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windows xp right click program list

Asked by busterbean

A deleted program continues to appear in the drop down list whenever I right click on the start menu button, where 'open' and 'explore' and properties is, as well as whenever I right click on a document.

How can I edit/remove that program name from those lists?

Thanks

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Wyatt Smith (wyatt-smith) said : 		#1

There is a nice little program that can help you. Its a free program called autoruns by sysinternals. You can get it here.
http://www.filehippo.com/download_autoruns/

Start the program and go into the explorer tab. You should see the entries under the context handlers registry keys. You can uncheck the boxes. If you recheck the box, it will return. To get rid of it forever, delete it.

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marcobra (Marco Braida) (marcobra) said : 		#2

Please don't ask Windows support question here...

Thank you

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busterbean (msron10) said : 		#3

So, I don't need any of those entries, if I uncheck them all? I can't find the name of the program I've deleted in the keys.

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busterbean (msron10) said : 		#4

Sorry...can you recommend a windows forum?

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marcobra (Marco Braida) (marcobra) said : 		#5

Sorry i really don't know i don't use Win from win98...

Thank you

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marcobra (Marco Braida) (marcobra) said : 		#6

Please tell do you use Ubuntu ...?

You can install Ubuntu + Windows on the same pc...

Give Ubuntu a chance... you can use it as a rescue system when Win take viruses and it is not able to start...

It is very easy to install on the same pc where you have Win

If you do so we are glad to help you ...

Thank you

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