That could get rid of some or maybe all of the offending entries.
But as Siva said, the software has been removed, now all that
is left are the "open with" remnants--- which don't tell you the
file extension.
The only recourse at this point is to go through the entire list
of file associations.........
How many programs does he currently have on his machine?
How many programs were improperly removed?
How many file extensions are registered?
This could end up being a rather long list and
a very lengthy process.
An uninstaller can complete the whole task in less than a minute.
AND... since the "open with" associations were "left behind"
there are probably many other dead/orphaned registry keys
lurking about which have nothing to do with file associations.
Jim Meagher
----- Original Message -----
From: "A&C Thompson" <[log in to unmask]>
> 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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