!!!BOOTVIS EATS UP MY DRIVE!!!

[Comp Guy]

I told bootvis to trace. After my computer restarted, nothing happened. I
decided to get rid of bootvis, so I tried to uninstalled it.
The uninstall messed up, and wouldn't work again, so I went through,
deleting as many bootvis files and registry entries as possible.
Now, a file called trace.log in the c:\windows\system32\logfiles\wmi is
there and I can't delete it. It grows at about 1 mb a second. When I try
to delete it, it tells me that it is in use. So I boot to safe mode, but I
still get the same error when I try to delete it.


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------

[johnf]

ROFL
Comp Guy??
"deleting as many bootvis files and registry entries as possible", now
that's real scientific.

--
John

> I told bootvis to trace. After my computer restarted, nothing
> happened. I decided to get rid of bootvis, so I tried to uninstalled
> it.
> The uninstall messed up, and wouldn't work again, so I went through,
> deleting as many bootvis files and registry entries as possible.
> Now, a file called trace.log in the c:\windows\system32\logfiles\wmi is
> there and I can't delete it. It grows at about 1 mb a second. When I
> try to delete it, it tells me that it is in use. So I boot to safe
> mode, but I still get the same error when I try to delete it.
>
>
> --
> Please be polite.
> ------

[Comp Guy]

Well how else am I supposed to get rid of a program that won't uninstall by
itself?

I hope not everyone in this NG is a rude as you. Do you just waste your
time demeaning people?

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"johnf" > wrote in message
...
> ROFL
> Comp Guy??
> "deleting as many bootvis files and registry entries as possible", now
> that's real scientific.
>
> --
> John
>
> > I told bootvis to trace. After my computer restarted, nothing
> > happened. I decided to get rid of bootvis, so I tried to uninstalled
> > it.
> > The uninstall messed up, and wouldn't work again, so I went through,
> > deleting as many bootvis files and registry entries as possible.
> > Now, a file called trace.log in the c:\windows\system32\logfiles\wmi is
> > there and I can't delete it. It grows at about 1 mb a second. When I
> > try to delete it, it tells me that it is in use. So I boot to safe
> > mode, but I still get the same error when I try to delete it.
> >
> >
> > --
> > Please be polite.
> > ------
>
>

[mrtee]

Did you even bother to read the white (instructions) paper that is on =
the same page as the download was?

I think that you have somehow turned on a trace file in =
W(indows)M(anagement)I(nstrumentation). Administration tools.

Bootvis only runs when you tell it to. It is a tool for developers to =
view driver load times. XP does what Bootvis does on its own every 3 =
days.

--=20
Just my =A2 worth
Jeff
__________in response to__________
"Comp Guy" > wrote in message =
...
| Well how else am I supposed to get rid of a program that won't =
uninstall by
| itself?
|=20
| I hope not everyone in this NG is a rude as you. Do you just waste =
your
| time demeaning people?
|=20
| --=20
| Please be polite.
| ------

[Bill James]

A minute reading ahead of time would have avoided this problem for you. =
When you asked Bootvis to trace boot time, it will continue to do that =
until you go back and run it again to view the results. At that point =
you can disable logging and delete the log file.

--=20

Bill James
Microsoft Shell/UI

Win9x VBScript Utilities =BB www.billsway.com/vbspage/
Windows Tweaks & Tips =BB www.billsway.com/notes_public/

"Comp Guy" > wrote in message =
...
> I told bootvis to trace. After my computer restarted, nothing =
happened. I
> decided to get rid of bootvis, so I tried to uninstalled it.
> The uninstall messed up, and wouldn't work again, so I went through,
> deleting as many bootvis files and registry entries as possible.
> Now, a file called trace.log in the c:\windows\system32\logfiles\wmi =
is
> there and I can't delete it. It grows at about 1 mb a second. When I =
try
> to delete it, it tells me that it is in use. So I boot to safe mode, =
but I
> still get the same error when I try to delete it.
>=20
>=20
> --=20
> Please be polite.
> ------
>=20
>

[Comp Guy]

To all who replied, I wasn't asking how I screwed up, I was asking how to
fix it.
If your going to tell me that I messed up, at least say how to fix it.
Don't be trollish.

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"Comp Guy" > wrote in message
...
> I told bootvis to trace. After my computer restarted, nothing happened.
I
> decided to get rid of bootvis, so I tried to uninstalled it.
> The uninstall messed up, and wouldn't work again, so I went through,
> deleting as many bootvis files and registry entries as possible.
> Now, a file called trace.log in the c:\windows\system32\logfiles\wmi is
> there and I can't delete it. It grows at about 1 mb a second. When I try
> to delete it, it tells me that it is in use. So I boot to safe mode, but
I
> still get the same error when I try to delete it.
>
>
> --
> Please be polite.
> ------
>
>

[Comp Guy]

As well, when I try to reinstall it, I get the error,
The configuration data for this product is corrupt.
Contact your support personnel.

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"Comp Guy" > wrote in message
...
> To all who replied, I wasn't asking how I screwed up, I was asking how to
> fix it.
> If your going to tell me that I messed up, at least say how to fix it.
> Don't be trollish.
>
> --
> Please be polite.
> ------
> "Comp Guy" > wrote in message
> ...
> > I told bootvis to trace. After my computer restarted, nothing happened.
> I
> > decided to get rid of bootvis, so I tried to uninstalled it.
> > The uninstall messed up, and wouldn't work again, so I went through,
> > deleting as many bootvis files and registry entries as possible.
> > Now, a file called trace.log in the c:\windows\system32\logfiles\wmi is
> > there and I can't delete it. It grows at about 1 mb a second. When I
try
> > to delete it, it tells me that it is in use. So I boot to safe mode,
but
> I
> > still get the same error when I try to delete it.
> >
> >
> > --
> > Please be polite.
> > ------
> >
> >
>
>

[Comp Guy]

and one last question, if I removed it from my computer, then why is it
still tracing?

