How does one do and add/remove program when it refuses to remove?

Question

I have a few programs I would like to remove forever on my computer, but when I try to remove it or them, it refuses to do so...Does anyone know how to break the code or whatever to get it permanently out of my add/remove column?
Thank you...

Answer 1

Try restarting your computer in Safe Mode (hold the F1 key at boot and select that option). Good luck.