Franktee,
Glad to hear you got it cleaned OK, *and* (I'm sure Shenan will agree) you
didn't use a "registry cleaner".
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HTH,
Curt
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| Thanks for your response,
| I did use the manufacturers uninstall program and it seemed to have worked
| well. No there was no concern, but just to clear any remnants out as much
as
| possible.
| Thanks again.
| franktee
|
| "Shenan Stanley" wrote:
|
| > franktee wrote:
| > > When deleting a program, (in this case an AV expired and unrenewed
| > > subscription), how can one be sure ALL TRACES of the program are
| > > also deleted. Thanks for any helpful info.
| >
| > 100% sure?
| >
| > (1)
| > - Backup your personal data only...
| > - Using a freeware wipe utility boot disk/cd - boot and wipe the drive
(zero
| > write 14+ times.)
| > - Install Windows XP fresh.
| > - Install the patches/updates/drivers for Windows XP.
| > - Install JUST the AV you want - not the old expired one.
| >
| > (2)
| > See if the manufacturer of the original AV has a set of manual uninstall
| > instructions... Or an applications to do the cleanup after their
| > application.
| >
| > (3) Manually search the registry and all files for any traces and remove
| > them manually.
| >
| > Is there some issue with the old AV that you are this concerned with it
| > (that the normal method of removal would fail and/or be snooping on you
or
| > something?)
| >
| > --
| > Shenan Stanley
| > MS-MVP
| > --
| > How To Ask Questions The Smart Way
| >
| >
| >
| >
