Tweak UI question help!!!!!!!!!!

Question

I accidently deleted a program without uninstalling it. The files are gone but it is still on the add/remove programs list. I read to use Tweak UI. I downloaded it from Microsofts web site. I open TweakIU in the control panel and a bunch of tabs open. I highlight what I want deleted and it still says it is uninstallable. What am I doing wrong? Please let me know. Thanks!!

Christine

Denny Denham · Answer

Christine,

I think you are trying to use TweakUI to perform the same function you could perform in Add/Remove Programs, except that the program listed does not exist any more on your computer. To remove the listing from the Add/Remove Programs menu, follow the Registry editing instructions here.

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Dan Manley · Answer

In the TweakUI applet, two tabs may be of interest to you. The "Control Panel" tab enables you to hide icons that appear in your Control Panel and, the "Add/Remove" tab enables you to hide an entry in the Add/Remove Programs applet in Control Panel. Keep in mind that these merely "hide" the entries...it does NOT remove them from your computer.

In your case, a better course of action may be to re-install the offending program then, uninstall it properly. There is almost certainly bits and pieces left over from the "deletion" as evidenced by it remaining in your Add/Remove listing.

Dan

perplexed · Answer

An improper deletion prevents the add/remove from working. As well it leaves a lot of useless and sometimes dangerous junk behind. always use the program's uninstall if available, and if there isn't one, use the add/remove utility. Many people use Cleansweep to register programs and delete them automatically. Cleansweep makes a compressed copy of the program and stores it for you in case you need to put it back.

LawrenceH

perplexed · Answer

majestic, I also thought of that, but sometimes you end up up with two programs, both corrupted. LawrenceH

Majestic · Answer

Another option to consider is if you still have the program available. Try re-installing it and then uninstalling it the proper way.

steerstuffer · Answer

Thanks Denny. Your suggestion worked!!!!!!! I'm very greatful. Christine

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