Add or Remove Programs list is weird

[Ian]

The list does not include many programs I have but does list others I no
longer have. When I highlight some programs the option to remove does not
show.

Is my registry corrupted? Do I have a virus?

hope you can help

Ian


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[S.Sengupta]

Hi Ian,
check here:-
'Add and Remove -Removing Invalid Entries in the Add/Remove Programs Tool'
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
[under 'A']
regards,
ssg MS-MVP
pronetworks.org

Ian wrote:

> The list does not include many programs I have but does list others I no
> longer have. When I highlight some programs the option to remove does not
> show.
>
> Is my registry corrupted? Do I have a virus?
>
> hope you can help
>
> Ian
>
>
> ---
> Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> Version: 6.0.693 / Virus Database: 454 - Release Date: 31/05/2004
>
>

[Kelly]

Troubleshooting, Removing and/or Cleaning Add or Remove Programs
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_a.htm#addremove

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"Ian" > wrote in message
...
> The list does not include many programs I have but does list others I no
> longer have. When I highlight some programs the option to remove does not
> show.
>
> Is my registry corrupted? Do I have a virus?
>
> hope you can help
>
> Ian
>
>
> ---
> Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> Version: 6.0.693 / Virus Database: 454 - Release Date: 31/05/2004
>
>