Resolved Add/Remove Programs

How do I remove a program from the control panel add/remove programs?

 

Hello Rona,

This procedure is just about as easy as it comes when all goes well.

The basics:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307895

How to remove an installed program
To remove a program that is installed on your computer, follow these steps:

1. Click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click Add or Remove Programs.
2. In the Currently installed programs box, click the program that you want to remove, and then click Remove.
3. If you are prompted to confirm the removal of the program, click Yes.

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Got a stubborn app; a look in the registry for the uninstall command string may help.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314481

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Program not installed or uninstalled completely or correctly:

We usually recommend reinstalling the app again and then attempt another clean uninstall, If this doesn't help see below.
3rd party application may help:
http://www.revouninstaller.com/

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Got just the orphaned entry in the add remove list that you want to remove:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/AddRemove.htm

http://windowsxp.mvps.org/MSICLEAN.htm

http://www.majorgeeks.com/AddRemove_Program_Cleaner_d5111.html

 

Thank You

Thank you goddez1 for all the information. You really explainted everything so a novice like I am could understand. It worked.

 

Hi Rona

Your most welcome and may this be the hardest challenge you face with your computer. If not be remember us and come back and see us, Thank you back at ya' for the update.