ZSoft Uninstaller
ZSoft Uninstaller is a free Windows utility for removing programs and managing installation records.
What ZSoft Uninstaller is
ZSoft Uninstaller is a free Windows utility for removing programs and managing installation records. It can replace the Add/Remove applet with a searchable list that provides more information about installed software, lets users hide entries such as drivers, and removes entries for programs no longer installed. It can also hide Windows Updates. For removal analysis, it compares an installation before and after setup, including when the computer restarts between those steps. After uninstalling, it can search for leftover files, temporary files, and empty folders. A startup manager helps clean up programs that launch with the computer, and forced uninstall is supported. A portable version is available. Version 2.5 backs up installation logs to a LogBackups folder. The program lists 14 languages. The maker says it tested the software only on Windows XP and has received reports of it working on Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000, and Vista. The download page requests donations but lists no purchase price.
Good
- Free plan; donations are appreciated.
- Can analyze installations before and after setup.
- Searches for leftovers, temporary files, and empty folders.
- Portable version and forced uninstall are supported.
- Version 2.5 backs up installation logs.
Watch out
- Maker says it tested only on Windows XP.
- Windows compatibility reports extend only through Vista.
- Version 1.7 is no longer developed.
Who it suits
It suits Windows users who want to review installed programs, investigate installation changes, and look for leftovers after uninstalling. Its portable version and startup manager may also suit users seeking those specific tools.
Verdict
ZSoft Uninstaller combines installation analysis with several cleanup and list-management tools. Check the maker's limited testing note and the separate status of version 1.7 when considering it.
Plans and prices
From ZSoft Uninstaller's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| ZSoft Uninstaller 2.5 | Free | Windows desktop uninstaller · donations appreciated |
The facts
Each one read from ZSoft Uninstaller's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Cleanup
- It can search for leftovers after uninstalling, find temporary files, and find empty folders.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Installation analysis
- It can analyze an installation before and after setup so the program can be completely uninstalled, including when a reboot occurs between those steps.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Installation log backups
- Version 2.5 automatically backs up installation logs to a LogBackups folder.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Installed program list
- It can search the installed software list, show more information than Add/Remove, and hide entries such as drivers that a user does not plan to uninstall.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Install monitoring
- Yeschecked 23 Sep 2026
- Languages
- The main program lists Chinese, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, and Valencian.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Leftover scan
- Yeschecked 23 Sep 2026
- Maintenance status
- The maker labels ZSoft Uninstaller V1.7 an older version that is no longer developed; the page lists version 2.5 separately.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Operating system support
- The FAQ says the maker tested it only on Windows XP and had reports of it working on Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000, and Vista.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Other management features
- It can remove entries for programs no longer installed and hide Windows Updates.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Portable version
- A portable package is available and is described as like ZSoft Uninstaller 2.5.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Pricing
- The download page requests donations if users like the software; it does not state a purchase price.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- ZSoft Uninstaller is described as an easier way to uninstall programs on a computer and can replace the Add/Remove applet.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Startup manager
- It includes a tool to clean up programs that start when the computer starts.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The FAQ directs users with unanswered questions to the forum or email and says the maker will answer as soon as possible.checked 9 Oct 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 23 Sep 2026
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