remove programme..not on list

[David]

I am trying to remove a programme from my pc.called photo impact by ulead systems but it isn't listed on the add/remove programme.
Is there any easy way to get this off my machine.It did come with the machine when new and I'm stuck

is it a simple op ? 

[Philip]

does it have its own uninstaller ?

[Cookiemonster]

Or you could try looking in the folder where it's installed, sometimes there is a uninstall option there.

[David]

Or you could try looking in the folder where it's installed, sometimes there is a uninstall option there.

Thanks for that will go and have a look..................

[Cookiemonster]

If you don't have any luck with the above then here is the support forum...Link

[David]

Found it in the folders.do I just right click and delete ?

[Malc]

If you don't have it, install ccleaner, it's free.

http://www.ccleaner.com/download

Choose tools, and try to uninstall it from there.

Sometimes I have programs that I can't uninstall via windows, but I can from here.

Hope this helps.  

[David]

If you don't have any luck with the above then here is the support forum...Link

Thanks again.

[Cookiemonster]

Found it in the folders.do I just right click and delete ?

Found the uninstaller?

[David]

Found the uninstaller?

Nope cant find that 

[Cookiemonster]

Oh right well yeah you could just delete the whole folder and then use ccleaner to get rid of anything unwanted that it left behind. Usually does the trick for me

[MoHux]

NO!   I think what Malc meant was that there is an uninstaller in CCleaner that is better than the Windows one!!

Mo

[Cookiemonster]

OK my bad!

[Malc]

NO!   I think what Malc meant was that there is an uninstaller in CCleaner that is better than the Windows one!!

Mo

Thanks Mo, that's exactly what I mean't 

[David]

Well I just deleted the folders,had a look there was no uninstaller there and now I will run the cleaner.this tool looks good,it wont take anything other than c off will it..first time I have seen this 

[Ted]

Code:
Format c: "enter"

Usually does the trick  

[Malc]

When you have run it, you will need to re log into any site that has cookies.

You only need to do this once, for each site, visit it, log in, they open ccleaner, choose options - cookies, and transfer any that you want to keep from the left to the right window.

They will not then be deleted.

*This tip courtesy of Noreen *

[David]

If you don't have it, install ccleaner, it's free.

http://www.ccleaner.com/download

Choose tools, and try to uninstall it from there.

Sometimes I have programs that I can't uninstall via windows, but I can from here.

Hope this helps. 

What if its still not listed Malc ?

[Malc]

It might not be alphabetical as in IDNetter.co.uk, but listed as www.IDNetter.co.uk, either that or visit the site, and to get it to appear, click away from cookies (or close ccleaner and reopen) and go back in cookies.

It took me a while. 

[Malc]

What if its still not listed Malc ?

Sudden thought.

Are you talking about the uninstaller or the cookies?

[David]

Im trying to uninstall a programme which came pre installed on this machine Malc PB,have been searching its not on the programme lists at all,yet when I run search and type in the name I find the folders.
This is a photo programme and every time I click on a photo this thing boots up and I want it off as I have got Elements 6 now so don't want any other programmes on here.

If all that makes sense 

[Malc]

If you can't get rid of it, have you tried this.

Select a photo, JPEG image, right click.

Choose 'open with'

In the popup box find element 6 to open with and check the box 'always use the selected prog......'

Everytime you open a photo from now on, it will open with element 6

[Simon]

David, have you looked in the Start > All Programs list to see if there's an uninstaller in the Ulead program folder there?

[David]

Yes tried that Simon no trace of it.all I know or I have been told is that Packard Bell load these things in some how..its beyond me at present.I'm  just a little confused as I said if I type in search there it is but no installer have read the index in there but no reference how to get it off just how to use it 

[David]

If you can't get rid of it, have you tried this.

Select a photo, JPEG image, right click.

Choose 'open with'

In the popup box find element 6 to open with and check the box 'always use the selected prog......'

Everytime you open a photo from now on, it will open with element 6

Thanks again Malc,done this and the bugger keeps going back to it as if it is set as default so have to put each folder in one at a time...........has to be an easier way.....but then it is me..

[David]

typed in the path of this programme and it came up as Adobe 8.could this be the programme which needs to be deleted.bearing in mind elements 6 is Adobe ......me thinks perhaps leave alone ?

[Malc]

I suppose last resort, delete the folder with the program in, then run the reg cleaner in ccleaner, I've had to do that on occasion as a last resort.

[Simon]

Adobe is a different brand to Ulead, so they will not be the same program, David.  Adobe 8 possibly refers to Acrobat Reader (for pdf files).  Did you have a CD that came with the computer?  Might be worth browsing that, to see if there are any installation / uninstallation files on it.

