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中文Uninstall Programs
The Uninstall Programs dialog gives you more control over the programs listed in Windows' Add/Remove Programs than the standard Control Panel does.
What it does
| Action | What it does |
|---|---|
| Run Uninstaller | Runs the selected application's own uninstaller. |
| Rename Entry | Changes the display name shown for the application in Add/Remove Programs. |
| Delete Entry | Removes the application's entry from the uninstall list in the registry. |
| Search Filter | Types a name and filters the list to matching programs. |
Safety
Delete Entry only removes the listing — it does not uninstall the program. The application will no longer appear in Add/Remove Programs, which means you cannot uninstall it normally afterward. Always run the real uninstaller first; only delete an entry for programs that are already gone but still listed.
Use Rename Entry for cosmetic fixes, such as cleaning up a garbled display name, without touching the actual program.
Recommended order
- Run Uninstaller to remove a program properly.
- If a ghost entry remains after uninstalling, use Delete Entry to remove the leftover listing.