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"Comp Guy" > wrote in message
...
> As well, when I try to reinstall it, I get the error,
> The configuration data for this product is corrupt.
> Contact your support personnel.
>
> --
> Please be polite.
> ------
> "Comp Guy" > wrote in message
> ...
> > To all who replied, I wasn't asking how I screwed up, I was asking how
to
> > fix it.
> > If your going to tell me that I messed up, at least say how to fix it.
> > Don't be trollish.
> >
> > --
> > Please be polite.
> > ------
> > "Comp Guy" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > I told bootvis to trace. After my computer restarted, nothing
happened.
> > I
> > > decided to get rid of bootvis, so I tried to uninstalled it.
> > > The uninstall messed up, and wouldn't work again, so I went through,
> > > deleting as many bootvis files and registry entries as possible.
> > > Now, a file called trace.log in the c:\windows\system32\logfiles\wmi
is
> > > there and I can't delete it. It grows at about 1 mb a second. When I
> try
> > > to delete it, it tells me that it is in use. So I boot to safe mode,
> but
> > I
> > > still get the same error when I try to delete it.
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > Please be polite.
> > > ------
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

[Frank]

mrtree & bill james DID tell you how to fix it. Why not just ignore what you
don't like and take the advice ?
Frank

"Comp Guy" > wrote in message
...
> To all who replied, I wasn't asking how I screwed up, I was asking how to
> fix it.
> If your going to tell me that I messed up, at least say how to fix it.
> Don't be trollish.
>
> --
> Please be polite.
> ------
> "Comp Guy" > wrote in message
> ...
> > I told bootvis to trace. After my computer restarted, nothing happened.
> I
> > decided to get rid of bootvis, so I tried to uninstalled it.
> > The uninstall messed up, and wouldn't work again, so I went through,
> > deleting as many bootvis files and registry entries as possible.
> > Now, a file called trace.log in the c:\windows\system32\logfiles\wmi is
> > there and I can't delete it. It grows at about 1 mb a second. When I
try
> > to delete it, it tells me that it is in use. So I boot to safe mode,
but
> I
> > still get the same error when I try to delete it.
> >
> >
> > --
> > Please be polite.
> > ------
> >
> >
>
>

[Comp Guy]

How am I supposed to tell it to stop tracing, if it's not installed, and it
won't let me install it?

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"Frank" > wrote in message
...
> mrtree & bill james DID tell you how to fix it. Why not just ignore what
you
> don't like and take the advice ?
> Frank
>
> "Comp Guy" > wrote in message
> ...
> > To all who replied, I wasn't asking how I screwed up, I was asking how
to
> > fix it.
> > If your going to tell me that I messed up, at least say how to fix it.
> > Don't be trollish.
> >
> > --
> > Please be polite.
> > ------
> > "Comp Guy" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > I told bootvis to trace. After my computer restarted, nothing
happened.
> > I
> > > decided to get rid of bootvis, so I tried to uninstalled it.
> > > The uninstall messed up, and wouldn't work again, so I went through,
> > > deleting as many bootvis files and registry entries as possible.
> > > Now, a file called trace.log in the c:\windows\system32\logfiles\wmi
is
> > > there and I can't delete it. It grows at about 1 mb a second. When I
> try
> > > to delete it, it tells me that it is in use. So I boot to safe mode,
> but
> > I
> > > still get the same error when I try to delete it.
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > Please be polite.
> > > ------
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

[Name withheld by request]

Comp Guy, try Format c:\
Put the XP CD in your tray, reboot and reload...
It's not a file for people who don't read the instructions, and it not
for neeobs


On Mon, 29 Sep 2003 20:46:10 -0400, "Comp Guy" > wrote:

>I told bootvis to trace. After my computer restarted, nothing happened. I
>decided to get rid of bootvis, so I tried to uninstalled it.
>The uninstall messed up, and wouldn't work again, so I went through,
>deleting as many bootvis files and registry entries as possible.
>Now, a file called trace.log in the c:\windows\system32\logfiles\wmi is
>there and I can't delete it. It grows at about 1 mb a second. When I try
>to delete it, it tells me that it is in use. So I boot to safe mode, but I
>still get the same error when I try to delete it.

[Comp Guy]

Go to hell.
Is that all you can do in your life, criticise other people?
If your not going to use these NGs to help, then f**k off.

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"Name withheld by request" > wrote in message
...
> Comp Guy, try Format c:\
> Put the XP CD in your tray, reboot and reload...
> It's not a file for people who don't read the instructions, and it not
> for neeobs
>
>
> On Mon, 29 Sep 2003 20:46:10 -0400, "Comp Guy" > wrote:
>
> >I told bootvis to trace. After my computer restarted, nothing happened.
I
> >decided to get rid of bootvis, so I tried to uninstalled it.
> >The uninstall messed up, and wouldn't work again, so I went through,
> >deleting as many bootvis files and registry entries as possible.
> >Now, a file called trace.log in the c:\windows\system32\logfiles\wmi is
> >there and I can't delete it. It grows at about 1 mb a second. When I
try
> >to delete it, it tells me that it is in use. So I boot to safe mode, but
I
> >still get the same error when I try to delete it.
>

[johnf]

Did you have a look at -
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;821581
It appears that there is a problem with Bootvis under certain circumstances
and it also implies that they may sort you out for free.

--
John

> How am I supposed to tell it to stop tracing, if it's not installed,
> and it won't let me install it?
>
> --
> Please be polite.
> ------
> "Frank" > wrote in message
> ...
>> mrtree & bill james DID tell you how to fix it. Why not just ignore
>> what you don't like and take the advice ?
>> Frank
>>
>> "Comp Guy" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> To all who replied, I wasn't asking how I screwed up, I was asking
>>> how to fix it.
>>> If your going to tell me that I messed up, at least say how to fix it.
>>> Don't be trollish.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Please be polite.
>>> ------
>>> "Comp Guy" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> I told bootvis to trace. After my computer restarted, nothing
>>>> happened. I decided to get rid of bootvis, so I tried to uninstalled
>>>> it.
>>>> The uninstall messed up, and wouldn't work again, so I went through,
>>>> deleting as many bootvis files and registry entries as possible.
>>>> Now, a file called trace.log in the c:\windows\system32\logfiles\wmi
>>>> is there and I can't delete it. It grows at about 1 mb a second.
>>>> When I try to delete it, it tells me that it is in use. So I boot
>>>> to safe mode, but I still get the same error when I try to delete it.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Please be polite.
>>>> ------

[Comp Guy]

Ok, so are you just going to be a jerk, or are you going to help?
If the former, then go get a life.
If the later, thank you.

