This plugin seems very useful - but there is no Windows version so far - only for Mac. Removing unused or obsolete plugins can be really tedious so I’ve got some definite clutter.
Any alternatives to this?
Thanks.
And this applies to Cubase how?
Anyway, I can’t say I’ve ever needed a product like this … whatever it is. Just stop installing a bunch of crap you don’t need and can’t trust. Do a clean Windows install every once in a while and don’t reinstall things you don’t really use. It’s refreshing! 
And this applies to Cubase how?
Because Cubase is the only DAW I’ve used since SX1 (2002).
Just stop installing a bunch of crap you don’t need and can’t trust.
One can’t tell if something is crap until one at least installs a trial version (when available). Product promo
and such videos are fine but it’s only once one tests on an actual project track, etc. that the decision is made.
As to Windows clean install, not an option - I’ve been building my OS with under-the-hood tweaks for it pretty much since Windows XP, but more from Windows 7.
I’ve been on 10 more or less from since it came out and have no plans to install 11, waiting for 12 or whatever it will be called.
I keep 3 full Macrium Reflect backups made daily at 9 p.m.
Oh, come on now! 
Are you seriously saying that you are still using the same computer since XP with no new, clean OS installation and currently running Windows 10?
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Hi,
not to my knowledge.
In case you don’t know (I assume you do):
The usual approach ist to look for a dedicated uninstaller of a given program. If there is no such thing one would delete the plugin under the windows settings tab “Apps”. This should take care of it. Usually, it works just fine (at least for my standards).
Maybe someone else knows a program like the one you posted?
@Reco29 - Thanks, will have to do it this way. I’ll also have to look at my Cubase Blocklist due to that even 64 bit VST3 plugins I use have their 32 bit or VST2 equivalents still listed. And get rid of all those trial plugins that just didn’t cut it for me. Cleaned up some, ways to go yet. NRN
Hi @Newsoniclight,
this shouldn’t be too much trouble. Only very few of your plugins will have dedicated uninstallers - most plugins must be removed via app list. It’s a very easy and quick process. The not so easy and quick part is my following advice which worked pretty well for me:
Last year, I went through each and every plugin I ever bought plus free plugins I downloaded and used occasionally at some point. I tested and documented every single plugin with the underlying question: Can it do something better than others and is it necessary to keep it? Based on that paradigm I got rid of many plugins. Having the remaining plugins in streamlined and customized collections (VST Plugin Manager) boosted my workflow a lot. It wasn’t the most fun activity but absolutely worth it. Focussing on the relevant plugins that you know really well (because you tested them to their limits beforehand) was a good decision (at least for me).
YMMV, of course!
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