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January 21st 09, 03:05 AM
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Deleting Programs
I am a Mac user, new to Windows.
I removed Firefox from Windows XP Home by using the Add or Remove Programs control panel. Afterward, when I do a search for Firefox, I come up with three folders: Components, Defaults, and Plugins. May I just right click on these and delete them? Why are they not deleted by the Add or Remove Programs control panel? Is there some Program I could download, as there is for the Mac, that will, when you use it to delete a program, safely delete every file associated with that program? Many thanks, Carl 
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January 21st 09, 03:21 AM
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On Tue, 20 Jan 2009 19:05:52 -0800 (PST), Carl wrote:
I am a Mac user, new to Windows. I removed Firefox from Windows XP Home by using the Add or Remove Programs control panel. Afterward, when I do a search for Firefox, I come up with three folders: Components, Defaults, and Plugins. May I just right click on these and delete them? Why are they not deleted by the Add or Remove Programs control panel? Is there some Program I could download, as there is for the Mac, that will, when you use it to delete a program, safely delete every file associated with that program? Many thanks, Carl Hi Carl: I use REVO uninstaller http://www.revouninstaller.com/revo_..._download.html As far as I kinow, it does exacrly that. If I'm wrong (and I'm no expert) I'm sure someone will soon set me straight. Cheers! __________________________________ johnn __________________________________ "God is dead" - Nietzsche (1844-1935) "Nietzsche is dead" - God
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January 21st 09, 03:36 AM
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On Jan 20, 10:21*pm, johnn wrote:
On Tue, 20 Jan 2009 19:05:52 -0800 (PST), Carl wrote: I am a Mac user, new to Windows. I removed Firefox from Windows XP Home by using the Add or Remove Programs control panel. Afterward, when I do a search for Firefox, I come up with three folders: *Components, Defaults, and Plugins. May I just right click on these and delete them? Why are they not deleted by the Add or Remove Programs control panel? Is there some Program I could download, as there is for the Mac, that will, when you use it to delete a program, safely delete every file associated with that program? Many thanks, Carl Hi Carl: I use REVO uninstallerhttp://www.revouninstaller.com/revo_uninstaller_free_download.html As far as I kinow, it does exacrly that. If I'm wrong (and I'm no expert) I'm sure someone will soon set me straight. Thanks, Johnn. Searching I came across the REVO you suggested and another one called AppUpdater. Hope some other folks add their preferences/experiences with similar programs. Cheers, Carl
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January 23rd 09, 03:36 AM
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johnn wrote: On Tue, 20 Jan 2009 19:05:52 -0800 (PST), Carl wrote: I use REVO uninstaller http://www.revouninstaller.com/revo_..._download.html As far as I kinow, it does exacrly that. If I'm wrong (and I'm no expert) I'm sure someone will soon set me straight. Thanks, John. I downloaded Appupdater as I believed it would both remove AND update programs but, when I tried to run it in the command line, I realized I was in over my head. Got it to do a few things, but if you don't know what you are doing there, best to back out and try something else. REVO has a nice, simple GUI which is what a newbie like me needs. Again, my thanks, Carl
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January 23rd 09, 03:51 AM
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I use REVO uninstaller http://www.revouninstaller.com/revo_..._download.html As far as I kinow, it does exacrly that. If I'm wrong (and I'm no expert) I'm sure someone will soon set me straight. I just downloaded and ran REVO uninstaller for the first time. I'd like to check one thing. When you get the window that says - - Please carefully verify the bolded items! Only checked bolded items and their subitems will be deleted! - - I presume them mean to check the bolded boxes as I have dore he http://a3.s3.p.quickshareit.com/files/picture2c3f3e.jpg Did I do this right??? Keeping my fingers crossed that I did. Carl
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January 23rd 09, 04:08 AM
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One more question - how do you delete any and all games that came with
Windows? I couldn't seem to do it with REVO's Hunter Mode. Carl johnn wrote: On Tue, 20 Jan 2009 19:05:52 -0800 (PST), Carl wrote: I am a Mac user, new to Windows. I removed Firefox from Windows XP Home by using the Add or Remove Programs control panel. Afterward, when I do a search for Firefox, I come up with three folders: Components, Defaults, and Plugins. May I just right click on these and delete them? Why are they not deleted by the Add or Remove Programs control panel? Is there some Program I could download, as there is for the Mac, that will, when you use it to delete a program, safely delete every file associated with that program? Many thanks, Carl Hi Carl: I use REVO uninstaller http://www.revouninstaller.com/revo_..._download.html As far as I kinow, it does exacrly that. If I'm wrong (and I'm no expert) I'm sure someone will soon set me straight. Cheers! __________________________________ johnn __________________________________ "God is dead" - Nietzsche (1844-1935) "Nietzsche is dead" - God
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January 21st 09, 03:36 AM
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On Jan 20, 10:21*pm, johnn wrote:
On Tue, 20 Jan 2009 19:05:52 -0800 (PST), Carl wrote: I am a Mac user, new to Windows. I removed Firefox from Windows XP Home by using the Add or Remove Programs control panel. Afterward, when I do a search for Firefox, I come up with three folders: *Components, Defaults, and Plugins. May I just right click on these and delete them? Why are they not deleted by the Add or Remove Programs control panel? Is there some Program I could download, as there is for the Mac, that will, when you use it to delete a program, safely delete every file associated with that program? Many thanks, Carl Hi Carl: I use REVO uninstallerhttp://www.revouninstaller.com/revo_uninstaller_free_download.html As far as I kinow, it does exacrly that. If I'm wrong (and I'm no expert) I'm sure someone will soon set me straight. Thanks, Johnn. Searching I came across the REVO you suggested and another one called AppUpdater. Hope some other folks add their preferences/experiences with similar programs. Cheers, Carl
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January 23rd 09, 03:36 AM
