Re: Cannot remove program, Broderbund Mavis Beacon, keystroke hook

This has nothing to do with Windows Update functionality. Forwarded to

WinXP General via crosspost.

> I run Windows XP SP3...and Registry [Mechanic]

You'll probably have to reinstall the application in order to uninstall it,

since Registry Mechanic probably removed the necessary uninstall files for

the current install.

Still think your Registry needs "cleaning" or "repairing"? Read

http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=28099 (let alone this thread) and draw your

own conclusions.

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FraG wrote:

> In add or remove programs, cannot remove this program. Change/remove

> selection gets box asking for install, then Firewall pops-up to Install

> Shield, - catch 22 cannot find file. However, when accessing program

> through desktop, start menu, all programs, the short-cut properties box,

> "find target", the application main folder is there, opens up and

> contains

> all sub-folders. Can I go to registry and remove?

>

> I believe this open port is hi-jacked. My object is to rid my computer of

> this program and secure this port from watchers and high-jackers.

>

> Firewall is a PC Tools product, "Firewall Plus". All have latest

> upgrades.

>

> Thanks for any help.