Deleting a program file on a PC?

Strat_a_tat_tat

My security software has identified a vulnerable application. It's related to 7-Zip... but I've already uninstalled the 7-Zip application from my PC, so I'm a bit confused as to why it's still there.

The vulnerable file is in C:\Program Files (x86)\InstallShield Installation Information\blah blah blah etc\7z.exe     however, when I look in the program files there's no mention of this file and no mention of any InstallShield files.

I've tried installing 7-zip again... and then uninstalling... but my security software still says this vulnerable file is present. Is there some way I can delete this file?

Thanks

bingefeller

After you uninstalled it did you reboot?  

Strat_a_tat_tat

bingefeller said:

After you uninstalled it did you reboot?  

Yes. Made no difference. :-(

bingefeller

Strat_a_tat_tat said:

bingefeller said:

After you uninstalled it did you reboot?  

Yes. Made no difference. :-(

ok....how are you uninstalling it?  Just using the Windows uninstaller?  

Try running this - https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17588/fix-problems-that-block-programs-from-being-installed-or-removed

or this 

http://www.advanceduninstaller.com

holnrew

Delete system32

stratman3142

I use 7-Zip and have no issues with it. I'm surprised that it's flagged as a vulnerable file.

quarky

What security software are you using?