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Old January 21st 09, 04:05 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers
Carl[_6_]
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Default 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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Old January 21st 09, 04:21 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers
johnn[_2_]
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Default Deleting Programs

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
  #3  
Old January 21st 09, 04:21 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers
johnn[_2_]
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Default Deleting Programs

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
  #4  
Old January 21st 09, 04:36 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers
Carl[_6_]
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Default Deleting Programs

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
  #5  
Old January 21st 09, 04:36 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers
Carl[_6_]
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Default Deleting Programs

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
  #6  
Old January 21st 09, 04:51 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers
Leonard Grey[_3_]
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Default Deleting Programs

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

  #7  
Old January 21st 09, 04:51 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers
Leonard Grey[_3_]
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Posts: 3,048
Default Deleting Programs

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

  #8  
Old January 21st 09, 11:22 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers
Bill Ridgeway
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Default Deleting Programs

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



  #9  
Old January 21st 09, 11:22 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers
Bill Ridgeway
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Posts: 342
Default Deleting Programs

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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Old January 21st 09, 11:31 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers
Olórin[_2_]
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Default Deleting Programs

"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


  #11  
Old January 21st 09, 11:31 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers
Olorin
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Default Deleting Programs

"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


  #12  
Old January 21st 09, 08:22 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers
Twayne[_2_]
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Default Deleting Programs

"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!


  #13  
Old January 21st 09, 08:22 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers
Twayne[_2_]
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Posts: 4,276
Default Deleting Programs

"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!


  #14  
Old January 22nd 09, 03:32 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers
Zo[_2_]
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Posts: 173
Default Deleting Programs

Carl has brought this to us :
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


Carl, the best way to remove a program completely, is to monitor the
installation when you first install it. The two programs below do just
that and will in most cases completely remove it or in the case of
Total Uninstall, show you a list of the files and registry entries that
it could not remove.

Total Uninstall (The last freeware version (I still use it) can be
downloaded from he

http://www.321download.com/LastFreew...al%20Uninstall

I just came across this one the other day, and it not only will monitor
your installation, but will give you a choice, when you uninstall a
program, of completely uninstalling it or keep a reinstall record so
that you can reinstall it if change your mind and want it back (kind of
neat) It's a definite keeper for me.

AShampoo Magical Uninstall

http://www2.ashampoo.com/webcache/ht...0803___USD.htm

Although it is freeware at the moment, it may not continue to be so. I
would get a copy now while it is still available. This one requires
registration, but the entire process takes only a minute or two at the
most(I wouldn't use my primary email address though, because these type
of offers usually result in a bombardment of emails promoting there
different products)

Note: So far, for me, Magical Uninstall has performed an install,
uninstall and reinstall of the applications I tested flawlessly. Hope
this helps you out. Enjoy!

--
Zo
Bo knows Taglines!


  #15  
Old January 22nd 09, 03:32 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers
Zo[_2_]
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Posts: 173
Default Deleting Programs

Carl has brought this to us :
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


Carl, the best way to remove a program completely, is to monitor the
installation when you first install it. The two programs below do just
that and will in most cases completely remove it or in the case of
Total Uninstall, show you a list of the files and registry entries that
it could not remove.

Total Uninstall (The last freeware version (I still use it) can be
downloaded from he

http://www.321download.com/LastFreew...al%20Uninstall

I just came across this one the other day, and it not only will monitor
your installation, but will give you a choice, when you uninstall a
program, of completely uninstalling it or keep a reinstall record so
that you can reinstall it if change your mind and want it back (kind of
neat) It's a definite keeper for me.

AShampoo Magical Uninstall

http://www2.ashampoo.com/webcache/ht...0803___USD.htm

Although it is freeware at the moment, it may not continue to be so. I
would get a copy now while it is still available. This one requires
registration, but the entire process takes only a minute or two at the
most(I wouldn't use my primary email address though, because these type
of offers usually result in a bombardment of emails promoting there
different products)

Note: So far, for me, Magical Uninstall has performed an install,
uninstall and reinstall of the applications I tested flawlessly. Hope
this helps you out. Enjoy!

--
Zo
Bo knows Taglines!


 




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