Frank Kavanagh
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How can I uninstall a program not shown in Add/Remove?
I inadvertently installed the Windows 7 X64 version of Macrium Reflect (paid version) on a computer running Windows XP Professional X32. The program does not appear to function correctly, but I cannot remove it since it does not show up in Add/Remove Programs in Control Panel and does not appear in the list of Programs above the Start button. I tried the Windows Installer Cleanup but it does not show the program. How can I remove it? I do not want to make the computer unbootable.
Use ccleaner OR first install it properly and then uninstall the same.
You can also try serching the registry keys in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWAR E\Microsof t\Windows\ CurrentVer sion\Unins tall to see if the software at least exists in there, and then remove it woth msiexec.
If the key name is something like {23170F69-40C1-2702-0465-0 0000100000 0}, you shoiuld be able to remove it by running:
msiexec /x {23170F69-40C1-2702-0465-0 0000100000 0} from a command prompt.
If the key name is something like {23170F69-40C1-2702-0465-0
msiexec /x {23170F69-40C1-2702-0465-0
download microsoft cleanup utility
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Secure-cleaning/Windows-Installer-CleanUp-Utility.shtml
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Secure-cleaning/Windows-Installer-CleanUp-Utility.shtml
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Worked perfectly. Simple, clear answer. Thank you so much!
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Removing it from the registry can be long and dangerous. Only proceed after taking a backup and knowing what you are doing.