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Old 11-29-2007   #1 (permalink)
marcusFZ6


 
 

Windows Installer

Acer Aspire9300 with VHP. I put some software on to my wifes pooter to use
our HP printer/scanner. After a short time I releised that I didn't need this
software to use the machine as it will run through Vista anyway. So I have
unistalled the software and a few bits that were left in C:\\programs. The
trouble is that when the pooter boots up the Windows Installer program runs
and is trying to find the disc to install the remaining software. Obviously I
have left some bits but not sure where thou. Please tell me how to remove any
further software and how to stop the installer program running on start-up.
Many thanks, Marcus

My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 11-29-2007   #2 (permalink)
Rick Rogers


 
 

Re: Windows Installer

Hi Marcus,

Use System Restore to return to a point prior to the initial install, then
just install the printer without the associated software if it's natively
supported.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
My thoughts http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com

"marcusFZ6" <marcusFZ6@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:2242C833-08B4-48C9-8FC9-F2EB5EB4027D@xxxxxx
Quote:

> Acer Aspire9300 with VHP. I put some software on to my wifes pooter to use
> our HP printer/scanner. After a short time I releised that I didn't need
> this
> software to use the machine as it will run through Vista anyway. So I have
> unistalled the software and a few bits that were left in C:\\programs. The
> trouble is that when the pooter boots up the Windows Installer program
> runs
> and is trying to find the disc to install the remaining software.
> Obviously I
> have left some bits but not sure where thou. Please tell me how to remove
> any
> further software and how to stop the installer program running on
> start-up.
> Many thanks, Marcus
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 11-29-2007   #3 (permalink)
marcusFZ6


 
 

Re: Windows Installer

Hi Rick,

I was going to do this but the system restore only lets me go back to the
point when I did the first install. How can you go back a few days in System
Restore as I can't work it out. Even the restore to another point doesn't
take me back far enough.

Cheerz, Marcus
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 11-30-2007   #4 (permalink)
Rick Rogers


 
 

Re: Windows Installer

Hi,

If there's no point available, there's no way to go back further. Check HP's
site for an installer cleanup utility for that printer model.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
My thoughts http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com

"marcusFZ6" <marcusFZ6@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:58E9603D-BFD4-4F5B-BAD4-608C2F804B2B@xxxxxx
Quote:

> Hi Rick,
>
> I was going to do this but the system restore only lets me go back to the
> point when I did the first install. How can you go back a few days in
> System
> Restore as I can't work it out. Even the restore to another point doesn't
> take me back far enough.
>
> Cheerz, Marcus
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 11-30-2007   #5 (permalink)
Jim H


 
 

Re: Windows Installer

Maybe it could reinstall the spell checker for those who have a hard time
using english...

"Rick Rogers" wrote:
Quote:

> Hi,
>
> If there's no point available, there's no way to go back further. Check HP's
> site for an installer cleanup utility for that printer model.
>
> --
> Best of Luck,
>
> Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
> Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
> My thoughts http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com
>
> "marcusFZ6" <marcusFZ6@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:58E9603D-BFD4-4F5B-BAD4-608C2F804B2B@xxxxxx
Quote:

> > Hi Rick,
> >
> > I was going to do this but the system restore only lets me go back to the
> > point when I did the first install. How can you go back a few days in
> > System
> > Restore as I can't work it out. Even the restore to another point doesn't
> > take me back far enough.
> >
> > Cheerz, Marcus
>
>
My System SpecsSystem Spec
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