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delete programs through windows explorer by High Speed Chaser on 04-12-2007 at 06:19 AM
I downloaded something through the Google packs and something happened.
now the Google thing says it's not installed but when I go to program files it is there. It is also on the start all programs list. Can I delete it in windows explorer or am I stuck with it?
RE: delete programs through windows explorer by linx05 on 04-12-2007 at 06:58 AM
If you cannot uninstall it from Add/Remove Programs or by running its uninstall program, then simply re-install it over the top.
Then try doing whatever you need to do.
RE: delete programs through windows explorer by High Speed Chaser on 04-12-2007 at 08:17 AM
If I reinstall it, it might give me the same error and I have to restart the computer.
So I will ask,
What problems can occur if I was to just delete it?
RE: delete programs through windows explorer by ryxdp on 04-12-2007 at 08:24 AM
- If you delete it, the links will still be there, but remove as many as you can.
- If you reinstall it over the top (as recommended 
), I don't believe much would happen to harm or disturb the system, except maybe if you're not admin or have certain limitations.