Unable to properly uninstall adobe reader 10.0.1

I have run the uninstaller from programs and features. However all the software is still listed under the program files. I am still able to open adobe reader. It still has all of its features. Even the shortcuts work. The registry is littered with adobe reader entrys so its going to take forever to manually remove the registry keys. this is affecting several machines
Since the program isn't listed in the programs and features is there another way to uninstall?
Windows Vista/windows 7 32 and 64 bit OS's.

I don't know what "programs and features" means; is that the Windows 7 version of Add/Remove Programs?
If you cannot remove it using the standard method, try using CCleaner (Tools) or the Windows Installer Cleanup Utility (http://majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=4459).

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