Re: Need Help with Toatal Uninstall

de BobLondonKy 04/22/2006 04:49

John Corliss <jcorliss@fake.invalid> wrote in
news:124kg76jg3ap332@corp.supernews.com:

> BobLondonKy wrote:
>>> BTW.... Total Uninstall has a quirky interface, but once you get
>>> used to it, it works. Be sure and note that you can configure it to
>>> overlook various folders and files that other programs change.
>>
>> John,
>> Can you clue me in as to what files to configure Total Uninstall to
>> overlook? I know that there are some .dll files. Maybe like
>> mfc42.dll? I guess as for folders that should be my photo folder, and
>> maybe my mp3 folder. What do you think. I was unable to find a help
>> file with this.
>
> Geez Bob, such settings differ way too much from system to system. To
> do it though, click on the "Options" button, then the "Scanner" tab.
> For instance, I told it to ignore the Kerio log. However, you really
> *do* want to know about all .dll file changes. At least I do.
>
> Just think about files that change in the normal course of operational
> events and which don't need to be restored to their previous
> condition.
>
> Don't try to use System Restore and then run Total Uninstall to remove
> a program. If you do, TU will lock up for obvious reasons.
>
> Also remember that when you uninstall a program using TU, be sure to
> press the "Expand all" button on the page that lists the changes
> installing a program made. When you do this, you can go down the list
> and "uncheck" items that you know don't need to be reverted back, or
> which may cause problems if TU tries to do so. This is a lot easier
> than it sounds, believe me.
>
> HTH.
>

Okay then. I was afraid that it might try to remove a .dll like
MFC42.DLL if there were some changes made to it. Hopefully then it would
just remove the changes.

Thanks for your help.

Bob,
London, Kentucky