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Erland
Mar 15, 2026Copper Contributor
UNKNOWN PROGRAM/APP FROM WINDOWS/MICROSOFT
About a week ago I discovered a new app/program on my computer and have never seen it before (see picture). It was installed on 20.05.25 and it was the same day I reinstalled Windows 11 home. Everyth...
PhoenixAdler
Mar 24, 2026Iron Contributor
Windows Installer CleanUp Utility is a free official Microsoft tool that helps you completely uninstall apps on Windows 11 by cleaning up problematic Windows Installer entries.
What it does:Removes Windows Installer registration entries to fix stuck or failed uninstallations.
Note:Old tool but still effective for stubborn MSI-installed programs.
Usage Guide:
1. Download and install the tool.
2. Open Windows Installer Clean Up.
3. Select the program from the list.
4. Click Remove.
5. Then manually delete the program's folder.
This is a reliable way to completely uninstall apps on Windows 11 when standard uninstall methods fail for MSI-based software.