Can't Uninstall Media Center II

Ok, so I can't make the remote work, and the program closes randomly with different errors, now when i try to uninstall, gives me a "MSIDrvIF.dll error" window pop up.
I tried booting in safe mode, but still got same answer.
Any help wil be appreciate
salutes from argentina.

Hi Gaucho,
pls try the following workaround:
Insert the cd-rom, run the setup and klick install.
Now the installer should start his uninstall-routine.
You will be prompted to confirm deletion of shared and / or write protected files.
I've klicked "yes" for all files and my PC is still runnning
Good Luck
Rabbi

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