TechwareLabs has published a guide to Using the Top Windows Uninstall Methods
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Top Windows Uninstall Methods Guide
When you install an application on your system, it adds a number of entries in the registry and makes folders in many locations in addition to the Program Files folder. Therefore, if you want to keep your PC free from errors and prevent accumulation of unwanted files on the hard disk, you must always follow the correct method to uninstall an application.
Top Windows Uninstall Methods Guide