Can't Add/Remove Programs

I have 4 files(?) listed in the Add/Remove Programs window, all with the same name: Setup. exe custom database. I have been unable to find any of them on my hard drive or remove them from Add/Remove Programs.

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I have 4 files(?) listed in the Add/Remove Programs window, all with the same name: Setup.exe custom database. I have been unable to find any of them on my hard drive or remove them from Add/Remove Programs.
 
When I try to envoke the Add/Remove command a pop-up window appears saying:
error: couldn't open SDB
c:\WINNT\AppPatch\Custom\{eec0090-6442-4de5-8092- 3818964749ca}.sdb
 
As I attempt to remove each of the files listed as Setup.exe custom database, the error message remains the same, except the values between the { and } are different.
 
I have attempted using RegCleaner. While it lists one "setup.exe custom database" listing, when I attempt to remove it the file simply reappears.
 
Any ideas?
 
SnapperOne

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SnapperOne,
 
The "Add/Remove Programs" are listed in the following registry key for NT/W2K/XP:
 
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall
 
 


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As always, NTC is just too cool!
 
SnapperOne (aka Steven)

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Under the below path
 
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall
 
delete the DisplayName key on the right hand side of the program.