Looking for a tool

I'm looking for a registry tool that can search the entire registry for a
word like "symantec" then display them for me, so I can selectively delete
"symantec".

The reason for this is because sometimes symantec uninstaller in Add or
Remove Programs get currupted and cannot "complete" the uninstall.

Thanks

On 3/16/2010 2:09 PM On a whim, John pounded out on the keyboard

I'm looking for a registry tool that can search the entire registry for a
word like "symantec" then display them for me, so I can selectively delete
"symantec".

The reason for this is because sometimes symantec uninstaller in Add or
Remove Programs get currupted and cannot "complete" the uninstall.

Thanks

Hi John,

I use an old version of JV Powertools you can find he
http://www.oldversion.com/jv16_PowerTools.html
I does exactly what you need.

Unless you know 100% of what you're doing, I don't suggest this.
Sometimes users think a tool is really cool and then go overboard. And
wind up hosing their systems. Make sure you have a recent full backup
before doing anything, regardless if Powertools makes a registry backup
prior to anything it does.

Although if it's only for a symantec issue, they have a removal tool on
their site. Have you checked there?


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Symantec makes a dedicated removal tool to remove orphaned
components of a Norton home product.
http://www.symantec.com/norton/suppo...0710133 834EN

As to Registry searching, I'd probably use RegSeeker. Use only
the find feature not the cleaning options.
http://www.hoverdesk.net/freeware.htm

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I'm looking for a registry tool that can search the entire registry for a
word like "symantec" then display them for me, so I can selectively delete
"symantec".

The reason for this is because sometimes symantec uninstaller in Add or
Remove Programs get currupted and cannot "complete" the uninstall.

Thanks

On Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:09:01 -0700, John
wrote:

I'm looking for a registry tool that can search the entire registry for a
word like "symantec" then display them for me, so I can selectively delete
"symantec".

The reason for this is because sometimes symantec uninstaller in Add or
Remove Programs get currupted and cannot "complete" the uninstall.


You don't need any special tool. Regedit, the standard registry
editor, has a built-in search function. Go to Edit | Find.


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"John" wrote in message
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I'm looking for a registry tool that can search the entire registry
for a
word like "symantec" then display them for me, so I can selectively
delete
"symantec".

The reason for this is because sometimes symantec uninstaller in Add
or
Remove Programs get currupted and cannot "complete" the uninstall.

Thanks

Use the Edit menu Find function of the Registry Editor (regedit.exe) to
search for a string.
Use F3 to search for each successive entry.

For Symantec products, just searching for the name will do little good.
Use their removal tool instead...it is specifically designed to do what
you requi
http://service1.symantec.com/Support...05033108162039

McAfee also makes a removal tool for their products:
http://service.mcafee.com/FAQDocument.aspx?id=TS100507

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John wrote:

I'm looking for a registry tool that can search the entire registry for a
word like "symantec" then display them for me, so I can selectively delete
"symantec".

The reason for this is because sometimes symantec uninstaller in Add or
Remove Programs get currupted and cannot "complete" the uninstall.

Thanks

Nirsoft's RegScanner

VanguardLH wrote:

John wrote:



I'm looking for a registry tool that can search the entire registry for a
word like "symantec" then display them for me, so I can selectively delete
"symantec".

The reason for this is because sometimes symantec uninstaller in Add or
Remove Programs get currupted and cannot "complete" the uninstall.

Thanks



Nirsoft's RegScanner



Yes. I second this nomination. Nirsoft seems to make nice small tools
that requires no installation. These can be run from cmd prompt or
simple by double-clicking with Windows Explorer.

In article ,
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I'm looking for a registry tool that can search the entire registry for a
word like "symantec" then display them for me, so I can selectively delete
"symantec".

The reason for this is because sometimes symantec uninstaller in Add or
Remove Programs get currupted and cannot "complete" the uninstall.

Thanks

Open the registry editor, press F3 (search) and enter what you want to
look for....

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On 3/16/2010 2:17 PM On a whim, Ken Blake, MVP pounded out on the keyboard

On Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:09:01 -0700, John
wrote:

I'm looking for a registry tool that can search the entire registry for a
word like "symantec" then display them for me, so I can selectively delete
"symantec".

