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'Sonic Activation Module' Removal
I have a Dell Dimension E510 Desktop.
I installed some anti-virus programs last week. After that, a 'Sonic Activation Module' starting popping up whenever I started up the computer. Now, everytime I startup my computer I get this Sonic program box stating that I need to install the Sonic CD.
I believe that the "Sonic Activation Module" Box is from an earlier Sonic program that I un-installed a long time ago. I believe there is still part of the Sonic program that didn't un-install completely.
This is what the module said: An Installation package for Sonic Activation Module cannot be found. Try the installation again using a valid copy of the installation 'Activate MSI'.
Then, up comes another module that says: The feature you are trying to use in on a CD-ROM or other removable disc that is not available. Insert the 'Sonic Activation Module' disc and click OK.
I don't have a 'Sonic Activation Module' disc otherwise I would try to use it to un-install the program.
Can anyone help me to get rid of this annoying problem. Thanks,
Alexandra_P
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August 14th, 2010 11:00
Sounds like you have (or.had) an older version of Dell's Roxio software. Try the hotfix in the link below - it says Update Manager, but it's basically the same problem:
http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/dsn/en/document?c=us&docid=098D85DDBAC783B2E0401E0A55175844&l=en&s=gen
If that doesn't work: try to remove Sonic Update Manager and/or Sonic Activation module from Add/Remove. If they won't remove, or still pop up, try this to clean up the remnants - note that with Windows Installer Cleanup you should ONLY remove the Sonic entries you don't want. Don't select anything else.
http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/dsn/en/document?c=us&dl=false&l=en&s=gen&docid=2108C96ECBF7ACFFE0401E0A55175126&doclang=en&cs=
Unfortunately, Microsoft removed the Installer Cleanup from its site because it doesn't get along with Office - typical for them to throw out the baby with the bathwater. You'd need to get it from an alternate site like the one below - just be sure to choose the download for the utility, not something from the ads.
http://majorgeeks.com/Windows_Installer_CleanUp_Utility_d4459.html
wayne101
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August 15th, 2010 16:00
Alexandra_P, THANKS for the help! I was able to go to 'majorgeeks.com', and find the program that removed the Sonic Activation Module. Wayne101
Bonnie.Crosby
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December 21st, 2010 20:00
Here is also the same case, My problem has been solved with it.
Cookie52
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January 3rd, 2012 18:00
Did you get any responses??? I currently have this same issue...I have NO IDEA how this happened...but it is REALLY annoying!!!
HUGH AUGUSTINE
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November 10th, 2014 14:00
SONIC ACTIVATION MODULE KEEPS POPPING UP. HOW CAN I REMOVE
etechmaster
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June 10th, 2016 06:00
Hello, I'm trying to find the sonic app module. It does not appear in my uninstall list. I tried doing a search and still no results yet still get invalid activation code. Anyone have any clue as to how to find the module? Would really appreciate it.