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Lost some software - help!

Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2003 11:41 pm
by mart
I made the mistake of deleting some files left behind from an unsuccessful uninstall. Result - complete system bolloxed.I've managed to get it up and running again (well not me but a very helpful, openminded repairer) but have had to reinstal a lot of software.
Can't remember where I found 1 item which warns you if some new programme wants to add itself to your Startup menu, the icon is a little dog and it gives a warning bark. Does that ring any bells?
Btw, is there any idiotproof way of completely uninstalling something you don't want?

Mart

PS I had to give the technician a copy of my Cathy Barry Xmas wallpaper.


Re: Lost some software - help!

Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2003 1:45 am
by Deuce Bigolo
Its all to techy for me...a lot will depend on what operating system your using

Creating a start-up disc with all the info on it might be an idea or taking a snapshot of your system before you uninstall anything

During uninstalling if it says this component is not needed-don't delete it...far to easy to delete something that is needed but not currently being used... is a very useful clean up tool after uninstalling things I've found


If you want to know how I'd suggest posting on the forums at
or

cheers
B....OZ

Re: Lost some software - help!

Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2003 4:48 pm
by Guilbert
> the icon is a little dog and it gives a warning bark. Does that ring any
> bells?

Winpatrol


Guilbert


Re: Lost some software - help!

Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2003 9:08 pm
by Hitman
I think it might be Bullguard??


Re: Lost some software - help!

Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2003 11:57 pm
by mart
Thanks, that's the one. I had found it and meant to post on here.

Mart