Jim,

Is ''open with'' different in win98 then win95? Correct me if I'm wrong, but
is Siva not simply asking how to remove a registered file type, which is
associated with a program, that no longer exists? If so, would it not be
easier to open explorer, then click on view-options-file types, scroll to
the unwanted file type, and click remove? Please advise, thanks.

Alan Thompson

----- Original Message -----
From: Jim Meagher <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: [PCSOFT] Unwanted Programs in "Open With"


> Siva,
>
> Most of the uninstall routines that come with software
> do not work correctly.  What you are seeing are some
> of those leftovers.  They are system registry entries.
>
> You need a registry cleaner to remove them.  The
> Microsoft Registry Cleaner program is available
> for free download from the MS web site.... but you
> get what you pay for. <g>  It doesn't do a whole lot
> especially for your situation.
>
> You need a good third party software uninstaller.
> I use UNISTALLER (I think McAfee owns it now)
> but Quaterdeck's Clean Sweep is another good one.
>
> Jim Meagher
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Siva Lokanathan" <[log in to unmask]>
>
> >         I had posted this inquiry about a week back, but it seems to
> > have gone un-noticed. So I am posting it again.
> >         I use win 98. In the "OPEN WITH" when attempting to open a file,
> > I see so many programs which have since been deleted from my Hard Disk.
> > I wish to have advice on how to remove these unwanted programs.
> >         Thanks                   Siva Lokanathan

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