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Where windows record installation info

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by khammonh

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I got a problem of removing a windows installation information in order to reinstall the same software program again.It record a product ID of previous installation that causes some run time error. I uninstall through conrol panel and also try with Mcaffe Uninstaller V5.10 but those info still remaining. I use Regedit.exe and findout that keyword , I also could not find it. So I would like to know , where windows hide all these info. Note that I use windows ME as OS .
I hope some one could help me.
Regards

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by fenaikh

Hi
I guss you ment to check where installed software
recored information where some times windows Add/remove program
and other uninstaller can not do
this program will help you
Regmon
Monitor your Registry activity

"If you're interested in knowing what programs
are accessing your Registry, you should definitely take a look at"
http://www.zdnet.com/downloads/stories/info/0,,000IDA,.html

Note
registry is most of where software make changes
when they are installed.win.ini,and system.in.

good luck

Mohamed

by estebandelatorre

Many different places like...
1.- Registry
2.- .ini file
3.- Any file in the windows or system directory

But the most common is the registry. How to find the variable or value is the kernel of the problem. Visit your web provider in order to find some extra info.

Good Luck

by paul d. masley

A lot of programs write to the registry, sys.ini and win.ini, but some create an .inf file in the windows/inf directory. This .inf file contains the install information and where it is located. If you attempt to reinstall a program and the .inf file is present, an install error will occur. Also, most .inf files can be read and edited through notepad or some other txt editor.

Paul.

by khammonh

Hello
I see your answer but all those suggested methodes I have tried by myself before I post this question here but no success at all
, any way thank for your suggestion.
Take care

by mike (from canada)

sometimes, an application would directly write into one of your dll files. you should completely wipe out windows and then re-install it.

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