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"Name withheld by request" > wrote in message
...
> Comp Guy, try Format c:\
> Put the XP CD in your tray, reboot and reload...
> It's not a file for people who don't read the instructions, and it not
> for neeobs
>
>
> On Mon, 29 Sep 2003 20:46:10 -0400, "Comp Guy" > wrote:
>
> >I told bootvis to trace. After my computer restarted, nothing happened.
I
> >decided to get rid of bootvis, so I tried to uninstalled it.
> >The uninstall messed up, and wouldn't work again, so I went through,
> >deleting as many bootvis files and registry entries as possible.
> >Now, a file called trace.log in the c:\windows\system32\logfiles\wmi is
> >there and I can't delete it. It grows at about 1 mb a second. When I
try
> >to delete it, it tells me that it is in use. So I boot to safe mode, but
I
> >still get the same error when I try to delete it.
>

[Bill James]

Why would anyone want to continue trying to help a person with an =
attitude like yours? Arrogant and Rude, a very unpleasant combination.

--=20

Bill James
Microsoft Shell/UI

Win9x VBScript Utilities =BB www.billsway.com/vbspage/
Windows Tweaks & Tips =BB www.billsway.com/notes_public/

"Comp Guy" > wrote in message =
...
> Ok, so are you just going to be a jerk, or are you going to help?
> If the former, then go get a life.
> If the later, thank you.
>=20
> --=20
> Please be polite.
> ------
> "Name withheld by request" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Comp Guy, try Format c:\
> > Put the XP CD in your tray, reboot and reload...
> > It's not a file for people who don't read the instructions, and it =
not
> > for neeobs
> >
> >
> > On Mon, 29 Sep 2003 20:46:10 -0400, "Comp Guy" > =
wrote:
> >
> > >I told bootvis to trace. After my computer restarted, nothing =
happened.
> I
> > >decided to get rid of bootvis, so I tried to uninstalled it.
> > >The uninstall messed up, and wouldn't work again, so I went =
through,
> > >deleting as many bootvis files and registry entries as possible.
> > >Now, a file called trace.log in the =
c:\windows\system32\logfiles\wmi is
> > >there and I can't delete it. It grows at about 1 mb a second. =
When I
> try
> > >to delete it, it tells me that it is in use. So I boot to safe =
mode, but
> I
> > >still get the same error when I try to delete it.
> >
>=20
>

[Digital]

So far you and John f have scolded the guy...but neither of you have said a
damn thing about HELPING him. Both you guys are assholes. Hope you're happy
with yourselves.


"mrtee" > wrote in message
...
Did you even bother to read the white (instructions) paper that is on the
same page as the download was?

I think that you have somehow turned on a trace file in
W(indows)M(anagement)I(nstrumentation). Administration tools.

Bootvis only runs when you tell it to. It is a tool for developers to view
driver load times. XP does what Bootvis does on its own every 3 days.

--
Just my ¢ worth
Jeff
__________in response to__________
"Comp Guy" > wrote in message
...
| Well how else am I supposed to get rid of a program that won't uninstall
by
| itself?
|
| I hope not everyone in this NG is a rude as you. Do you just waste your
| time demeaning people?
|
| --
| Please be polite.
| ------

[Comp Guy]

Although I do have a P4 computer, I do not have hyperthreading. As well
this article deals with a trace file that is corrupt. Mine just grows and
grows, and I haven't been able to delete it. Even if I deny "everyone"
access to the file and folder, it still keeps growing.
Any other ideas?

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------
"johnf" > wrote in message
...
> Did you have a look at -
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;821581
> It appears that there is a problem with Bootvis under certain
circumstances
> and it also implies that they may sort you out for free.
>
> --
> John
>
> > How am I supposed to tell it to stop tracing, if it's not installed,
> > and it won't let me install it?
> >
> > --
> > Please be polite.
> > ------
> > "Frank" > wrote in message
> > ...
> >> mrtree & bill james DID tell you how to fix it. Why not just ignore
> >> what you don't like and take the advice ?
> >> Frank
> >>
> >> "Comp Guy" > wrote in message
> >> ...
> >>> To all who replied, I wasn't asking how I screwed up, I was asking
> >>> how to fix it.
> >>> If your going to tell me that I messed up, at least say how to fix it.
> >>> Don't be trollish.
> >>>
> >>> --
> >>> Please be polite.
> >>> ------
> >>> "Comp Guy" > wrote in message
> >>> ...
> >>>> I told bootvis to trace. After my computer restarted, nothing
> >>>> happened. I decided to get rid of bootvis, so I tried to uninstalled
> >>>> it.
> >>>> The uninstall messed up, and wouldn't work again, so I went through,
> >>>> deleting as many bootvis files and registry entries as possible.
> >>>> Now, a file called trace.log in the c:\windows\system32\logfiles\wmi
> >>>> is there and I can't delete it. It grows at about 1 mb a second.
> >>>> When I try to delete it, it tells me that it is in use. So I boot
> >>>> to safe mode, but I still get the same error when I try to delete it.
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> --
> >>>> Please be polite.
> >>>> ------
>
>

[Comp Guy]

PMSL, I did you read the other posts?
I asked for help.
He tells me that I don't deserve help, and I should just wipe my drive.
Then I got angry and said, "Ok, so are you just going to be a jerk, or are
you going to help?
If the former, then go get a life.
If the later, thank you."

So how am I giving all this attitude?

How was a arrogant?
And yes, maybe saying that someone is a jerk is rude, but why would I call
them a jerk in the first place? (Rhetorical question)


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------
"Bill James" > wrote in message
...
Why would anyone want to continue trying to help a person with an attitude
like yours? Arrogant and Rude, a very unpleasant combination.

--

Bill James
Microsoft Shell/UI

Win9x VBScript Utilities » www.billsway.com/vbspage/
Windows Tweaks & Tips » www.billsway.com/notes_public/

"Comp Guy" > wrote in message
...
> Ok, so are you just going to be a jerk, or are you going to help?
> If the former, then go get a life.
> If the later, thank you.
>
> --
> Please be polite.
> ------
> "Name withheld by request" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Comp Guy, try Format c:\
> > Put the XP CD in your tray, reboot and reload...
> > It's not a file for people who don't read the instructions, and it not
> > for neeobs
> >
> >
> > On Mon, 29 Sep 2003 20:46:10 -0400, "Comp Guy" > wrote:
> >
> > >I told bootvis to trace. After my computer restarted, nothing
happened.
> I
> > >decided to get rid of bootvis, so I tried to uninstalled it.
> > >The uninstall messed up, and wouldn't work again, so I went through,
> > >deleting as many bootvis files and registry entries as possible.
> > >Now, a file called trace.log in the c:\windows\system32\logfiles\wmi
is
> > >there and I can't delete it. It grows at about 1 mb a second. When I
> try
> > >to delete it, it tells me that it is in use. So I boot to safe mode,
but
> I
> > >still get the same error when I try to delete it.
> >
>
>

[Comp Guy]

Thanks, but that article doesn't apply.
I don't have HT, and the Trace file isn't corrupt or damaged, it just grows
and can't be deleted.

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"johnf" > wrote in message
...
> Did you have a look at -
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;821581
> It appears that there is a problem with Bootvis under certain
circumstances
> and it also implies that they may sort you out for free.
>
> --
> John
>
> > How am I supposed to tell it to stop tracing, if it's not installed,
> > and it won't let me install it?
> >
> > --
> > Please be polite.
> > ------
> > "Frank" > wrote in message
> > ...
> >> mrtree & bill james DID tell you how to fix it. Why not just ignore
> >> what you don't like and take the advice ?
> >> Frank
> >>
> >> "Comp Guy" > wrote in message
> >> ...
> >>> To all who replied, I wasn't asking how I screwed up, I was asking
> >>> how to fix it.
> >>> If your going to tell me that I messed up, at least say how to fix it.
> >>> Don't be trollish.
> >>>
> >>> --
> >>> Please be polite.
> >>> ------
> >>> "Comp Guy" > wrote in message
> >>> ...
> >>>> I told bootvis to trace. After my computer restarted, nothing
> >>>> happened. I decided to get rid of bootvis, so I tried to uninstalled
> >>>> it.
> >>>> The uninstall messed up, and wouldn't work again, so I went through,
> >>>> deleting as many bootvis files and registry entries as possible.
> >>>> Now, a file called trace.log in the c:\windows\system32\logfiles\wmi
> >>>> is there and I can't delete it. It grows at about 1 mb a second.
> >>>> When I try to delete it, it tells me that it is in use. So I boot
> >>>> to safe mode, but I still get the same error when I try to delete it.
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> --
> >>>> Please be polite.
> >>>> ------
>
>

[johnf]

I think you've forgotten that you originally said "I told bootvis to trace.
After my computer restarted, nothing happened"

That's why I posted the link!

--
John

> Thanks, but that article doesn't apply.
> I don't have HT, and the Trace file isn't corrupt or damaged, it just
> grows and can't be deleted.
>
> --
> Please be polite.
> ------
> "johnf" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Did you have a look at -
>> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;821581
>> It appears that there is a problem with Bootvis under certain
>> circumstances and it also implies that they may sort you out for free.
>>
>> --
>> John
>>
>>> How am I supposed to tell it to stop tracing, if it's not installed,
>>> and it won't let me install it?
>>>
>>> --
>>> Please be polite.
>>> ------
>>> "Frank" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> mrtree & bill james DID tell you how to fix it. Why not just ignore
>>>> what you don't like and take the advice ?
>>>> Frank
>>>>
>>>> "Comp Guy" > wrote in message
>>>> ...
>>>>> To all who replied, I wasn't asking how I screwed up, I was asking
>>>>> how to fix it.
>>>>> If your going to tell me that I messed up, at least say how to fix
>>>>> it. Don't be trollish.
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Please be polite.
>>>>> ------
>>>>> "Comp Guy" > wrote in message
>>>>> ...
>>>>>> I told bootvis to trace. After my computer restarted, nothing
>>>>>> happened. I decided to get rid of bootvis, so I tried to
>>>>>> uninstalled it.
>>>>>> The uninstall messed up, and wouldn't work again, so I went
>>>>>> through, deleting as many bootvis files and registry entries as
>>>>>> possible. Now, a file called trace.log in the
>>>>>> c:\windows\system32\logfiles\wmi is there and I can't delete it.
>>>>>> It grows at about 1 mb a second. When I try to delete it, it tells
>>>>>> me that it is in use. So I boot to safe mode, but I still get the
>>>>>> same error when I try to delete it.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> Please be polite.
>>>>>> ------

[johnf]

You weren't that constructive towards the problem either. Have a look at my
next post further down the thread (posted an hour before yours)

--
John
> So far you and John f have scolded the guy...but neither of you have
> said a damn thing about HELPING him. Both you guys are assholes. Hope
> you're happy with yourselves.
>
>
> "mrtee" > wrote in message
> ...
> Did you even bother to read the white (instructions) paper that is on
> the same page as the download was?
>
> I think that you have somehow turned on a trace file in
> W(indows)M(anagement)I(nstrumentation). Administration tools.
>
> Bootvis only runs when you tell it to. It is a tool for developers to
> view driver load times. XP does what Bootvis does on its own every 3
> days.
>
> --
> Just my ¢ worth
> Jeff
> __________in response to__________
> "Comp Guy" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Well how else am I supposed to get rid of a program that won't
>> uninstall by itself?
>>
>> I hope not everyone in this NG is a rude as you. Do you just waste
>> your time demeaning people?
>>
>> --
>> Please be polite.
>> ------

[Lorne Smith]

Hmm... So you're rude to people who reply to your postings (OK, they were
less than polite themselves ), but then you ask people to be polite in your
sig? That's makes a LOT of sense.... Really, if you want help then you do
need to calm down somewhat... If people are less than helpfull, just ignore
their posts instead of starting a flame war.

