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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?


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On Mon, 10 Dec 2007 07:37:13 -0500, Ernie wrote:



Revo Uninstaller Freeware - Remove unwanted programs and traces easily

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Absolute Uninstaller

Automatically detect unused files left by uninstaller and completely delete

them.

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RegSeeker

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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.

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Thanks, I'll give them a try.



Ernie





"Kayman" <kaymanNoSpam@operamail.com>wrote in message

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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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"Ernie" <zested-48357@mypacks.net>wrote in message

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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 doesnâ??t solve your problem, see the fifth link about your

Repair Vista Options.



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www.vistax64.com/tutorials/101393-repair-vista-options-preferred-sequence.html" >www.vistax64.com/tutorials/101393-repair-vista-options-preferred-sequence.html





"Ernie" wrote: