Problem With Uninstalling Programs

ChatMod#1 · 05-19-2006

Hey guys, i have got a problem with uninstalling a few problems. There doesn't seem to be a Change or Remove button for a few of them, and also i can't seem to find a lot of windows updates that i had done since before 4 months. I have put a pic of it below. Can anybody tell me how to fix this problem? Cheers.

http://i2.tinypic.com/syo86f.jpg

P.S : I only selected that image as an example. I would like to uninstall a few other software. I know that there are software u can use to uninstall software, but i would like to be able to use it through Add/Remove Programs.

Bluefish · 05-19-2006

Hi Chatmod!
My welcome to PC Helpforum!

Can you give some examples of the programs that do not offer you a remove button?
I've never seen a problem like this, and although I do not suspect malware, we better rule it out.
Could you please follow the 'Prework' instructions in my signature.

Blue

ChatMod#1 · 05-19-2006

The programs that do not have any buttons on it are:
Clear Cache Feature for Internet Explorer
Intel(R0 PROSafe for Wired Conditions <- i have got 2 of these in the list
J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 6
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition (SQLEXPRESS)
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Tools Express Edition
Microsoft SQL Server Native Client
Microsoft SQL Server Setup Support Files (English)
Microsoft SQL Server VSS Writer
Microsoft Visual Basic 2005 Express Edition - ENU
Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Tools for Office Runtime
Microsoft WSE 3.0 <-there is also a Microsoft WSE 3.0 Runtime, but i can remove that one
MSXML 6.0 Parser
Norton WMI Update <- i used to have Norton, but i removed it, but this is still there

WebFldrs XP
Windows Genuine Advantage v1.3.0254.0

Also there are no software updates from windows before 17/2/2006.

I have done wat u asked me to do and did the hijackths, and i am putting a link for the log file. Hope it helps.
http://www.zshare.net/download/hijackthis-log.html

or

hijackthis.log - 0.01MB

asa_sniper · 05-19-2006

howdy chatmod#1,
You can use the below program to uninstall programs that do not point to anywhere. I would clean up the registry first with it then do the uninstall..

http://www.hoverdesk.net/freeware.htm

ChatMod#1 · 05-19-2006

i cleanup the registry regularly by using RegistryFix. I know of other softwares that let u uninstall, but i want to/prefer Add/Remove Programs. I just need it fixed.

asa_sniper · 05-19-2006

Since some or most of them are Microsoft entries, go to start...Programs then hover over the entry and then go to the uninstall entry.. Some Microsft programs can only be ununstalled this way..
As for updates do you have the little boxed checked (in add/remove programs) :"show updates"

ChatMod#1 · 05-20-2006

yes, the tick is checked. I think some sort of wndows/system file is missing or something for this to happen. Is there any software that tells me about any missing DLL's or any other system file types that are missing or corrupt?

05-19-2006	#2
Bluefish Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Holland Posts: 2,208 PC Experience: Very Experienced	Hi Chatmod! My welcome to PC Helpforum! Can you give some examples of the programs that do not offer you a remove button? I've never seen a problem like this, and although I do not suspect malware, we better rule it out. Could you please follow the 'Prework' instructions in my signature. Blue __________________ PCHF Rules - You're Welcome! What's inside my PC? - Prework

05-19-2006	#4
asa_sniper PCHF $ Mega Donor Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 518	howdy chatmod#1, You can use the below program to uninstall programs that do not point to anywhere. I would clean up the registry first with it then do the uninstall.. http://www.hoverdesk.net/freeware.htm __________________ Prework..Hijackthis..Tools..Downloads..Older Version's of Programs..Everest Full..My Little PC.. If you find that we have saved you some money or other reasons please help this site and Donate Only the Dead Have seen the end of war.....Plato Off for the day writing tutorial

05-19-2006	#6
asa_sniper PCHF $ Mega Donor Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 518	Since some or most of them are Microsoft entries, go to start...Programs then hover over the entry and then go to the uninstall entry.. Some Microsft programs can only be ununstalled this way.. As for updates do you have the little boxed checked (in add/remove programs) :"show updates" __________________ Prework..Hijackthis..Tools..Downloads..Older Version's of Programs..Everest Full..My Little PC.. If you find that we have saved you some money or other reasons please help this site and Donate Only the Dead Have seen the end of war.....Plato Off for the day writing tutorial

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05-19-2006	#1
ChatMod#1 Bronze Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 47	Problem With Uninstalling Programs Hey guys, i have got a problem with uninstalling a few problems. There doesn't seem to be a Change or Remove button for a few of them, and also i can't seem to find a lot of windows updates that i had done since before 4 months. I have put a pic of it below. Can anybody tell me how to fix this problem? Cheers. http://i2.tinypic.com/syo86f.jpg P.S : I only selected that image as an example. I would like to uninstall a few other software. I know that there are software u can use to uninstall software, but i would like to be able to use it through Add/Remove Programs. Last edited by Hengis; 05-19-2006 at 05:01 PM.

05-20-2006	#7
ChatMod#1 Bronze Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 47	yes, the tick is checked. I think some sort of wndows/system file is missing or something for this to happen. Is there any software that tells me about any missing DLL's or any other system file types that are missing or corrupt?