Deleting Programs
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Deleting Programs
Can anybody help, I recently upgraded from MS Office 2003 to 2007 and despite what others have told me I like the upgrade.
Problem is! In the "control panel" "Add/Remove programs" I have several programs showing; they are catagorically not on any drive anymore - not even parts of the programs but they still appear when add/removes populates.
Any idea's
Problem is! In the "control panel" "Add/Remove programs" I have several programs showing; they are catagorically not on any drive anymore - not even parts of the programs but they still appear when add/removes populates.
Any idea's
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Thank you everybody to answer all in order.
O' Tq, There are certainly programs populating the list that no longer on the C Drive. MS 2003 is there for sure although I did ensure I clicked the correct box to upgrade.
SD, you are undoubtedly correct in that they were not removed using the add/remove application. I always do but little Mostafa's (28, 30) certainly do whatever they want when I am foolish enough to leave my laptop at home.
BOAC, googling as we speak.
O' Tq, There are certainly programs populating the list that no longer on the C Drive. MS 2003 is there for sure although I did ensure I clicked the correct box to upgrade.
SD, you are undoubtedly correct in that they were not removed using the add/remove application. I always do but little Mostafa's (28, 30) certainly do whatever they want when I am foolish enough to leave my laptop at home.
BOAC, googling as we speak.
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Yep!!
Shoulda done all those things but...........................
Seriously, its obviously in the registry but not on the computer I have tried a couple of BOAC's cleaners but they are still in the Control panel - add/remove population.
Just annoying really - them that is - not me.
Shoulda done all those things but...........................
Seriously, its obviously in the registry but not on the computer I have tried a couple of BOAC's cleaners but they are still in the Control panel - add/remove population.
Just annoying really - them that is - not me.
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Depending on what the programs are, one possibility is to re-install them and then remove them properly.
Assuming you have the installation media, or can get it.
Doesn't always work, though!
SD
Assuming you have the installation media, or can get it.
Doesn't always work, though!
SD
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If 'none of the above' are working I reckon it is time for a laborious RegEdit, search for and remove all keys with the offending name, followed by search for and remove all folders in explorer/My Computer. Then reboot and pray
1) USUAL caveat - best to make a copy of the reg file first/ensure system restore available.
2) Clip junior Mostafa's firmly around the ears too and follow SD's advice in post #7
3) Password protect your laptop - why do the Mostafalets have access to it anyway?
1) USUAL caveat - best to make a copy of the reg file first/ensure system restore available.
2) Clip junior Mostafa's firmly around the ears too and follow SD's advice in post #7
3) Password protect your laptop - why do the Mostafalets have access to it anyway?
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RegScrubXP found 143 errors aagggggggghh - but fixed them all !!!!
The little Mostafa's only visit (every day, I just can't get rid of them) even houses, marriage and babies didn't do the trick, it probably made it worse!
Formal warning issued to them both - not quite at password protecting yet.... but.
Everybody in the Mostafa family has their very own laptop but mine just happens to be EVERYBODIES !!!!!!!!!!
The only entry in the add/remove that does not correspond is an old HP printer I used abroad on a trip. I don't suppose it makes a great deal of difference really - I just know it's there!!
Many thanks again
The little Mostafa's only visit (every day, I just can't get rid of them) even houses, marriage and babies didn't do the trick, it probably made it worse!
Formal warning issued to them both - not quite at password protecting yet.... but.
Everybody in the Mostafa family has their very own laptop but mine just happens to be EVERYBODIES !!!!!!!!!!
The only entry in the add/remove that does not correspond is an old HP printer I used abroad on a trip. I don't suppose it makes a great deal of difference really - I just know it's there!!
Many thanks again
Last edited by MOSTAFA; 11th March 2008 at 13:02.