The reason for this is because sometimes symantec uninstaller in Add or
Remove Programs get currupted and cannot "complete" the uninstall.


You don't need any special tool. Regedit, the standard registry
editor, has a built-in search function. Go to Edit | Find.



Why let regedit search ONE item at a time? Makes no sense, unless
you're getting paid by the hour...


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On 3/16/2010 4:55 PM On a whim, Leythos pounded out on the keyboard

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says...
I'm looking for a registry tool that can search the entire registry for a
word like "symantec" then display them for me, so I can selectively delete
"symantec".

The reason for this is because sometimes symantec uninstaller in Add or
Remove Programs get currupted and cannot "complete" the uninstall.

Thanks

Open the registry editor, press F3 (search) and enter what you want to
look for....


"display THEM" means to show all at once. Now is using regedit the
right answer?


Terry R.
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Do you often create your own definitions? Them doesn't have any reference to
time.
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On 3/16/2010 4:55 PM On a whim, Leythos pounded out on the keyboard

In ,
says...
I'm looking for a registry tool that can search the entire registry for
a
word like "symantec" then display them for me, so I can selectively
delete
"symantec".

The reason for this is because sometimes symantec uninstaller in Add or
Remove Programs get currupted and cannot "complete" the uninstall.

Thanks

Open the registry editor, press F3 (search) and enter what you want to
look for....


"display THEM" means to show all at once. Now is using regedit the right
answer?


Terry R.
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Terry R. typed:
On 3/16/2010 4:55 PM On a whim, Leythos pounded out on the
keyboard

In
,
says...
I'm looking for a registry tool that can search the
entire registry for a word like "symantec" then display
them for me, so I can selectively delete "symantec".

The reason for this is because sometimes symantec
uninstaller in Add or Remove Programs get currupted and
cannot "complete" the uninstall.

Thanks

Open the registry editor, press F3 (search) and enter what
you want to look for....


"display THEM" means to show all at once. Now is using
regedit the right answer?


Terry R.

HUH? That makes no sense consdering anything the OP asked.

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On Mar 16, 5:09*pm, John wrote:
I'm looking for a registry tool that can search the entire registry for a
word like "symantec" then display them for me, so I can selectively delete
"symantec".

The reason for this is because sometimes symantec uninstaller in Add or
Remove Programs get currupted and cannot "complete" the uninstall.

Thanks

They know that too.

This is why they have their own removal tools and methods for their
products on their WWW page:

http://www.symantec.com/index.jsp

Are you planning on uninstalling it for good?!

On 3/17/2010 8:29 AM On a whim, Unknown pounded out on the keyboard

Do you often create your own definitions? Them doesn't have any reference to
time.
"Terry wrote in message
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On 3/16/2010 4:55 PM On a whim, Leythos pounded out on the keyboard

In ,
says...
I'm looking for a registry tool that can search the entire registry for
a
word like "symantec" then display them for me, so I can selectively
delete
"symantec".

The reason for this is because sometimes symantec uninstaller in Add or
Remove Programs get currupted and cannot "complete" the uninstall.

Thanks
Open the registry editor, press F3 (search) and enter what you want to
look for....

"display THEM" means to show all at once. Now is using regedit the right
answer?


Terry R.


No, it's knowing what someone wants by taking more time to read what
they ask. I seriously doubt the OP didn't already know about regedit.

Now what purpose did YOUR post have?

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On 3/17/2010 9:32 AM On a whim, Twayne pounded out on the keyboard

In ,
Terry typed:
On 3/16/2010 4:55 PM On a whim, Leythos pounded out on the
keyboard

In
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says...
I'm looking for a registry tool that can search the
entire registry for a word like "symantec" then display
them for me, so I can selectively delete "symantec".

The reason for this is because sometimes symantec
uninstaller in Add or Remove Programs get currupted and
cannot "complete" the uninstall.

Thanks
Open the registry editor, press F3 (search) and enter what
you want to look for....

"display THEM" means to show all at once. Now is using
regedit the right answer?


Terry R.

HUH? That makes no sense consdering anything the OP asked.


Good thing you said "HUH". Now I can see you have NO idea who I replied to.


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