[David]

Thanks all no the PB come with no cd just a smart restore,I will delete for the time being but leave in the bin just in case and hopefully it will be ok,I have got Element 6 running so ok for time being thanks guys 

[David]

I suppose last resort, delete the folder with the program in, then run the reg cleaner in ccleaner, I've had to do that on occasion as a last resort.

After a nights sleep I think this is my only option,once I have deleted the files in this way will it stop activating when I click on a picture.....?

[Rik]

When you installed Elements, didn't it give you an option for which files to associate with it, David?

[David]

Cant remember to be honest Rik my mind was concentrated on the activation stuff,but Im going to load i tin to  the lap top so will see.I do tick the box where is says use adobe for all but the other programme just seems to override the thing.the only way I can try and stop is by deleting the folder and files,I don't know if ccleaner will work after doing this as Im not sure about this as I have never seen it..so a little cautious 

[Rik]

I would start by using CCleaner to try and uninstall the program, David. If that doesn't work, I'd personally edit the registry, but you have to be comfortable to go delving in there. It might also be worth running MSCONFIG to see if anything is showing up in there.

[David]

Thank Rik I did look in the c cleaner but it isn't on that list which would make it easy,am have a root around and it is a coral application,really if I can find a way of just deactivating it.E6 is fine so no conflict I don't think just a little vexing.I could try the PB forum,its possible someone else has had this.These machines as you know I expect come preloaded..and I read a while ago they don't make it easy for some of these things to be found by the run of the mill user.....I wont give up though 

[Rik]

PB is like many manufacturers these days, David, they pre-install an image, but don't give you the discs to get rid of stuff easily. There are several routes to remove stuff like this, but often they involve some serious hacking.

[David]

I think this bugger is deeper than the titanic,that was easier to find as well.

The only way to find it is to type in the search bar and up it comes. delete and clean and hope it works.

One one question Rik.Will this cleaner take off anything else,how does it decide what goes off.Im just reading through it......

[Rik]

It should (I don't use it) offer you its suggested 'cleanings'. Just run through them and leave anything you're not certain of alone. The cleaner I use will often find hundreds of entries though, so do it at a time when you feel patient.

[Malc]

You could just let it wipe the lot... and do a back up first.

That's what I do.

[David]

  here goes...

[Rik]

That's another approach, Malc. I always set a system restore before tampering, and also back up the entire registry with Erunt. Then, for good measure, I take a TI backup too.

[Inactive]

here goes...

Bye David... 

[Noreen]

He's keeping us in suspense, isn't he?

[Rik]

I'll be sending out a search party at 4.

[David]

Im back peeps,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,looks like it gone.would I keep you in suspense.I can now click on the pics and it goes straight to  adobe,I did delete and ran the cleaner so I will leave it in ignorance...
Installed it onto laptop and that was a breeze and despite warnings it might flicker there is no evidence in fact the photos are very good.

Shot over to PC world for the manual and they do "The Missing Manual" £24.99" but I would never read this,war and peace is short in comparison,so Im off on the hunt for a smaller version,but the pdf are ok and its fun playing around with it....

Im going to play safe and get the wacom bamboo is this sufficient for what I want or need..

[Rik]

Glad you came through unscathed, David. Experimentation is the best way to learn in some respects, but having an understanding of the tools is obviously useful. Thick manuals make sense with Photoshop products, though - there's so much depth to them, and once you start playing, you can turn photos into works of art.

[David]

Im already getting the hang of not being frightened and do what my 9 year old does.....just clicks and then checks to see what she has done...It is amazing what can be done and it isn't a lot of money for what you get..

In the pc world version it is only a small book not the second edition of the bible.

Let us know if yours arrives Noreen, 

[Rik]

What used to be hours of work in a darkroom is now seconds, with the ability to undo rather than start from scratch, David. It makes for an addictive hobby. One tip I will give you is to save your files with incremental names, eg photo256a, 256b etc. That way, you can back track the work you have done if you want to.

[David]

Thanks Rik,Thanks for putting me on the right photoshop.am looking forward  to wacom,then the big one shh

[Rik]

Once you have the lot in place, David, you'll be having so much fun, you'll need to reserve time for the forum. Of course, the next thing you'll need is a Huey. 

[David]

Wendy says if you are up to speed in Gaelic then you will understand bugger off ?  

[MoHux]

I see you've got the motto of the Brassiere firm under your avatar David!! 

Mo

[Rik]

Wendy says if you are up to speed in Gaelic then you will understand bugger off ?  

Wendy speaks it with a beautiful accent. 

[David]

You noticed? bet you have had a hand in this at one time...gravity is a womans worst enemy.

[Noreen]

David, did you read my post about manuals in the "Hobbies" forum?

[David]

Ni missed this Noreen will take a look now