[sutapanaki]

Hi

Is there a software that can tell me the registry entries a program has created/uses. I want to completely uninstall it. I know that the uninstall will normally clean the registry, but many times there are traces left and in this case I'd like to remove everything related to that software.

[gotrootdude]

registry cleaners may come close to removing it all, but I haven't found one yet that will remove all trace.. For that you need to learn your registry enough to clean it manually.

[GoJoAGoGo]

JV16 Power Tools 1.3 is good. They have a tool in there called "Registry Finder", just type in the name of the file and and your Registry will be scanned for that file.
http://www.oldversion.com/program.php?n=jv16

Also RegSeeker 1.35 is another good one. They have a tool called "Find in Registry". Again just type the name of the file and your Registry will be scanned for that file.
http://www.hoverdesk.net/freeware.htm

[flavallee]

EasyCleaner 2.0.6.380 does a good job of getting rid of unnecessary files and invalid registry entries, and it works with Windows 98, ME, and XP.

Stay away from RegSeeker 1.35.1203 because it hasn't been updated in over a year and it tends to "break" Microsoft programs, such as Office, Works, and Picture It.

[aarhus2004]

Originally Posted by gotrootdude

registry cleaners may come close to removing it all, but I haven't found one yet that will remove all trace.. For that you need to learn your registry enough to clean it manually.

I coudn't agree more. However the learning does not come easily. Suggest the first step is the learning about backing-up the registry. That is, of course, for beginners.

This is one simple tool too http://www.billsway.com/vbspage/ scroll down to 'Registry Search Tool'

And flavallee

on that recommendation - EasyCleaner 2.0.6.380 - I shall try it out. Thanks.

[flavallee]

You should be happy with EasyCleaner. The "Unnecessary" and "Registry" functions are the ones you want to make use of. You can get it here.

[aarhus2004]

Originally Posted by flavallee

You should be happy with EasyCleaner. The "Unnecessary" and "Registry" functions are the ones you want to make use of. You can get it here.

Hello Frank,

I am running it regularly now and think it excellent. It's undo option is well-crafted which gives one confidence in being able, if the need arises, to restore items removed. That there is a help page - as linked-to in your post - is also a bonus.

I would like to hear from you concerning an issue which was drawn to my attention - here is the link:

http://www.dougknox.com/winme/script...xwinmehelp.htm

I have not, as a WinMe user, experienced the problem to which that 'fix' refers.

Thanks. Frank.

[Kenny94]

Here's a program that I've been using, and it does the job! And it's Free......

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While we featured this program before (in 2003), it came to mind again while doing research this week for Information Avenue. This program is not for the beginner, but for those of you with at least intermediate computer skills who would like to track the changes that a program makes to your system and your registry when you install it, and then completely remove all these changes when you uninstall it, this is a very useful program It is important that you read the program documentation and help and understand the concept of it before attempting to use it. If used as directed you'll find it an invaluable tool when installing or uninstalling programs. (Please note you can only completely uninstall programs using Total Uninstall if you have installed them using Total Uninstall. This is not a program that you can use to completely uninstall other programs you already have.) Click here http://www.martau.com/tu.html to read more about and/or to download this very useful application. Because it can come in very handy at times and because it is the best of its kind ...it's our Freeware Program of The Week.

[GoJoAGoGo]

Originally Posted by aarhus2004

Hello Frank,

I am running it regularly now and think it excellent. It's undo option is well-crafted which gives one confidence in being able, if the need arises, to restore items removed. That there is a help page - as linked-to in your post - is also a bonus.

I would like to hear from you concerning an issue which was drawn to my attention - here is the link:

http://www.dougknox.com/winme/script...xwinmehelp.htm

I have not, as a WinMe user, experienced the problem to which that 'fix' refers.

Thanks. Frank.

Ben:

I found this on the ToniArts site, scroll down to the bottom under "Fixes"


Version 2.0.5: The sixth public release!

Features:

* Almost a complete re-write!
* New interface
* Registry cleaner now 110% accurate
* New utility, add/remove cleaner
* New utility, startup cleaner
* New utility, undo-tool
* Ability to clear IE temporary files, history and cookies
* Ability to clear the most recently used list
* Lots of more options in unnecessary file finder (IE cookies, history and temp files, temp dirs, MS Office recent, custom dirs)
* Duplicate file finder re-writen, unbelievable speed!
* Start-menu cleaner --> Shortcut cleaner, more efficient + ability to search the desktop
* Auto-update
* Blacklist, like the virus-definition file in anti-virus software. Fast fix to new found problems


Fixes:

* The infamous bug in Windows XP/ME that made help & support unusable after registry clean
* EasyCleaner broke Office XP after deleting unnecessary files

[aarhus2004]

Hello Joe,

"The infamous bug in Windows XP/ME that made help & support unusable after registry clean"

And there it is and I was, as ever, in need of less haste. Well found. So Easy Cleaner is currently without issues. For me there is the doubt about using the tool 'Duplicate Files' I simply don't as yet have the skills to distinquish between the so called "duplicates" as to "necessary and unnecessary". But they are dealt with in the Help files - which are extensive. And those images of the various options...

Kenny94

Thanks for the link: http://www.martau.com/tu.html So much 'out there' of interest I begin to think a second computer might be desirable for 'testing' purposes!

[Kenny94]

aarhus2004,
Most of the time that's what I do. Test free software/progams. And U are right. U do need need a test computer. Casablanca (my test computer's name) seen/ran more software/progams than Jimmy Carter has teeth!


On the same subject: Here's a site to test that Java is working correctly at: http://www.upshot.com/login/javatest...avavmtest.html

[aarhus2004]

Kenny94,

My Sun is shining! I am always delighted to learn about software, and a test tool like that one pleases me no end. Just back from your website! Still laughing.

Why/how did you chose the name Casablanca, rhetorical question, Kenny. A fan of the 'Burn' (as I like to think of her) has got to like the Bogy Man too. I just watched her in the Albee play "A Delicate Balance".

Cheers.

[flavallee]

Aarhus2004:

That article is over 3-1/2 years old(according to the date on it) and EasyCleaner has been updated several times since then, so I personally doubt the problem still exists.

I only use the "Registry" and "Unnecessary" and "Update" functions, so I can't comment on its other functions.

[hewee]

flavallee,

Do you use the install version ot the stand alone version of EasyCleaner?
Plus you know the pro's and con's between the two?

[aarhus2004]

Originally Posted by flavallee

Aarhus2004:

That article is over 3-1/2 years old(according to the date on it) and EasyCleaner has been updated several times since then, so I personally doubt the problem still exists.

I only use the "Registry" and "Unnecessary" and "Update" functions, so I can't comment on its other functions.

Yes, Frank. It is resolved. See Posts #s 9 and 10 above.