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Fred44

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I just uninstalled some unwanted software using the Revo Uninstaller (Rhapsody which came with an mp3 player I just got and decided I didn't need this software). Revo was recommended to me by some members here, so I have a few questions. The first screen that come up has a list of "modes" (Built in, Safe, Moderate and Advanced). As you probably know, the "Moderate" mode is ticked by default, so that's what I used. In the process some files came up to be deleted (which I assume were temp files associated with Rhapsody), so I ticked them all and deleted them. Then a registry entry came HKEY something, don't remember what, and then a file attached to it. I didn't know whether to select both HKEY and the file, so I left that alone. When such an option appears, do you just highlight the file or everything,including HKEY, I'm not sure if it was Local Machine, Users or whatever (should have made a screen shot). At any rate everything seems to be running OK. Is Revo smart enough to only delete unneeded files and what mode is recommended? Thanks.

Fred
 

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    Not sure what case or cooling means. Could not find in any documentation. The keyboard is the standard that comes with the HP Slimline.

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    Acer 5735z Laptop
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    2.0 ghz intel pentium dual-core processor t4200 800mhz fsb
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    Acer CathedralPeak Rev
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    4gb
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System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HPs3700y Slimline
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    AMD Athlon64 X2 (B) 50000+ 2.6 GHz (65W)
    Motherboard
    Asus M2N61-AR
    Memory
    3 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    NVDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430 (Integrated on motherboard)
    Sound Card
    High Definition 6-channel audio ALC 888S chipset
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    SAMSUNG SYNCMASTER 914V FLAT PANEL LCD
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    1280 X 1024
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    320GB SATA 3G (3.0 Gb/sec)
    PSU
    160W
    Mouse
    Logitech Marble Mouse
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    HP
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    Broadband Cable Connection (256 Kpbs?)
    Other Info
    Not sure what case or cooling means. Could not find in any documentation. The keyboard is the standard that comes with the HP Slimline.
I recommend to use "Advanced". And when it comes to deleting items (reg entries and files) just click "select all" and then "delete all".
 

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    Dell
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    4GB
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    HP w2207h
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    2x250GB HDDs 1x60GB OCZ SSD 6 external disks 60 to 640GBs
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    Also 1xHP desktop, 1xHP laptop, 1xGateway laptop
I found that checking everything caused me to reinstall both Vista and XP home ... Revo is good, but apparently took me at my word! I learned my lesson :cry:
 

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    Bruce ... somewhere in his 40's
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    4 GB
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    ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro
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    Samsung SyncMaster 914v
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    1280 x 1024
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    2/500GB each ... ST3500630AS ATA Device. One is not connected
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    Rocketfish 700 W
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    G.Skill Gigabyte Chassis
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    Microsoft PS/2 Mouse
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    Standard PS/2 Keyboard
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    ATI HDMI Audio
Jacee said:
I found that checking everything caused me to reinstall both Vista and XP home ... Revo is good, but apparently took me at my word! I learned my lesson :cry:
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See...that's what I don't want to do. I'd rather err on the side of caution. Any more suggestions on the cautious use of this program?
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    HPs3700y Slimline
    CPU
    AMD Athlon64 X2 (B) 50000+ 2.6 GHz (65W)
    Motherboard
    Asus M2N61-AR
    Memory
    3 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    NVDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430 (Integrated on motherboard)
    Sound Card
    High Definition 6-channel audio ALC 888S chipset
    Monitor(s) Displays
    SAMSUNG SYNCMASTER 914V FLAT PANEL LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1280 X 1024
    Hard Drives
    320GB SATA 3G (3.0 Gb/sec)
    PSU
    160W
    Mouse
    Logitech Marble Mouse
    Keyboard
    HP
    Internet Speed
    Broadband Cable Connection (256 Kpbs?)
    Other Info
    Not sure what case or cooling means. Could not find in any documentation. The keyboard is the standard that comes with the HP Slimline.
I use advanced and check all never had a problem you can always get it to back up if you need to but I have never needed to.
 

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    Lenovo Thinkpad T400
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    Intel Mobile Core 2 Duo P8700 @ 2.53GHz
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    LENOVO 64734VM
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    2.00GB Single-Channel DDR3 @ 531MHz
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    Intel Mobile Intel 4 Series Express Chipset Family
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    Conexant 20561 SmartAudio HD
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    15 inch
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    1280 x 800
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    1x 180GB Intel 530 series SSD 1 x 120GB Hitachi 5400rmp 1 x 650GB Western Digital Elements 5400rpm 1x 1Tb Western Digital Elements 5400rpm
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    Medium for New Zealand
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    Weakest part of my computer is the graphics chipset. Only ever used a laptop. Also use USB Freeview TV Card Lenovo Docking Station External Speakers Other bits a pieces as needed
ilikefree said:
I use advanced and check all never had a problem you can always get it to back up if you need to but I have never needed to.
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So on the registry part just delete the items in bold and then when the files come up, tick them all and delete?
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HPs3700y Slimline
    CPU
    AMD Athlon64 X2 (B) 50000+ 2.6 GHz (65W)
    Motherboard
    Asus M2N61-AR
    Memory
    3 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    NVDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430 (Integrated on motherboard)
    Sound Card
    High Definition 6-channel audio ALC 888S chipset
    Monitor(s) Displays
    SAMSUNG SYNCMASTER 914V FLAT PANEL LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1280 X 1024
    Hard Drives
    320GB SATA 3G (3.0 Gb/sec)
    PSU
    160W
    Mouse
    Logitech Marble Mouse
    Keyboard
    HP
    Internet Speed
    Broadband Cable Connection (256 Kpbs?)
    Other Info
    Not sure what case or cooling means. Could not find in any documentation. The keyboard is the standard that comes with the HP Slimline.
Fred44 I go one before advanced then do another with advanced so the program will make 2 restore points (1 for each) Later if all is good i do a disc cleanup to remove all old restore points C:Properties,disc clean up, more options. sorry for the delay in replying:p
 
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My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo Thinkpad T400
    CPU
    Intel Mobile Core 2 Duo P8700 @ 2.53GHz
    Motherboard
    LENOVO 64734VM
    Memory
    2.00GB Single-Channel DDR3 @ 531MHz
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Mobile Intel 4 Series Express Chipset Family
    Sound Card
    Conexant 20561 SmartAudio HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15 inch
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 800
    Hard Drives
    1x 180GB Intel 530 series SSD 1 x 120GB Hitachi 5400rmp 1 x 650GB Western Digital Elements 5400rpm 1x 1Tb Western Digital Elements 5400rpm
    Internet Speed
    Medium for New Zealand
    Other Info
    Weakest part of my computer is the graphics chipset. Only ever used a laptop. Also use USB Freeview TV Card Lenovo Docking Station External Speakers Other bits a pieces as needed
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