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 May 4 2009, 05:04 PM
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Now when I try to install the driver, I get a message box with a RED X and STARTUP. Any ideas how to get rid of this. I don't want this crap on my computer any more. |
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May 29 2009, 04:51 PM
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 9 Joined: 30-April 09 From: Tucson, Arizona Member No.: 327,143 |
Looking at the site, the requirments are as follows:
Requirements Windows® Vista, XP Pro, XP Home, 2003 Server, 2000 in 32 bit or 64 bit Editions. • 300MHz or higher processor • 256 MB of RAM • 22 MB of hard disk space So if your using Win 95/98 ME as this is where you posted in the forum. That may be one reason? As for a cleanup, Try Ccleaner (but make sure your OS meets the requirments to use that tool?) http://www.filehippo.com/download_ccleaner/tech/ say it works on all windows. just have a backup of anything important -------------------- see website and you tell me!
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May 29 2009, 05:42 PM
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 Bleepin' Perennially Clueless!!! Group: Moderator Posts: 5,006 Joined: 1-December 07 From: England Member No.: 173,832 |
Please be aware of this Sofar,
Bleeping Computer DOES NOT recommend the use of registry cleaners/optimizers for several reasons: • Registry cleaners are extremely powerful applications that can damage the registry by using aggressive cleaning routines and cause your computer to become unbootable. The Windows registry is a central repository (database) for storing configuration data, user settings and machine-dependent settings, and options for the operating system. It contains information and settings for all hardware, software, users, and preferences. Whenever a user makes changes to settings, file associations, system policies, or installed software, the changes are reflected and stored in this repository. The registry is a crucial component because it is where Windows "remembers" all this information, how it works together, how Windows boots the system and what files it uses when it does. The registry is also a vulnerable subsystem, in that relatively small changes done incorrectly can render the system inoperable. For a more detailed explanation, read Understanding The Registry. • Not all registry cleaners are created equal. There are a number of them available but they do not all work entirely the same way. Each vendor uses different criteria as to what constitutes a "bad entry". One cleaner may find entries on your system that will not cause problems when removed, another may not find the same entries, and still another may want to remove entries required for a program to work. • Not all registry cleaners create a backup of the registry before making changes. If the changes prevent the system from booting up, then there is no backup available to restore it in order to regain functionality. A backup of the registry is essential BEFORE making any changes to the registry. • Improperly removing registry entries can hamper malware disinfection and make the removal process more difficult if your computer becomes infected. For example, removing malware related registry entries before the infection is properly identified can contribute to system instability and even make the malware undetectable to removal tools. • The usefulness of cleaning the registry is highly overrated and can be dangerous. In most cases, using a cleaner to remove obsolete, invalid, and erroneous entries does not affect system performance but it can result in "unpredictable results". Unless you have a particular problem that requires a registry edit to correct it, I would suggest you leave the registry alone. Using registry cleaning tools unnecessarily or incorrectly could lead to disastrous effects on your operating system such as preventing it from ever starting again. For routine use, the benefits to your computer are negligible while the potential risks are great. Regards, The weatherman -------------------- My Father had a profound influence on me, he was a lunatic. X
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