Now, as to your problem. If you manually uninstalled BootVis whilst it was
still logging, then that explains why the log is still building itself, even
though it appears BootVis is not there anymore. It also explains why you
are unable to reinstall it as the files it's trying to overwrite are
currently in use. Your best bet is to look in the Services applet (control
panel -> administrative tools -> services) and see if there is a logging
service running, or any services to do with BootVis. Stop them and then see
if the logfile will delete. You should then try reinstalling BootVis,
disable ALL tracing options, and then uninstall it.

If none of that works, try a system restore back to before you first
installed BootVis which should solve the problem for you. If neither of
these work, then you may be forced to do a reinstall. Unfortunately, (and
I'm NOT being rude here), this can be the price you pay for using tools like
these without reading the documentation carefully. BootVis is not intended
for anyone who is unsure what they're doing...

Lorne


"Comp Guy" > wrote in message
...
> Go to hell.
> Is that all you can do in your life, criticise other people?
> If your not going to use these NGs to help, then f**k off.
>
> --
> Please be polite.
> ------
> "Name withheld by request" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Comp Guy, try Format c:\
> > Put the XP CD in your tray, reboot and reload...
> > It's not a file for people who don't read the instructions, and it not
> > for neeobs
> >
> >
> > On Mon, 29 Sep 2003 20:46:10 -0400, "Comp Guy" > wrote:
> >
> > >I told bootvis to trace. After my computer restarted, nothing
happened.
> I
> > >decided to get rid of bootvis, so I tried to uninstalled it.
> > >The uninstall messed up, and wouldn't work again, so I went through,
> > >deleting as many bootvis files and registry entries as possible.
> > >Now, a file called trace.log in the c:\windows\system32\logfiles\wmi
is
> > >there and I can't delete it. It grows at about 1 mb a second. When I
> try
> > >to delete it, it tells me that it is in use. So I boot to safe mode,
but
> I
> > >still get the same error when I try to delete it.
> >
>
>

[Len]

You are not only rude, a breaker of USNET convention with all of this
cross-posting you are also way too impatient.

You were way too impatient when failing to give BootVis an oportunity to
finish its trace - look at the HD LED if you don't think it's working! You
were impatient with the un-install - would assume BootVis was still at work
tracing when you tried to remove it. You were extremely impatient when you
cludged your registry and now you are extremely impatient... and hostile
because people are pointing this out (hopefully to help you to prevent doing
the same error again) and can't provide a "magical" cure to your
self-induced dilema!

Even if there were those who told you to go into recovery console, run
attrib if necessary and delete the file from there (under quasi-DOS so it
wouldn't be in use) you would still gripe because it's to difficult, you
don't know DOS test commands or you don't have an XP CD!!

Some people just want to gripe! You won't be wasting my bandwidth any
further as I'm giving you the *PLUNK* that you so richly deserve!

Bye...
Len

"Comp Guy" > wrote in message
...
> PMSL, I did you read the other posts?
> I asked for help.
> He tells me that I don't deserve help, and I should just wipe my drive.
> Then I got angry and said, "Ok, so are you just going to be a jerk, or are
> you going to help?
> If the former, then go get a life.
> If the later, thank you."
>
> So how am I giving all this attitude?
>
> How was a arrogant?
> And yes, maybe saying that someone is a jerk is rude, but why would I call
> them a jerk in the first place? (Rhetorical question)
>
>
> --
> Please be polite.
> ------
> "Bill James" > wrote in message
> ...
> Why would anyone want to continue trying to help a person with an attitude
> like yours? Arrogant and Rude, a very unpleasant combination.
>
> --
>
> Bill James
> Microsoft Shell/UI
>
> Win9x VBScript Utilities » www.billsway.com/vbspage/
> Windows Tweaks & Tips » www.billsway.com/notes_public/
>
> "Comp Guy" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Ok, so are you just going to be a jerk, or are you going to help?
> > If the former, then go get a life.
> > If the later, thank you.
> >
> > --
> > Please be polite.
> > ------
> > "Name withheld by request" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > Comp Guy, try Format c:\
> > > Put the XP CD in your tray, reboot and reload...
> > > It's not a file for people who don't read the instructions, and it not
> > > for neeobs
> > >
> > >
> > > On Mon, 29 Sep 2003 20:46:10 -0400, "Comp Guy" > wrote:
> > >
> > > >I told bootvis to trace. After my computer restarted, nothing
> happened.
> > I
> > > >decided to get rid of bootvis, so I tried to uninstalled it.
> > > >The uninstall messed up, and wouldn't work again, so I went through,
> > > >deleting as many bootvis files and registry entries as possible.
> > > >Now, a file called trace.log in the c:\windows\system32\logfiles\wmi
> is
> > > >there and I can't delete it. It grows at about 1 mb a second. When
I
> > try
> > > >to delete it, it tells me that it is in use. So I boot to safe mode,
> but
> > I
> > > >still get the same error when I try to delete it.
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

[Comp Guy]

I downloaded it from another site, which didn't have instructions on it.
And Bootvis' help isn't exactly helpful :o).

--
Please be polite.
------
"mrtee" > wrote in message
...
Did you even bother to read the white (instructions) paper that is on the
same page as the download was?

I think that you have somehow turned on a trace file in
W(indows)M(anagement)I(nstrumentation). Administration tools.

Bootvis only runs when you tell it to. It is a tool for developers to view
driver load times. XP does what Bootvis does on its own every 3 days.

