Help! Can't uninstall to upgrade

I cannot upgrade to the newest version of Window Blinds 10 because I cannot uninstall the previous version to do so, nor can I uninstall the program AT ALL. I receive an error message as follows:

"Invalid uninstall control file:C:\Program files (x86)\Stardock\WindowBlinds\Uninstall\Uninstall.xml"

Please explain how I can fix this problem so I can properly upgrade to the newest version. Thanks.

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The following tool will purge the application for a possible re-install (if that is the goal).

**IMPORTANT** Please save any open documents/work and close out all of your applications including browsers. Your PC may restart after running this .bat file.

Please follow this link:

http://sd.stardock.com/zubaz/apps/Purge_WB.bat

Save the file to your desktop, right click it and select "Run as Administrator" if you're on Vista/7/8/8.1/10

http://screencast.com/t/Zv5LzdG8W8

If you are running Windows 8/10, you may be notified that Windows is protecting your PC. Select "More info" and then "Run anyway".

Reboot the computer and reinstall the application. It is important to get the most recent version of the application.

For Stardock direct purchases:

For getting your product and key, please see the following:

https://www.stardock.com/support/productkeyretrieval

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The method above works. Had to do this awhile ago. Also, don't forget to back up any skins you want to keep.

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Uvah

Join Date 05/2006

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Ditto. Worked for me too.

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