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Why won't some programs uninstall?
Have you ever uninstalled a program and wondered why it is still there? Some programs are very difficult to remove completely from a computer simply because of the manner in which they are set up. For some of us, simply deleting an icon on the desktop meant that we were deleting the program. Fortunately, I know better than that now. Simply deleting icons or folders might not remove specific programs. It just removes the shortcut.
Nonetheless, sometimes even when I try to uninstall programs from my computer, it seems as though they aren't completely uninstalled. In some cases, this could be simply because the program wasn't uninstalled properly. In fact, in most instances, it is necessary to go through an uninstall process in order to properly remove a program from my machine.
Initially, I look to see if the program has its own uninstall scenario. If it does, I use it so that I have the best chance of removing the software completely or at least as completely as possible. When some programs are installed on a computer, they make necessary changes to the computer's registry. These changes need to be altered and entries in the files of your computer's system need to be deleted.
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In many cases, bits and pieces of a program such as registry entries, files, and directories might remain behind after it is uninstalled. This can happen for several reasons. If a program is uninstalled while it has a background file running, it won't be completely uninstalled. You might find that you need to delete a folder or two once you reboot your machine.
Some computer programs leave more files and data behind than others after they have been uninstalled. This is partly due to the manufacturer and the manner in which they have set up both the install and uninstall of the program. Software is complex in nature, lending itself to a complicated uninstall process. Today's software is often installed on several different locations on your computer's hard drive, necessitating its removal from several different locations. It is easy to miss a few of these along the way.
Another reason behind software that simply refuses to be uninstalled is the fact that it happens to be nefarious or harmful in nature. No matter what name this type of software foes by including spyware, adware, malware, or virus, certain types of software are designed by their initiators to remain resident on a computer despite your attempt to get rid of it.
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admin | May 18th, 2008
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