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    Can't uninstall some programs with VISTA

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by tahsili, Feb 12, 2008.

  1. tahsili

    tahsili Newbie

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    HP notebook 9500, VISTA home Premuim.
    Two levels of problem: can't delete desktop icon; throws screen to light white with desktop faintly visible; eventually window asks whether to end "windows explorer" or "wait for program to finish." it doesn't.
    Can't uninstall a program that can be found[I/] with an explorer search (checked hidden files etc) but DOESN'T show up in "All Programs" or any listing of programs. Components of the program show as desktop icons, but I can't even delete them (as above).
    Tried to uninstall Vonage but icon remains.
    Any help greatly appreciated!!!!
    Tahsili
     
    tahsili, Feb 12, 2008
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  2. JCMS

    JCMS Notebook Prophet

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    Did you do a clean install/updated Windows?
     
    JCMS, Feb 12, 2008
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  3. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    Wow. You majorly need to re-install or scan your system for a virus...
     
    pixelot, Feb 12, 2008
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