Forgot to check "delete preferences" option during uninstall...

I just uninstalled all of my CS6 programs but forgot to check the "delete preferences" option during the uninstallation process. Now I'm worried I have a bunch of junk left on my system.
I did a little digging and it seems like most of what was left behind is located in C:\Users\bitfidelity\AppData\Roaming\Adobe. Is this correct?

Yes, that's correct
There are few preference saved at different location as well so you may also want to look at C:\Users\bitfidelity\AppData\Local\Adobe

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