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Installed programs on Add/Remove List that can't un-install

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by scottdietert, 2009/04/02.

  1. 2009/04/02
    scottdietert

    scottdietert Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Good Afternoon Staff and Readers,
    Several years ago I had a small application that would allow me to remove programs on the Add/Remove list that failed to un-install. Windows XP software seems to "lose" or fails to recognize a listed program you wish to remove. This little application was perfect for these rare situations that sooner or later seem to "bug" all of us.
    Can anyone help me find such a utility? The example in question is a previous email manager named Eudora that I abandoned several years ago; I thought I removed it, but the files remain in my Add/Remove list; my Win XP issues an error message stating the application can not be found.
    Thank you,
    Scott Dietert
    Specs: Dell Dimension 4600; 1.5 GB RAM; Windows XP HE with SP3; 40GB hard drive (50% full)
     
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    surferdude2

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    There are many free programs that will allow you to edit the Add/Remove Programs list.

    I have used JV Regcleaner for that before. A Google search for "Add/Remove cleaner will give you lots of hits.

    For Example Google is your friend! ;)

    I've tested Add/Remove Cleaner and find it easy to use and safe. It makes a backup of any items you remove so you can restore them if you make a mistake.
     
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    scottdietert

    scottdietert Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Good suggestions, SuferDude 2,
    I tried several Google search strings, but could not seem to get Google going.
    I'll search and look at Add/Remove Cleaner.
    All the best,
    Scott
     
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    scottdietert

    scottdietert Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Reload this Page Installed programs on Add/Remove List that can't un-instal

    Good Afternoon,
    Thank you WhitPhil for your link to revouninstaller; the totally free feature of "revo" is always attractive. :D
    I found that some of the links located using Google/ "Add and Remove Cleaner "
    seem to provide a limited list of fixed options available for removal.
    I was successful in removing Eudora using a trial program called "Add and Remove 4 Good." I'm reluctant to purchase this application, however, as the requirement for this action is so uncommon, at least in my experience.
    Sincerely,
    Scott Dietert
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    15:30, Richland , WA
    Update: Have just downloaded/installed/and used this very functional, free, and multi-optioned software that not only displays the full contents of C:\Program Files, but provides system restore before un-installation and varying levels of associated file searching.
     
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