Uninstall Not listing all my programs

ceira

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Hi,

My name is Ceira from Scotland, and I have just joined this forum, moving from windows 7.

I was forced to buy a new computer, all now come with windows 8.

I do not like it at all, it is so dumbed down and so difficult to use; I wish I could return to windows 7.


I have however over the last few months installed many of my old programs from windows 7. This was straight forward. It was also easy to uninstall them using the control panel.

Then suddenly, in the control panel window for uninstalling, many of these programs are not listed. Yes they are still working well, like Microsoft word and excel, but they do not show in the uninstall window.

Has this happened to anyone else? Could my anti virus AVAST have anything to do with it. Can anybody help me. I have spent ages on this.

Many thanks,
Ceira
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    win 8
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    c75-A-13n
    Antivirus
    avast
Hi Ceira, welcome to the Eight Forums.

Then suddenly, in the control panel window for uninstalling, many of these programs are not listed. Yes they are still working well, like Microsoft word and excel, but they do not show in the uninstall window.

Individual applications of the Microsoft Office suite do not appear on the list of installed programs in Programs and Features. Instead they can all be found under Microsoft Office entry. If you want to remove individual components of the Microsoft Office suite, select it and click Change:

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Select Add or Remove Features, click Continue:

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Select the component / application you want to remove (uninstall), select Not Available, click Continue:

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Microsoft Office installer runs now and removes the components / applications you have selected:

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When done, the components / applications you removed are no longer installed on your computer.

Kari
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP ENVY 17-1150eg
    CPU
    1.6 GHz Intel Core i7-720QM Processor
    Memory
    6 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850 Graphics
    Sound Card
    Beats sound system with integrated subwoofer
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17" laptop display, 22" LED and 32" Full HD TV through HDMI
    Screen Resolution
    1600*900 (1), 1920*1080 (2&3)
    Hard Drives
    Internal: 2 x 500 GB SATA Hard Disk Drive 7200 rpm
    External: 2TB for backups, 3TB USB3 network drive for media
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    As Envy runs a bit warm, I have it on a Cooler Master pad
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    Logitech MX1000 Laser (Bluetooth)
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    50 MB VDSL
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    Maxthon 3.5.2., IE11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender 4.3.9431.0
    Other Info
    Windows in English, additional user accounts in Finnish, German and Swedish.
Thanks for the replies but I must not be explain this well.

Yesterday the control panel showed over 50 installed programs. (I only mentioned microsoft as an example, as I did not want to list all the 50+)

When I go to the control panel now, I only see 10 programs listed. most of which are microsoft visual C++ updates. It does show dropbox and the Palemoon browser.

It does not show any of the microsoft office programs, or ccleaner or jetclean or format factory etc etc etc 50+ yet they are all installed and working well.

Why are they not showing up. Why are they not listed. I hope this helps explain the problem. I can show a screen shot if it helps.

Thanks, Ceira.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    win 8
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    c75-A-13n
    Antivirus
    avast
Sorry I should add that I am logged in as an administrator although it may appear that I am not. The modify button does not appear.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    win 8
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    c75-A-13n
    Antivirus
    avast
Please post a screenshot.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8.1 Update 1 Pro 64bit
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Pavillion H8-1202
    CPU
    I7-2600 @ 3.4 GHz
    Motherboard
    PEGATRON
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NIVDIA GeForce GT 520
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC656GR CODEC
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster S22B350
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1080 32 bit color
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 850 EVO SSD 500GB
    Keyboard
    Razer Blackwidow Ultimate 2013
    Mouse
    Logitech M510
Sorry I should add that I am logged in as an administrator although it may appear that I am not. The modify button does not appear.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    win 8
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    c75-A-13n
    Antivirus
    avast
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  • OS
    windows 8.1 Update 1 Pro 64bit
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Pavillion H8-1202
    CPU
    I7-2600 @ 3.4 GHz
    Motherboard
    PEGATRON
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NIVDIA GeForce GT 520
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC656GR CODEC
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster S22B350
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1080 32 bit color
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 850 EVO SSD 500GB
    Keyboard
    Razer Blackwidow Ultimate 2013
    Mouse
    Logitech M510

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8.1 Update 1 Pro 64bit
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Pavillion H8-1202
    CPU
    I7-2600 @ 3.4 GHz
    Motherboard
    PEGATRON
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NIVDIA GeForce GT 520
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC656GR CODEC
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster S22B350
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1080 32 bit color
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 850 EVO SSD 500GB
    Keyboard
    Razer Blackwidow Ultimate 2013
    Mouse
    Logitech M510
If you like the Windows 7 style desktop, you will get it with the 8.1 update. If you want the fully functional style Windows 7 desktop. You have to use third party utilities like Start8 or Classic Shell.

To get full access without having to use the Microsoft Live account. You have to use a Local user account. The Local account is how you used to use to log into prior versions of Windows.

Keep in mind that you cannot uninstall Metro Apps from within the Programs & Features from the desktop. Certain ones are going to stay, that are a part of Windows 8. Those cannot be uninstalled.
 

