PostHeaderIcon How do you find and delete registry keys from your computer once you have uninstalled a program?

7 Responses to “How do you find and delete registry keys from your computer once you have uninstalled a program?”

  • mike b says:

    You should not change the registry keys.Try running a registry cleaner program.

  • pappy12a says:

    Unless you know exactly what you’re doing stay out of the registry

    –It’s not a place for the unskilled or the impaired

  • mr.grumpygit says:

    If you have uninstalled the programs using the programs uninstall option or add/remove programs, the registry keys associated with the programs should be gone as well.
    Deleting or amending registry keys manually can cause serious problems with your computer if you get it wrong.
    What programs have you uninstalled?
    If they were malicious or rogue programs then you could try following the instructions in the link below and a trained analyst will advise you.
    http://www.tnthelpforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=60&t=834

  • Joe joe says:

    all i can tell u is how to access the registry keys hit start go to run and type regedit.exe and it will pop up

    or u can buy a cd that cleans registry u can get on at walmart for 10$

    and download c cleaner

  • Jay-P VIP says:

    Search Google or Yahoo!. Definitely will find some help.

    If you do edit the registry, use ERUNT: http://www.helpmyos.com/tutorials-software-alternatives-to-proprietary-f19/erunt-the-emergency-recovery-utility-nt-t201.htm

  • lyonsinc1 says:

    I am going to say,stay out of the registry,until you read up on it.If you install and uninstall a lot,then download CCleaner,this small app. will look for temp. files and search for registry files that led to no where.Now first time on registry cleaning it will ask you to make a back up on it,say yes in case you did need a certain registry line.You may download and read review of CCleaner at,cnet.com,pcworld.com and nonags.com.

  • John says:

    Yes you can and sometimes I would recommend going into registry and either delete stuff or make changes.
    When dealing with registry you have to be very, very careful. Simply you can crash your computer if you do not know what you are doing.
    If you are running XP got to start ->run ->in the window type: regedit
    and press enter. That will take you right into registry editing. I
    STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT BEFORE YOU GO ANY FURTHER YOU EDUCATE YOURSELF ABOUT EDITING REGISTRY.

    Other thing you may try is download small simple program….which is free by the way….that will will do some cleaning for you.
    It’s called CCLEANER. You can google or go to cnet.com and to their download section. In search type cleaner. Download the latest version.

    It’s very small and reliable and use full piece of software.

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