I’ve encountered several legacy or third-party programs on Windows 10 and 11 that are resistant to standard uninstallation through Settings > Apps or Control Panel > Programs and Features. These applications often lack functional uninstallers, or the uninstall process fails silently.
What are the current best practices and recommended tools for forcibly removing such stubborn programs without causing collateral system instability? Are there particular registry or file remnants to be aware of manually cleaning, and what are the risks involved with such manual interventions? Insights into safe usage of third-party uninstallers (e.g., Revo, Geek Uninstaller) in enterprise environments would also be appreciated.
Additionally, are there updated Microsoft-recommended methods or PowerShell scripts for handling failed uninstalls, especially concerning store apps or enterprise-deployed applications?
