How to remove extraneous applications in CC menus?

CCleaner for Windows
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The "Applications" tab in CCleaner still shows old programs I've removed long ago. For example, I still see Office 97, XP, 2003, 2007 as selectable entries, but I have _no_ Office installation at the moment. How do I remove these obsolete entries and clean-up my apps listings?

Thanks,

mgr

2

Delete

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Office\

from the registry

3

OK, thanks. I have a few other old ghosts beyond Office. Is it the same routine to delete those?

4

Yes, but you should proceed with caution when tinkering with the registry. Always do a backup copy first.

For thoroughly removing applications I would suggest using some application like Revo Uninstaller or such.

5

To find out all the rules (and their detect keys) you can

Type this into the run box on your PC

 
"C:\program files\CCleaner\ccleaner.exe" /export

The " are important. Replace C:\program files\ccleaner\ with the location of your ccleaner in it is in a different location

Then open "winapp.ini" and search for the programs that are ghosting, you see a "detect" or a "detectfile" this is how you'll know what is left over and needs to be deleted

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Most helpful, thanks. It'll be nice to have a clean, relevant listing for a change. I'll try it this weekend.

mgr