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...so I started deleting the installed programs/apps and files...
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If you are trying to remove programs/applications you should not delete the installation files,you should remove them by using the "Add/Remove Programs options" in the Control Panel.If after uninstallation some programs are left over,then try deleting the files/folders that remained manually.
Else try this Revo Uninstaller
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Thank you for taking the time out to help and for the information and the tools.
This is starting to have a snowball effect..I just came from the appdata section and found some files/programs that have been deleted and/or are no longer in use and I would like to free up as much space as possible by removing any unnecessary files/apps/programs..I know the safest way to start this process is going to my (ADD/DELETE) and starting there...But my question is.....what is the safest way to identify and safely remove files/programs/apps/ that have left remnants behind without removing files/apps/programs.. that are needed to keep the system and other properties stable...I understand that I can start deleting files that are obvious to me, but I'm trying to remove the files/programs and all its extensions together without removing crucial files. Some of the files I recognize and others I have no clue as to what they are...Once again thank you for your time..it is greatly appreciated.