The Rocinante Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 How do I manually uninstall BearShare, I tried doing it the windows Add or Remove Programs way, but it says it can't fing the install.log file Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
launchpad67a Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 I don't use that program but some programs, after they install, will put an "uninstll.exe" file (or similar) in the same folder where the program was installed. Look in your C drive > Program Files > Bear Share > Look for an EXE file that is something like Unn........blah blah. Double click it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rocinante Posted October 13, 2006 Author Share Posted October 13, 2006 yeah, but that file can't run without the install.log file for some reason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
launchpad67a Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 So, you found the "Uninstall.exe" file, right? And it won't run because of a missing file, right? If it say's it can't find the "install.log" file, then just create one. Open Notepad, save a blank document as "install.log". Make sure to choose 'all programs' from the program type dropdown list, or it will save the file as a .txt file. You don't want this. You need it to have the file extension of .log Then save it in the Bear Share folder. See what happens! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rocinante Posted October 14, 2006 Author Share Posted October 14, 2006 NVM I just deleted the registry key, thanks for thelp though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arleen2112 Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 My computer keeps shutting down all of a sudden. Any reason why it may be doing this? I can't run a Disc Cleanup, or Restore it to a different date, the computer will just shut down as soon as any type of scan begins. HELP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushRevisited Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 QUOTE (Arleen2112 @ Oct 18 2006, 12:24 PM) My computer keeps shutting down all of a sudden. Any reason why it may be doing this? I can't run a Disc Cleanup, or Restore it to a different date, the computer will just shut down as soon as any type of scan begins. HELP One of three things. 1. Overheating of CPU (dust buildup in the case - open it up and use compressed air to clean it out) 2. Bad memory (replace memory sticks or do a memory test to see if that is the case) 3. Virus (run virus scan at boot instead of within windows). I bet #1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arleen2112 Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 QUOTE (RushRevisited @ Oct 18 2006, 12:27 PM) QUOTE (Arleen2112 @ Oct 18 2006, 12:24 PM) My computer keeps shutting down all of a sudden. Any reason why it may be doing this? I can't run a Disc Cleanup, or Restore it to a different date, the computer will just shut down as soon as any type of scan begins. HELP One of three things. 1. Overheating of CPU (dust buildup in the case - open it up and use compressed air to clean it out) 2. Bad memory (replace memory sticks or do a memory test to see if that is the case) 3. Virus (run virus scan at boot instead of within windows). I bet #1. 1. I blew out the case just last week with that canned air stuff, that didn't seem to make much of an improvement 2. How do I run a memory test? 3. How would I go about running a virus scan at boot and not within Windows? Thanks for your help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arleen2112 Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 How does one get rid of a PSW Trojan virus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggoodie Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 The best way to remove a PSW Trojan Virus is download an anti-virus program (AVG Antivirus is what I use, and it's FREE) and then run it as soon as all installation is complete. Are you not running an antivirus program now? AVG Antivirus can be found here. PSW Trojan is a nasty password-stealing virus so it is very important to get rid of it. Since it's been around a while, it should be no problem for any antivirus to get rid of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutman Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 2 User(s) are reading this topic (0 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users): troutman, Arleen2112 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arleen2112 Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 QUOTE (biggoodie @ Oct 31 2006, 07:30 AM) The best way to remove a PSW Trojan Virus is download an anti-virus program (AVG Antivirus is what I use, and it's FREE) and then run it as soon as all installation is complete. Are you not running an antivirus program now? AVG Antivirus can be found here. PSW Trojan is a nasty password-stealing virus so it is very important to get rid of it. Since it's been around a while, it should be no problem for any antivirus to get rid of it. Thanks I have Norton Anti-Virus, and it says it has deleted it, but a Warning still keeps popping up that it is still on my system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arleen2112 Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 QUOTE (troutman @ Oct 31 2006, 11:02 AM) 2 User(s) are reading this topic (0 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users): troutman, Arleen2112 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arleen2112 Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 QUOTE (biggoodie @ Oct 31 2006, 07:30 AM) The best way to remove a PSW Trojan Virus is download an anti-virus program (AVG Antivirus is what I use, and it's FREE) and then run it as soon as all installation is complete. Are you not running an antivirus program now? AVG Antivirus can be found here. PSW Trojan is a nasty password-stealing virus so it is very important to get rid of it. Since it's been around a while, it should be no problem for any antivirus to get rid of it. Can I have Norton and AVG at the same time on my computer, or do I have to uninstall Norton before downloading this new one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
