http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ How-To Geek Forums Topic: COMPUTER PROBLEM en Fri, 09 Jan 2009 01:11:28 +0000 http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/computer-problem#post-31886 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:41:19 +0000 Aleeve 31886@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>Also, if it is saying in 'add or remove programs' that some progs are still installed but they are actually not, and it says the uninstaller is missing<br /> use this to help<br /> <a href='http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314481'>http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314481</a></p> <p>but be very careful in registry - one wrong move could ruin your computer permanently<br /> also, make a system restore point beforehand! </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/computer-problem#post-31878 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:18:11 +0000 whs 31878@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>As a general rule, there is nothing to be gained in uninstalling stuff that came with the system. The few bytes (or even megabytes) it frees up on the disk you will probably never need. You save a lot more space by deleting the temporary files from time to time (e.g. with CCleaner).<br /> Just as an aside: The programs we recommend here are usually proven and safe. There is no need to be afraid of them - if properly used. </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/computer-problem#post-31871 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:06:14 +0000 Budohorseman 31871@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>It basically keeps track of everything a program does when it's installed on your pc, every file, folder, registry entry, etc. When you use it to do an uninstall, it does a 'typical' uninstall and then gives you the option to do a much more through one that will take care of everything that is left behind during a normal uninstall. </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/computer-problem#post-31869 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:58:56 +0000 tmonkey2394 31869@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>Well I dont use the folder Online Services and you cant uninstall Online Services it is not a program it is just a folder that came with the computer when I got it. But I am kinda scared to get the REVO UNINSTALLER because I have tried some other software and it cleared some things that it wasnt suppose to like SETUP TEMP folder or something like that but it didnt hurt my computer though but I was just a little scared about it. But is there any like software in the store I could buy then get REVO UNINSTALLER. Also what do I would after I downloaded that program. What does that program do to your computer like to the programs? </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/computer-problem#post-31866 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:47:10 +0000 whs 31866@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>Programs you cannot just delete - you have to uninstall them. If nothing else, use REVO uninstaller. Some you cannot delete at all (all those that MS considers basic to the operation of Vista - e.g. the IE). But why do you want to delete them anyhow?<br /> Edit: Budohorseman was faster! </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/computer-problem#post-31865 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:45:14 +0000 Budohorseman 31865@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>When using the uninstall feature of either Windows or the program, they typically leave behind many files and folders, typically the personal settings, profiles, and other data just in case you ever reinstall their program again. If you want to totally remove something, most people here love revo uninstaller <a href='http://www.revouninstaller.com/'>http://www.revouninstaller.com/</a> </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/computer-problem#post-31861 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:32:52 +0000 tmonkey2394 31861@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>Hello I have looked in my computers C drive and clicked PROGRAM FILES. I have found that it has kept my files that I have deleted off of my computer for example I had Online Services on my computer and I deleted it and I looked in my C drive and the Online Services is still there in the C drive. I do many Disk Cleanups and I also do Disk Defragmenting and I scan my computer with Trend Micro Anti Virus 2008 for Viruses and also Spyware and all of the internet stuff. Also I scan my computer with Webroot Spy Sweeper which scans for cookies and other things like that. On that program Webroot Spy Sweeper it also does Windows Registrys which I have looked in my registry and I still have old folders of programs. Thanks so much<br /> Tmonkey2394 </p>