--
Just my ¢ worth
Jeff
__________in response to__________
"Comp Guy" > wrote in message
...
| Well how else am I supposed to get rid of a program that won't uninstall
by
| itself?
|
| I hope not everyone in this NG is a rude as you. Do you just waste your
| time demeaning people?
|
| --
| Please be polite.
| ------

[Comp Guy]

Where was I supposed to read? The download site (non-ms, as ms no longer
offers bootvis), didn't offer any instructions, and bootvis help wasn't
exactly helpful.

--
Please be polite.
------
"Bill James" > wrote in message
...
A minute reading ahead of time would have avoided this problem for you.
When you asked Bootvis to trace boot time, it will continue to do that until
you go back and run it again to view the results. At that point you can
disable logging and delete the log file.

--

Bill James
Microsoft Shell/UI

Win9x VBScript Utilities » www.billsway.com/vbspage/
Windows Tweaks & Tips » www.billsway.com/notes_public/

"Comp Guy" > wrote in message
...
> I told bootvis to trace. After my computer restarted, nothing happened.
I
> decided to get rid of bootvis, so I tried to uninstalled it.
> The uninstall messed up, and wouldn't work again, so I went through,
> deleting as many bootvis files and registry entries as possible.
> Now, a file called trace.log in the c:\windows\system32\logfiles\wmi is
> there and I can't delete it. It grows at about 1 mb a second. When I try
> to delete it, it tells me that it is in use. So I boot to safe mode, but
I
> still get the same error when I try to delete it.
>
>
> --
> Please be polite.
> ------
>
>

[Comp Guy]

See below...

--
Please be polite.
------
"Lorne Smith" > wrote in message
...
> Hmm... So you're rude to people who reply to your postings (OK, they were
> less than polite themselves ), but then you ask people to be polite in
your
> sig?

My sig says "Please be polite" not "Please be polite, and I will stay polite
if you're rude"

>That's makes a LOT of sense.... Really, if you want help then you do
> need to calm down somewhat... If people are less than helpfull, just
ignore
> their posts instead of starting a flame war.
>
> Now, as to your problem. If you manually uninstalled BootVis whilst it
was
> still logging, then that explains why the log is still building itself,
even
> though it appears BootVis is not there anymore. It also explains why you
> are unable to reinstall it as the files it's trying to overwrite are
> currently in use. Your best bet is to look in the Services applet
(control
> panel -> administrative tools -> services) and see if there is a logging
> service running, or any services to do with BootVis. Stop them and then
see
> if the logfile will delete. You should then try reinstalling BootVis,
> disable ALL tracing options, and then uninstall it.
>

Thanks for that usefull pointer, I tried it, with no success. I'm going to
try Len's advice and use the recovery console.

> If none of that works, try a system restore back to before you first
> installed BootVis which should solve the problem for you.

Because BV ate up so much space, SR erased my restore points :(

>If neither of
> these work, then you may be forced to do a reinstall. Unfortunately, (and
> I'm NOT being rude here), this can be the price you pay for using tools
like
> these without reading the documentation carefully. BootVis is not
intended
> for anyone who is unsure what they're doing...

Thank you for that polite advice. However, the site I downloaded it from,
had no instructions or warnings. :(

I'll let you know if Len's advice works.

>
> Lorne
>
>
> "Comp Guy" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Go to hell.
> > Is that all you can do in your life, criticise other people?
> > If your not going to use these NGs to help, then f**k off.
> >
> > --
> > Please be polite.
> > ------
> > "Name withheld by request" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > Comp Guy, try Format c:\
> > > Put the XP CD in your tray, reboot and reload...
> > > It's not a file for people who don't read the instructions, and it not
> > > for neeobs
> > >
> > >
> > > On Mon, 29 Sep 2003 20:46:10 -0400, "Comp Guy" > wrote:
> > >
> > > >I told bootvis to trace. After my computer restarted, nothing
> happened.
> > I
> > > >decided to get rid of bootvis, so I tried to uninstalled it.
> > > >The uninstall messed up, and wouldn't work again, so I went through,
> > > >deleting as many bootvis files and registry entries as possible.
> > > >Now, a file called trace.log in the c:\windows\system32\logfiles\wmi
> is
> > > >there and I can't delete it. It grows at about 1 mb a second. When
I
> > try
> > > >to delete it, it tells me that it is in use. So I boot to safe mode,
> but
> > I
> > > >still get the same error when I try to delete it.
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

[Sharon F]

On Tue, 30 Sep 2003 01:20:46 -0400, Comp Guy wrote:

> Thanks, but that article doesn't apply.
> I don't have HT, and the Trace file isn't corrupt or damaged, it just grows
> and can't be deleted.

Restart Bootvis and use its menus to turn off tracing. Restart. Then delete
the tracelog file.

--
Sharon F
MS-MVP - Windows XP Shell/User

[mrtee]

http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/hwdev/platform/performance/fastboot/fastboo=
t-winxp.mspx the "missing" instructions link.

--=20
Just my =A2 worth
Jeff

[Timothy Wong]

Well you didn't exactly remove it properly did you. You don't know exactly
what files were installed onto your system and what registry files were
written do you?
"Comp Guy" > wrote in message
...
> and one last question, if I removed it from my computer, then why is it
> still tracing?
>
> --
> Please be polite.
> ------
> "Comp Guy" > wrote in message
> ...
> > As well, when I try to reinstall it, I get the error,
> > The configuration data for this product is corrupt.
> > Contact your support personnel.
> >
> > --
> > Please be polite.
> > ------
> > "Comp Guy" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > To all who replied, I wasn't asking how I screwed up, I was asking how
> to
> > > fix it.
> > > If your going to tell me that I messed up, at least say how to fix it.
> > > Don't be trollish.
> > >
> > > --
> > > Please be polite.
> > > ------
> > > "Comp Guy" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > > > I told bootvis to trace. After my computer restarted, nothing
> happened.
> > > I
> > > > decided to get rid of bootvis, so I tried to uninstalled it.
> > > > The uninstall messed up, and wouldn't work again, so I went through,
> > > > deleting as many bootvis files and registry entries as possible.
> > > > Now, a file called trace.log in the c:\windows\system32\logfiles\wmi
> is
> > > > there and I can't delete it. It grows at about 1 mb a second. When
I
> > try
> > > > to delete it, it tells me that it is in use. So I boot to safe
mode,
> > but
> > > I
> > > > still get the same error when I try to delete it.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > Please be polite.
> > > > ------
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

