is there anything wrong with deleting the folder that the program is in versus uninstalling it / going to the add or remove programs window in the control panel?
2006-11-21 11:45:20 · 11 answers · asked by PlainWhiteTs 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
, deleting folders is just asking for trouble...
2006-11-21 11:48:00 · answer #1 · answered by VzjrZ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When u install a program, a registry file is created for the program which contains data of the installed program, the registry file will know that the program is installed on ur comp. If u try to install the same program again, the registry will prompt u that the program has been installed. If u just delete the folder then the registry and setting files will not be removed, and u will not be able to install the program again on ur comp. If u delete the folder without uninstalling the program, your registry will be full of junk,
2006-11-21 13:41:32 · answer #2 · answered by Syed Abrar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uninstalling a program means deleting the program and its sub-components. It also removes the program from the registry where the program really is stored. Deleting a folder is just deleting a file on your computer. It will also destroy the registry on your computer and somehow can create trouble.
2006-11-21 11:50:59 · answer #3 · answered by tib0r 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Going to Add/Remove Programs removes references to the program in the Window's registry. It is also a "safer" method of removing programs from your computer, although it is not always perfect. Programs that have messed up uninstallation programs can be removed by deleting the folder as that is the only way to remove it.
2006-11-21 11:50:01 · answer #4 · answered by endless_h8 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Deleting the files isn't good for the computer. It will still be recorded in the registry of the computer. when you uninstall it, it changes the registry and removes the files as well as all connected files outside the folder in C:\Program Files. you really don't want to delete the folder manually.
2006-11-21 11:54:54 · answer #5 · answered by My son the Creation Scientist 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uninstalling a program removes it, most of its' associated library files and registry entries. This makes the machine clean, not trying to use any part of it. To delete the program obviously does not do any of the rest. Registry entries and library files left behind can still try to run the program, or parts of it. This can actually leave the machine very unstable.
2016-03-29 04:50:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not delete program files!! Doing this also removes things your PC needs that are connected to that file. Always go to add/remove programs to uninstall programs.
2006-11-21 11:49:45 · answer #7 · answered by Mr. Right 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most programs install files in folders other than their own (like the windows folder). These won't be deleted if you just delete the program folder
2006-11-21 11:48:17 · answer #8 · answered by dirtyrubberduck 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes there is a difference when u delete the floders the whole programs and the icons don't get delete so Uninstalling deletes everything so uninstalling is better and easier because somthing the other files that uses or share dll might corrupt other files.
2006-11-21 11:50:12 · answer #9 · answered by Best Helper 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uninstall also removes from the registry, which is where the program really lives
2006-11-21 11:48:04 · answer #10 · answered by orlandobillybob 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
uninstalling deletes the registry files along with additional files
so the system doesn't rely on it anymore
2006-11-21 11:52:56 · answer #11 · answered by badboy54166 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