Programs Will Not Uninstall

[Ernie]

Having problems with two programs. Itunes and Yahoo Music Jukebox.
Neither program will uninstall. Tried both through the programs and control
panel. Also tried under "Safe" mode. How else can these programs be
uninstalled?

 

[Kayman]

Having problems with two programs. Itunes and Yahoo Music Jukebox.
Neither program will uninstall. Tried both through the programs and control
panel. Also tried under "Safe" mode. How else can these programs be
uninstalled?

Revo Uninstaller Freeware - Remove unwanted programs and traces easily
http://www.revouninstaller.com/

Absolute Uninstaller
Automatically detect unused files left by uninstaller and completely delete
them.
http://www.glarysoft.com/au.html

RegSeeker
http://www.hoverdesk.net/freeware.htm
RegSeeker will remove all associated detritus (registry keys,files and
folders) from any application. I found this application user friendly and
very effective but suggest *not* to use the 'Clean the Registry' option.
Click onto 'Find in registry' and in the 'Search for' box type *Itunes*;
The pertinent registry keys can then be safely deleted (just in case,
ensure that the 'Backup before deletion' is checked). Repeat the task by
typing in the Search for' box *Itunes*. You can then go on search and
remove associated files as well.

Then use NTREGOPT to compact the registry; Follow instructions.
http://www.larshederer.homepage.t-online.de/erunt

 

[Ernie]

Thanks, I'll give them a try.

Ernie

Revo Uninstaller Freeware - Remove unwanted programs and traces easily
http://www.revouninstaller.com/

Absolute Uninstaller
Automatically detect unused files left by uninstaller and completely
delete
them.
http://www.glarysoft.com/au.html

RegSeeker
http://www.hoverdesk.net/freeware.htm
RegSeeker will remove all associated detritus (registry keys,files and
folders) from any application. I found this application user friendly and
very effective but suggest *not* to use the 'Clean the Registry' option.
Click onto 'Find in registry' and in the 'Search for' box type *Itunes*;
The pertinent registry keys can then be safely deleted (just in case,
ensure that the 'Backup before deletion' is checked). Repeat the task by
typing in the Search for' box *Itunes*. You can then go on search and
remove associated files as well.

Then use NTREGOPT to compact the registry; Follow instructions.
http://www.larshederer.homepage.t-online.de/erunt

 

[John Barnett MVP]

Ernie, are you getting any error messages when you try to uninstall these
applications? I find that if you actually re-install the application again
and then un-install it usually works.

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[uvbogden]

Most of us are used to installing an application update over an existing
version of the program. However, for many programs in Vista, the old program
must be completely uninstalled before the update or new program can be
successfully installed. Download and installation of programs or updates
sometimes fails, leaving broken install debris. Normal uninstall processes
on Vista are generally inadequate, often leaving program remnant files and
orphaned registry entries on your system. Buildup of this install/uninstall
debris can block normal program installation, impair proper program
functioning, generate any number of error messages, and degrade Vista
performance.

Complete removal of broken installs and incomplete uninstalls is essential
for normal install processes to occur. You can do this retroactively, after
debris buildup has accumulated to the point of major computer malfunction,
using a good registry scanner/cleaner. It is preferred to do this
proactively, cleaning file remnants and registry entries after each
uninstall, preventing debris buildup. Proactively, you can remove this
install/uninstall debris manually with help from Windows Install CleanUp
Utility or you can use Smarty Uninstaller.

The best way to remove all the remnants of a partially uninstalled program
or a broken install is to use Smarty Uninstaller. This program will scan
your system and list all the programs on your computer, including "broken"
parts of programs. It will then run the program's uninstaller (if present),
and then rescan to list any pieces left on your system. Clicking Cleanup
will then remove all traces of your program and installation of the new or
update program can then proceed normally.

A link to Smarty Uninstaller and other information about install/uninstall
problems can be found at the following tutorial. For information on removing
an empty listing from your Programs and Features, see the second tutorial.
The third and fourth links are to good registry scanner/cleaner programs. If
the preceding doesn’t solve your problem, see the fifth link about your
Repair Vista Options.

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/87249-unable-install-latest-version-program-vista.html

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/86721-programs-features-remove-uninstall-entry.html

http://www.ccleaner.com/

http://wisecleaner.com/download.html

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/101393-repair-vista-options-preferred-sequence.html