Removing a hidden program

I once downloaded a trial version of Flash. The trial ended and I removed the program - or so I thought. I recently purchased a Web Premium package and for some reason when I try to install, it says that Flash is already installed on the machine. There must be some sort of file that's making it think that Flash is still on my machine. Can you think of anything like that? When I search for flash, no application shows up. It is not listed in my Applications folder, I've emptied my trash, and I deleted some Flash folders from the Library>App Support folders. Anybody got an idea? Thanks!

To uninstall Flash, you should run the Installer app then select Uninstall at the Installer type.
A few links
-> http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/614/614bb5a9.html
-> http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/405/kb405631.html
FYI:
Your signature shows 10.4.6 and you are posting in the Leopard (10.5.x) forum.
I suggest you upddate your signature.

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How did you delete that profile?
You can use "''Help > Troubleshooting Information > Profile Directory > Open Containing folder''" to go to the current profile folder and go back one level to the Firefox folder to see all the profile folders.

I tried installing an update to QuickTime. An error occurred and it wouldn't install. I tried removing the QuickTime program, but a window appeared telling me that a fatal error ccurred during installation and I could not remove the program. Now what?

I tried installing an update to QuickTime. An error occurred and it wouldn't install. I tried removing the QuickTime program, but a window appeared telling me that a fatal error ccurred during installation and I could not remove the program. Now what?

I tried removing the QuickTime program, but a window appeared telling me that a fatal error ccurred during installation and I could not remove the program.
I think we'd better see if some other application (other than QuickTime itself) has dropped old QuickTime componentry in the system files on the PC. (If there's a version mismatch between the old componentry and the "QuickTime proper" componentry, that can create those symptoms.)
So we'll go looking for the older QuickTime componentry in the most common locations for it to be stashed.
First we'll need to change some view options on the PC.
1. Open My Computer from the desktop or Start menu.
2. In the Tools menu, click Folder Options.
3. Click the View tab.
4. In the "Advanced settings" pane under "Hidden files and folders" make sure that the "Show hidden files and folders" option is selected, and the "Hide extensions for known file types" option is unchecked.
5. Click OK.
Now in My Computer, open your C drive.
Open the "Windows" folder.
Open the "system32" folder.
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FNDLOAD: How to remove a concurrent program from a request group

Hi,
I want to remove a concurrent program from a request group using FNDLOAD utility. Since impacted environment is Production (controlled environment) I do not want to remove concurrent program manually from the request group. Is there a way to use FNDLOAD utility for this purpose or some other means?
Environment: Oracle EBS R12.1.1
OS: Linux
Thanks,
Nitin

Hi,
Unfortunately this CP cannot be disabled as it has to be removed from certain RGs but not all. Also removing it through RG forms is always an option but production gatekeepers won't allow to do that. I would have done that in a min.
If FNDLOAD is not an option then I guess only other option is pl/sql script.
Best regards,
Nitin

Hello, I have iMac from Oct, 2010 and have OS 10.6.7 and multiple users. Mail icon was accidently removed along with program. Mail 4.4 is on other users but when I reloaded software my user got Mail 4.3. Mail 4.3 did not work with latest OS. Ideas?Matt

Hello, I have iMac Itel i3, from Oct, 2010 and have OS 10.6.7 and multiple users.
About 3-4 days ago the Mail icon in dock had question mark and was accidently removed, along with program on my user. Oops.
1. Mail 4.4 is on other users and works fine, but for me it does not work and tells me V4.3 does not work with latest OS X.
2. I reloaded software from my user with original disks (Oct, 2010) and got Mail 4.3 again. Mail 4.3 did not work with latest OS. I am unable to load Mail. Gives Yellow error message.
" You have Mail version 4.3 (1081/1084). It can’t be used on Mac OS X Version 10.6.7 (Build 10J869). For more information, click the Help button."
3. Tried to update software and look for update for mail 4.3 on Apple site to no success.
Hate to go to MS-Entorage ( I may need to learn something new and alien) mail program since contracts are in Mail/Address Book.
Ideas?
MattDeeds

Matt,
I would download and run the 10.6.7 combo update.
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1361
Regards,
Captfred

HT1369 Ipod touch not being recognized by itunes (but is registering as an external drive by the computer itself) have updated and reinstalled itunes, stopped/started apple mobile device and removed and mobile programs associated with my non apple cellpho

Ipod touch not being recognized by itunes (but is registering as an external drive by the computer itself) have updated and reinstalled itunes, stopped/started apple mobile device and removed any mobile programs associated with my non apple cellphone. This seems to have started happening after the last Itunes update I did as I was able to put music on my ipod touch a month or so ago. Is there some way to go back to an older version of itunes? I really have no idea what else to do since I followed every step on the trouble shooting page for windows 8.

I had this problem too and my roommate solved it!
Go to 'Settings'
'Music'
Scroll to the bottom and enter your password to log onto your home sharing
Then connect to iTunes and sync!

I recently started to get an error message "MobileMe Services" have stopped working. I use Vista. If I remove the MobileMe program, will it affect syncing with my iPhone or with Google Calendar?

I recently started to get an error message "MobileMe Services have stopped working". I use Vista. If I remove the MobileMe program, will it affect syncing with my iPhone or with Google Calendar?

