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How do you uninstall a program after you have deleted it from the hard drive?

I installed Java Runtime Environment 6 recently, and I have deleted it from the hard drive accidentaly, and I cannot uninstall it in order to install it again. HELP!!!

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  • Mick
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    Here's a tip......

    DO NOT simply delete programs from the HDD. You are literally BEGGING for registry problems.

    Use 'Add/Remove Programs' in Control panel.

    IF the entry isn't there, use the Start menu, and see if the program has its own uninstall routine.

    If you HAVE to delete as a LAST RESORT, run CCleaner or similar and do a registry clean-up to remove invalid entries.

    Source(s): Long-time Windows user.
  • 1 decade ago

    Basically speaking, Java Runtime Environment 6 is supposed to be removed from your computer after those steps. When you install the other similar program or re-install the same program player, you get trapped. What's going on? Don't be so surprised. That is because there are still some trash, such as broken registry keys, unnecessary files and folders, which can't be totally deleted and prevent you to perform the installation. What else can we do to forcibly uninstall Java Runtime Environment 6 ? Then try a method by using a popular program

    so you can try this there is a reputation-gained uninstaller which can help you remove Runtime Environment 6 quickly and simply. What's the most important; it can remove the trash thoroughly and enable you to do the next installations successfully.

  • 1 decade ago

    you need to find it in you registry editor

    go to your start menu

    click run

    type regedit

    click hkey_local_machine

    click software

    find the java folder and delete it

    if that doesnt work i couldnt tell you as i dont know what is left on your pc

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