how to delete a program

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Kerry

How do I delete a program? I went to the add/remove box
and deleted it this way. It is not currently listed in
this box. However, there is still an icon at the bottom
of my screen. When I try to delete it it says its still
in use. Its an IM program. I'd appreciate any help.
Thanks.
 
If you know where the program is located (for example if it's in
c:\windows), open command prompt and use cd command to go that directory.
Then use ren command to rename the file. After reboot, you can delete the
file.

Like this:
- start -> run: "cmd.exe"
- cd "c:\proggram files\xxx\yyy"
- ren im.exe im.goaway
- reboot
- delete im.goaway

Windows doesn't allow you to delete files in use, but you can rename them
from command prompt.
 
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