Impossible to uninstall programs in Control Panel

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• Impossible to uninstall several programs in Control Panel. Error 1327: Invalid Drive.

  Using "Add/Remove Programs" in Control Panel, I'm trying to uninstall several programs from my portable computer and everyone gets massage "Error 1327.Invalid Drive E:\. I click 'OK' and receive another message: «Fatal error during installation»

  My laptop was connected to a network and I used an external backup drive; is no longer connected to one, but could be.

  original title: Error 1327. Invalid drive: E:\__

  Hi Tuxedocat,

  Thanks for posting. Please, try the following.

  Press start, run and type Regedit

  Find the following folders from the shell of the Explorer\User HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\

  In the pane right - see if there are any entries which has a F or all other letters in addition C (your OS folder) change data of C:\

  Change the settings of the REGISTRY can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from starting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the REGISTRY settings configuration can be solved. Changes to these settings are at your own risk.

  I hope this helps!
  Shawn - Support Engineer - MCP, MCDST
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think

• Impossible to uninstall programs using the control panel

  I am trying to remove several programs using Control Panel - Add or remove programs.  I get the following error

  An error occurred trying to uninstall [program name].  It may have already been uninstalled.

  Windows then gives an option to remove the program from the directory.  I did hope that he would then remove the program itself, but not luck.  The program is still listed under the start menu, all programs and runs correctly if clicked.

  Any help to understand why the Panel think that the program is uninstalled when it's not would be very useful, as would a work-by-turn.

  Remember - this is a public forum so never post private information such as numbers of mail or telephone!

  Ideas:

  • You have problems with programs
  • Error messages
  • Recent changes to your computer
  • What you have already tried to solve the problem

  You could try to locate the individual uninstall each program feature. The names of these vary from one software to another manufacturer, but they are usually in the directory of the software program. If there is a specific application uninstall routine, it is often indicated by an UNINSTALL. LNK sortcut. If you follow this path, go to the program folder, then right click on the shortcut and run as administratoruninstall application.

  To avoid just uninstall, you can try to locate any program that is associated with the program to be uninstalled, and ensure that it is not running in the background or as a service. Choose Start, MSCONFIG, tab Start to see most of the programs that run auto-magiquement on the computer starts. Common examples would include Office and Adobe programs Quick launch that preloading some components of the program.

  You can also try a third party uninstall program that takes a more aggressive approah to the whole uninstall process. VS Revo Group is a free utility to do this.

  Revo Uninstaller (free)
  http://www.revouninstaller.com/revo_uninstaller_free_download.html

  Like a lot of freeware, there is a 'Professional' ($) version that makes even more rigorous procedures, but the free version does a pretty good job.

  • If this proposal of solution solves your problem, please go back and mark as answer for others to consider.

• I have a program I uninstalled via the Control Panel, but the program won't go away

  I have the program I uninstalled via the control panel;  It always appears when I start computor and is listed in the main list of program under the Start button.  I tried to uninstall it again but can't find the program through the control panel list or search for what someone has an idea?

  Give this program a whirl. It's good for cleaning stubborn programs that are difficult to remove.

  http://www.revouninstaller.com/

  I hope this helps.

• I need to uninstall the CD player, it does not appear in the programs in Control Panel.  How can I get rid of him?

  I need to uninstall the CD player, it does not appear in the programs in Control Panel.  How can I get rid of him?

  Hi normans26078633,

  Please use cleaning tool Acrobat/Reader here: http://labs.adobe.com/downloads/acrobatcleaner.html.

  Thank you

  Abhishek

• "Windows cannot display the control volume on the taskbar because the Volume control program has not been installed. To install it use Add/Remove programs in Control Panel. »

  missing volume control

  volume control was gone. I tried to go into my control panel to use it, but I get an error that says:

  "Windows cannot display the control volume on the taskbar because the Volume control program has not been installed. To install it use Add/Remove programs in Control Panel. »

  I have lost my Windows XP disc in a move and can't reinstall the file to a disk, how to fix this?

  When you use certain features sounds and Audio devices, you see a message like this:

  Windows cannot display the control of volume on the taskbar because the Volume control program has not been installed. To install it use Add/Remove programs in Control Panel.

  It seems that the c:\windows\system32\sndvol32.exe file is missing.

  This may occur if your antivirus/antimalware application thinks the file is suspicious and quarantines (effectively delete) the file.  You can replace the missing file with a backup copy of the file that is in another folder on your system.