No, just uninstall the MobileMe control panel. All Mobileme services have been discontinued, so the control panel is not doing you any good being in there at present.

[JS][CS4] Remove all hidden page items?

Hello,
I'm trying to remove all hidden page items regardless of how many sublayers they are burried in. Is this possible? I wrote a snippet here that seems to only partly work. It removes all hidden page items unless two hidden items exist right after each other in the stacking order. Why would this be happening? Any suggestions?
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What happens if you go from back to front? I think something like this
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How to remove all OEM programs and get to a base OS - W7

Is there a utility that will bring the machine back to just the base Windows 7 OS? None of the OEM installed programs are needed, or wanted.
Using Add/Remove Programs always leaves unwanted trash in the file system and registry. So is there a utility that cleanly removes all non-OS related files/registry entries?
What has been tried:
1.) Installed W7 Pro from an image downloaded from Digital River. The product key on the machine was used for installation. Activation via Internet and Automated Phone System failed.
2.) Repeat of #1 using a Lenovo XP/Vista to W7 Upgrade disk. Installation works. Activation fails.
3.) Repeat of #1 using a commercially purchased copy of Vista to W7 upgrade. Installation works. Activation fails.
4.) WAIK has been attempted with no success thus far.
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We have 125 of these machines. Too many to manually go through Add/Remove and still wind up with a less than pristine OS installation.

Try using Pc decrapifier
http://www.pcdecrapifier.com/
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After installing latest iTunes I began having R6034 error messages, found and tried fox of removing 5 Apple programs and reinstalling iTunes. Now iTunes says my library cannot be accessed because it was created with a newer version of iTunes. HELP!

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Try the following user tip:
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I know how to remove a installed program on a pc. How do you remove one from a mac?

I know how to remove an installed program from a pc. However, I just purchased an imac and installed mcafee security on it. It totally messed up by printer. I want to remove it from my imac. How do you do that? I moved everything I could visually see to the trash, but it is still on the imac. Help.

This from McAfee website:
Steps to uninstall:
Click Go from your Finder window.
Select Applications.
Double-click the McAfee Internet Security Uninstaller.
Check the box beside Uninstall SiteAdvisor.
Click Continue.
Enter your admin password and click OK.
Click Finish.
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Removing hidden program

I have a G4 PowerBook and I downloaded an Internet cleaner and Then the trial version ran out so I deleted the program from my applications but I am still getting a pop up saying to renew my service. When I click the OK button it goes away then comes back 2 sec later. How do I get ride of this pop up? PLEASE HELP!

Tanner,
It's never a good idea to install a piece of software off of peer to peer networks such as Limewire, especially if you don't know what it is you're installing in the first place. As of right now, I can't find anything on the net about a Mac application called "Internet Cleaner".
What exactly does the registration alert say? Does it give an address?
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Brian
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How do you remove/add a program in the Control Panel that does not respond to the command?

Without being installed (by me) this "Dictionary.com" toolbar that appeared and is taking up a whole line of space across the top of my desktop monitor! I followed the procedure on how to remove the toolbar precisely... Start> Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs>
then clicked on the program > Remove which is "Dictionary.com" and the computer would not respond to the command. I cannot get it to respond to any program that I clicked on. When I clicked the "Remove" button , the area or line darkens to a light tan. and I cannot even close the menu.
This very strange and frustrating and I don,t know what to do.
I just want it removed or go away.
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Try to remove some of Firefox plugins or addons, maybe there is Babylon toolbar.

How do I remove an advertising program by the name of SmartSuggestor? I cant find it in the ad ons and I cant find it in my add remove programs on my pc.

I keep getting these stupid ads that are apparently from smartsuggestor but I cant find the program anywhere on my pc then I contacted the company and they tell me that it is a firefox issue yet i cant find it in the firefox settings either. I went into the Smart Suggestor site and the name of the extension/program came up as "No extension Found". I cant find anything that even resembles anything to do with the program at all not in the add remove program through control panel or through the extension plug ins area in firefox and was wondering if anyone else has had the same problem.
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Do a malware check with several malware scanning programs on the Windows computer. 
Please scan with all programs because each program detects different malware. 
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*Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware: http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php
*AdwCleaner: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/adwcleaner/ http://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/Removal-Tools/AdwCleaner.shtml
*SuperAntispyware: http://www.superantispyware.com/
*Microsoft Safety Scanner: http://www.microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx
*Windows Defender: Home Page: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/defender/default.mspx
*Spybot Search & Destroy: http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html
*Kasperky Free Security Scan: http://www.kaspersky.com/security-scan
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*Anti-rootkit utility TDSSKiller: http://support.kaspersky.com/5350?el=88446
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How do I remove the hidden file icons from the Finder folder?

I recently had problems with Final Cut Pro and had to remove QuicktimeX and use Pacifist to re-install QuicktimeX back into the Applications folder.
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LOL! Sorry Niel, I 'm just a beginner when it comes to more the double clicking on the Mac. I just had to laugh at myself after reading your response. I should have been in a Three Stooges movie....
Thank you, it worked and I saved it just in case one of my friends have the same problem. I will fix it for them then claim to be a Mac Genius.

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