Vivaldi uninstall doesn't remove files


Graulges

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I uninstalled Vivaldi browser because it was sluggish starting. Brave and Edge pretty much instant, Vivaldi several seconds. Anyway I was browsing my programs drive and I found the Vivaldi folder was still there and all the files inside it. I'll get rid of it, no problem but shouldn't it be removed by the uninstall if the program is properly written and implemented?
 

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    Windows 11 24H2 26100.4351
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    Ryzen 5 7600
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    Gigabyte B650M Aorus Elite AX Ice
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I think the idea is to keep all your profile data in case you need to uninstall and reinstall Vivaldi for some reason.
 

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Vivaldi has been acting the same for me recently. About 8 seconds to open Vivaldi while Edge opens in 1 second. I tried rebooting Windows 11 with non-Microsoft services disabled and it fixed the problem. Now I have to find out which service is the problem.
1. Open the run box by pressing the Windows Key + R and type msconfig

2. System Configuration Utility box will open and by default you are on general tab.

3. On the General tab, click the selective startup and make sure that load system service and load startup items both have checked mark.

4. Click on services tab

5. Put a check mark on Hide All Microsoft Services > This is a very important part as if you miss to click on this, computer might not boot properly or permanently and will end up on clean installation.

6. Once Hide all Microsoft Services have checked mark on it, click on Disable All

7. Click on the Startup Tab and click open task manager. This will open another window which contains all your startup applications on the administrator account.

8. Disable all application that you're not using. You can simply just click on them and select disable.

9. Click OK , Apply and close the configuration utility

10. If the pc asked you to restart your pc.
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    Asus ROG STRIX X470-F
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    Fractal Design - Define R6 USB-C Black ATX Mid Tower Case
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    Noctua NH-U12A, Premium CPU Cooler
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    Phantom
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    G502
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    400mbps
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    Vivaldi
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    Windows 11
Fabler2 said:
I think the idea is to keep all your profile data in case you need to uninstall and reinstall Vivaldi for some reason.
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Is it necessary to keep the executable and support files for it? Anyway I've got rid of the lot. It will be quite some time before I even think of using it again. Apart from the slow startup it didn't suit me.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 11 24H2 26100.4351
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    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Home built
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    Ryzen 5 7600
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte B650M Aorus Elite AX Ice
    Memory
    32 Gb DDR5 6000Hz Corsair Vengeance
    Graphics Card(s)
    Sapphire Pulse RX 7600
    Sound Card
    Internal Realtek
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    Dell U2312HM + Dell U2412M
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1200 Dell U2412M 1920x1080 Dell U2312HM
    Hard Drives
    WD Black SN 770 1Tb; SanDisk SDSSDA240G ; Seagate 2Tb HDD
    PSU
    MSI MAG A750GL
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    Enermax Marbleshell MS21
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    Thermaltake Peerless Assassin 120 White ARGB, 3 x 120 intake, 1 x 120 exhaust
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    Aukey KM-G12
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    Logitech M510 Wireless
    Internet Speed
    400 Mbs up & down
    Browser
    Brave / Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows / Malwarebytes
Graulges said:
I uninstalled Vivaldi browser because it was sluggish starting. Brave and Edge pretty much instant, Vivaldi several seconds. Anyway I was browsing my programs drive and I found the Vivaldi folder was still there and all the files inside it. I'll get rid of it, no problem but shouldn't it be removed by the uninstall if the program is properly written and implemented?
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No. Unfortunately tons of files/folders and registry entries will stay there even though you uninstall software. The only true way to delete EVERY file etc is to use an uninstaller software like REVO Uninstaller or IObit Uninstaller. If you use those to install the software it creates a file of every entry made when the software installs and then when you uninstall any software uninstall it by using the Uninstall software and it will then remove evrything otherwise I go through both program file locations via file explorer and delete all the leftover stuff and I am very good with the registry so i go in there and delete everything as well and i use the program Reg Organizer ver 8.91(newest i think currently) and its a great program. Its never messed up my PC yet..lol. Yet i say.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro Version 23H2(OS Build 22631.4890)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    AMD
    CPU
    12-Core AMD Ryzen 9 5900X, 4950 MHz (49.5 x 100)
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte X570 Aorus Master
    Memory
    4 - G Skill Trident Z Neo F4-3600C16-16GTZNC
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    PCI Express 4.0 x16: PowerColor RX 6800
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    Realtek ALC1220 @ AMD K19.2 - High Definition Audio Controller
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    2 - 27 inch Westinghouse
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    1920 x 1080
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    2 SSD - 2 TB each
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    logitech
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    logitech
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    1 GB
    Browser
    Firefox
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    Eset Endpoint Security
imanlien2020 said:
No. Unfortunately tons of files/folders and registry entries will stay there even though you uninstall software. The only true way to delete EVERY file etc is to use an uninstaller software like REVO Uninstaller or IObit Uninstaller. If you use those to install the software it creates a file of every entry made when the software installs and then when you uninstall any software uninstall it by using the Uninstall software and it will then remove evrything otherwise I go through both program file locations via file explorer and delete all the leftover stuff and I am very good with the registry so i go in there and delete everything as well and i use the program Reg Organizer ver 8.91(newest i think currently) and its a great program. Its never messed up my PC yet..lol. Yet i say.
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Thanks for the advice. I never remember to use Revo to install I must get that sorted. I'll do the other stuff when I'm not tired. I don't want to make more mistakes than usual!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 24H2 26100.4351
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Home built
    CPU
    Ryzen 5 7600
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte B650M Aorus Elite AX Ice
    Memory
    32 Gb DDR5 6000Hz Corsair Vengeance
    Graphics Card(s)
    Sapphire Pulse RX 7600
    Sound Card
    Internal Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell U2312HM + Dell U2412M
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1200 Dell U2412M 1920x1080 Dell U2312HM
    Hard Drives
    WD Black SN 770 1Tb; SanDisk SDSSDA240G ; Seagate 2Tb HDD
    PSU
    MSI MAG A750GL
    Case
    Enermax Marbleshell MS21
    Cooling
    Thermaltake Peerless Assassin 120 White ARGB, 3 x 120 intake, 1 x 120 exhaust
    Keyboard
    Aukey KM-G12
    Mouse
    Logitech M510 Wireless
    Internet Speed
    400 Mbs up & down
    Browser
    Brave / Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows / Malwarebytes
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