by other uninstall programs.
  • Expanded database to remove more malicious & ad-based plug-ins for safer and faster browsing.
  • Added White skin which is more readable.
  • Supported 17 languages.
  • Fixed known bugs in Beta 1.

New in IObit Uninstaller 6.0.1.115 Beta 1 (Aug 17, 2016)

  • Added removing for Microsoft Edge plug-ins and extensions.
  • Larger database to remove more malicious & ad-based plug-ins for safer and faster browser.
  • Supported uninstalling more stubborn programs & browser plug-ins.
  • More thorough and faster Powerful Scan.
  • Brand new intuitive UI for better user experience.

New in IObit Uninstaller 6.0.0.61 Beta 1.0 (Jun 29, 2016)

  • Added removing for Microsoft Edge plug-ins and extensions
  • Larger database to remove more malicious & ad-based plug-ins for safer and faster browser
  • Supported uninstalling more stubborn programs & browser plug-ins
  • More thorough and faster Powerful Scan
  • Brand new intuitive UI for better user experience

New in IObit Uninstaller 5.4.0.118 (May 27, 2016)

  • Supported the latest Google Chrome Plug-ins and Extensions.
  • Optimized engine for faster and more stable experience.
  • Fixed the issue of failing to uninstall programs from Startup.
  • Updated current languages.
  • Fixed known bugs.

New in IObit Uninstaller 5.0.3.168 (Aug 12, 2015)

  • Added New Win Manager Module to manage start-up items, processes and Windows updates
  • Added 4 New Tools: Cleanup Residual, Uninstall History, File Shredder, Windows Tools
  • Newly supported uninstalling stubborn programs like some antivirus programs
  • Enhanced Toolbar & Plug-in removal to monitor and remove malicious browser plug-ins and injected programs
  • Enhanced Powerful Scan to remove leftovers faster and more completely
  • Enhanced Chrome plug-ins removal to remove the plug-ins not installed via Chrome store
  • Support continuing the last uninstall interrupted by system reboot
  • Fully supported Windows 10 to remove programs even default apps in Windows 10
  • Brand new UI and two new skins
  • Supported more than 30 languages
  • More can be discovered by you

New in IObit Uninstaller 5.0.0.49 Beta 1.0 (Jun 29, 2015)

  • Enhanced Powerful Scan to remove leftovers more completely and faster
  • Optimized uninstall process to make it simpler and faster
  • Quick Uninstall supports more programs
  • Monitor and remove malicious browser plug-ins and injected programs
  • Support removing the plugins not installed via Chrome store
  • Support continue the last uninstall interrupted by system reboot
  • Added 4 new tools: Cleanup, Windows tools, Startup and Process
  • Brand new UI

New in IObit Uninstaller 4.0.4.1 (Sep 25, 2014)

  • Uninstall Win8 Apps - Added uninstallation for Win8 Apps to make your Windows 8 clean of all unwanted apps
  • Quick Uninstall - Added Quick Uninstall for some programs so that no more confirmation box will disturb you
  • Monitor Uninstall - Added monitoring for all program uninstallation that not using IObit Uninstaller to call Powerful Scan
  • Better restore - Added management for System Restore Point
  • Powerful Scan - Improved Powerful Scan to clean leftovers thoroughly, quickly, and faultlessly
  • Browser Protect - Improved the ability of detecting and removing malicious Plug-ins
  • Windows Update - Improved the detection and uninstallation for Windows Update
  • Better UI - Improved User Interface to be simple, concise, and user-friendly

New in IObit Uninstaller 3.3.8.2663 (May 22, 2014)

  • Improved File Shredder by supporting shred folders
  • Enhanced Forced Uninstall by adding powerful scan process
  • Boosted launching speed
  • Fixed bugs
  • Updated multi-languages
  • Minor UI improvement

New in IObit Uninstaller 3.1.7.2379 (Jan 11, 2014)

  • Added Forced Uninstall button on the main interface
  • Added real-time detection of new installation for both programs and plug-ins
  • Added settings for whether to show Shred File button in Windows Explorer
  • Simplified the uninstalling process by adding automatic uninstall and powerful scan options
  • Improved the rating system for Toolbars & Plug-ins
  • Enhanced the removing ability of toolbars
  • Fixed bugs in previous version
  • Added support for Hrvatski

New in IObit Uninstaller 3.0.4.922 (Nov 14, 2013)

  • With brand-new and redesigned user interface, IObit Uninstaller 3 gets evidently enhanced and improved to powerfully uninstall undesired programs, deeply detect and delete leftovers, easily remove undesired toolbars and plug-ins in browsers to save disk spaces and secure users' computers and browsers.
  • Moreover, IObit Uninstaller 3 offers smart and convenient features by adding “Powerful Uninstall” to program's right-click menu and “Add & Remove Programs” in control panel.
  • Also, File Shedder can help users remove files thoroughly and permanently.
  • And if there's a potential threat in users' IE, Chrome, Firefox or Opera, IObit Uninstaller 3 will warn users by a red notification. If users are not sure whether they need to remove the plug-in/toolbar, IObit smart rating system will make suggestions.

New in IObit Uninstaller 3.0.1.747 Beta 1.0 (Sep 11, 2013)

  • Brand-new UI for easier and better understanding
  • Added option to remove browser plug-ins of IE, Chrome, Firefox, and Opera
  • Added shredding leftovers feature in Powerful Scan
  • Added deleting leftovers in Powerful Scan on reboot
  • Added update feature to get the latest program always
  • Added option to uninstall the program itself
  • Improved work process for friendly use

New in IObit Uninstaller 2.0.0 (Dec 6, 2011)

  • Brand new interface
  • Added a "Search" feature in "Forced Uninstall"
  • Added an option for not creating a restore point
  • Added multi-language support
  • Enhanced program detection
  • Enhanced "Powerful Scan"
  • Improved 1-Click Toolbars Removal

New in IObit Uninstaller 1.1.0 (May 27, 2010)

  • Runs much more efficiently
  • With the unique "1-click toolbars removal" feature, IObit Uninstaller 1.1 can uninstall the targeted software completely, including files, folders and Registry keys. This unique feature allows computer users to uninstall browsers’ tool bars which are hard to be detected in Control Panel.