"dave xnet" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> On Tue, 6 Mar 2007 16:19:27 -0600, "Brian A."
> <gonefish'n@afarawaylake> wrote:
>
>>
>>"dave xnet" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>>news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>>> On Tue, 6 Mar 2007 14:27:58 -0600, "Brian A."
>>> <gonefish'n@afarawaylake> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Sounds like leftovers.
>>>>Have you tried disabling them and then clicking the scan for new hardware in DM?
>>>>You could aslo try disabling them and rebooting to see if they're redetected.
>>> Thanks for the info.
>>> I set a restore point, then uninstalled those devices using the device
>>> manager. Upon reboot they were not detected.
>>>
>>> Makes me wonder what other dead stuff is left.
>>>
>>> Dave
>>
>> Try several different methods to search out what you may should not around
>> anymore.
>>Before uninstalling/removing/deleting anything anywhere, make it known 100% to
>>yourself that what you are about to remove is not needed.
>>Uninstalling/deleting/removing anything, especially registry entries, can/do/will
>>make your machine a quick expensive doorstop if that item is needed/used.
>>
>>Use Start > Search > Files/Folders to check the drive(s) for known names you think
>>should not be present.
>>Check using System Information: Start > Run, type in: msinfo32 and press Enter
>>Check the registry for known names you think should not be present.
>
> I wont do anything rash, I'm quite cautious and I always set a restore
> point.
You seem to be competent enough in what to or not to do, however I always add in
the warning. Sometimes we all forget to take measures at one point or another.
I myself do not trust Restore in the least, I always create an image before taking
any questionable or drastic measures.
I found 30 - 40 ATI*.sys and .dll modules in \system32 and
> \system32\drivers. Once again, not doing any harm except wastng
> space, left over from the graphics card I was using before I did the
> repair. An attempt to delete these files invoked Winows file
> protection. I solved it by taking advantage of my dual
> boot system, and deleted c:\ ATI files while booted up to F:\
> and vice-versa.
> Nor do things things like theunwanted VIA IDE filter driver
> have much effect.
> Been running with it for months, no difference now that it's gone.
>
> I had the ATI Control Panel in add/remove programs,
> also superfluous at this point. Unfortunately the uninstall failed.
> Still got installshleld items related to it. Will leave it for now.
> I know that with MSI you can use MSICUU, not sure if there is an
> equivalent for installshiedl. Couldn't find anything.
I always take a look at what the MS Cleanup Utility has listed, so far only once
has an app been listed that I removed with it. You could try one of the Registry
apps to take a good look and clean up. The ones I use are:
Registrar Lite
Registry Commander -- Not for those without good knowledge of the registry
Easy Cleaner
CCleaner
Another app you may want to look into is Total Uninstall, you run it while doing an
install and it keeps a record of all the install paths. Later on you can run TU to
uninstall the app.
>
> I noticed on the propery/details of the non-plug and play items,
> on the first tab you can set device usage:
> enable/disable, or on the second tab you can also set
> startup type : disabled. Does it matter which one you set?
> Seems to serve the same purpose.
I don't follow where you're looking at these here, is it the file or DM?
>
> Shouldn't complain really. The repair, although it's somewhat quick
> and dirty, generally works. The debris that's left, I've found,
> doesn't really interfere, it's just mainly wasted space.
> Cheers,
> Dave
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