[Timothy Wong]

Well you didn't exactly remove it properly did you. You don't know exactly
what files were installed onto your system and what registry files were
written do you?
"Comp Guy" > wrote in message
...
> and one last question, if I removed it from my computer, then why is it
> still tracing?
>
> --
> Please be polite.
> ------
> "Comp Guy" > wrote in message
> ...
> > As well, when I try to reinstall it, I get the error,
> > The configuration data for this product is corrupt.
> > Contact your support personnel.
> >
> > --
> > Please be polite.
> > ------
> > "Comp Guy" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > To all who replied, I wasn't asking how I screwed up, I was asking how
> to
> > > fix it.
> > > If your going to tell me that I messed up, at least say how to fix it.
> > > Don't be trollish.
> > >
> > > --
> > > Please be polite.
> > > ------
> > > "Comp Guy" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > > > I told bootvis to trace. After my computer restarted, nothing
> happened.
> > > I
> > > > decided to get rid of bootvis, so I tried to uninstalled it.
> > > > The uninstall messed up, and wouldn't work again, so I went through,
> > > > deleting as many bootvis files and registry entries as possible.
> > > > Now, a file called trace.log in the c:\windows\system32\logfiles\wmi
> is
> > > > there and I can't delete it. It grows at about 1 mb a second. When
I
> > try
> > > > to delete it, it tells me that it is in use. So I boot to safe
mode,
> > but
> > > I
> > > > still get the same error when I try to delete it.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > Please be polite.
> > > > ------
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

[tk]

"Comp Guy" > wrote in message
...
> Well I tried using recovery console. It deleted the file and directory,
but
> they came right back.
>
> Any other ideas?
>
> --
> Please be polite.
> ------
> "Comp Guy" > wrote in message
> ...

Did you check services? Have you tried to id it in processesand end it
there?
I'd try and stop it there then run msconfig and see if it's in startup.

BTW Although I do think the crossposting is excessive you did
get jumped on awful quick in here.

Good luck

[Comp Guy]

Well I tried using recovery console. It deleted the file and directory, but
they came right back.

Any other ideas?

--
Please be polite.
------
"Comp Guy" > wrote in message
...
> I told bootvis to trace. After my computer restarted, nothing happened.
I
> decided to get rid of bootvis, so I tried to uninstalled it.
> The uninstall messed up, and wouldn't work again, so I went through,
> deleting as many bootvis files and registry entries as possible.
> Now, a file called trace.log in the c:\windows\system32\logfiles\wmi is
> there and I can't delete it. It grows at about 1 mb a second. When I try
> to delete it, it tells me that it is in use. So I boot to safe mode, but
I
> still get the same error when I try to delete it.
>
>
> --
> Please be polite.
> ------
>
>

[Comp Guy]

Thank you for your polite reply, but that was one of the first things I
checked for.

Any other ideas?

--
Please be polite.
------
"tk" > wrote in message
...
> "Comp Guy" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Well I tried using recovery console. It deleted the file and directory,
> but
> > they came right back.
> >
> > Any other ideas?
> >
> > --
> > Please be polite.
> > ------
> > "Comp Guy" > wrote in message
> > ...
>
> Did you check services? Have you tried to id it in processesand end it
> there?
> I'd try and stop it there then run msconfig and see if it's in startup.
>
> BTW Although I do think the crossposting is excessive you did
> get jumped on awful quick in here.
>
> Good luck
>
>

[Montgomery Hounchell]

On Mon, 29 Sep 2003 23:55:26 -0400, "Comp Guy" > wrote:
couldn't you just go into "restore" and restore you system to the
point where you didn't have this program installed on your system?

Monte
>and one last question, if I removed it from my computer, then why is it
>still tracing?

[David]

Xref: kermit microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin:103524

I have a fiew things for you to try
1, look in the services witch can be found in control panel , administrative tools, computer manegment , services and aplications, and check for any bootvis services and stop them
then try an delete the file, if this dosent work
if your hdd is fat 32 boot to a fat 32 boot disk (i.e Win98 boot disk) and delete the file
if ntfs you will have to find a NTFS boot disk, witch will give you dos style access to the ntfs disk and try and delete it
one deleted try and reinstalling bootvis, then diable it then try and uninstall it

Hope this helps

[Bloatwarez=.Net]

Try Re-installing, then uninstalling and following the instructions.

[JM]

What a clown-shoe, do you just download any old software and run it without knowing what it does? ah hah..

[Comp Guy]

When you run low on space, Windows deletes all restore points.

--
Please be polite.
------
"Montgomery Hounchell" > wrote in message
...
> On Mon, 29 Sep 2003 23:55:26 -0400, "Comp Guy" > wrote:
> couldn't you just go into "restore" and restore you system to the
> point where you didn't have this program installed on your system?
>
> Monte
> >and one last question, if I removed it from my computer, then why is it
> >still tracing?
>

[eric]

Damn this place sucks as much am ME. You people need to grow up or are you all ten years old?

[Comp Guy]

I've already tried all of those with no success.
Thanks though.

--
Please be polite.
------
"David" > wrote in message
...
> I have a fiew things for you to try
> 1, look in the services witch can be found in control panel ,
administrative tools, computer manegment , services and aplications, and
check for any bootvis services and stop them
> then try an delete the file, if this dosent work
> if your hdd is fat 32 boot to a fat 32 boot disk (i.e Win98 boot disk) and
delete the file
> if ntfs you will have to find a NTFS boot disk, witch will give you dos
style access to the ntfs disk and try and delete it
> one deleted try and reinstalling bootvis, then diable it then try and
uninstall it
>
> Hope this helps

[Testy]

You seem to be the only one who has ever had this problem. I suspect
whatever you deleted from the registry has screwed things up so badly only a
reinstall of the OS will fix it. Bootvis is not installed nor uninstalled it
is an executable file that is run or not run. To remove it simply delete it.
In your case since you fooled with the registry without really knowing what
you are doing reformat and reinstall is your ONLY solution.

