How do I uninstall a program (on Vista)?

[Gerry Attrick]

Hopefully you have Maz, but system restore is notorious for propagating malware which is already resident on the hard drive. Keep an eye on your system.

 

[HLaB]

I've got rid of ClickPotato now (I'll call it 'Spud-u-don't-like').

I did a 'system restore' to a date just prior to when it was installed (from program, accessories, system tools, system restore).

Thanks, everyone.

Glad you got it sorted Maz but I'd still reckon you should do a system sweep with malwarebites or something.

 

[Maz]

Glad you got it sorted Maz but I'd still reckon you should do a system sweep with malwarebites or something.

I downloaded and ran "evo Uninstaller" as well to get rid of the skidmarks left by uninstalled crap s/w.
cheers.

 

[theloafer]

hi maz
http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner and this will poss help.. http://download.cnet.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html

larry

 

[bobg]

For some reason Vista's administrator log on doesn't provide "full" administrator rights as it did with XP. It seems that in their wisdom Microsoft deemed it too risky hence many progs requiring administrator rights will still not delete. I got round it by googling for a solution but damned if I can remember how. Worth bearing in mind though if you have any more immovable progs.