Chrome Problem (Page 2): I hate getting that message, like when I want to remove a device. It's like the computer hasn't caught on to the fact that it isn't actually using the device.

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Nov 17, 2014 08:17:30 #

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

sodapop wrote:

I says cannot delete because I get a message when I click on uninstall there are "windows" still using it and they have to be deleted first then "Try again".

I hate getting that message, like when I want to remove a device. It's like the computer hasn't caught on to the fact that it isn't actually using the device.

Nov 17, 2014 08:38:19 #

JimBart Loc: Western Michigan

You may have windows open in the background due to a number of startup programs. These need to be disabled at startup or all programs shut down before uninstalling chrome
While you are at it you may want to install the free version of malware from malware bytes.com. Keep it updated and don't activate chrome when installing and it should eliminate some slowness. Also be sure you have an antivirus program on the computer. Some come free through Windows Security or Avast. Again be sure to run each of these programs weekly to ensure smooth operating systems.
One final thing. Go into control panel, Internet and in the delete function, delete everything except your browsing history. You may have a large amount of cookies and temp files etc which need to be purged got the system to operate correctly. I do this also once a week.
Hope these suggestions are of some help

Nov 17, 2014 09:16:49 #

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Txauditr wrote:

You may have windows open in the background due to... (show quote)

Right! Also, pressing Ctrl-Alt-Delete will let you start the Task Manager, where you can see what applications are running.

Nov 17, 2014 21:00:13 #

decoonass Loc: San Antonio

sodapop wrote:

And now Chrome wont uninstall. Close all windows including those in windows ? What the heck does that mean? I rebooted and that did not help

Revo Uninstaller will get rid of almost any app.
Rid yourself of Norton, nothing but bad news.
Avast free version works very well.
just my opinion...

Nov 17, 2014 21:10:31 #

JimBart Loc: Western Michigan

Microsoft security is better than Avast but both are excellent

Nov 18, 2014 08:15:53 #

davidheald1942 Loc: Mars (the planet)

sodapop wrote:

I says cannot delete because I get a message when I click on uninstall there are "windows" still using it and they have to be deleted first then "Try again". Have no idea what "windows" they are talking about and how to delete them. Going to the control panel right clicking to uninstall produces this reason and it will not uninstall. Anyone know how to get around this? It simply won't uninstall using this normal uninstall procedure.

It's hiding from you. When you get that message minimize control panel, and see what's open and close it. There may be several things open. Just x them out and then open control panel again and un-install chrome.
Hope this helps.
ronny

Nov 18, 2014 09:04:21 #

BigWahoo Loc: Kentucky

sodapop wrote:

Try booting to Safe Mode and then try uninstalling.

Nov 18, 2014 10:46:09 #

sodapop Loc: Bel Air, MD

Thanks to your replies Chrome has successfully been uninstalled.
Thanks a million for taking the time to respond to, me, this relatively computer illiterate....

Nov 18, 2014 18:53:16 #

davidheald1942 Loc: Mars (the planet)

sodapop wrote:

Thanks to your replies Chrome has successfully been uninstalled.
Thanks a million for taking the time to respond to, me, this relatively computer illiterate....

if any tips I wrote helped you, you are welcome.
ronny

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