Removing Programs

computerstu · 03-22-2008, 07:00 PM

When I start my computer I get the message 'not enough free space on C drive...' but it boots fine. I go into Add/Remove Programs and there are several large programs in there that I'd like to delete, but have several questions.

The first program (which I believe was located on the J drive) I'm fairly sure I've already deleted it. It still comes under Add/Remove Programs, but when I go to delete it, it says 'cannot locate the file' (or something like that') I may have removed it already, but if I had, there surely would be sufficient free space on the C drive.

The second program (which I also believe is located on the J drive) I think its a program that I use, but it says last used 2/19. I use it daily, so I'm not clear on that.

This is happening on my desktop. The J drive is the hard drive from my old laptop, which I installed in my desktop, I believe as a slave drive.

Any help on deleting the first program and clarifying the identity/location of the second program would be much appreciated. Thanks

g25racer · 03-22-2008, 07:42 PM

Are you running vista? If so you probably need to delete old restore points. How big is your hard drive? To delete those programs go to search bar or run and type "installer". When the window pops up, right click on the bar that says name and date modified and click "more" then make sure "subject" has a check next to it and press "ok". Then you can search through the window and find the one of the program you want to uninstall and right click it and press "uninstall". If that doesnt work then you could just delete it.

computerstu · 03-22-2008, 09:24 PM

Hi,

It's XP, not Vista.

I typed 'installer' at the run prompt, and got a list of files and folders in the Windows/Installer folder.

I wasn't clear on where to do the rest of the steps you've mentioned

cohen · 03-22-2008, 09:55 PM

Do a system clean up go to http://www.theeldergeek.com/disk_cleanup_utility.htm and this well help you.

computerstu · 03-22-2008, 10:28 PM

I've used the disk cleanup to remove anything I could. I still need to remove one of these programs to free up additional space.

cohen · 03-22-2008, 10:33 PM

How big is the C drive???? Being the with the OS?????

computerstu · 03-22-2008, 11:04 PM

Disk size is 5.55GB. 5.37GB are shown as being used.

Not sure what 'Being the with the OS?????' means.

Could I click on the option 'compress drive to save disk space'?

cohen · 03-22-2008, 11:06 PM

Dude seriously you need a bigger Hard drive for an OS bigger than what you at least an 80GB. People struggle on a 40GB!!!!!!! So you at least need an 80GB!!!!!!!!!

They are so cheap now!!!

computerstu · 03-23-2008, 01:44 AM

I'd still like to find out how to remove one of these programs

g25racer · 03-23-2008, 06:06 AM

Do as I said!! When you get to the installer folder right click on the bar at the top and follow the rest of my instructions. See how the pic has the Subject tab? Thats what you want. Then scroll down and find the one for the program you want gone.

03-22-2008, 07:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
computerstu Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 57	Removing Programs When I start my computer I get the message 'not enough free space on C drive...' but it boots fine. I go into Add/Remove Programs and there are several large programs in there that I'd like to delete, but have several questions. The first program (which I believe was located on the J drive) I'm fairly sure I've already deleted it. It still comes under Add/Remove Programs, but when I go to delete it, it says 'cannot locate the file' (or something like that') I may have removed it already, but if I had, there surely would be sufficient free space on the C drive. The second program (which I also believe is located on the J drive) I think its a program that I use, but it says last used 2/19. I use it daily, so I'm not clear on that. This is happening on my desktop. The J drive is the hard drive from my old laptop, which I installed in my desktop, I believe as a slave drive. Any help on deleting the first program and clarifying the identity/location of the second program would be much appreciated. Thanks

