Removing registry entries of uninstalled programs


  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.

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  3. Jonathan_King
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    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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  4. Crispy
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  6. DarkStar GT
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    Jonathan_King said:
    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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    +1, that's what I've done in the past.
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