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Windows 7: Removing registry entries of uninstalled programs

26 Mar 2010   #1
JJP

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Removing registry entries of uninstalled programs

I have stopped using and uninstalled a couple of programs (poker playing sites) but there are still entries in the Registry under HKEY_CURRENT_USER>Software>Program Name folder and HKEY_USERS>Software for both the programs.



Is it necessary for these to remain in the registry and if not, what would be the best way to remove them.

JJP
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26 Mar 2010   #2

Windows 7 Professional x64
Rednecksville
 
 

I don't think those are necessary. An uninstaller like Revo Uninstaller would delete stuff like that.

I'd say go ahead and delete them, but only after creating a backup of the registry.

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26 Mar 2010   #3

Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Service Pack 1 (Build 6.1.7601)
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27 Mar 2010   #4

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Quote   Quote: Originally Posted by Jonathan_King View Post
I don't think those are necessary. An uninstaller like Revo Uninstaller would delete stuff like that.

I'd say go ahead and delete them, but only after creating a backup of the registry.

Registry - Backup and Restore
+1, that's what I've done in the past.
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