Thursday, February 21, 2013

Too many confusing apps? Prioritize programs with Should I Remove It?





Browsing and installing all of the free software we offer at Download.com can potentially bog down your computer over time. It can be hard to resist installing something just because it is new, looks useful, or simply, is free. It is a good idea to do a house cleanup and getting rid of junk that you don't need once in a while to improve the performance of your computer. But how do you know what to remove?




It can be easy to forget which program does what and why you have it installed, making PC cleanup a nightmare. Fret no more as Should I Remove It?, the new kid on the uninstallers block, will help you identify what is worthwhile to keep and what needs to be trashed.




(Credit: Screenshot by Tuong Nguyen/CNET)

How does it work? Simply install Should I Remove It? and the software will scan your computer and show a list of installed programs. What you see immediately is the ratings of each program, the higher the better. You can also view the Removal Percentage which is based on how many users chose the removal option. The higher the number, the more people chose not to keep it on their computer.




(Credit: Screenshot by Tuong Nguyen/CNET)

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