  Describe your current antivirus and software anti malware situation: McAfee, Symantec, Norton, Spybot, AVG, Avira!, MSE, Panda, Trend Micro, CA, Defender, ZoneAlarm, PC Tools, Comodo, etc..

  Assuming that Windows is installed on your C drive...

  We know that XP keeps copies of critical system files in the following folder:

  c:\Windows\System32\dllcache

  Using the Explorer, search for or navigate to the following folder:

  c:\Windows\System32\dllcache

  Locate the sndvol32.exe file, right-click, choose copy (it copies the file to the Windows Clipboard).

  If your Solution Explorer settings are not set to display file extensions, you will see only a file called 'sndvol32' which has an icon that looks like to the volume control slider (this is the file you need).

  If the file is missing in the dllcache folder, look for a copy of the file in this folder:

  c:\windows\ServicePackFiles\i386

  Browsing from a level in the following folder:

  c:\Windows\System32

  Right-click on an empty area in the window of c:\windows\system32 and choose Paste to paste in the missing file where it belongs.

  Answered in the affirmative if invited to replace the existing file.

  Now try your features sounds and Audio devices.

  Note that run sfc/scannow will not replace the missing file because it is not this that sfc/scannow does.

• I did recently have a spybot search and destroy and now I get this message that Rundll 32 exe if this file is not in this file I can't open some programs like control panel

  Original title: cannot find rundll 32 exe System I get this message when trying to open Control Panel please help

  I did recently have a spybot search and destroy and now I get this message that Rundll 32 exe if this file is not in this file I can't open some programs like control panel

  Hi ElaineHinder,

  You can follow the below mentioned article Microsoft Knowledge Base and check if the problem persists.

  Cannot find the Rundll32.exe file when you open Control Panel

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/812340

  Let us know if that helps.

• McAfee Mcagent.exe - McAfee Security Center remains in my bar tasks in my system after McAfree has been uninstalled from the control panel.

  Installation and activation of McAfee has been ignored in my Windows 7 startup initialization process. The system has been uninstalled using the control panel. But some debris such as (mcagent.exe - McAfee Security Center) remain in the taskbar on my computer. I chose to install Microsoft Security Essentials thereafter. Should I launch tool McAfee Consumer Product Removal (MCPR.exe) to eliminate the remaining vestiges of McAfee on my system, even if it has never been activated? Thanks for the reply...

  If it has been activated or not makes no difference, use the McAfee removal tool

• How can a program be deleted if he refuses to be uninstalled via the control panel and then on 'uninstall '? Help please someone

  I have gone through Control Panel and then uninstall it but it wil not uninstall! If there is another way, please let me know someone, anyone!

  I'm sorry, but I don't know what is ment by "title should be from 2 to 200 characters.

  Hi Praveen,

  Thank you very much for your time, in the end, I managed to solve the problem by running the

  install once more. Although I had tried before, it worked the second time.

  Thanks again,

  John

• I can't get rid of Highlightly even though I disabled in the extensions and uninstalled in the control panel. (windows 7 pro)

  Highlightly does not appear in the control panel more since I uninstalled it. I disabled the extension in the Add-ons. He however keeps popping up. I have windows 7 pro 64-bit.

  Is there an action actually uninstall Highlightly your list of extensions instead of disable?

  One thing I would recommend is that make you a Reset of Firefox. The reset Firefox feature can solve a lot of problems in restaurant Firefox to its factory default condition while saving your vital information.
  
  Note: This will make you lose all the Extensions and preferences.

  • Sites Web open is not recorded in less than 25 versions of Firefox.

  To reset Firefox, perform the following steps:

  1. Go to Firefox > help > troubleshooting information.
  2. Click on the button 'Reset Firefox'.
  3. Firefox will close and reset. After Firefox is finished, it will display a window with the imported information. Click Finish.
  4. Firefox opens with all the default settings applied.

  Information can be found in the article Firefox Refresh - reset the settings and Add-ons .

  To be sure that he's gone completely, make a check of malware with some malicious programs, analysis of the programs on the Windows computer.
  
  Please scan with all programs, because each program detects a different malicious program.
  
  All of these programs have free versions.

  Make sure that you update each program to get the latest version of their databases before scanning.

  • Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware:
    http://www.Malwarebytes.org/MBAM.php
  • AdwCleaner:
    http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/adwcleaner/
    http://www.Softpedia.com/get/antivirus/removal-tools/AdwCleaner.shtml
  • SuperAntispyware:
    http://www.SUPERAntiSpyware.com/
  • Microsoft security scanner:
    http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx
  • Windows Defender: Home Page:
    http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/products/winfamily/Defender/default.mspx
  • Spybot Search & Destroy:
    http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html
  • Kasperky free Security Scan:
    http://www.Kaspersky.com/security-scan

  Alternatively, you can write a check for an infection rootkit TDSSKiller.

  • Utility anti-rootkit TDSSKiller:
    http://support.Kaspersky.com/5350?El=88446

  See also:

  • "Spyware on Windows": http://kb.mozillazine.org/Popups_not_blocked

• Impossible to uninstall programs

  Hello!

  I am running Vista Home Premium. When I try to remove programs in the control panel of configuration/programs and features, I get sometimes refused.

  The latest versions of the programs that I have tried to remove are Volo View 3 and Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor, (which I installed today only)! The messages I get are: "Windows Installer - the system administrator has set policies to prevent this installation." (Then click the OK button), then the message: "updates installed - you don't have enough access to uninstall Autodesk Volo View 3. Please contact your system administrator. (Then on the OK button).

  I m the system administrator. I got the PC since new and I'm the only one "user". I put the maximum permissions in the tabs of security for the programs that I am trying to delete, but nothing helps! However, cannot access 'special permissions '. If I can't access as an administrator, which is the point where it is there? This must be a Vista thing!
  Advice would be appreciated

  Best regards

  Peter

  Have you tried to uncheck the UAC (User Account Control) in Control Panel > user accounts?

• Impossible to uninstall program distributed CVI2010

  Hello

  I ran into a problem with the installation CVI2010 files distributed. I can't uninstall the previously installed program using the Control Panel Add/Remove software tool. The software installed is on the list, but when trying to uninstall anything happens.

  I am attaching the file error.log I get using msiexec /x /lv command. I previously installed software in the same way that I try to uninstall.

  I use the same configuration file for the parameters of the distribution that I did for the previous version of the CVI. Uninstall worked properly during this period.

  Any clue?

  Best regards

  Petri

  Sorry, I chose English British by mistake and did not help. USA English works. I could uninstall the software. Thank you.

  Best regards

  Petri

• Impossible to uninstall programs as says needs administrator rights

  Hi, I'm trying to uninstall programs, but still, he stands up and says I need administrator rights, but it does not give me the "Run as Administrator" at this stage.  Does anyone know how to remedy this?  Thank you.

  Hello

  You can uninstall a program from your computer if you no longer use, or if you want to free up space on your hard drive. You can use the programs and features to uninstall programs or to change the configuration of the program by adding or removing certain options.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/uninstall-or-change-a-program

  1. Open programs and features by clicking on the button start , by clicking on the Control Panel, click programs, and then click programs and features.

  2. Select a program and then click on uninstall. Some programs include the ability to modify or repair the program in addition to uninstall. but many simply offer the option uninstall. To change a program, click on change or repair. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

  or you have a problem program try the FREE version of revouninstaller

  http://www.revouninstaller.com/revo_uninstaller_free_download.html

• I looking for the Add/Remove program in Control Panel and can not find it... is where?

  I can't find the Add/Remove program and I really need to DELETE a program my son installed on my computer... can you tell me where to find it? I went into Control Panel and do not see this option.

  Hello

  different name in vista

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/uninstall-or-change-a-program

  1. Open programs and features by clicking on the button start , by clicking on the Control Panel, click programs, and then click programs and features.

  2. Select a program and then click on uninstall. Some programs include the ability to modify or repair the program in addition to uninstall. but many simply offer the option uninstall. To change a program, click on change or repair. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

  and here's a pictorial tutorial to help you in what to look for

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial141.html

• How can I remove a toolbar that isn't in my programs under control panel?

  I downloaded a survery/good discount site and automatically downloading a toolbar that I don't want.  Under settings, you cannot hide or remove.  I contacted them and they told me to go into the Control Panel, programs and uninstall.  Unfortunately, it isn't here.  I use Google Chrome under the toolbars is not also listed to be able to remove.  I am at a loss how to get rid of him.  Any help is appreciated.  Thanks, Shawnascy

  You can simply toggle installed toolbar on Google Chrome with simple steps:

  • Open your Google Chrome
  • Click the button settings the ICON 'KEY' in the top right under the close button.
  • Go to TOOLS, and then click the EXTENSIONS submenu
  • Click DISABLE to disable the toolbar or UNINSTALL it if you want to completely uninstall the toolbar.
  • Just then restart Chrome.