Author |
Topic: PC advice please, (Read 10328 times) |
|
ro284
Full Member
I'm a YaBB newbie!
 
Posts: 508
|
 |
PC advice please,
« on: Feb 21st, 2014, 9:11pm » |
 Quote  Modify
|
I am having problems with my PC, It was very slow, but after defrag much better, However someone gave me a Kodak printer to try, Well the size of the software was huse, whatever i do with the machine i find Kodak popping up! the printer was no good! Am i right in thinking i can go into registry editor, Hkey_classes_root, To highlight the software, and delete it from there? Thanks Bob
|
|
 IP Logged |
Bob Dorset
|
|
|
Scorpio
Full Member
Posts: 562
|
|
Re: PC advice please,
« Reply #1 on: Feb 21st, 2014, 9:49pm » |
Quote Modify
|
Be careful when deleting registry files! They may have linked dependencies. Sounds like you have limited free space on the hard drive. I use http://www.iobit.com there is also an uninstaller add on which is quite comprehensive. Free trial should be enough to repair any ongoing issues.
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
|
lesterlad aka Rodders
Full Member
2.3 Ghia x Estate (Manual)
Posts: 877
|
|
Re: PC advice please,
« Reply #2 on: Feb 21st, 2014, 9:53pm » |
Quote Modify
|
It can be a bit risky deleting stuff from the registry.
I am still on Windows XP and if I need to remove anything I go START > control panel > add or remove programs.
Look for anything Kodak related in there.
|
|
IP Logged |
There's are methods to my madness!!! I'm not sure what the methods are but there's definitely madness in them
|
|
|
Scorpio_Mike
Senior Member
Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0 V6 & 2.8 Sierra XR4i 4x4
Posts: 2354
|
|
Re: PC advice please,
« Reply #3 on: Feb 21st, 2014, 10:24pm » |
Quote Modify
|
Unless you really know what you are doing, leave the registry well alone 
If you are on Windows 7 use START-> Control Panel-> Programs-> and then use the uninstall option.
|
|
IP Logged |
Star sign is Scorpio !
Sierra XR4i's are great...especially when fitted with 4WD 
|
|
|
Snoopy
Administrator
Very old.BAD tempered and missing friends.
Posts: 6278
|
|
Re: PC advice please,
« Reply #4 on: Feb 22nd, 2014, 8:28am » |
Quote Modify
|
The other way .... Is to navigate to the KODAK Folder in system and inside the KODAK folder there should be an uninstall program . BUT the most reliable way is as already advised Start.... Control Panel...Programs and Features. If all else fails there are programs available on the net to uninstall unwanted programs
|
|
IP Logged |
HELP the FORUM.Please DONATE
|
|
|
ro284
Full Member
I'm a YaBB newbie!
Posts: 508
|
|
Re: PC advice please,
« Reply #5 on: Feb 22nd, 2014, 2:56pm » |
Quote Modify
|
Thanks for replies, i think i will leave this alone and get aan uninstall program, There is no sign of Kodak in Add/remove! cheers
|
|
IP Logged |
Bob Dorset
|
|
|
brds
Full Member
Posts: 150
|
|
Re: PC advice please,
« Reply #6 on: Feb 22nd, 2014, 6:57pm » |
Quote Modify
|
I recommend Revo Uninstaller. It's free and clears the Registry really well. I've never had a problem with it on XP or Windows 7. It works by using the relevant programme Uninstaller and then goes really deep to clear all the rubbish they leave behind.
For normal cleaning I use CCleaner. It clears files and can clean the Registry of most stuff.
For really thorough cleaning I have used Avast but that is only free for a short time before it switches off.
Bob.
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
|
ro284
Full Member
I'm a YaBB newbie!
Posts: 508
|
|
Re: PC advice please,
« Reply #7 on: Feb 26th, 2014, 3:40pm » |
Quote Modify
|
Thanks Bob, i have Revo now, which i find very good, and will have a look at Avast too, I guess if there was a way to restore Kodak from Services or Hkey-classes etc to desktop, i could then delete it with Revo! i did notice that when downloading Revo there are a few other programs that download with it, But easily deleted as you you say with Revo, i think the bottom line is i need a new PC! or a brain, Thanks Bob
|
|
IP Logged |
Bob Dorset
|
|
|
Jonnycab
Senior Member
Former owner of 2.3 Ultima Facelift saloon
Posts: 3900
|
|
Re: PC advice please,
« Reply #8 on: Feb 27th, 2014, 3:22am » |
Quote Modify
|
IOBit uninstaller is quite good as well. It uses the programs' uninstaller program & then offers to clean up all the registry paths that the program has left behind. I've been using it for about 3 years & never had a any compatibilty problems with my Windows XP Pro
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
|
ro284
Full Member
I'm a YaBB newbie!
Posts: 508
|
|
Re: PC advice please,
« Reply #9 on: Feb 27th, 2014, 10:26am » |
Quote Modify
|
Thanks jonnycab, i downloaded Avast and watch it scan everything, i noticed that it picked up hundreds of files, from norton 360, it took ages, also many other groups of files i no longer need! i had problems with PC in the past and took it to a guy to sort out, i guess i was thinking all these old redundant files would have been swept away!  It is one one those things when you don't know who to take it to,) However the only place i can find these files is in registry, (like Kodak problem) its as if all normal icons have been taken off, leaving all the rubbish with no title anywhere i can see, to remove all these old files, have a feeling the obvious is staring me in the face!! Any further advice please, Bob
|
|
IP Logged |
Bob Dorset
|
|
|
Jonnycab
Senior Member
Former owner of 2.3 Ultima Facelift saloon
Posts: 3900
|
|
Re: PC advice please,
« Reply #10 on: Feb 27th, 2014, 12:00pm » |
Quote Modify
|
Also, have you tried 'Ccleaner' ? It can scan the registry & safely delete registry paths that aren't in use anymore.
