Removing Trialware

Hi

Is a dificult task to do when you dont know what kind of games /progs etc is in your system.

What i do is, uninstall all the programs that i want. Then run a registory check prog(norton - Windoctor) and remove any bad registry and/or any dll that is in your system after the uninstall

Any other help just ask

The big issue with trial-ware programs is that they leave behind a few files and registry keys so that you get a notice that the trial has expired should you install the trial again.

Keep in mind that cleaning your system of these files and keys so that you can install and run the trial a second time violates the EULA for the trial version of the software.

Removing these files so that you maintain a clean system is acceptable.

The "best" way to deal with this issue is to use an installation monitor program.
That way, you get a report of what files were added, and what registry keys were added or changed.

Manually removing "additional" files and keys from a software installation is involved.

Start with Windows Explorer.
Search for files modified on the same day you installed the software, and the last time you ran the software.
Search for folders with the name of the software company that distributed the trial-ware.

Next, search the registry.
CAUTION: Editing the registry can disable your computer.
It is "best practice" to make a backup copy of the registry before proceeding.
Edit with caution!!!

From the run box on the start menu, run regedit.
Choose file, search.
Start with the name of the program.
Use "F3" to search again after each key you find.
Delete or edit keys as needed.
Note other terms or names in the keys you find.
After you have searched the first term, move back to the top of the registry and try the next term.
You may also want / need to search on the software company name.

Chas