UNSOLVED
D
D_McKeever
7 Posts
0
9322
October 28th, 2006 18:00
How do I remove impropery removed software
Hi,
I am trying to transfer files with PC mover, but about 90% of the way it crashes. I figure this is because there is one program that appears in add/remove programs that is not really there. When I try to uninstall with add/remove program tool, it gives me an error message. When I place the CD in, it only allows me to uninstall, but when I select that, I get the same message. Please help. I think this happened because I used system restore to mvoe it to a point before I uninstalled it. Thanks in advance.
David
D_McKeever wrote:
Hi,I am trying to transfer files with PC mover, but about 90% of the way it crashes. I figure this is because there is one program that appears in add/remove programs that is not really there. When I try to uninstall with add/remove program tool, it gives me an error message. When I place the CD in, it only allows me to uninstall, but when I select that, I get the same message. Please help. I think this happened because I used system restore to mvoe it to a point before I uninstalled it. Thanks in advance.DavidIf you're trying to move Programs, I'd advise against it.Delierious
414 Posts
684
0
Posted October 28th, 2006 21:00
Run a registry cleaner. There is clearly something left in the registry that is telling the machine that the program is still there.
I don't agree with this recommendation. Registry cleaners cause more damage than good, and an error message at shutdown is causing no issues.
Delierious wrote:
Run a registry cleaner. There is clearly something left in the registry that is telling the machine that the program is still there.
Delierious
414 Posts
684
0
Posted October 29th, 2006 00:00
My experience with TweakNow RegCleaner has always been favourable and without incident. I run it once a month or thereabouts. After an initial clear out of dross, it now picks up 3 or 4 orphans a time.
D_McKeever
7 Posts
684
0
Posted October 28th, 2006 20:00