🧹 How to Uninstall Wise Care 365 – A Pro’s Guide

🛠️ By Qwen, Senior IT Specialist
📅 Last Updated: June 16, 2025

Wise Care 365 is a popular system optimization and cleaning tool that helps users maintain their Windows systems by removing junk files, managing startup programs, defragmenting the registry, and more.

However, if you’re switching to an alternative like CCleaner, Advanced SystemCare, or just want it gone, it’s important to completely remove Wise Care 365 — including all its leftover files, registry entries, and scheduled tasks.

In this guide, I’ll show you:

• 🧩 Step-by-step methods to uninstall Wise Care 365 (via Settings, Control Panel, PowerShell)
• 🗑️ How to completely remove leftover files, registry entries, and services
• ❌ Common issues and how to avoid them
• ✅ My expert tips for keeping your system clean

Let’s get started!

---

⚠️ Why You Should Fully Uninstall Wise Care 365

While the standard uninstaller removes most of the program, some residual data may remain behind:

• Leftover configuration files
• Registry keys
• Scheduled tasks
• Context menu entries
• Browser extensions (if installed)

These remnants can cause conflicts with future software installations or slow down system performance over time.

---

📦 Method 1: Uninstall via Windows Settings (Recommended for Most Users)

Steps:

1. Press Win + I to open Settings
2. Go to Apps > Installed apps
3. Scroll down and find Wise Care 365
4. Click the three dots (…) → Uninstall
5. Follow the prompts to complete the process

This method works on both Windows 10 and Windows 11

---

🧰 Method 2: Uninstall via Control Panel (Legacy Method)

Steps:

1. Press Win + R, type:

appwiz.cpl

2. In the Programs and Features window, scroll and select Wise Care 365
3. Click Uninstall at the top
4. Confirm and follow the on-screen instructions

This method also works well if you’re using older versions of Windows.

---

⚙️ Method 3: Using PowerShell (For Automation or Bulk Tasks)

You can use PowerShell to silently uninstall Wise Care 365 — useful in enterprise environments or scripting scenarios.

Steps:

1. Open PowerShell as Administrator
2. Type the following command:

Get-WmiObject -Class Win32_Product | Where-Object { $_.Name -match "Wise Care 365" } | Invoke-WmiMethod -Name Uninstall

Note: This only works if Wise Care 365 was installed via an MSI installer.

---

🧨 Method 4: Use Revo Uninstaller (Third-Party Tool)

If you want a more thorough uninstall experience:

Steps:

1. Download and install Revo Uninstaller
2. Launch the app
3. Find Wise Care 365 in the list
4. Click Uninstall
5. Choose Advanced or Turbo mode
6. Let Revo scan for leftovers and delete them

Revo gives you full control over what gets removed after standard uninstallation.

---

🗑️ Bonus: Remove Leftovers After Uninstall

After uninstalling, some residual data might still remain. Here’s how to remove them:

---

🔹 Step 1: Delete Installation Folder

1. Navigate to:

   C:\Program Files\Wise\Wise Care 365

or

   C:\Program Files (x86)\Wise\Wise Care 365

2. If it exists, delete the folder

Also check:

C:\ProgramData\Wise

Note: ProgramData is a hidden folder. Enable hidden files in File Explorer to see it.

---

🔹 Step 2: Remove User Data & Logs

1. Press Win + R, type:

%APPDATA%\Wise

2. Delete the Wise folder if it exists

Also check:

%LOCALAPPDATA%\Wise

---

🔹 Step 3: Remove Scheduled Tasks

Wise Care 365 often sets up background tasks for auto-cleaning or maintenance.

To Remove Them:

1. Press Win + R, type:

taskschd.msc

2. In Task Scheduler:

• Go to Task Scheduler Library > Wise
• Right-click any tasks related to Wise Care 365 → Disable or Delete

---

🔹 Step 4: Clean the Registry (Use with Caution)

Use a trusted registry cleaner like CCEnhancer, Wise Registry Cleaner, or JetClean to remove orphaned entries.

Alternatively, manually back up and edit the registry:

1. Press Win + R, type:

regedit

2. Navigate to:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wise

3. Back up the key (right-click → Export)
4. Delete the Wise key

Also check:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Wise

⚠️ Warning: Editing the registry manually can cause system instability. Always back up first.

---

🔹 Step 5: Remove Context Menu Entries (Optional)

Wise Care 365 sometimes adds context menu items like “Wise Registry Defrag” or “Wise Disk Defrag”.

To remove them:

1. Use CCleaner → Tools → Startup → Context Menu tab
2. Or use ShellExView from NirSoft to disable unwanted entries

---

🛡️ Expert Tip: Prevent Auto-Reinstallation or Bloatware

Sometimes, Wise Care 365 is bundled with other utilities like Wise Registry Cleaner, Wise Disk Cleaner, or even browser toolbars.

To ensure none of these come back:

• Avoid downloading from third-party software portals
• Always choose Custom Install when installing new software
• Disable optional offers during installation

---

📊 Summary Table

Method	OS Support	Thoroughness	Best For
📦 Windows Settings	Win 10/11	Basic uninstall	Casual users
🧰 Control Panel	All Windows versions	Standard	Older systems
⚙️ PowerShell	Win 10+	Scriptable	Admins/IT pros
🧨 Revo Uninstaller	All	Deep cleanup	Power users
🗑️ Manual Cleanup	All	Complete removal	Advanced users

---

❌ Common Issues & Fixes

Problem	Solution
❌ Can’t uninstall due to missing installer	Reinstall latest version from official site, then uninstall
❌ Leftover shortcuts in Start Menu	Manually delete from C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Wise
❌ Wise tasks still appear in Task Scheduler	Disable/delete related tasks manually
❌ Error: “Another installation is already in progress”	Restart your PC and try again

---

✅ Final Thoughts – From an IT Expert

As a senior IT specialist who has deployed and cleaned hundreds of PCs in corporate and personal settings, I recommend always checking for leftover files, scheduled tasks, and registry entries after uninstalling any system utility like Wise Care 365.

It ensures a clean slate and prevents potential issues when installing new tools or upgrading your system.

🔧 Pro Tip: If you’re removing Wise Care 365 because of performance issues or bloatware behavior, consider switching to lightweight alternatives like CCleaner, BleachBit, or Windows built-in tools.

📌 Need help automating Wise Care 365 removal across multiple machines or deploying a safer alternative? Feel free to ask!
💬 Stay clean. Stay optimized.