If you feel that the "Add or remove programs" applet in the Control Panel does not feature enough functions, you may want to download and install Safarp. It will show you a complete list of installed applications including Windows Hotfixes or security updates. The program displays details such as publisher, program version and estimated size.
Pluses: A Search option is included and one can save the installed programs' list in RTF, HTML, TSV or CSV file format.
Drawbacks / flaws:
In conclusion: Since it offers an accurate an complete image of all installed programs, it is a useful tool for a clean uninstallation process.
version reviewed: 0.4.1
by Soft32 Editors on : "Fast alternative to "Add or Remove Programs""
Safarp Publisher's Description
Safarp is a small and fast alternative to the "Add or Remove Programs" Control Panel applet of Windows 2000/XP. It displays a list of the installed programs and allows one to uninstall / repair them. Other features :
Search function
Obsolete list entries removal
Export program list to a file (HTML, RTF, CSV...)
Accessibility via the Control Panel (optional)
Option to hide the Windows hotfixes
What's new Added support for Windows Installer quiet and repair options. Added "Frequency of use" and "Date last used" columns. Columns are now configurable. The list can now be sorted by Program, Publisher, Size, Frequency of use and Date last used.
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