Is the program definitely still there, or is it just the entry in the Add / Remove Programs list? Do you get the option to Remove from the list?
yeah its still there, still in the start/all programs list, still all folders in Explorer and still runs when opened

the option to remove is there as is install/repair the normal choices, but when I select remove then next it flashes quickly and shows the 'program has been uninstalled' window (or whatever shows)
Have done a quick google and it seems that it wont uninstall
will give that suggestion from Dave a try.