Completely Remove IDE (QIC-157) tape drive 5.1.2600.2180
IDE (QIC-157) tape drive 5.1.2600.2180 is a helpful third-party software that provides computer users with many useful features and tools. However, many users got difficulty and problem in uninstalling it from the computer. Below, we have listed possible problems when uninstalling IDE (QIC-157) tape drive 5.1.2600.2180. If you also got such problem, you can find useful solution for it.
It seems that there are many computer users who have difficulty in uninstalling software like IDE (QIC-157) tape drive 5.1.2600.2180 from the system. And some of them get into trouble when uninstalling the software and some of them can uninstall the software but get problem after the uninstallation. Some possible problems that people run into:
- *IDE (QIC-157) tape drive 5.1.2600.2180 can not be uninstalled
- *IDE (QIC-157) tape drive 5.1.2600.2180 can not be completely uninstall and removed
- *IDE (QIC-157) tape drive 5.1.2600.2180 or other similar software can not be installed or updated again on the computer
- *The computer system runs much slower after IDE (QIC-157) tape drive 5.1.2600.2180 is uninstalled
- *The computer gets strange errors
Causes of the above problems :
- *IDE (QIC-157) tape drive 5.1.2600.2180 does not appear in the program list of Add/ Remove Programs
- *The uninstaller of IDE (QIC-157) tape drive 5.1.2600.2180 can not completely remove all associated files
- *There is some software that is not compatible with IDE (QIC-157) tape drive 5.1.2600.2180
- *There are many remnants left in the registry and hard drive
- *The .dll, .sys or other files shared with other software are deleted
Automatic IDE (QIC-157) tape drive 5.1.2600.2180 Uninstall Method (Recommended)
Manually Uninstall IDE (QIC-157) tape drive 5.1.2600.2180
Windows XP Users
1. Exit IDE (QIC-157) tape drive 5.1.2600.2180 in your computer
2. Click Start and click Control Panel
3. Click Add or Remove Programs
4. Loate IDE (QIC-157) tape drive 5.1.2600.2180 and click Remove button
5. Click OK or Yes to continue
Windows Vista and 7 Users
1. Click Start and then Control Panel
2. Click Uninstall a program
3. Find IDE (QIC-157) tape drive 5.1.2600.2180 and click Uninstall
Windows 8 Users
1. Right-click in the screen's bottom-left corner and click Control Panel from the pop-up menu.
2. Click View by Small icons
3. Highlight IDE (QIC-157) tape drive 5.1.2600.2180 and click Uninstall
Manually Remove IDE (QIC-157) tape drive 5.1.2600.2180 from Windows Registry
It's very risky to manually remove entries in registry. If you do not have sufficient computer skills, please try the automatic uninstall method.
1. Open the Registry Eidtor
Windows XP Users
Click Start, click Run, type in regedit and hit OK
Windows Vista and Windows 7 Users
Click Start and type in regedit
Windows 8 Users
Press "WIN+R" key combination to launch RUN dialog box then type regedit and press Enter
If you see a UAC dialog box, click "Yes" to open the Windows 8 Registry Editor.
2. Delete registry entries of IDE (QIC-157) tape drive 5.1.2600.2180 CAREFULLY
- *HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\IDE (QIC-157) tape drive 5.1.2600.2180
- *HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\IDE (QIC-157) tape drive 5.1.2600.2180
3. Search throughout the hard drive and delete all associated files
- *C:\Program Files\IDE (QIC-157) tape drive 5.1.2600.2180
- *C:\Documents and Settings\A\Application Data\IDE (QIC-157) tape drive 5.1.2600.2180
Automatic IDE (QIC-157) tape drive 5.1.2600.2180 Uninstall Method (Recommended)
As you can see, it's very complicated and time-consuming to manually uninstall IDE (QIC-157) tape drive 5.1.2600.2180 from your computer. And if you delete other files by mistake, you may receive computer errors and get additional troubles.
So, it's recommended that you use an automatic third-party uninstaller to uninstall IDE (QIC-157) tape drive 5.1.2600.2180 and completely remove all of its components with ease. The uninstaller can automatically scan and find out all registry keys, exe files, DLL files, drivers, and other components in every corner of the computer and then thoroughly delete all of them. And you do not need to know which file and registry key belongs to the program and whether it will destroy your PC if you delete it. Therefore, completely uninstalling a program will not be that difficult for you any more.