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Resolved Delete Blaster/Nachi Removal Tool

Discussion in 'Other PC Software' started by Ken, 2012/10/24.

  1. 2012/10/24
    Ken

    Ken Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    How can I get rid of this obsolete tool? It isn't listed in Add/Remove Programs.
    The file name is blastcln.exe. If I delete it, even with Command Prompt, it reappears in 10 seconds.
     
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  2. 2012/10/24
    MrBill

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    Download the FREE version of Revo Uninstaller and see if it shows up in there. Use the Advanced option when you do it.
     
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    TonyT

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    Depending on how blastcln.exe was installed, a backup can be found in either
    C:\WINDOWS\ServicePackFiles\i386 or in
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\dllcache and in
    C:\WINDOWS\Prefetch

    Delete all backup copies then delete the version in C:\Windows\System32.
     
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  5. 2012/10/25
    Ken

    Ken Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    The only backup folder I could find was dllcache. I deleted there and in System32, but it reappeared in both places.
     
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    TonyT

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    Are you certain it doesn't appear in add-remove programs? You must checkmark "show updates" because that tool is a windows update install. Otherwise, it doesn't hurt to have it installed.
     
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    Ken

    Ken Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    I am sure it is not listed; It must have snuck in with SP3. I only know it is there because Secunia PSI keeps telling me it is out of date. Not serious, just annoying.
     
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    Ken

    Ken Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    I did a search for the file, found it in 4 places,and deleted them all. Windows was upset that I deleted them, but I persisted. I can always do a system restore if there is a problem. Thank Tony for your help.
     
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