uninstalling world of warcraft?

Discussion in 'Software' started by imgnf, Jul 12, 2009.

  1. imgnf

    imgnf Private E-2

    Okay, I simply want to uninstall/remove WoW from my laptop due to memory and non-usage issues. However, despite it showing up in my game files, and my being able to open it and play it, I cannot find it in any program files to remove it! I've tried using the Windows removal under the control panel, and CCleaner's uninstall program. But it doesn't show up in either. Is it using some subversive name to avoid removal? How do I remove this stupid program!! Thank you for any help.
     
  2. imgnf

    imgnf Private E-2

    BTW, it appears I'm the only human on the planet who isn't interested in keeping this on my computer since trying to find such a thread here or on WoW's forums doesn't get any results. However, there must be a way to uninstall this, besides with a sledge hammer.
     
  3. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Hi

    What Windows version you using? (just like to know as some steps maybe different per OS)


    Could try Revo Uninstaller
     
  4. imgnf

    imgnf Private E-2

    Vista home 32bit. It's on an Acer Computer (please forgive me there) which has been a pain itself since I got it.
     
  5. imgnf

    imgnf Private E-2

    I tried the revo uninstaller, and I like it, but it doesn't show it either in programs. I used the hunter option on the desktop shortcut icon and it says it can't find an installer for it, and recommends getting rid of it manually. It's been forever since I had to do that. I don't remember the steps to manually uninstalling a program.
     
  6. Sawman3

    Sawman3 Private E-2

    This is a bit unorthodox, but I've heard of it working.

    1) Go to My Computer.
    2) Enter Local Disk: C
    3) Program Files
    4) Find WorldofWarcraft.temp
    5) Right click and delete.
    6) Empty the trash.
     
  7. imgnf

    imgnf Private E-2

    Thanks. Hopefully that worked. It's gone from the program files now, and desktop. Let's hope it's gone completely. Time to defraggle and clean up registry again.
     

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