![]() You should now be able to find this new GUID at the following location in the Registry: You now have the compressed and hashed GUID that you can compare to another key. Now, let’s look at a possible problem with the Uninstall list, you will see some files that names in this format: to get F3517FFAAA4C84C49EEA68EC672D1168. Note, this is a bad example as the switch does not return anything! But generally this will work, or you can just call the uninstaller manually this way. You could also find additional uninstall options by running the command with the /? switch, or run the following from the cmd prompt: Cd C:\Program Files (x86)\Acro Software\CutePDF Writer You can do the same manually, for example with CutePDF if you run C:\Program Files (x86)\Acro Software\CutePDF Writer\Setup64.exe /uninstall from either the Run line or the command prompt, you will get the uninstaller. When you click “uninstall” in Add/Remove programs, what it does is call this value and run it. ![]() ![]() Now, of interest here is the UninstallString value. Have you ever wondered how Windows presents and uses the Add/Remove programs? Or perhaps you have the need to enumerate these values yourself? Here is some useful information on how it works, how to use it and some neat tricks you might enjoy.Įverything you see in add and remove programs (XP, Vista, 7 confirmed) is written to the registry at HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\ as a subkey.įor example, I have the subkey CutePDF Writer Installation with the keys and values: Just pay attention to the registry keys I mention and you can generally delete them, as well as the C:\Program Files\Application folder to trick the installers into think Everything You Wanted to Know about Add / Remove Programs in Windows ![]() Here is a little article I have been working on, and although it does not address your question directly, it might be useful.
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