launchpad67a Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 QUOTE (Arleen2112 @ Oct 31 2006, 09:09 AM) Can I have Norton and AVG at the same time on my computer, or do I have to uninstall Norton before downloading this new one? You can have as many as you want. But try not to let them take over all the power from your machine....because they will. I personally don't let any run unless I ask them to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arleen2112 Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 QUOTE (launchpad67a @ Oct 31 2006, 12:41 PM) QUOTE (Arleen2112 @ Oct 31 2006, 09:09 AM) Can I have Norton and AVG at the same time on my computer, or do I have to uninstall Norton before downloading this new one? You can have as many as you want. But try not to let them take over all the power from your machine....because they will. I personally don't let any run unless I ask them to. Thanks If I have any troubles, I'll be back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arleen2112 Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 QUOTE (biggoodie @ Oct 31 2006, 07:30 AM) The best way to remove a PSW Trojan Virus is download an anti-virus program (AVG Antivirus is what I use, and it's FREE) and then run it as soon as all installation is complete. Are you not running an antivirus program now? AVG Antivirus can be found here. PSW Trojan is a nasty password-stealing virus so it is very important to get rid of it. Since it's been around a while, it should be no problem for any antivirus to get rid of it. I have downloaded the AVG Anti-Spyware and Anti-Virus things.. The spyware one caught 189 different things Should I uninstall my Norton Anti-virus? This AVG one seems to be ALOT better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rocinante Posted November 2, 2006 Author Share Posted November 2, 2006 OMG you have norton? I don't use AVG, but I'd definitely suggest it over Norton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggoodie Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 Absolutely! Uninstall that Norton Antivirus, because apart from it being a slow, unweildy memory and resource hog, Symantec has been caught doing some unsavory things regarding security in Win XP as of late. I have used AVG Antivirus ever since it has been available, and have found it to be a very good piece of software. And it's FREE! Like you, I used to worship Norton Antivirus. But when I paid Symantec $30 over the net to keep my virus definitions updated and they took my money without giving me anything, I dumped them like an old girlfriend. One of the best moves I ever made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arleen2112 Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 QUOTE (biggoodie @ Nov 3 2006, 07:10 AM) Absolutely! Uninstall that Norton Antivirus, because apart from it being a slow, unweildy memory and resource hog, Symantec has been caught doing some unsavory things regarding security in Win XP as of late. I have used AVG Antivirus ever since it has been available, and have found it to be a very good piece of software. And it's FREE! Like you, I used to worship Norton Antivirus. But when I paid Symantec $30 over the net to keep my virus definitions updated and they took my money without giving me anything, I dumped them like an old girlfriend. One of the best moves I ever made. I have uninstalled NAV and have the Free AVG downloaded now. AVG is saying it expires in 10 days Do I just go back to their website and download a newer version after this expires? Or do I have to purchase it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
launchpad67a Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 QUOTE (Arleen2112 @ Nov 17 2006, 08:56 AM) QUOTE (biggoodie @ Nov 3 2006, 07:10 AM) Absolutely! Uninstall that Norton Antivirus, because apart from it being a slow, unweildy memory and resource hog, Symantec has been caught doing some unsavory things regarding security in Win XP as of late. I have used AVG Antivirus ever since it has been available, and have found it to be a very good piece of software. And it's FREE! Like you, I used to worship Norton Antivirus. But when I paid Symantec $30 over the net to keep my virus definitions updated and they took my money without giving me anything, I dumped them like an old girlfriend. One of the best moves I ever made. I have uninstalled NAV and have the Free AVG downloaded now. AVG is saying it expires in 10 days Do I just go back to their website and download a newer version after this expires? Or do I have to purchase it? I think you might have downloaded the Full Version, instead of the 'Free' one. The full version is free to download but has an expiration date and will stop working after that, unless you purchase it. The Free version never expires but also doesn't have all the options of the full version. I have the free one and it works very well. Suggestion: Uninstall AVG. Go back to their site and download the Free version. Install that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arleen2112 Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 QUOTE (launchpad67a @ Nov 17 2006, 12:22 PM)QUOTE (Arleen2112 @ Nov 17 2006, 08:56 AM) QUOTE (biggoodie @ Nov 3 2006, 07:10 AM) Absolutely! Uninstall that Norton Antivirus, because apart from it being a slow, unweildy memory and resource hog, Symantec has been caught doing some unsavory things regarding security in Win XP as of late. I have used AVG Antivirus ever since it has been available, and have found it to be a very good piece of software. And it's FREE! Like you, I used to worship Norton Antivirus. But when I paid Symantec $30 over the net to keep my virus definitions updated and they took my money without giving me anything, I dumped them like an old girlfriend. One of the best moves I ever made. I have uninstalled NAV and have the Free AVG downloaded now. AVG is saying it expires in 10 days Do I just go back to their website and download a newer version after this expires? Or do I have to purchase it? I think you might have downloaded the Full Version, instead of the 'Free' one. The full version is free to download but has an expiration date and will stop working after that, unless you purchase it. The Free version never expires but also doesn't have all the options of the full version. I have the free one and it works very well. Suggestion: Uninstall AVG. Go back to their site and download the Free version. Install that one. This is what I downloaded AVG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
launchpad67a Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Umm, that link does not go anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushRevisited Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 QUOTE (launchpad67a @ Nov 17 2006, 03:25 PM) Umm, that link does not go anywhere. I think she meant to post: http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
launchpad67a Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 QUOTE (RushRevisited @ Nov 17 2006, 01:27 PM) QUOTE (launchpad67a @ Nov 17 2006, 03:25 PM) Umm, that link does not go anywhere. I think she meant to post: http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1 Ah, I see the typo. I just have no patience for bad urls anymore I guess. Anyhow, not sure why that version says it will expire. I have the version 7.5.428 , which is just 1 release behind yours. Did you mabey download the "Commercial Version"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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