Testy




"Comp Guy" > wrote in message
...
> I've already tried all of those with no success.
> Thanks though.
>
> --
> Please be polite.
> ------
> "David" > wrote in message
> ...
> > I have a fiew things for you to try
> > 1, look in the services witch can be found in control panel ,
> administrative tools, computer manegment , services and aplications, and
> check for any bootvis services and stop them
> > then try an delete the file, if this dosent work
> > if your hdd is fat 32 boot to a fat 32 boot disk (i.e Win98 boot disk)
and
> delete the file
> > if ntfs you will have to find a NTFS boot disk, witch will give you dos
> style access to the ntfs disk and try and delete it
> > one deleted try and reinstalling bootvis, then diable it then try and
> uninstall it
> >
> > Hope this helps
>
>


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[iMax]

Try this:
if you have HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\WMI\GlobalLo gger regkey -
kill it and reboot.
Or simply set HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\WMI\GlobalLo gger\Start
to 0.

Provided AS-IS.

"Comp Guy" > wrote in message
...
> I've already tried all of those with no success.
> Thanks though.
>
> --
> Please be polite.
> ------
> "David" > wrote in message
> ...
> > I have a fiew things for you to try
> > 1, look in the services witch can be found in control panel ,
> administrative tools, computer manegment , services and aplications, and
> check for any bootvis services and stop them
> > then try an delete the file, if this dosent work
> > if your hdd is fat 32 boot to a fat 32 boot disk (i.e Win98 boot disk)
and
> delete the file
> > if ntfs you will have to find a NTFS boot disk, witch will give you dos
> style access to the ntfs disk and try and delete it
> > one deleted try and reinstalling bootvis, then diable it then try and
> uninstall it
> >
> > Hope this helps
>
>

[Comp Guy]

I couldn't find the directory tree in the registry that you specified.

--
Please be polite.
------
"iMax" > wrote in message
...
> Try this:
> if you have HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\WMI\GlobalLo gger
regkey -
> kill it and reboot.
> Or simply set HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\WMI\GlobalLo gger\Start
> to 0.
>
> Provided AS-IS.
>
> "Comp Guy" > wrote in message
> ...
> > I've already tried all of those with no success.
> > Thanks though.
> >
> > --
> > Please be polite.
> > ------
> > "David" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > I have a fiew things for you to try
> > > 1, look in the services witch can be found in control panel ,
> > administrative tools, computer manegment , services and aplications, and
> > check for any bootvis services and stop them
> > > then try an delete the file, if this dosent work
> > > if your hdd is fat 32 boot to a fat 32 boot disk (i.e Win98 boot disk)
> and
> > delete the file
> > > if ntfs you will have to find a NTFS boot disk, witch will give you
dos
> > style access to the ntfs disk and try and delete it
> > > one deleted try and reinstalling bootvis, then diable it then try and
> > uninstall it
> > >
> > > Hope this helps
> >
> >
>
>
>

[Scruffy Eagle]

I'm not sure if this will really help or not, but after reading all the
posts it seems as if you haven't found a working solution yet,...

Two possibilities worth trying involve applying the freeware programs
"RegCleaner v4.3" by Jouni Vuorio, and the "Xteq Systems" utility. If
there's a registry entry without a program it links to, there's a good
chance that the RegCleaner program will discover the fact and delete the
entry (when in full auto cleaning mode). Of course, it might not have that
capability, if the item the entry links to is running. But, if it's running,
then the file can't be gone, can it? Which would mean RegCleaner wouldn't
find a faulty key,... So, I guess that won't work.

The Xteq Systems utility is a power-tweaking thing. It's essentially a
collection of applets that are accessed via a GUI list of descriptions.
There's a section called "Startup/Shutdown". Within that section, there will
be a couple of subsections for type of OS. Picking the OS that applies to
you, you should find a further subdivision called "Autorun"; there's a part
one for the system in general, and a part two for the current user. Check
the contents shown in the window to the right when you click on the Autorun
programs item. You might find your Bootvis listed there. If it is, then
disable it via the buttom below the window. Exit & reboot. That might (?)
prevent it from being activated & put into use - and, give you the chance to
do something different than what's been tried before.

A few other thoughts,...

a) Have you tried (recently) using the "Find" utility, for any file of any
type, having the text "bootivs" in the name?
b) Perhaps if you track down a way of contacting them, and approach them
just right, the people who made the "bootvis" application would give you a
list of all registry keys & values, & files installed during the
installation process?
c) Task Manager can give you a list of all running process, and you can end
ANY running process from there. So, if it's in use, make it not in use -
and, then you've got different options to pick from.

Scruffy
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"Comp Guy" > wrote in message
...
> I told bootvis to trace. After my computer restarted, nothing happened.
I
> decided to get rid of bootvis, so I tried to uninstalled it.
> The uninstall messed up, and wouldn't work again, so I went through,
> deleting as many bootvis files and registry entries as possible.
> Now, a file called trace.log in the c:\windows\system32\logfiles\wmi is
> there and I can't delete it. It grows at about 1 mb a second. When I try
> to delete it, it tells me that it is in use. So I boot to safe mode, but
I
> still get the same error when I try to delete it.
>
>
> --
> Please be polite.
> ------
>
>

[Lester Horwinkle]

Side note ... lessons learned ...

Bootvis cut my boot time by four seconds. Whooee!

That's not even worth the time that I spent downloading the bootvis package.

And considering the hassles that Comp Guy is experiencing, the conclusion
can only be ... just don't do it.

(Maybe that's why Microsoft removed it from their web site?)

"Comp Guy" > wrote in message
...
> Well I tried using recovery console. It deleted the file and directory,
but
> they came right back.