How to get rid of an 'uninstalled' program that just won't take no for an answer?!

[SonOfCrusader76]

Specifically, AVG 2011. I wanted to trial ESET Smart Security 4 and it recommended that other AV suites be uninstalled to avoid conflicts. So, I did. I restarted the PC as well - and the AVG icon was still there in the taskbar, albeit with none of the components working properly. It's still installed though: scan with AVG still comes up as an option when right clicking a file or folder and it's also taking up space on my HDD - I can't delete the folders, as the system says there's a file being used by AVG (which is supposed to be uninstalled).

I tried using Revo Uninstall but it wasn't even listed as an entry with that - I like Revo because it allows you to remove a program in its entirety, even bits and pieces that might be hanging around in the registry. I also tried removing it in Safe Mode. On all occasions, it said it was uninstalled, it even loaded up the AVG nag website (asking you why you un-installed it).

So, how do I get rid of the damn thing completely? I don't mean disable it, I mean get it off my system - I know all about msconfig and disabling things that way. I want it gone in case it causes any conflicts - besides which, I like ESET so far and might buy it.

Thanks in advance for any help.

[Ishan]

Just do a system restore and it will be gone.

[irishron]

Two things. Learn to ues regedit and all else fails og into the Installshield Installation Information folder and delete the program's install information.

[Echbart]

Use ccleaner. Try it and you will see.

[rtcreator]

Just use the removal tool at : http://techdows.com/2009/04/download...oval-tool.html