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    AMD E1-1200 APU with Radeon (tm) HD Graphics 1.40 GHZ
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    12GB
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    AMD Radeon™ HD 7310 Graphics
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    Realtek HD
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    LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768
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    Crucial M500 240GB SSD
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    Logitech M525
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    45/6 - ATT U-Verse
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    Google Chrome
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    None needed. It is Linux.
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I am not having a good night. I upload it and it is good on my screen. I have just refreshed the page and it has disappeared.

I have uploaded it again. Something is wrong.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    win 8
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    c75-A-13n
    Antivirus
    avast
you mention Ccleaner ,open it and go to tools and see what programs it displays
 

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  • OS
    win8.1.1 enterprise
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    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Hinze57
    CPU
    AMD FX 6100 6core 3.30gHz
    Motherboard
    gigibyte ga-78lmy-s2p
    Memory
    4gig ddr3
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    Radon hd5000 Series
    Sound Card
    onboard realtek hd
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    19" viewsonic/ 22"Samsung
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    128gig ssd Kingston
    80gig WD 10000 rpm spinner
    Case
    micro
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    microsoft curve 200
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless M215
    Internet Speed
    high speed 20
    Browser
    ie 11
    Antivirus
    windows defender
    Other Info
    updated enterprise apr 2/14
Yes I opened CCleaner and all the programs are there under uninstall.

You see I have learned to watch what is being installed all the time, I watch it ever other day just in case something annoying slips through as it does.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    win 8
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    c75-A-13n
    Antivirus
    avast
In the elevated command prompt type sfc /scannow then return

Then Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

Then the sfc /scannow again

These processes will take a while. When finished reboot the computer and check the Control Panel
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8.1 Update 1 Pro 64bit
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Pavillion H8-1202
    CPU
    I7-2600 @ 3.4 GHz
    Motherboard
    PEGATRON
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NIVDIA GeForce GT 520
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC656GR CODEC
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster S22B350
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1080 32 bit color
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 850 EVO SSD 500GB
    Keyboard
    Razer Blackwidow Ultimate 2013
    Mouse
    Logitech M510
Thanks we are getting somewhere.

I am not familiar with the elevated command prompt but I search the internet to find cammd prompt on the shell start button.

At the command I typed sfc / scannow reply: You must be an administrator running a console session in order use the sfc utility.

So I am now lost. Does elevated mean administrator? But my account is and administrator why is it saying I must be and administrator, because that is the only accounts I have. (I got stung with standard accounts last year BTW)

Anyway, not giving me administrator rights is maybe the problem? Sorry I will have to continue tomorrow. It is not 01.15 and I have a heavy day tomorrow. Thanks for now. Ceira
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    win 8
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    c75-A-13n
    Antivirus
    avast
To open a Elevated Command Prompt:

Click on the Start button and type cmd.
DO NOT press Enter or click Go.
Look at the upper part of the window and you will see cmd.exe.
Right click on it and select Run as Administrator.
 

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    Lenovo IdeaCenter K450
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    Lenovo
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    16.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM 1600 MHz
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    Intel Integrated HD Graphics
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    Realtek HD Audio
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    HP h2207
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050@59Hz
    Hard Drives
    250GB Samsung EVO SATA-3 SSD;
    2TB Seagate ST2000DM001 SATA-2;
    1.5TB Seagate ST3150041AS SATA
    PSU
    500W
    Keyboard
    Wired USB
    Mouse
    Wired USB
    Internet Speed
    3GB Up, 30GB Down
    Browser
    SeaMonkey
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender; MBAM Pro
    Other Info
    UEFI/GPT
    PLDS DVD-RW DH16AERSH
To open a Elevated Command Prompt:

Click on the Start button and type cmd.
DO NOT press Enter or click Go.
Look at the upper part of the window and you will see cmd.exe.
Right click on it and select Run as Administrator.
Isn't that how it's done in Windows 7? In 8 and 8.1, press WIN + X to open Start context menu and select Command Prompt (Admin)​.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP ENVY 17-1150eg
    CPU
    1.6 GHz Intel Core i7-720QM Processor
    Memory
    6 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850 Graphics
    Sound Card
    Beats sound system with integrated subwoofer
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17" laptop display, 22" LED and 32" Full HD TV through HDMI
    Screen Resolution
    1600*900 (1), 1920*1080 (2&3)
    Hard Drives
    Internal: 2 x 500 GB SATA Hard Disk Drive 7200 rpm
    External: 2TB for backups, 3TB USB3 network drive for media
    Cooling
    As Envy runs a bit warm, I have it on a Cooler Master pad
    Keyboard
    Logitech diNovo Media Desktop Laser (bluetooth)
    Mouse
    Logitech MX1000 Laser (Bluetooth)
    Internet Speed
    50 MB VDSL
    Browser
    Maxthon 3.5.2., IE11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender 4.3.9431.0
    Other Info
    Windows in English, additional user accounts in Finnish, German and Swedish.
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