S
s|b
The OP already uninstalled. What's the point of installing an
"uninstaller" ?
The OP already uninstalled. What's the point of installing an
"uninstaller" ?
J
jetjock
RE: your problem with leftover files from Google Earth. I use two
programs that will prevent that from happening.
The first is a very small, free program called CleanIt which I place
in my start menu to run at start-up. It will totally remove ALL files
left in your TEMP folder by program installers. Google Earth leaves
over 1000 files in my TEMP folder after every install.
http://cleanit.soft32.com/
The second is Revo Uninstaller. I use the Pro version, but there is a
free version also. This program will remove any files left behind by a
program's uninstaller. Just remember NOT to restart your computer when
asked by the uninstaller until AFTER you have run the "Scan" feature
of Revo to remove all traces of the removed program from your
registry.
http://www.revouninstaller.com/revo_uninstaller_free_download.html
P
Paul
Andrew said:
The symptoms of the problem are described here a bit.
http://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/earth/vJcVK2M9g7U
"After a first full disk with 470,000 files of 2kb and a
manual cache clearing, I got 9,000,000 of empty sst files"
Apparently, even if you exit Google Earth, when that bug was
present, some part of the software continued to run. It's hard to
believe the directory is filled solely from downloads. Nobody
seems to analyze that part of it, and determine if it is physically
possible for every byte in that folder, to have been downloaded.
Paul
M
mick
lets clarify that:
Revo Uninstaller free version is for 32bit
Revo Uninstaller Pro version is for 32bit and 64bit
S
s|b
I only paid for W7 HP x64 SP1 OEM, Nero Essentials 7 OEM and Forté
Agent. All other software I use is freeware, hence my mistake in not
including payware. Apologies. Anyway, there's still no point in Revo
Uninstaller if the OP has already uninstalled. (I know, he reinstalled,
so he may have use for it if he decides to uninstall... again
.
M
mick
I only paid for W7 HP x64 SP1 OEM, Nero Essentials 7 OEM and Forté
Agent. All other software I use is freeware, hence my mistake in not
including payware. Apologies. Anyway, there's still no point in Revo
Uninstaller if the OP has already uninstalled. (I know, he reinstalled,
so he may have use for it if he decides to uninstall... again
I'm with you on using freeware. Occasionally it can be better than
similar branded payware. I have a few programs that have been very
good as freeware that I have donated something to the developer or in
the case of Revo, Allway Sync and MediaMonkey, I bought the Pro
versions.
T
Thip
s|b said:
I was replying to Bruce Hagen's post.
B
Bruce Hagen
Thip said:
The freeware version is only for 32-bit, but that is 32-bit *programs*, not
operating systems. Since most programs installed on a 64-bit machine are
still 32-bit, it works for them just fine.
The Pro version and probably Advanced Uninstaller Pro as you mention would
surely be better for any 64-bit program.
W
Wolf K
On 5/11/2013 5:57 PM, Bruce Hagen wrote:
[re: Revo Uninstaller]
The uninstaller uses the program's Uninstall, then searches the
registry and the HDD for related bits and pieces, which it deletes.
Whether the program was written as 32-bit or 64-bit makes no difference.
In my experience, Revo usually does a 100% job, but it can't delete
locked files, so you'll have to eliminate those manually. You'll have to
reboot so that these files aren't locked (they are locked when the
registry is read during boot, and/or when the program is run).
HTH
[re: Revo Uninstaller]
The uninstaller uses the program's Uninstall, then searches the
registry and the HDD for related bits and pieces, which it deletes.
Whether the program was written as 32-bit or 64-bit makes no difference.
In my experience, Revo usually does a 100% job, but it can't delete
locked files, so you'll have to eliminate those manually. You'll have to
reboot so that these files aren't locked (they are locked when the
registry is read during boot, and/or when the program is run).
HTH
A
Ashton Crusher
Just looked at mine. My whole google earth directory is 667 megs.
A
Ashton Crusher
Mines about 667 megs and...
Google Earth
7.0.3.8542
Build Date
2/26/2013
Build Time
5:21:18 pm
Renderer
DirectX
Operating System
Microsoft Windows (6.1.7601.1)
Video Driver
Google Inc. (00009.00018.00013.01090)
Max Texture Size
8192x8192
available video memory
4050 MB
Server
kh.google.com
A
Ant
Wow. I am still on v6.2.1.6014 (beta) on my very old Windows XP Pro. SP3
machine and I can set cache sizes. Does v7 not have this anymore?
--
"Even the sharpest ear cannot hear an ant singing." --Sudanese
/\___/\ Ant(Dude) @ http://antfarm.ma.cx (Personal Web Site)
/ /\ /\ \ Ant's Quality Foraged Links: http://aqfl.net
| |o o| |
\ _ / If crediting, then use Ant nickname and AQFL URL/link.
( ) If e-mailing, then axe ANT from its address if needed.
Ant is currently not listening to any songs on this computer.
S
s|b
And my follow-up was meant for you...
E
Ed Cryer
richard said:
Two things to do in Google earth; both under Tools/options;
1. General tab; Send usage stats to Google - untick.
2. Cache tab; Choose what you want for sizes.
In addition go to Windows' Admin Services, and disable the Google
updater service.
Thank you. Have a nice day.
Ed
G
Gene E. Bloch
To answer your "what's the point..." question...
1. The OP might actually want to uninstall a different program someday.
2. The OP might happen to know that a good way to clean up an
uninstalled program is to reinstall it and then use a more potent
uninstaller.
J
J. P. Gilliver (John)
Gene E. Bloch said:
But how does it do that "recognising"?
[]
J
J. P. Gilliver (John)
Wolf K said:
But how does it know what's "related"?
W
Wolf K
Well, to judge from results, it looks for the folder(s) and registry
keys with the program's name. Basically, it runs an automated regedit.
So far, it has not caused any unexpected glitches. It sometimes does
leave stuff, which AFAICT were locked files. At any rate, they can be
removed after a reboot.
The Pro version (payware) also remove leftovers from previously
uninstalled programs.
Best,
Wolf K
kirkwood40.blogspot.ca
G
Gene E. Bloch
+1
Your first two sentences are exactly what I was planning to say
J
J. P. Gilliver (John)
Gene E. Bloch said:
Ah, so it can only run being given a name. (IME, some softwares put
things - both registry entries and folders - under the name of the
software house, sometimes without the name of the actual prog. - and of
course sometimes under names that contain neither of those.)
[]
[]+1
Your first two sentences are exactly what I was planning to say
The same question: how does it know what it can remove? (Just by hoping
there are name connections?)
--
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I don't think I would make a great rock star. I like my tea too much!
- Jessica Raine (Jenny in "Call the Midwife"),
in Radio Times 19-25 January 2013.