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My hubby was so gracious as to download a program called GhostSurf 2006. I have tried deleting it through the program and deleting it through my remove programs. Both, froze up and caused a re-boot. How do I get rid of it? Can I get rid of it? Should I just ban him from my computer?

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by tig2

Ban him, Ban him NOW!

OK. Silliness over. First go to www.ccleaner.com and download a free tool called CCleaner. Used to be Cr@p Cleaner but it changed... in name only.

Now, back-up everything. Verify your back-up.

Find the folder this thing is in. Start with C:\\Program Files\Ghost Surf. Delete the file. Empty the Recycle Bin.

Now run CCleaner in registry clean mode. Run it over and over until it can't find anything else to kill.

Reboot.

Now create a restore point.

Next we will discuss how to password protect your account on the computer and give hubby a protected place to play. Believe me, it will help!

Good luck!

by jaqui

DBAN and install linux, don't give hubby the root password.

by ic-it

Just kidding. It appears to be a legitimite program to allow anonymous surfing and some spyware protection.
To remove it you may need to reinstall it, reboot and then use add/remove programs to uninstall it. Here is a link to their troubleshooting page, you can go to the downloads section to obtain another copy if the installer is not still present.
http://www.tenebril.com/kb/byCategory.php?cat=65

by naughtymonkey

why would he need that program? What is he trying to hide? Is he living a secret life? Is he really an agent for the CIA? Of course not, he seems much too intelligent to be one of those dopes.

Sorry, I tend to be a conspiracy nut and am a little off. ;)

Speeling sucks

by roobee81

It's ok, he's a conspiracy nut, also. He thinks I have a program installed that records all of his key strokes, because I know what sites he's visiting.

by older mycroft

Once you give him a laptop [b]in his truck[/b], he won't have to worry any more will he?

by roobee81

With his track record. I don't think he will be out one trip without doing something to it. So, then I will have to fix it. I've only had to re-boot my system on my HP 4 times, and re-install my DVD drives 8 times. He is the computers worst enemy and a computer techs best friend.

by jamesrl

He won't get to fiddle with it - kinda works or not. They are pretty cheap now - some can be had for under $200. You can't add GPS to a laptop for much less. TomTom One seems cheap and cheerful.

A laptop would be handy on the road for looking up emails but difficult to use (and dangerous) if moving.

James

by tig2

Get him a GPS. Garmin makes several at a good price point. Keep the laptop.

On the other hand...

Depending on your cell service, you can also get him GPS service to his cell.

Then tell him that you implanted him with a chip so that you will know his every move...

Yes, I have an evil streak. :)

by roobee81

But, most GPS systems don't take into consideration truck routing. There are places cars can go that trucks can't. Also, he needs to know where the scale houses and truck stops are located. Also, he usually routes himself before he starts driving. It's a pretty hefty ticket for driving and using any sort of electronic device.

I think I may have used also too many times.

But, that means I have to find the program that I can install on the laptop for truck routing. Yippy skippy.

by roobee81

We had family locater on our phone's for awhile. He said it creeped him out. He didn't like that I could pin point his position and look it up on Google Earth. lol I'm sooooo nosey.

by tig2

I think that you CAN get a GPS with truck routing.

We have a small handheld that we use when out hunting. It tells us about EVERY road that it knows (maps install). But it also tells us if it is an interstate, or a fire road.

The scale thing would be more difficult, but not undoable. Check Google for truckers GPS- I will bet you get some hits.

Either way, you'll have to do the search. Why not get him something... well... idiot-proof (but meant in the nicest possible way!)?

Just a thought.

by roobee81

Well, I looked up trucker GPS and I think I still might stick with the laptop. The GPS systems start at around $250.

by jamesrl

MS streets and trips with GPS is about $120.

James

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