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johnn wrote: On Tue, 20 Jan 2009 19:05:52 -0800 (PST), Carl wrote: I use REVO uninstaller http://www.revouninstaller.com/revo_..._download.html As far as I kinow, it does exacrly that. If I'm wrong (and I'm no expert) I'm sure someone will soon set me straight. Thanks, John. I downloaded Appupdater as I believed it would both remove AND update programs but, when I tried to run it in the command line, I realized I was in over my head. Got it to do a few things, but if you don't know what you are doing there, best to back out and try something else. REVO has a nice, simple GUI which is what a newbie like me needs. Again, my thanks, Carl
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January 23rd 09, 03:51 AM
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I use REVO uninstaller http://www.revouninstaller.com/revo_..._download.html As far as I kinow, it does exacrly that. If I'm wrong (and I'm no expert) I'm sure someone will soon set me straight. I just downloaded and ran REVO uninstaller for the first time. I'd like to check one thing. When you get the window that says - - Please carefully verify the bolded items! Only checked bolded items and their subitems will be deleted! - - I presume them mean to check the bolded boxes as I have dore he http://a3.s3.p.quickshareit.com/files/picture2c3f3e.jpg Did I do this right??? Keeping my fingers crossed that I did. Carl
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January 23rd 09, 04:08 AM
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One more question - how do you delete any and all games that came with
Windows? I couldn't seem to do it with REVO's Hunter Mode. Carl johnn wrote: On Tue, 20 Jan 2009 19:05:52 -0800 (PST), Carl wrote: I am a Mac user, new to Windows. I removed Firefox from Windows XP Home by using the Add or Remove Programs control panel. Afterward, when I do a search for Firefox, I come up with three folders: Components, Defaults, and Plugins. May I just right click on these and delete them? Why are they not deleted by the Add or Remove Programs control panel? Is there some Program I could download, as there is for the Mac, that will, when you use it to delete a program, safely delete every file associated with that program? Many thanks, Carl Hi Carl: I use REVO uninstaller http://www.revouninstaller.com/revo_..._download.html As far as I kinow, it does exacrly that. If I'm wrong (and I'm no expert) I'm sure someone will soon set me straight. Cheers! __________________________________ johnn __________________________________ "God is dead" - Nietzsche (1844-1935) "Nietzsche is dead" - God
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January 21st 09, 03:51 AM
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It's common - in the Windows world, at least - for programs to leave
behind some files and folders after they are uninstalled. Many people uninstall a program only to re-install it right afterwards. This might be done if the program stops working properly. Rather than forcing the user to re-configure the program when it is re-installed, certain configuration information is left behind. If you have no intention of using the uninstalled program again - or if you prefer to configure a re-installation from scratch - you are free to delete the leftovers. The leftovers in your case are your Firefox profile. --- Leonard Grey Errare humanum est Carl wrote: I am a Mac user, new to Windows. I removed Firefox from Windows XP Home by using the Add or Remove Programs control panel. Afterward, when I do a search for Firefox, I come up with three folders: Components, Defaults, and Plugins. May I just right click on these and delete them? Why are they not deleted by the Add or Remove Programs control panel? Is there some Program I could download, as there is for the Mac, that will, when you use it to delete a program, safely delete every file associated with that program? Many thanks, Carl
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January 21st 09, 10:22 AM
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At least you tried to uninstall the software. Some users just delete the
files which causes problems; not the least having to re-install to do a proper uninstall. I'm not sure if the uninstall which comes with some software is any more efficient than the Windows 'Add remove software': I've not found any real difference. You may also find references to uninstalled software will remain in the Registry. If you're that bothered a registry cleaner should do the job but be cautious. Bill Ridgeway "Leonard Grey" wrote in message ... It's common - in the Windows world, at least - for programs to leave behind some files and folders after they are uninstalled. Many people uninstall a program only to re-install it right afterwards. This might be done if the program stops working properly. Rather than forcing the user to re-configure the program when it is re-installed, certain configuration information is left behind. If you have no intention of using the uninstalled program again - or if you prefer to configure a re-installation from scratch - you are free to delete the leftovers. The leftovers in your case are your Firefox profile. --- Leonard Grey Errare humanum est Carl wrote: I am a Mac user, new to Windows. I removed Firefox from Windows XP Home by using the Add or Remove Programs control panel. Afterward, when I do a search for Firefox, I come up with three folders: Components, Defaults, and Plugins. May I just right click on these and delete them? Why are they not deleted by the Add or Remove Programs control panel? Is there some Program I could download, as there is for the Mac, that will, when you use it to delete a program, safely delete every file associated with that program? Many thanks, Carl
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#13
January 21st 09, 10:31 AM
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"Bill Ridgeway" wrote in message
... snip You may also find references to uninstalled software will remain in the Registry. If you're that bothered a registry cleaner should do the job but be cautious. Take cover, everyone! ducks
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January 21st 09, 07:22 PM
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"Bill Ridgeway" wrote
in message ... snip You may also find references to uninstalled software will remain in the Registry. If you're that bothered a registry cleaner should do the job but be cautious. Take cover, everyone! ducks LOL!
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January 21st 09, 07:22 PM
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"Bill Ridgeway" wrote
in message ... snip You may also find references to uninstalled software will remain in the Registry. If you're that bothered a registry cleaner should do the job but be cautious. Take cover, everyone! ducks LOL!
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