A free utility uninstalls apps that Add or Remove Programs can't handle Microsoft's Windows Installer CleanUp Utility also helps you install balky programs that rely on the Windows Installer.

Microsoft created the Windows Installer CleanUp Utility as a last ditch way of installing (or removing) an application that encounters errors during the setup (or removal) process.

The Windows Installer CleanUp Utility is not only for failed Java installs. I have used this application to recover from many failed application and update installs over the years including ...

How do I get rid of these interruptions? The first thing I would do with any installation issue is download and run the Windows Installer CleanUp Utility (support.microsoft.com/kb/290301).

Microsoft is planning to improve its Component Store Cleanup utility in Windows 8.1.

Microsoft's Component Store Cleanup utility will undergo improvements for Windows 8.1 users.

See why you should still be using Disk Cleanup utility in Windows 11.