> > >ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS use the "uninstall" for removing any programs from >your computer. For most, you can go to Start, Programs, find the program, >and select the "Uninstall" provided by the program. Even then, more than >likely, it will not remove ALL the files it installed, nor remove ALL the >Registry entries it made. The ONLY sure way to uninstall successfully is >to use a third-party utility that makes a log file of EVERY action during >installation. It will show every file installed, every file that was >replaced, and every Registry entry. Yes, it's time consuming and >aggravating to have to go to these lengths when uninstalling something; >but, that's the ONLY way you will get your system back to the way it was >before the installation. > >On the same note, a few days ago, I used the utility in McAfee Clinic, >Performance Optimizer, and it found dozens and dozens of entries in the >Registry that had not been removed during "proper" un-installation. It >looked for entries that pointed to files that no longer existed, since >they had been un-installed. The entries were still there in the Registry, >having to be loaded each time Windows started. Now THAT can cause conflicts. > >SgtGeorge Ok, If I bought the program locally, could I go to the site and use the Optimizer??? And IF I can and find all these straglers, what can I do about them.. Is there a program that will remove all the tell tail tracers..??? g Mike & Ginger Woodcock/EagleRun Australian Shepherds [email protected] http://www.eaglerun1.com Ginger's WebDesign is here to help with your Web Needs, Give us a call, or email with your questions. Remember, the purchase of an EagleRun Aussie is not the end of a Transaction, it is the Beginning of a Relationship, enjoy!! :-)