Add/Remove Programs usage

[Don]

I have noticed that the add/remove program in the control panel shows usage
(i.e. rarely, occasionally etc) but it is not accurate ( in some cases
totally wrong). The two prime examples are my antivirus program (NOD32) and
Firefox2.0, which are both shown as "rarely" used ... when in fact they are
used every day. Likewise, the dates shown for "last used" are incorrect. Any
explanation for this? Any fix for this?

 

[Uncle Grumpy]

I have noticed that the add/remove program in the control panel shows usage
(i.e. rarely, occasionally etc) but it is not accurate ( in some cases
totally wrong). The two prime examples are my antivirus program (NOD32) and
Firefox2.0, which are both shown as "rarely" used ... when in fact they are
used every day. Likewise, the dates shown for "last used" are incorrect. Any
explanation for this? Any fix for this?

It's a totally harmless situation. Move on.

 

[Wesley Vogel]

I have noticed that the add/remove program in the control panel shows

usage (i.e. rarely, occasionally etc) but it is not accurate ( in some
cases totally wrong).

You are correct. Ignore the usage.

How does Add/Remove Programs get the size and other information?
http://blogs.msdn.com/oldnewthing/archive/2004/07/09/178342.aspx

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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