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I have software that is still showing up in my Add/Remove list after the program is gone? How can I get rid of them?
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Check out microsofts page on how to do it, but only try it if your comfortable editing your registry 
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;q247501&
What program? What all have you done to remove it. Does the program have an uninstall option. Have you checked to see if it is also in Startup programs (Start -> Run -> Type in MSCONFIG -> OK -> click on the Startup tab)?
Open regedit and go to HKEY Local Machine>Software>Microsoft>Windows>Current version>Uninstall>. Remove any entry you do not want. Make a backup of the Registry first. This way, if you mess up it?s a simple matter of reverting back. To back-up, access the registry editor\File\Export\name the file and choose a location.
although, if it is a spyware program that you have then you might still have problems no matter which tool you use.
Add-Remove Pro, it's free and you don't have to mess with the registry.
http://www.shareup.com/Add-Remove_Pro-download-11835.html
I downloaded Add/Remove Pro and it works perfectly. I'm not smart enough to go messing with my registry so it was a big help. Thanks for all of the suggestions!
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