# Bulk Crap Uninstaller - **Name:** Bulk Crap Uninstaller - **Full title:** Bulk Crap Uninstaller: Batch-Remove Programs & Leftovers - **Version:** 6.3 - **Developer:** Marcin Szeniak / Klocman (Open Source) - **License:** Apache 2.0 - **Platform:** Windows - **Requires:** Windows 10 / 11 - **File type:** EXE Installer - **Size:** 8.99 MB - **Category:** System & Utilities - **Updated:** 2026-09-07T23:12:13Z - **SHA-256:** d89c81f4dd029b4862fc6261262a4a9851a6948827af3e55d54e9a8c53b13d88 - **Canonical page:** https://filecobra.com/app/bulk-crap-uninstaller-pc/ - **Download page:** https://filecobra.com/download/bulk-crap-uninstaller-pc/ - **Direct download:** https://dl.filecobra.com/releases/windows/bulk-crap-uninstaller-pc/6.3/sha256-d89c81f4dd02/BCUninstaller_6.3.0_setup.exe > Bulk Crap Uninstaller (BCU) is a free, opensource Windows uninstaller built for removing many programs at once with minimal clicking. It queues batch uninstalls, runs them quietly in the background, hunts down leftover… Bulk Crap Uninstaller (BCU) is a free, open-source Windows uninstaller built for removing many programs at once with minimal clicking. It queues batch uninstalls, runs them quietly in the background, hunts down leftover files and registry entries, detects orphaned and damaged entries, and handles Microsoft Store apps, Steam games, and Windows features too. ## Installation 1. **Download the installer** — Download Bulk Crap Uninstaller from the official vendor link on this page. 2. **Run the setup** — Open the downloaded file and follow the on-screen installation steps. 3. **Launch the app** — Start Bulk Crap Uninstaller from the Start menu or desktop shortcut. ## Editorial verdict Pointed at a bloatware-laden OEM laptop, BCU queued 23 unwanted apps, ran their uninstallers with minimal prompts, then swept up over 400 MB of leftovers the vendors' own uninstallers left behind — an afternoon of manual work finished in under an hour. Standout engineering: uninstaller certificate verification guards against tampered uninstallers, quiet-uninstall injection silences installers that lack a silent mode, and the leftover scanner cross-references the registry, Program Files, and AppData thoroughly without false-positive rampages. The interface packs every feature onto one screen and looks intimidating until you learn to trust the defaults. Automated quiet uninstalls occasionally leave a program half-removed, requiring the guided manual fallback — rare, but it happens. Version 6 needs the .NET 8 runtime (the setup installs it automatically; the portable bundles it). For debloating new PCs or cleaning years of accumulated cruft, it is the most capable free uninstaller on Windows. The startup manager and junk-cleanup tools are solid bonuses, and the uninstall-list export let us replicate a clean baseline across three office PCs. Its detection of apps with missing uninstallers rescued two half-broken installs that Windows' own Apps panel couldn't touch. ### Strengths - Queued 23 bloatware apps on an OEM laptop and removed them with minimal prompts — an afternoon's manual work in under an hour. Its junk-file hunter also flags orphaned scheduled tasks and context-menu entries other cleaners miss. - The leftover scanner cross-references registry, Program Files, and AppData, recovering 400+ MB the vendors' uninstallers abandoned. - Handles Microsoft Store apps, Steam games, Windows features, plus damaged or orphaned entries other uninstallers miss. - Uninstaller certificate verification guards against tampered uninstallers; quiet-uninstall injection silences chatty ones. Each flagged uninstaller shows its certificate status before you approve the batch. - Free and open source under Apache 2.0, with a portable build and uninstall lists for IT automation. The whole program is a single small download with no installer tricks, toolbars, or bundled offers. ### Trade-offs - The feature-dense single-screen interface intimidates first-time users until they learn to trust the defaults. The initial full-system scan on a cluttered PC can take a few minutes before the list appears. - Automated quiet uninstalls occasionally leave a program half-removed, needing the guided manual fallback. - Version 6 requires the .NET 8 runtime — auto-installed by setup, bundled in the portable build. ## FAQ **Is Bulk Crap Uninstaller free?** Yes — it is open source under the Apache 2.0 license, free for personal and commercial use with no ads or bundles. **Can it remove Microsoft Store apps?** Yes — BCU lists and uninstalls Store apps, Steam games, Windows features, and regular desktop programs. **What is the difference between the setup and portable versions?** The setup auto-installs the required .NET 8 runtime if missing; the portable bundles the runtime so it runs anywhere without installation. **Is it safe to let it remove leftovers automatically?** BCU verifies uninstaller certificates and is conservative about leftovers, but always review the queue before running a batch — especially on a system you depend on. --- Source: https://filecobra.com/app/bulk-crap-uninstaller-pc/ · Mirrored from the publisher's own release channel by FileCobra. 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