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UniClean

UniClean is a Beta Windows app uninstaller and cleaner. It removes programs, leftovers, startup entries and browser extensions, archives everything in an encrypted Recovery Vault first, and has a Dry-Run mode.

by UNIZUNE System Utilities Version 1.0.0 Updated
Free First-party app Windows

Overview of UniClean

What is UniClean?

UniClean is a desktop app for Windows that uninstalls programs and cleans up what they leave behind. It is built with Rust and Tauri, made by UNIZUNE, and currently Beta. It is a Windows program you install, not a web app.

For each program, UniClean runs the program's own uninstaller, then looks for files, registry entries, startup items, scheduled tasks and services that belong to it. Before anything is removed, the items you select are archived in an encrypted Recovery Vault, and the archive is checked first. If you change your mind, Restore Center brings an item back to its original location, as long as the vault copy still exists.

Remove appsSingle, batch and force uninstall; Store apps; silent uninstall when the app supports it.
Clean leftoversLeftover, orphan and junk scans with a confidence score for each item.
Undo mistakesEncrypted Recovery Vault with one-click restore and a configurable retention period.
Startup and extensionsStartup manager, bloatware detector and a browser extension cleaner.
Stay in controlDry-Run mode, audit log with CSV/JSON export, risk tiers and portable mode.
UniClean features grouped by what you want to do. Every item is described in the documentation.

How a removal works

Every removal is a plan you review first, with a confidence score for leftovers and a risk tier: Safe, Caution or High Risk. Higher tiers ask for more, up to typing the exact name of what you are removing.

01Program filesInstall folder and the vendor uninstaller
02RegistryUninstall entries and app keys
03Startup entriesRun keys, Startup folder, tasks, services
04LeftoversScan for what is still there afterwards
Everything you select is archived in the Recovery Vault before anything is removed.
What UniClean looks at when it removes one program. Items that were archived can be restored from the Recovery Vault until it expires or you delete it.
SafeExamplesNormal apps, leftovers, caches, temp filesYou mustConfirm the plan with one click
CautionExamplesStartup items, browser extensions, bloatware, shared runtimes, registry keys, scheduled tasksYou mustTick an acknowledgement
High RiskExamplesSecurity software, drivers, services, system componentsYou mustType the exact name, and a Windows restore point is created first
UniClean's three risk tiers and what each one asks of you. The tier is recalculated from the items you actually select.

Stay in control

Dry-Run mode simulates every action and logs it without touching your PC. The audit log exports as CSV or JSON. A compiled-in blocklist protects the Windows folder, registry hives, Microsoft Defender and UniClean's own vault, and no setting turns it off.

Illustration
Dry-Run preview: what would be removed
  • Folder: ExampleApp (program files)
  • Registry key: ExampleApp uninstall entry
  • Startup entry: ExampleApp updater
  • Leftover: ExampleApp cache folder
After a Dry-Run: your PC
  • Nothing was deleted
  • No vault item was created
  • No restore point was made
  • Every step is written to the audit log
Illustration: example names, not a real scan. In Dry-Run mode UniClean simulates the plan and logs it without touching anything.

Read this before you use it

Learn more in the UniClean documentation, or start with the complete guide to uninstalling programs on Windows.

Features

  • Single, batch and force uninstall

    Remove one program or tick several for one plan. Force uninstall asks Windows Restart Manager which processes hold the program's files and closes them first.

  • Silent uninstall when supported

    Uses the program's quiet uninstall command or common silent switches (MSI, Inno Setup, NSIS, Squirrel, WiX) when known, with a configurable timeout.

  • Leftover, orphan and junk scanner

    Looks for files, registry entries, startup items, tasks and services left by a program, finds leftovers of apps removed earlier, and lists temp files, crash dumps and browser caches. Each leftover has a confidence score.

  • Before and after reports

    A report shows what was removed and the sizes involved. UniClean makes no promise about how much space you will recover.

  • Encrypted Recovery Vault

    Removed items are archived with AES-256-GCM encryption and checked by decrypting the whole archive before the original is removed. The vault lives outside the app folder.

  • Restore Center

    Search the vault, restore an item to its original location with one click, delete it for good, or extend its retention. Default retention is 30 days (90 for High Risk items) and both are configurable.

  • Startup manager

    Lists Run keys, the Startup folder, scheduled tasks and services. Disabling is reversible and does not delete anything. Boot impact is shown only when UniClean runs with administrator rights.

