I went through the motions, but I never could find the file. I tried it twice. I need to learn how to operate "snipping" I will work on that part now. I got snipping on the screen, but did not know how to save the image. I found the image icon on the reply screen.
I will learn how to save the image. I have never used snipping before. There are several brute force techniques that you might try, but I hesitate to recommend them. The more you start messing around with the registry, the more chance you have of really messing things up.
At the very least, make a System Restore point. A registry backup that doesn't rely on starting Windows to recover would be better. It will work for Windows 7, but you need to turn UAC off first. Click Start and type cmd. When the link to cmd. If that method doesn't work, the only other thing that I can think of is to use an offline registry editor. See the following:. How can I remove this registry key name mcAfee. Thanks Thomas.
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Previous Next. The only suggestion I can think of is using McAfee's removal tool. How satisfied are you with this reply? Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site. LemP Volunteer Moderator. Back up the registry or at least create a manual restore point Open regedit in a "computer administrator" account Right-click the key at issue and select "Permissions" Click the "Advanced" button Click the "Owner" tab Select your user account as the new owner Check the box to " Replace owner on subcontainers and objects" Select the "Permissions" tab Check both boxes at the bottom Click "Apply" and respond "Yes" and then click OK Back on the main Permissions dialog, select the desired user name from the Group or user names list and select the check box under the Allow column for the Full Control row.
I would like to avoid a repetition if I know the exact cause. I do have another question for you if you know about it and can advise. Is there an-inbuilt program that can 'flush' the computer system to ensure that everything is working properly and the system is at optimal operation? Is Resetting a good idea or should I avoid it if possible so that I don't unintentionally create more problems for myself? Looking at my recent problems, I would prefer not to use the many external softwares that says they can do the job.
I have had enough problems recently and I certainly don't want any more new ones. It would appear that these external software changes some settings maybe even erase some things without my knowledge and it create problems. Before I sign off, I would really like to thank you for your assistance - your detailed and step by step approach with the instruction codes was really, really helpful.
Many thanks once again. In reply to klteo88's post on December 2, That's good that it is working now and now you are also more tech savvy! If you can recall what parts of the instructions were not clear, did not work as described or gave you trouble and let me know, I can update them to be more clear. I like to have things work on all systems all of the time under all conditions and not just on some systems some of the time. There are many variables and we don't always know the entire history of problems - I just want to know how to fix them and without Repairing or reinstalling XP.
I think most regular contributors here will tell you not to use registry cleaners even the one in CCleaner , and I think I have used just about all of them at one time or another and they don't bother me one bit, but before I do I always have a plan for what I am going to do if my system doesn't work when I get done - how am I going to undo it or fix a system if it doesn't boot? So I don't suggest or contribute to discussions about using too many of those things especially registry cleaners because I am usually outnumbered and my experience may be different.
I've have never had a problem, but I think my system is afraid of me. I sometimes have a good idea what people might have done to their system when certain built in Windows functions seem to stop working properly and sometimes include this question to get some background: Do you now or have you ever had installed any third party applications where the product description includes one or more of the following descriptive words: cleaner, mechanic, pit stop, detective, doctor, cure, optimize, inspector, clean up, tune up, speed up, fix up, compact, compress, faster, power, boost, booster, eraser, muncher.
So I can't really recommend anything for third party applications other than some common sense with a good dose of skepticism for good measure and a plan for how to get yourself out of a jam if things go wrong. Things like CCleaner are popular for maintenance and I have it installed too along with other things but I am always looking for new ways to break my system on purpose to recreate problems other people might be having so I can actually see it and then I can figure out how to fix it.
And there are lots of things you can download that promise free and instant fixes for just about any problem but I don't think those things are going to really help you too much. I don't even try them to see if they work or not. User's post on December 2, I have continued to monitor the SR process to ensure it works efficiently and properly and I encountered another problem.
The 'Undo last SR' don't work. It is like this: I have SR points say on 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6th December today. I do a SR to 1st December from today 6th December.
No problems. Everything goes smoothly and I am SR back to 1 December. This fails as it is 'Incomplete and cannot be undone'. So now, the 'Undo' seems to have malfunctioned.
So I guess I just have to do this from now on unless you know what the problem is and have a solution. I just know how to get around this as explained above. I don't want to mess around with this too much in case something else goes haywire. With regards to the your instructions part, I guess it is generally OK.
I just have to make sure I follow it line by line very carefully. But if I can get it right I suppose others reading the instructions should have no problems as well. In reply to klteo88's post on December 6, I don't know what that problem is and Googling around didn't give me any ideas except for things to try that might work sometimes maybe or ones that just don't make sense to me.
Not being a big fan of SR for problem solving in the first place how would you fix problems if there was no such thing as System Restore? I don't know what to suggest, but somebody else might. Instructions like that should work for all people all of the time instead of just for very few people some of the time.
I don't think I will ever suggest or refer to any troubleshooting method that includes the phrase ' It is just going to be a waste of time. I have run into problems. The reinstall is asking for 7 files instead of the 5 you list. I have the files on my computer but I get an error called Can Not Copy. What is the difference? I have a Gateway computer. Your fix for my "Restoration Incomplete" issue seems so reasonable.
Can you make any suggestions? In reply to HankWayne's post on December 18, WINNT was the default installation folder for older versions for MS Windows operating systems, or it could be that your system came that way from Gateway, or maybe it was upgraded to XP, or maybe somebody reinstalled XP and used that folder instead.
Restoration incomplete Have you seen if that will work? Let's be sure what you have running There will be some personal information like System Name and User Name , and whatever appears to be private information to you, just delete it from the pasted information.
Then answer these questions as best you can: What is your system make and model? Note : Remember to create a full back of the registry before deleting any entries from it. This is important because if you delete any important entry by mistake, it may cause irreparable damage to the PC and render your system useless.
You may also use a reliable registry cleaner tool to create a backup of the registry, scan it for all the unrequired entries, and remove them. Due to a large number of applications installed with McAfee Security Center, you may not be able completely uninstall McAfee products using the normal uninstallation process.
It would be a good idea if you scan the registry using a good registry cleaner tool. An advanced registry cleaner tool enables you to scan deep into the registry and weed out any remnants of the uninstalled software. This helps you ensure that your system is free of all debris and is maintained at its optimal working condition. Double-click the Add or Remove Programs option to open the corresponding window. Select all checkboxes on the screen to select the McAfee products you want to remove and proceed with the removal process.
Restart the PC after the uninstallation is complete. In case, after restart, you see that SecurityCenter has not uninstalled even after you have uninstalled all other McAfee products, then perform to following steps: Open My Computer.
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