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Get Rid of Programs Stuck on Windows XP



1. Go to "My Computer", either through the START menu or on the desktop.

2. Click on "HDD (C:/)".

3. Click on "Program Files". A message may appear saying "This folder contains files that keep your computer working properly..." Ignore this, and click "Show the contents of this folder".

4. Find the program that you want rid of, right click, and select "Delete". When the pop up says "Are you sure you want to send this folder and all its contents to the recycle bin?" click yes.

5. If a message pops up and says you can't delete this program as it is used by another instance, check if the program is closed, and if it is, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete, open the Task Manager under the processes tab, and search if there is a process named like the program you want to delete. If there is, click it and then End Task and OK. Try to delete the folder again.



6. If a message pops and says the folder is a system folder or such, double check that it is safe to delete, and if you are sure, delete it.

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