Windows Explorer Right Click Problem

elixirabcd · 15th December 2011, 20:21

I have Windows XP PRO, SP 2, and have had for years. Recently I installed a trial version of WinAmp. After a couple of days I uninstalled it. A Windows Explorer search finds no files that appear to be associated with the program.

However, when I am in a music folder, select a file and right click, I get several Winamp related entries at the top (see attached WinAMpSmall.pdf file). I can't figure out how to delete these entries. Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance,

Harry

JonnyMac · 16th December 2011, 20:53

Trial version? Where did you get the copy of Winamp?

elixirabcd · 16th December 2011, 22:58

Sorry I was not clearer. On 12/7/2011 I downloaded WinAmp Standard (Free Download). I assume it was the most recent version, 5.622, but since the Change log does not have dates attached, I am not sure.

Hope this helps.

I wasn't sure I should send this request to the forum, but I could not find any way to contact WinAmp's Technical Support directly. If this request should go to them, let me know how to send them an E-mail.

Harry

JonnyMac · 17th December 2011, 00:01

Direct contact of Winamp support is mainly for issues with Winamp Pro features. . So, your question is appropriate for the forums.

Odd, usually uninstalling Winamp should take care of the right-click/context menu items.. Have you tried closing Windows and restarting the computer to help ensure changes take place?. If that does not work, I do have a rather ironic suggestion.

Try reinstalling Winamp, because you can remove the Winamp right-click/context menu items in Winamp's options.. Then you can uninstall Winamp if you so choose to do so.. After installing Winamp…

Start Winamp, then press Ctrl+P for Preferences
General Preferences > File Types > Shell Options (you may need to double-click File Types to expand the options branch)
In the 'Windows Explorer Menu Control' box (bottom right), un-highlight/unselect any highlighted entries.
In addition to that, click on File Types in the options tree. Then in the right pane, click the None button under 'Associated File Types'.
Close out of Prefs and close Winamp.
Now try uninstalling Winamp via the 'Add or Remove Programs' icon in the Control Panel.

elixirabcd · 17th December 2011, 16:22

Perfect!

I had previously tried rebooting my computer several times, but that had no effect.

So I followed your complete instructions, and they worked like a charm.

Previously I had used the "Uninstall" on the WinAmp drop down in my Programs menu. This time I went to Control Panel->Add/Remove as you suggested. Is there any difference between these two choices?

Thanks so much for your help,

Harry

JonnyMac · 17th December 2011, 17:16

You're welcome.

AFAIK, as far as Winamp is concerned there is not a difference. However that may be different for computers multi-user accounts. It will also vary form application. When uninstalling through the Add/Remove icon in the Control Panel, specific parameters can be sent to the uninstall program as determined in the entry in the Add/Remove list.

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17th December 2011, 00:01	#4
JonnyMac Moderator Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 14,343	Direct contact of Winamp support is mainly for issues with Winamp Pro features. . So, your question is appropriate for the forums. Odd, usually uninstalling Winamp should take care of the right-click/context menu items.. Have you tried closing Windows and restarting the computer to help ensure changes take place?. If that does not work, I do have a rather ironic suggestion. Try reinstalling Winamp, because you can remove the Winamp right-click/context menu items in Winamp's options.. Then you can uninstall Winamp if you so choose to do so.. After installing Winamp… Start Winamp, then press Ctrl+P for Preferences General Preferences > File Types > Shell Options (you may need to double-click File Types to expand the options branch) In the 'Windows Explorer Menu Control' box (bottom right), un-highlight/unselect any highlighted entries. In addition to that, click on File Types in the options tree. Then in the right pane, click the None button under 'Associated File Types'. Close out of Prefs and close Winamp. Now try uninstalling Winamp via the 'Add or Remove Programs' icon in the Control Panel.

17th December 2011, 16:22	#5
elixirabcd Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 3	Windows Explorer Right Click Problem Perfect! I had previously tried rebooting my computer several times, but that had no effect. So I followed your complete instructions, and they worked like a charm. Previously I had used the "Uninstall" on the WinAmp drop down in my Programs menu. This time I went to Control Panel->Add/Remove as you suggested. Is there any difference between these two choices? Thanks so much for your help, Harry

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16th December 2011, 22:58	#3
elixirabcd Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 3	Sorry I was not clearer. On 12/7/2011 I downloaded WinAmp Standard (Free Download). I assume it was the most recent version, 5.622, but since the Change log does not have dates attached, I am not sure. Hope this helps. I wasn't sure I should send this request to the forum, but I could not find any way to contact WinAmp's Technical Support directly. If this request should go to them, let me know how to send them an E-mail. Harry

17th December 2011, 17:16	#6
JonnyMac Moderator Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 14,343	You're welcome. AFAIK, as far as Winamp is concerned there is not a difference. However that may be different for computers multi-user accounts. It will also vary form application. When uninstalling through the Add/Remove icon in the Control Panel, specific parameters can be sent to the uninstall program as determined in the entry in the Add/Remove list.