  • Bloatware detector and Smart Suggestions

    A built-in database of 20 rules flags OEM utilities, trialware, preinstalled games, promotional software, adware and Windows extras. Suggestions score apps you have not opened for months, on your PC only, and show their reasons.

  • Browser extension cleaner

    Finds extensions in Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Brave, Vivaldi, Chromium, Opera and Mozilla Firefox, including extensions forced by policy in Chrome, Edge and Brave.

  • Dry-Run, audit log, risk tiers, portable mode

    Simulate any action, export a full audit log as CSV or JSON, see Safe, Caution and High Risk tiers with matching confirmations, and run from a USB stick with a portable marker file. Install Monitor records what an installer adds so its uninstall can be exact.

Screenshots and videos

  • Explore UniClean, an all-in-one Windows cleanup and uninstaller tool designed to remove unwanted applications, clean leftover files, manage startup programs, detect bloatware, and safely recover removed items with its encrypted Recovery Vault.

Download UniClean

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Official download options for UniClean
File Source Version Size Arch Date Action
Windows 64-bit installer (ZIP) Official 1.0.0 4.3 MB x64 Nov 9, 2026 Download Windows 64-bit installer (ZIP)

System requirements

Windows

Minimum
Windows 10 or Windows 11, 64-bit (installers are x64 only). Administrator rights to install (per-machine installer). Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime; the installer downloads it if it is missing. Some operations (services, drivers, restore points, boot-impact numbers) need administrator rights while UniClean runs.
Recommended
Run UniClean from a normal account and grant administrator rights for the session only when an operation needs it. Back up important data and create a Windows restore point before using advanced features.

Version history

  1. 1.0.0 Latest Pre-release

    No changelog provided.

How to install UniClean

  1. Download the installer from the UniClean listing on UniSoftware.app once a download is published there.
  2. Windows SmartScreen may warn because the installer is not code-signed. Install only a file you downloaded from the listing, and compare its checksum if one is shown.
  3. Approve the administrator prompt: the installer installs for all users.
  4. On first launch, read and accept the disclaimer, then choose "Start in Dry-Run + Test Lab" to practise before touching real software.

Full steps: Getting Started and Privacy, Data, SmartScreen and Installer Notes.

Frequently asked questions

Is UniClean safe to use?

UniClean is Beta software and removing software always carries risk. Every removal is archived in an encrypted vault first, risk tiers add confirmations, and a compiled-in blocklist protects Windows system folders. The developer has tested the Safe tier (uninstall and restore); the High Risk tier and security software removal are advanced features that are not yet tested. Back up your data, create a restore point and read every confirmation.

Can I undo an uninstall?

Usually yes, while the vault copy exists. Restore Center restores an item to its original location with one click. Retention is 30 days by default (90 for High Risk items) and you can change it. Limits: Microsoft Store apps are restored by reinstalling from the Store, MSI apps may need to be reinstalled over themselves to repair, and services and drivers need a restart. Deleting an item from the vault, or letting it expire, makes it unrecoverable.

What does Dry-Run do?

Dry-Run simulates every action. Nothing is deleted, no vault item or restore point is created, and each simulated step is written to the audit log with the current state of the target. A plan created in Dry-Run stays a Dry-Run even if you switch the setting off afterwards.

Why does Windows SmartScreen warn about the installer?

The UniClean installer is not code-signed, so Windows SmartScreen may show a "Windows protected your PC" warning. That is Windows being cautious about software without a known publisher signature, not a verdict on the file. Only install UniClean from its listing on UniSoftware.app and compare the checksum once it is published there.

Does UniClean send my data anywhere?

The program contains no HTTP client, no updater and no telemetry. Its database, vault key, vault, logs and settings stay on your PC. The app opens links such as vendor download pages in your browser when you click them, and the installer may download Microsoft WebView2 if it is missing from your PC.

Which Windows versions does UniClean support?

The project documentation lists Windows 10 and Windows 11. The installers are 64-bit (x64) only. The installer is per-machine, so installing needs administrator rights, and the app needs Microsoft Edge WebView2, which the installer fetches if it is missing.

What is Nuke Mode?

UniClean has no separate Nuke Mode. Its most powerful actions, such as removing security software, drivers, services and system components, go through the High Risk tier, which requires typing the exact name, creating a Windows restore point and accepting an extra warning. Those actions can remove important software, so back up first.

Can UniClean remove antivirus software?

It has a workflow for it, but it is an advanced feature that is not yet tested by the developer and can leave your PC unprotected. UniClean does not bundle vendor removal tools: it links to the vendor's official page and you add the downloaded tool yourself. The vendor's own removal tool is the recommended first choice for most people.

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