Cannot uninstall in Windows 8.1

Using Firefox 29.0 on Windows 8.1 Samsung tablet. Have tried ALL possible uninstall methods I know of and those that your website and forums point to. No joy! Please advise.
Also, I have deactivated all add-ons and plug-ins.

Are you trying to uninstall Firefox? If so, you should be able to uninstall it the same was as other programs:
#Use the search charm to search for the Control Panel
#In the Control Panel click on Uninstall a program
#Click on Firefox in the list
#Click the Uninstall link at the top of the list
Let me know if that doesn't work.
- Michael

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