I recently installed a program and then realisd days later that i didnt need it any more. I uninstalled the program and deleted all files assoc. with the program. I wasnt sure if i had completely wiped the program so i checked the add/remove programs list in the control panel. It turns out i found the setup for the program to have it installed. The icon was similar to this:http://www.csus.edu/vpn/images/setup_icon_98.gif
I wasnt able to delete the program from the list using the add/remove button. How can i remove the install setup wizard for the program? appreciate all help.
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I recently installed a program and then realisd days later that i didnt need it any more. I uninstalled the program and deleted all files assoc. with the program. I wasnt sure if i had completely wiped the program so i checked the add/remove programs list in the control panel. It turns out i found the setup for the program to have it installed. The icon was similar to this:http://www.csus.edu/vpn/images/setup_icon_98.gif
I wasnt able to delete the program from the list using the add/remove button. How can i remove the install setup wizard for the program? appreciate all help.
You can re-install the program then use add / remove programs to uninstall it.
If the program still remains in the add / remove programs list then follow the instructions located here http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314481
Given your description of what has happened I would surmise that the uninstall shield for the program is flawed. The only way to ensure that all traces of the program are removed is to review the .inf file that was used to install the program. Of course deciphering the .inf and manually deleting everything (registry entries included can be PITA - and I don't mean the bread) Of course you can always use some registry cleaning software to clean up the registry after you have deleted everything.
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