Has anybody got idea how to remove a program from the wizard if not appearing in add/remove list . I installed pocket controller v 4.0 tried to remove it by the application itslef didn't work, tried add/ remove list not in the list? any suggessions
try re-installing it again, and it may come up on the "remove programme" list to allow you to un-install it fully.
Did You try to remove using Activesync?
Also, SKtools is good to use.
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Whenever I uninstall, using the desktop applet or the setting applet on the MDA itself I get an error that the program wasn't uninstalled completely, and whether I wish to remove it from the uninstall list. This happens for anything I try to uninstall! Anyone seen this before?
Same here. Very annoying..... Well, this "persistent storage" on WM5 kind of sucks..... *just kidding*
I also experiencing the exact same problem. The only way to unistall the program is by hard reset and then remove it manually.
Not a good workaround, as far as I'm concerned. Anyone else have any ideas?
I use Resco File Explorer to search for a fragment of the program name, then manually delete files and folders associated with the file. Then do a check for dead registry with MemMaid. But that still is still far from perfect. When reinstalling a program, sometimes it still accuses you of having the program already installed. AARGH! Guess making a workable uninstaller was, you know, just a little too complex for Bill's guys.
This is a HUGE bug. Why is this happening? We need to figure this out, this is completely insane.
I had an Ipaq before this, I wonder if that has something to do with it - Activesync creating some setting that conflicts between the two. Is anyone having this issue with a new MDA that never had a PocketPC before?
The same things happened on my O2 Xda Mini S, any idea to solve this problem
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My solution is to test software, keep good notes of what settings I use, and then, when I'm pretty happy of the functionality of the device, do a hard reset and start over installing only the stuff I want.
I'm at round two of this procedure but I have a device with only the stuff I want on it and no uninstalled software at all.
In the meantime, memmaid lets you eliminate notifications, and you can eliminate the start menu icons with file explorer, which gets you most of the way. As far as I can tell, that is what uninstall does.
Hi,
When I tried to remove one of my programs, using remove programs, there is always this ERROR: (the name of the software) was not completely removed. Do you want to remove it from the list of installed programs? Then after I choose yes, the program is still exist.
Can anyone please explain to me what happen with my pocket pc, and how can I remove the software compeltely?
Is it related to pocket mechanic that I am using, because I usually always delete the registry?
yahyae said:
Hi,
When I tried to remove one of my programs, using remove programs, there is always this ERROR: (the name of the software) was not completely removed. Do you want to remove it from the list of installed programs? Then after I choose yes, the program is still exist.
Can anyone please explain to me what happen with my pocket pc, and how can I remove the software compeltely?
Is it related to pocket mechanic that I am using, because I usually always delete the registry?
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Same error here always.. would love a good answer...
Also have the same problem on and off. A hard reset took care of it...
I have the same problem. I know the Universal and the Blueangel are two very different devices but even so it is the same error message. I have hard reset it 3 times and it still has the problem.
is this a WM5 flaw? :?
Maybe.
What I do to make sure I totally uninstall everything is install the same application back in. The Universal will then show a window stating that you are installing a program already installed and that it will be removed first before proceeding with the installation. After the automatic uninstall, I just opt to cancel the install process and the original application is now uninstalled completely.
Another suggestion, the latest version of Pocket Mechanic has a new feature to handle all uninstall options in the Universal. I have to say, I have not tried it yet.
yahyae said:
Hi,
When I tried to remove one of my programs, using remove programs, there is always this ERROR: (the name of the software) was not completely removed. Do you want to remove it from the list of installed programs? Then after I choose yes, the program is still exist.
Can anyone please explain to me what happen with my pocket pc, and how can I remove the software compeltely?
Is it related to pocket mechanic that I am using, because I usually always delete the registry?
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Lots of people have had this (Including me)
The solution is to make sure the app isnt starting when rebooting i.e uncheck any today plugins, make sure the app isnt being started by the windows\startup\ location. Check the application to make sure there are no options set to automatically start i.e for pocket mechanic check that no auto cleaning etc options are checked - and then after all that soft reset your device. Then try to uninstall - should work.
There is something resident in the program memory causing the program not to be uninstalled - you need to find it and stop it from restarting prior to soft resetting your device.
Hope this helps.
Matt
Yes that's the solution I think. for this I use SPB Pocket Plus "safe mode" option if some program wants to be uninstalled.
I boot the machine "safe" and uninstall everything I want :idea:
Quite often (most time) when I try to remove a program through "Remove Programs" I get a message saying not all of it was completely removed, would I like to remove it from the list.
Why is this? Are these programs leaving behind junk that's taking up real estate?
Often this is because a dll from the program is in use when you try to uninstall it - so the dll will not be deleted. (if it is a today plugin make sure it is unselected before attempting uninstall) Or the programmer just made a plain bad uninstaller. Choose no, when it says do you want to remove from the list. Then soft reset and choose uninstall again and that often works. If not you can use sktools uninstall feature to track down undeleted files and registry entries. Or do it manually yourself - i usually find that it's not too difficult :wink:
I used to have that problem a lot on the old rom.
Since I've upgraded though I have not seen that message once.
meschle said:
Often this is because a dll from the program is in use when you try to uninstall it - so the dll will not be deleted. (if it is a today plugin make sure it is unselected before attempting uninstall) Or the programmer just made a plain bad uninstaller. Choose no, when it says do you want to remove from the list. Then soft reset and choose uninstall again and that often works. If not you can use sktools uninstall feature to track down undeleted files and registry entries. Or do it manually yourself - i usually find that it's not too difficult :wink:
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How do you do it manually? I just had it happen with Socket's WIFI Companion. I searched for files with File Explorer but couldn't find them.
Thanks!
NOBODY can give me any help?
Socket's "expert" was supposed to call me back. Of course he did....NOT!
I don't like things that don't install.
Just got my Jade. It is even better looking IRL than it is on the pictures.
After turning it on for the first time it starts installing some default applications. One of these apps is the "Cyberon Voice Speed" application. Because of this application I cannot install Microsoft Voice Command (they won't work side by side).
Does anyone know how I can remove this application or how I can prevent it from begin installed (I did try resetting just before the installation of the standard applications)?
I did try removing the Cyberon registry keys and application files. This didn't work. The device won't allow me to delete the files from the windows directory nor does it allow me to delete the registry keys.
Hi. I've had trouble syncing my Touch HD this past few days - I think it may be to do with Phatnotes as the PPC disconnects everytime it is part way thru' syncing Phatnotes. Anyway, I thought I would try to remove this program but when I go to Settings -> Remove Programs - no programs at all show up in the list - blank! I have done a soft reset but nothing. Any ideas?
I'm hoping no one tells me to do a hard reset! I have stock rom and about 35mb of storage left.
Thanks,
Phil G, South Wales
Hi,
Try to reinstall some of your program. And look if its appearing in REMOVE PR..