How can I remove programs that do not show up in my currently installed program list?

I’m trying to clean up my computer and I’m removing all programs I no longer need. There are things on the desktop that don’t show up in my program list. Where do I find them? Or do I simply delete the shortcut?

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Answer #1

Deleting the shortcut will not remove the program. You’ll need to properly uninstall it. If the program isn’t in the add/remove program list (which can be found in Control Panel), you can find it by going to start>computer>C://>Program files>whatever folder it the program is. Usually the folder you click on will have an uninstall icon somewhere within it.

Answer #2

Perfect! I realize deleting the icon does nothing, so it gives me the option to open the add/remove programs. I’ll try it through the start menu. Thanks!

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