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.

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  • 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.

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