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How to Uninstall a Windows Program Safely

Friday, 7 August 2009 19:02 by Justin

Initial Problem:

When you install a program on a PC, it invariably includes ancillary files scattered through your Windows folder. To remove a program completely, use the Add/Remove Programs utility.

Solution:

Step 1

Check your documentation to see if the application has its own custom uninstall program, and use it if it's available.

Step 2

If not, open the Start menu and select Settings, then Control Panel.

Step 3

Double-click on Add/Remove Programs.

Step 4

Find the program you want, then click Add/Remove.

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Step 5

In the box that appears, confirm to remove the program and click through the Wizard that follows.

Step 6
Consider using a third-party utility, such as Clean Sweep or other Norton Utilities, to uninstall remnants of programs from your system.

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