I've been using it for years & never had any problems with it
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
|
brds
Full Member
Posts: 150
|
|
Re: PC advice please,
« Reply #11 on: Feb 28th, 2014, 4:37pm » |
Quote Modify
|
I agree, it's a nightmare when downloading free S/W to avoid all the junk that they try to install. Regarding Avast, it is very thorough and finds things that even other Registry cleaners such as Revo and Ccleaner miss. Unfortunately the delete facility is only free for a short trial period so if you really want to clear all the old Norton rubbish, I think you'll have to purchase a subscription - I'm too mean for that so if you find something else that's free I'll be interested.
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
|
Snoopy
Administrator
Very old.BAD tempered and missing friends.
Posts: 6278
|
|
Re: PC advice please,
« Reply #12 on: Mar 1st, 2014, 8:13am » |
Quote Modify
|
There is a NORTON removal tool available Like HERE
|
|
IP Logged |
HELP the FORUM.Please DONATE
|
|
|
ro284
Full Member
I'm a YaBB newbie!
Posts: 508
|
|
Re: PC advice please,
« Reply #13 on: Mar 3rd, 2014, 9:49am » |
Quote Modify
|
Thanks for that link Snoopy! what a program! it is brilliant! basically what it does, is scan the pc, then reports on everything from size temp state of drives, amount of ram, check for missing Windows files and any viruses, etc, It tells me my hard drive is running slow, but the rest of the diganosis, was 9 viruses, (many were adware!) And many Windows files missing! But what this program does is replace missing Windows files, When run in Safe mode, it takes some time, but all done now! Amasing! my PC engineer could not do that! Cheers Bob
|
|
IP Logged |
Bob Dorset
|
|
|
ro284
Full Member
I'm a YaBB newbie!
Posts: 508
|
|
Re: PC advice please,
« Reply #14 on: Mar 6th, 2014, 4:42pm » |
Quote Modify
|
Spoke too soon, i switched on pc today to find a Microsoft Windows Error report! corrupted Error report=serious problem on pc, The message says corrupted Error reports are rare! Then it tells me to back up, goes on-click Start, point to All Programs, then point System Tools, then click Backup, There is no Backup! 
Any one advise on this please? cheers Bob
|
|
IP Logged |
Bob Dorset
|
|
|
Snoopy
Administrator
Very old.BAD tempered and missing friends.
Posts: 6278
|
|
Re: PC advice please,
« Reply #15 on: Mar 7th, 2014, 8:39am » |
Quote Modify
|
From what you are saying It sounds like you have the start of some major component failure. such as the processors or hard drive or even the Motherboard. They all eventually give iup the ghost. but as they start to fail they do give some very strange reports.
I well remember an old PC I had which had a failing MB it gave me some very strange errors.
The only thing I can suggest is that you start up in " safe mode" ( tap F8 on boot up) and see if you can fix it from there.
Good Luck
|
|
IP Logged |
HELP the FORUM.Please DONATE
|
|
|
Tompion
Administrator
1997 2.3 Ultima estate.
Posts: 2918
|
|
Re: PC advice please,
« Reply #16 on: Mar 7th, 2014, 7:33pm » |
Quote Modify
|
on Mar 3rd, 2014, 9:49am, ro284 wrote:| Thanks for that link Snoopy! what a program! it is brilliant! basically what it does, is scan the pc, then reports on everything from size temp state of drives, amount of ram, check for missing Windows files and any viruses, etc, It tells me my hard drive is running slow, but the rest of the diganosis, was 9 viruses, (many were adware!) And many Windows files missing! But what this program does is replace missing Windows files, When run in Safe mode, it takes some time, but all done now! Amasing! my PC engineer could not do that! Cheers Bob |
|
You need to be careful to get the right thing when downloading from places like majorgeeks as they try & push other software, it can be quite difficult to find the correct download button. The Norton removal tool is from Symantec (Norton) & only removes Norton entries - it doesn’t do what your download did, maybe it removed something it shouldn’t.
Some antivirus also have a separate rootkit scan, if yours does try running that. My computer once got infected from a link on the BBC website of all places AVG’s rootkit scan found the problem (although I still restored the computer from a recent back up anyway).
The free version of Malwarebytes is worth trying from http://www.malwarebytes.org/.
Microsoft warning messages can of course be fake. If you don’t use the default colour scheme a give away for some of the fakes is if they still use the default Windows colour scheme.
|
|
IP Logged |
ABS multiplug wheel sensor pins MK IV or MK 20
|
|
|
Snoopy
Administrator
Very old.BAD tempered and missing friends.
Posts: 6278
|
|
Re: PC advice please,
« Reply #17 on: Mar 8th, 2014, 8:50am » |
Quote Modify
|
Another good scanner is the ESET which is als free but takes time ESET
I use malwarebytes weekly.
|
|
IP Logged |
HELP the FORUM.Please DONATE
|
|
|
|
Home
Help
Search
Members
Login
Reply
Send Topic
Print