brocpuffs
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 Posted:
Sat Dec 18, 2004 12:47 am Post subject:
sticky program leftovers |
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Hi-
I'm cross posting this to microsoft.public.windowsxp.customize and a
reply anywhere would be fine :-)
I have some junk that keeps being reinstalled in my startup
(../windows/current version/run) that I can't get rid of. These items
are ghosts of software uninstalled quite a while ago, as well as some
more recently uninstalled stuff.
However I try to delete them, they either reappear by the next boot,
or I am forced to let them be restored by my startup monitor program.
I get the usual "allow this to be placed in startup?" and I get "yes"
or "no" options, but if I choose "no" the prompt comes right back. I
can continue only by choosing "yes". A number of cleanup and restore
functions I have tried, can't get rid of these. I have checked
msconfig.sys, and I don't believe there are any references to these
software items left.
I have tried to remove these via regedit in Win32 mode, but I get the
startup monitor prompt again.
I can't even figure out at what point or level in the boot, these are
boing pushed on me.
Where might I look, people?
This does not hurt my computer, but it does bug my a$$ off.
James
jcanning@rochester.rr.com
In safe mode/administrator, these ghosts are not present yet. |
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Michael Solomon (MS-MVP)
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Sat Dec 18, 2004 12:56 am Post subject:
Re: sticky program leftovers |
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Knowing what the applications are might help a little but have you checked
the app maker's websites for any information about removing these apps.
Some applications, various Symantec apps, Zone Alarm from Zone Labs, etc.
require additional steps found at their websites to fully remove the
applications.
--
Michael Solomon MS-MVP
Windows Shell/User
Backup is a PC User's Best Friend
DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/
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| Quote: | Hi-
I'm cross posting this to microsoft.public.windowsxp.customize and a
reply anywhere would be fine :-)
I have some junk that keeps being reinstalled in my startup
(../windows/current version/run) that I can't get rid of. These items
are ghosts of software uninstalled quite a while ago, as well as some
more recently uninstalled stuff.
However I try to delete them, they either reappear by the next boot,
or I am forced to let them be restored by my startup monitor program.
I get the usual "allow this to be placed in startup?" and I get "yes"
or "no" options, but if I choose "no" the prompt comes right back. I
can continue only by choosing "yes". A number of cleanup and restore
functions I have tried, can't get rid of these. I have checked
msconfig.sys, and I don't believe there are any references to these
software items left.
I have tried to remove these via regedit in Win32 mode, but I get the
startup monitor prompt again.
I can't even figure out at what point or level in the boot, these are
boing pushed on me.
Where might I look, people?
This does not hurt my computer, but it does bug my a$$ off.
James
jcanning@rochester.rr.com
In safe mode/administrator, these ghosts are not present yet. |
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