Solved Icons in Control Panel\Programs\Default Programs\Set Default Programs

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Hi, I went to set a program as a default and I saw these 2 browsers icons I had but I uninstalled them and the shortcuts are still there so how can I remove them? Thanks in advanced :)
 

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Uninstall your browsers using Revo Uninstaller. Use advanced mode.
 

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Uninstall your browsers using Revo Uninstaller. Use advanced mode.

I use revo to uninstall so maybe I forgot to select the advanced scan. Thank you for the help
 

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Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit / Ubuntu 11.10 x64
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AMD Athlon 64x2 Dual Core processor 5000+ 2.60 GHz
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ASUSTeK Computer INC.
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4.00GB
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NVIDIA GeForce 7050 PV / NVIDIA nForce 630a
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NVIDIA HDMI Audio Device
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ViewSonic VA926 Series
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1280 x 1024
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SAMSUNG HD502HJ ATA Device (500GB)
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Have a look under this registry key for "rogue" entries

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\RegisteredApplications

Of course, you will back up the registry key before deleting/changing anything.

I found both there and removed them. Thanks for the help :thumbsup:
 

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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Glite Cooler Master
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit / Ubuntu 11.10 x64
CPU
AMD Athlon 64x2 Dual Core processor 5000+ 2.60 GHz
Motherboard
ASUSTeK Computer INC.
Memory
4.00GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce 7050 PV / NVIDIA nForce 630a
Sound Card
NVIDIA HDMI Audio Device
Monitor(s) Displays
ViewSonic VA926 Series
Screen Resolution
1280 x 1024
Hard Drives
SAMSUNG HD502HJ ATA Device (500GB)
Keyboard
Standard PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse
Microsoft PS/2 Mouse
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