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Orphan file

A file that was once associated with a program that still remains on the computer even after the program has been uninstalled. This often occurs when a program is deleted and not uninstalled and/or when the uninstall portion of the program does not properly uninstall all associated files.
  • Additional information about uninstalling computer software can be found on document CH000347.

Also see: File, Orphan, Uninstall

 

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