Uninstalling an application does not always remove every file, folder, and registry entry associated with it. Some programs may leave behind residual files and registry entries after the standard uninstallation process is complete. Wise Program Uninstaller can help you identify and remove these uninstall residuals.
However, before deleting them, you may want to create a backup in case you need to restore something later. Fortunately, Wise Program Uninstaller also provides an easy way to automatically back up detected residual items before they are removed. This article explains how to create a backup before removing uninstall residuals and why this can be useful.
Why Back Up Uninstall Residuals?
Although removing residual items can help keep your system clean, some entries may contain information that you want to keep. For example, a residual file may contain:
- Program settings
- User preferences
- Configuration information
- Saved application data
Creating a backup before deleting these items gives you an additional level of protection. If you later discover that an important file or registry entry was removed, you may be able to restore it from the backup.
Steps to Auto Back up Uninstall Residuals
Follow these steps to turn on the automatic backup feature in Wise Program Uninstaller.
Step 1. Open Wise Program Uninstaller
After installing, launch Wise Program Uninstaller from your desktop.
Step 2. Open Software Settings
Click the Menu button in the upper-right corner, then select Settings.
Step 3. Enable Auto Backup
Check the box for the Automatically back up leftover files before deleting them option.
Select a location to save the backup by clicking Browse.
Step 4. Enable Auto Delete Backup
It is also recommended to check the box for Delete backups older than one month as the backup will take up a lot of disk space.
Step 5. Save the Changes
Click OK to save your work.
Now, Wise Program Uninstaller will automatically create a backup of detected uninstall residuals before removing them.
How to Restore Uninstall Files
If you need to recover previously removed uninstall residuals, follow the instruction below:
- Open Wise Program Uninstaller.
- Click the Menu button.
- Select History from the menu.
- Look for the available residuals of the program you want to recover from the uninstalled list.
- Click Recover next to the program.
Conclusion
By creating backups automatically in Wise Program Uninstaller, you do not need to remember to manually back up residual items every time you uninstall a program.
