How to Uninstall Programs Not On the Add or Remove Programs

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Cici· Answered on Dec 25, 2023

Usually, we use the control panel to uninstall software. But if the program Is Not Listed in Add/Remove programs, how should we uninstall it?

The problem may occur if the name of the registry entry created by the program you installed is longer than 60 characters. Add/Remove Programs only lists the names of the programs it finds when it encounters this situation. If you want to uninstall a program that is not listed, you can choose another method, such as using EaseUS Todo PCTrans.

EaseUS Todo PCTrans Free provides App Management to help uninstall software and data easily. It recognizes any hidden files and makes the uninstallation process very smooth and straightforward:

If you don't want to use a third-party tool, you can shorten the registry entry name and uninstall the program again. Or you can use the uninstall command shown in the registry:

• Use the registry editor (Regedit.exe) to view the registry entries.
• Double-click on the UninstallString registry value, copy the contents of the Value Data box by selecting the contents and pressing CTRL+C, then exit the Registry Editor.
• Open the Run window, paste the uninstall command, and click OK.