problem uninstalling a program

Discussion in 'Software' started by Tony1994, Apr 9, 2011.

  1. Tony1994

    Tony1994 Private E-2

    Hi
    I've been trying to uninstall a program for about 2 months now, i tried using the control pannel to remove it but it would not allow it. i tried putting the disc in, it goes through all its uninstall business and when its finished its still there on the program list.
    is there any over way to remove the program and its files.

    Thanks Tony
     
  2. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Hi

    What Windows version and Service Pack are you using?

    Are you logged in as the admin? if this is a corporate network then seek advice from the network admins on uninstall.

    But if a home user try Revo HERE
     
  3. hrlow2

    hrlow2 MajorGeek

    What program are you dealing with?
    What Operating System do you have?
    Also, you might do better if you try removing it in Safe Mode.
     
  4. hrlow2

    hrlow2 MajorGeek

    Zipped past me while I was typing, David.
     
  5. Tony1994

    Tony1994 Private E-2

    Hi
    Its my personal computer, its windows 7 64-bit just going to try revo now.

    Thanks for the quick replys guys Tony
     
  6. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Fast Fingers ;)

    But great idea and suggestion on using safe mode to see if the uninstall works ok and also naming the app in question, never know if a special uninstall routine is needed or an app maybe available.
     
  7. Tony1994

    Tony1994 Private E-2

    Hi
    Revo did the trick.
    you guys are like ninja's, less martial arts more internet based ninja's.

    Thanks again Tony
     
  8. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Hi Tony

    Good stuff on Revo working for you and cheers for the feedback, indeed we karate chop PC issues into pieces ;)

    BTW what app was it that caused the issue in not uninstalling via Add/Remove, just curious?
     
  9. Tony1994

    Tony1994 Private E-2

    Hi
    Forgot to put it in my second post it was star wars Kotor, my brother installed it last year, but i'm using the computer for uni work now and it was bugging me how stubborn the program was being . so i decided to call for assistance before i inevitably threw it out of the window in a fit of self righteousness.;)

    Tony
     
  10. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Hi Tony

    Cheers for the apps name as it just adds to my mental note on potential stubborn apps, hahahaha on throwing out of window.
     

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