PowerDVD

[jynxed]

HELP!! I use Windows XP- I get a message which reads copy PowerDVD.sim to
PowerDVD folder. I ask another group about this and they suggested I delete
PowerDVD altogether and install a different program. WELL- I tried (by using
an uninstall program) to remove PowerDVD and then downloaded Media Player
Classic, etc. However, when I try to play a DVD, I still get the message-
AND, PowerDVD stills appears to be on my system. WHAT NOW?

 

[Mick Murphy]

Start>Control Panel>Add and Remove Programs>Do it from there.
If only partially removed, reinstall it, then remove it.

 

[jynxed]

It isn't there any more, nor in program files, only when I do a file search
from the start menu. Or if I try to play a DVD and get the message. If I
reinstall and then remove, won't that just remove the one I reinstalled?

 

[Patrick Keenan]

It isn't there any more, nor in program files, only when I do a file
search
from the start menu. Or if I try to play a DVD and get the message. If I
reinstall and then remove, won't that just remove the one I reinstalled?

No, it should resolve the problem you're seeing. If you reinstall the
same app, it will go to the same locations and use the same registry keys as
the original install.

Your uninstall was not successful, probably because the program was already
damaged. Removing and reinstalling may well fix the original problem that
led you to shift to another app - that would have been the appropriate first
step.

If it doesn't, removing it while it is properly installed should remove the
traces you are now seeing. This is a normal procedure for failed
uninstalls.

HTH
-pk

 

[jynxed]

Thank you so much- I appreciate the help and the explanation.