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Unknown author co7ft5y in Reg Cleaner

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by bobboyd185, 2007/01/19.

  1. 2007/01/19
    bobboyd185

    bobboyd185 Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Listed under reg cleaner, unknown author. Can you tell me what it is it and can I delete it?
     
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  2. 2007/01/20
    Steve R Jones

    Steve R Jones SuperGeek Staff

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    It might maybe help if you posted the location in the registry where it was found.

    When in doubt - leave it alone.
     
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    TonyT

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    If is:
    hkey_local_machine\software\c07ft5y Registry Key
    then belongs to:
    SafeDisc RefCount

    The folder c07ft5 is a valid Windows reg key, many apps will place values in that key, be careful what you delete cause a valid program may break if delete its value. That key is often used by copyright protected cds and dvds. It's also used by some trojans and decent antivirus and adware programs will clean it if malware is found during a scan.
     
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  5. 2007/01/20
    bobboyd185

    bobboyd185 Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    co7ft5y

    Thanks for the advice. I will leave it alone. I did not know where it was located, because the registry cleaner I have simply lists it as a new registry key, along with others, and asks me what I wanted to do with it.
     
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  6. 2007/01/21
    TonyT

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    Go to Start > Run > type regedit
    In regedit go to hkey_local_machine\software\c07ft5y
    Right click the c07ft5y folder and select Export (save it to Desktop)
    Right click the .REG file and select Edit.
    Copy+Paste its contents here in this thread.
    You can delete the .REG file when finished w/ it.
     
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