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How to Remove Hidden Software

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Old 19-02-2009
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How to Remove Hidden Software

Suppose you want to remove Windows Messenger, because its worthless according to you in this age of YM , G-Talks n all. How can you do it? Its not even listed in the Add Remove Program at the Control Panel.

follow the steps
1. Find and edit the text file at c:\windows\inf\sysoc.inf OR
* Go to Windows folder
* Find the Inf folder inside that
* Search for the sysoc.inf file
2. Search for the word hide and remove it. Do NOT remove any other text from the line.
3. Now you can go to the Add or Remove Programs in the Control Panel
4. Select Add/Remove Windows Components and there you can find your unwanted software. Go ahead and Uninstall.

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Old 20-02-2009
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Re: How to Remove Hidden Software

Capable of removing programs that could not be removed by Windows Add/Remove program, Perfect Uninstaller completely cleans corrupted registry entries, and forcibly removes hidden applications installed in user's system. It checks details of certain programs installed in computer to decide whether to uninstall it or not, and shows details about currently installed applications. Software also provides application views by icons, list, or by details.

Perfect Uninstaller Software runs under Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista platforms and costs $29.95 (USD) for a single-user license. Registered users are entitled to free lifetime technical support and valuable bonuses.
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