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When Program Uninstalls Fail
Most of the time, removing programs from your computer is no big deal
In most cases, Windows Add/Remove application is a useful tool for this job.
First Reinstall the Program and then Try Uninstalling Again
Beginning in your Start menu, you can see all the programs that are installed on your system by selecting Settings, then Control Panel, then Add Remove Program. At this point you can remove the programs that you no longer want. If the program is still showing up on your system after you use the Add/Remove function, it might be unable to completely uninstall if it is unable to find an important file. To check this possibility, reinstall the program, then uninstall it again and see if it is gone.
When Windows Add/Remove Programs Fails
There are some adware and spyware programs that are designed to fragment and disperse on your computer and can be very difficult to remove. In this case you can try a good anti-adware and spyware security program like XoftSpy or AdAware. If you are having trouble with a specific program, visit the manufacturer's website for troubleshooting and tips.
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Unwelcome Programs
Some programs, like new versions of operating systems, come packed with various trial versions of other programs that load automatically with the primary program and lodge in the autorun list for constant advertising. In such cases, the programs can be designed to ignore and refuse attempts at uninstallation until the user agrees to reinstall, purchase or renew the program.
Risky- This is where you need a good Uninstaller
In cases like these, you might have to remove the registry key, which basically means removing the computer's note to itself about the program that is stored in the registry. Every time that your computer uses a program, a little bit of it is logged and stored on your registry, basically a catalogue of the system's processes. To make sure that the program has been completely removed, you can manually remove it by modifying the registry.
Back it up Mister
Before making any changes to your registry, make a back up of the current settings. In case something goes wrong, you want to reserve the option to restore the current settings and save the computer's knowledge of your specifications and preferences.
Uninstaller Program Try this one
A number of un-installation programs are available to download or buy online. These programs are able to search, find and remove data more efficiently and more completely than Windows Add/Remove, without the risks and technological know-how required to manually edit the registry. In addition to these features, many uninstallers include other useful tools like managers for your autorun list, Windows tools, Internet browse history and so on. We suggest Perfect Uninstaller to do forced uninstalls for you automatically.
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Kate Dubensky | August 8th, 2008
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