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UninstallView

nirsoft.net

Free plan Windows
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Spec score 8.2 #9 of 36 in Uninstaller apps

What it is

UninstallView is a free Windows utility from NirSoft for listing installed programs and uninstalling software on local or remote computers. With Load Windows Apps enabled, it can also list and remove Windows Apps. Information can come from the current system, other user profiles, a remote computer, an external drive, or a shadow copy. Uninstall modes include standard removal, change-install when available, and quiet uninstall when software supplies a quiet command. Remote uninstall requires Microsoft Sysinternals PsExec in the same folder; commands run as SYSTEM, and some uninstallers may not work correctly in that context. Lists can be exported to text, tab-delimited, CSV, HTML, XML, or JSON, including from the command line. The utility is portable: run UninstallView.exe without installation or extra DLL files. NirSoft lists Windows XP through Windows 11 support for 32-bit and 64-bit systems. Registry data may be supplemented by other sources and can be inaccurate.

Spec sheet

Purpose
UninstallView lists installed programs and their details, and can uninstall software on local or remote computers.Read 8 Oct 2026 · nirsoft.net
Free plan
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · nirsoft.net
Support
The maker invites users to email problems, suggestions, comments, or bug reports to [email protected].Read 8 Oct 2026 · nirsoft.net
Maker
NirSoft is run by developer Nir Sofer, who says he develops and maintains the site and utilities himself; the site began in 2001.Read 8 Oct 2026 · nirsoft.net
Batch uninstall
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · nirsoft.net
Data accuracy
UninstallView first reads official uninstall information from the Registry and may supplement missing details from other sources, which the maker says can be inaccurate.Read 8 Oct 2026 · nirsoft.net
Data sources
It can load uninstall information from the current system, other user profiles, a remote computer, an external drive, or a shadow copy.Read 8 Oct 2026 · nirsoft.net
Download verification
NirSoft provides MD5, SHA1, SHA256, and SHA512 hashes for the 32-bit and 64-bit downloads so users can compare downloaded files with the server copies.Read 8 Oct 2026 · nirsoft.net
Export
Installed program lists can be exported to text, tab-delimited, CSV, HTML, XML, or JSON formats, including from the command line.Read 8 Oct 2026 · nirsoft.net
Forced uninstall
NoRead 23 Sep 2026 · nirsoft.net
Install monitoring
NoRead 23 Sep 2026 · nirsoft.net
Leftover scan
NoRead 23 Sep 2026 · nirsoft.net
Notable limits
Deleting uninstall Registry keys is disabled by default, is available only for the local current-user data source, and can prevent the software from being uninstalled.Read 8 Oct 2026 · nirsoft.net
Portable
The utility requires no installation process or additional DLL files and starts by running UninstallView.exe.Read 8 Oct 2026 · nirsoft.net
Portable version
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · nirsoft.net
Remote uninstall
Remote uninstall uses Microsoft Sysinternals PsExec, which must be placed in the same folder as UninstallView; remote commands run as SYSTEM and some uninstallers may not work properly this way.Read 8 Oct 2026 · nirsoft.net
Security and privacy
NirSoft says its utilities do not collect personal information from users' computers or send information to anyone; its site separately records anonymous usage data and uses third-party advertising cookies.Read 8 Oct 2026 · nirsoft.net
Supported systems
The maker lists Windows XP through Windows 11 and support for both 32-bit and 64-bit systems.Read 8 Oct 2026 · nirsoft.net
Uninstall modes
It supports standard uninstall, change-install when available, and quiet uninstall when the software provides a quiet uninstall command.Read 8 Oct 2026 · nirsoft.net
Windows Apps
With the Load Windows Apps option enabled, it can list and uninstall Windows Apps.Read 8 Oct 2026 · nirsoft.net

Plans and prices

UninstallView Free Freeware · Windows utility · redistribution allowed if unmodified and not sold or included in a commercial product Read 8 Oct 2026 · nirsoft.net

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free Windows utility
  • Portable, with no installation process
  • Supports batch uninstall
  • Exports lists to many formats
  • Works with local and remote sources

Limits

  • No leftover scan
  • No forced uninstall
  • Remote removal requires PsExec
  • Registry-supplemented details may be inaccurate

Who it suits

UninstallView suits Windows users who need portable inventory and uninstall controls, including options for other profiles, remote computers, drives, or shadow copies. It is also useful when exporting program lists in several formats.

Verdict

UninstallView provides broad inventory sources, multiple uninstall modes, exports, and portability at no cost. Remote operations require PsExec and may not work with every uninstaller, so that workflow needs care.

Where Specifiction places it

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