Add or Remove Programs list is weird

[Ian]

The list does not include many programs I have but does list others I no
longer have. When I highlight some programs the option to remove does not
show.

Is my registry corrupted? Do I have a virus?

hope you can help

Ian

 

[S.Sengupta]

Hi Ian,
check here:-
'Add and Remove -Removing Invalid Entries in the Add/Remove Programs Tool'
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
[under 'A']
regards,
ssg MS-MVP
pronetworks.org

 

[Kelly]

Troubleshooting, Removing and/or Cleaning Add or Remove Programs
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_a.htm#addremove