How to uninstall when program not in list

When Revo Uninstaller is entirely done uninstalling the target application and removing all of its files and registry entries from your computer, you can close Revo Uninstaller, restart your computer and, once it boots up, check to make sure that the target application has indeed been fully uninstalled.

When a program installs on Windows 11/10, it also comes with an uninstaller. It is mandatory for every application to offer a script that will, on program uninstallation, clean up all related files & Registry entries. Many a time, because of missing Registry or programming errors, the uninstaller does not register correctly. If you are not able to find a program in the Uninstall Programs applet of the Control Panel, here are a few things you can do.

How to Uninstall Programs not listed in Control Panel

You have the following ways using which you can uninstall Programs not listed in Control Panel – and so cannot uninstall a program normally:

1. Windows Settings
2. Check for its uninstaller in the Programs Folder
3. Redownload Installer and see if you can uninstall
4. Uninstall programs in Windows using the Registry
5. Shorten the Registry Key Name
6. Use third-party Uninstaller Software.

1] Windows Settings

In Windows 11, open Settings > Apps > Apps and Features. Locate the app, click on the 3 vertical dots and select Uninstall.

If you attempt to uninstall a software program you don’t need anymore on your PC you can always use the regular uninstallation with Revo Uninstaller Pro

Windows 10 Settings

You can uninstall a program via Windows 10/11 Settings:

1. Open the Start Menu and navigate to Settings.
2. Click on Apps.
3. Click on Apps and Features.
4. Find the app you want to remove, click on the 3 vertical dots and select Uninstall.

This method should help you remove the unwanted program.

Uninstall the program using the Registry Editor

1. Press Windows Key + R. This will open the Run dialog. Type regedit in the box and click OK.
   
   
2. Navigate to the following folder according to the following path:
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > SOFTWARE > Microsoft > Windows > CurrentVersion > Uninstall
   
   
3. The list that you will see represents the installed programs on your PC. On the right panel, search for a string called UninstallsString and double-click it.
4. Copy the value data and again open the Run dialog. Paste the value that you’ve copied, press OK and the program should be deleted.
   
   

Shorten the Registry Key Name

In some cases when the name of the application is longer than 32 characters, there is a high chance that it won’t be listed in Control Panel and you won’t be able to uninstall it.

To fix this issue do the following:

1. Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall
2. Select the Registry key of the installed program.
3. Click Rename on the Edit menu, and then use a name with less than 60 characters.
4. To rename it, double-click DisplayName and use a name up to 32 characters in length.
   
   
5. Now if you navigate to Contol Panel you should see the program listed and you will be able to uninstall it.

Conclusion

There are a lot of different ways to uninstall a program not listed in the Control Panel. To be 100% sure that the software you want to uninstall is removed from your PC, use Revo Uninstaller Pro and all its different uninstallation methods.