03-22-2008, 07:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
g25racer Diamond Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hamilton, MI Posts: 3,852	Are you running vista? If so you probably need to delete old restore points. How big is your hard drive? To delete those programs go to search bar or run and type "installer". When the window pops up, right click on the bar that says name and date modified and click "more" then make sure "subject" has a check next to it and press "ok". Then you can search through the window and find the one of the program you want to uninstall and right click it and press "uninstall". If that doesnt work then you could just delete it. __________________ CPU - AMD Athlon 64x2 5200+ @ 2.6ghz Ram - 2GB Stock clock HD - 320gb seagate & Samsung 750gb 32mb cache GPU - XFX 8600GT XXX Zalman @ 680 or 700mhz PSU - Ultra X-finity 600watt OS - Vista Home Premium(32) & Ubuntu (8.04) Ultimate Ed Audio - JVC 460watts Control - Logitech G25 Wheel & Logitech Rumblepad 2 Games - GTR2 and LFS -- Race Sim's for Life --

03-22-2008, 09:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
cohen Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 14 Posts: 8,166	Do a system clean up go to http://www.theeldergeek.com/disk_cleanup_utility.htm and this well help you. __________________ My Website Forum Site JOIN NOW! Desktop / Laptop Motherboard: Asus M2N X SE / Unknown CPU: AMD 4000+ 2.1GHZ x 2 / Intel Pentium M 1.60GHZ Ram: 2GB Transcend / 512MB Hard Drive: 320GB / 60GB Video Card: Both Intergrated Monitor: 19" Benq / 15.4" OS: Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 1 / Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3

03-22-2008, 10:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
cohen Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 14 Posts: 8,166	How big is the C drive???? Being the with the OS????? __________________ My Website Forum Site JOIN NOW! Desktop / Laptop Motherboard: Asus M2N X SE / Unknown CPU: AMD 4000+ 2.1GHZ x 2 / Intel Pentium M 1.60GHZ Ram: 2GB Transcend / 512MB Hard Drive: 320GB / 60GB Video Card: Both Intergrated Monitor: 19" Benq / 15.4" OS: Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 1 / Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3

03-22-2008, 11:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
cohen Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 14 Posts: 8,166	Dude seriously you need a bigger Hard drive for an OS bigger than what you at least an 80GB. People struggle on a 40GB!!!!!!! So you at least need an 80GB!!!!!!!!! They are so cheap now!!! __________________ My Website Forum Site JOIN NOW! Desktop / Laptop Motherboard: Asus M2N X SE / Unknown CPU: AMD 4000+ 2.1GHZ x 2 / Intel Pentium M 1.60GHZ Ram: 2GB Transcend / 512MB Hard Drive: 320GB / 60GB Video Card: Both Intergrated Monitor: 19" Benq / 15.4" OS: Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 1 / Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3

03-22-2008, 09:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
computerstu Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 57	Hi, It's XP, not Vista. I typed 'installer' at the run prompt, and got a list of files and folders in the Windows/Installer folder. I wasn't clear on where to do the rest of the steps you've mentioned

03-22-2008, 10:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
computerstu Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 57	I've used the disk cleanup to remove anything I could. I still need to remove one of these programs to free up additional space.

03-22-2008, 11:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
computerstu Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 57	Disk size is 5.55GB. 5.37GB are shown as being used. Not sure what 'Being the with the OS?????' means. Could I click on the option 'compress drive to save disk space'?

03-23-2008, 01:44 AM	#9 (permalink)
computerstu Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 57	I'd still like to find out how to remove one of these programs

03-23-2008, 06:06 AM	#10 (permalink)
g25racer Diamond Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hamilton, MI Posts: 3,852	Do as I said!! When you get to the installer folder right click on the bar at the top and follow the rest of my instructions. See how the pic has the Subject tab? Thats what you want. Then scroll down and find the one for the program you want gone. __________________ CPU - AMD Athlon 64x2 5200+ @ 2.6ghz Ram - 2GB Stock clock HD - 320gb seagate & Samsung 750gb 32mb cache GPU - XFX 8600GT XXX Zalman @ 680 or 700mhz PSU - Ultra X-finity 600watt OS - Vista Home Premium(32) & Ubuntu (8.04) Ultimate Ed Audio - JVC 460watts Control - Logitech G25 Wheel & Logitech Rumblepad 2 Games - GTR2 and LFS -- Race Sim's for Life --

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