system restore

[alebastr]

Is there a sense do a system restore for the purpose remove registry entries
of program that I was uninstalled, and if I do not want to have its left in
registry? Is the system restore safe?

Thanks

 

[Rich Barry]

If it's only one program then go to Start>Run type: regedit
Go to Hkey_Current_User\Software Look for the Programs Folder and
delete it.
Same with Hkey_Local_Machine\Software Usually it's in just one
or the other.

 

[asfsd]

System restore is completely safe for your data.
However, as you probably realize, you will have to reinstall software that
you installed after the restore date.

 

[Bert Kinney]

Hi,

Yes, this is an excellent scenario in which to use System Restore.
A restore point should be created before any install of hardware or
software. Some applications do it automatically. If you are not sure
create a manual restore point. In your case install the new software
and test it to make sure it works properly. If something goes wrong
uninstall it via add/remove programs in control panel. Then restore
the system back using the restore point created before the install.
One of the automatic updates can also be used. Restoring the system in
this manor will replace the registry and any monitored files System
Restore tracks. If you are not familiar with any of the trims used
here, they are all explained here.

When To Use System Restore
http://home.earthlink.net/~mvp_bert/html/whentouse.html