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Resolved Remove leftover registry for uninstalled program

Discussion in 'Other PC Software' started by zillah, 2009/12/26.

  1. 2009/12/26
    zillah

    zillah Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Hi Experts

    I had installed TheGreenBow IPSec VPN Client on my laptop, then I uninstalled by using a utility called Revo Uninstaller.

    Then I used a utility from TheGeenBow website to clean completely leftover as below
    Code:
    http://www.thegreenbow.com/vpn_faq.html
    But whenever I installed a fresh copy a message pops up :

    you have a previous version ,,,,etc

    Is there any other utility helps me to clean a leftover registry for an uninstalled program ??

    Thanks
     
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    Jilly

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    Hi (God?) Zilla!

    i like the app Comodo offers, it's also free:

    http://download.cnet.com/Comodo-Registry-Cleaner/3000-2094_4-10895685.html

    I use a much scarier one too, and I will not even post what it is.

    See if running this helps. Sometimes, a proram's reg keys are engineered to epoxy themselves into registry hives (poetic license) Kinda like those toe fungi in that ad on TV.:D

    in those cases, I go in myself using regedit, local machine, etc., and I find the folder and delete it. But I would not recommend this and, I get from a Staff post in one of my threads, either would most of the Staff here.:eek:

    Unless, after you try Comodo, and if doesn't do the job, ....they, the Staff do recommend it!:cool:

    Reminds me i have learned to judge an app, in part, by how well the uninstall file is written.
     
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    Steve R Jones

    Steve R Jones SuperGeek Staff

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    I would have done this first:
    Have you looked through The GreenBow's web site/support section?
     
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    zillah

    zillah Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    I tried that in safe mode as well but it didn't help me out

    Thanks
     
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    zillah

    zillah Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Yes I found only the tool for uninstalling.
     
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    zillah

    zillah Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    zillah Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Thanks Guys for your help and efforts.

    I tried Registry Mechanic and it fixed the problem.

    Thanks
     
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    Jilly

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    O! Another Ninja like Jilly! But was that something U hadda pay for? Comodo reg cleaner is free.

    I am very, very happy for you!!!!!:D:D:D
     
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    zillah

    zillah Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    I had already used Comodo but did not help me out, then friend of mine he told me that he has a company version of Registry Mechanic he installed for me and it fixed the issue.

    Thanks Jilly for your help and much appreciate that.
     
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    Jilly

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    Wow. That is SO INTERESTING! And congrats for being so resourceful!
     

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