I have removed programs incorrectly on my pc. I shredded the progs instead of using the add/delete on control panel. Now the names of the progs are still visible but when I try to delete them but it says that it cant "as the file does not exist" any ideas on removing the names? cheers Daz

Darren Beal., July 2006

try searching the registry for the program names and delete them from there.Be sure to make a backup before you dabble in the registry, incorrect key strokes can be fatal.
To view the registry , from the start menu, click RUN then in the text entry box type regedit then click ok.
From the file menu,click Edit,then find, enter the name you are looking for and start the search. Use F3 to search more.
If you are unsure what to delete, leave it alone,or you may have BIG problems in the future.
Some registry cleaner programs will do it all for you automatically.
Another option you have is to reload the original program again and then delete it properly.

Pete, January 2007

in failing any of the other answers phone the Control Panel

Tel: 0845 6440708
Fax: 0870 3215897
E-mail: enquiries@thecontrolpanel.co.uk
Hours of Business: Mon-Sat 09.30-17.30, Sun 12.00-16.00
and explain your prob as much as poss and mabe they could help you out.hope this helps

friend, September 2006

cheers ian i tried this but there is no delete option this is what i dont understand. It simply says remove as an option then i come back to my original question.

Darren Beal, July 2006

start....control panel....add/remove programmes...wait for the list.then scroll down ..highlight..then delete..........
HTH
ian

ian, July 2006