how do i delete icons in add remove programs when it says file not found and the icons stay there.?

Question

I have a few of these such programs in my system and they state they are quite a hand full of memory so i want shot of them. they just will not go and i really dont fancy going into the registry as i know ill do something wrong.

Answer 1

go to run on your start bar and type in Regedit.exe then on the bar at top go to edit then find and type in the name of program you want to delete if its some thing like an anti virus eg norton anti virus just put 'norton' then click find when one of the programs is highlited then press delete on your keyboard and then yes then press F3 on your keyboard and it will find another one you will have to keep going untill it cant find any more of the programs, then go to my computer click on HDD then program files then delete the main folder fo that program,
bingo it has gone but make sure you create a system restore point before you do all this as if you accidently delete a file which you shouldnt have then you may be in trouble.

Answer 2

Just use Ccleaner, use the Issues tool and it will remove icons after the program has been uninstalled along with a load of other rubbish. Then use the Cleaner.
http://www.ccleaner.com

Answer 3

If you are familiar with the registry (start > run > regedit), type the name of the icon, find and delete it accordingly.

Answer 4

Go to www.leeindy.com and you'll find the "easy done series" also useful too.Things like removing programs on start up etc,and much more, which can slow your pc on startup

Answer 5

lol look it up in your c:\ Drive and go to c:\Windows\program files

Answer 6

what spec computer are you running it on? possible hard drive failing is my best guess