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John

Flightless Bird
I'm looking for a registry tool that can search the entire registry for a
word like "symantec" then display them for me, so I can selectively delete
"symantec".

The reason for this is because sometimes symantec uninstaller in Add or
Remove Programs get currupted and cannot "complete" the uninstall.

Thanks
 
T

Terry R.

Flightless Bird
On 3/16/2010 2:09 PM On a whim, John pounded out on the keyboard

> I'm looking for a registry tool that can search the entire registry for a
> word like "symantec" then display them for me, so I can selectively delete
> "symantec".
>
> The reason for this is because sometimes symantec uninstaller in Add or
> Remove Programs get currupted and cannot "complete" the uninstall.
>
> Thanks


Hi John,

I use an old version of JV Powertools you can find here:
http://www.oldversion.com/jv16_PowerTools.html
I does exactly what you need.

Unless you know 100% of what you're doing, I don't suggest this.
Sometimes users think a tool is really cool and then go overboard. And
wind up hosing their systems. Make sure you have a recent full backup
before doing anything, regardless if Powertools makes a registry backup
prior to anything it does.

Although if it's only for a symantec issue, they have a removal tool on
their site. Have you checked there?


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R. McCarty

Flightless Bird
Symantec makes a dedicated removal tool to remove orphaned
components of a Norton home product.
http://www.symantec.com/norton/support/kb/web_view.jsp?wv_type=public_web&docurl=20080710133834EN

As to Registry searching, I'd probably use RegSeeker. Use only
the find feature not the cleaning options.
http://www.hoverdesk.net/freeware.htm

"John" <John@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:D6992CF9-00D8-4454-8C2D-068BD6177316@microsoft.com...
> I'm looking for a registry tool that can search the entire registry for a
> word like "symantec" then display them for me, so I can selectively delete
> "symantec".
>
> The reason for this is because sometimes symantec uninstaller in Add or
> Remove Programs get currupted and cannot "complete" the uninstall.
>
> Thanks
 
K

Ken Blake, MVP

Flightless Bird
On Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:09:01 -0700, John
<John@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

> I'm looking for a registry tool that can search the entire registry for a
> word like "symantec" then display them for me, so I can selectively delete
> "symantec".
>
> The reason for this is because sometimes symantec uninstaller in Add or
> Remove Programs get currupted and cannot "complete" the uninstall.



You don't need any special tool. Regedit, the standard registry
editor, has a built-in search function. Go to Edit | Find.


--
Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP (Windows Desktop Experience) since 2003
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G

glee

Flightless Bird
"John" <John@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:D6992CF9-00D8-4454-8C2D-068BD6177316@microsoft.com...
> I'm looking for a registry tool that can search the entire registry
> for a
> word like "symantec" then display them for me, so I can selectively
> delete
> "symantec".
>
> The reason for this is because sometimes symantec uninstaller in Add
> or
> Remove Programs get currupted and cannot "complete" the uninstall.
>
> Thanks


Use the Edit menu> Find function of the Registry Editor (regedit.exe) to
search for a string.
Use F3 to search for each successive entry.

For Symantec products, just searching for the name will do little good.
Use their removal tool instead...it is specifically designed to do what
you require:
http://service1.symantec.com/Support/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2005033108162039

McAfee also makes a removal tool for their products:
http://service.mcafee.com/FAQDocument.aspx?id=TS100507

--
Glen Ventura, MS MVP Oct. 2002 - Sept. 2009
A+
http://dts-l.net/
 
V

VanguardLH

Flightless Bird
John wrote:

> I'm looking for a registry tool that can search the entire registry for a
> word like "symantec" then display them for me, so I can selectively delete
> "symantec".
>
> The reason for this is because sometimes symantec uninstaller in Add or
> Remove Programs get currupted and cannot "complete" the uninstall.
>
> Thanks


Nirsoft's RegScanner
 
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LD55ZRA

Flightless Bird
VanguardLH wrote:

>John wrote:
>
>
>
>>I'm looking for a registry tool that can search the entire registry for a
>>word like "symantec" then display them for me, so I can selectively delete
>>"symantec".
>>
>>The reason for this is because sometimes symantec uninstaller in Add or
>>Remove Programs get currupted and cannot "complete" the uninstall.
>>
>>Thanks
>>
>>

>
>Nirsoft's RegScanner
>
>


Yes. I second this nomination. Nirsoft seems to make nice small tools
that requires no installation. These can be run from cmd prompt or
simple by double-clicking with Windows Explorer.
 
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Leythos

Flightless Bird
In article <D6992CF9-00D8-4454-8C2D-068BD6177316@microsoft.com>,
John@discussions.microsoft.com says...
>
> I'm looking for a registry tool that can search the entire registry for a
> word like "symantec" then display them for me, so I can selectively delete
> "symantec".
>
> The reason for this is because sometimes symantec uninstaller in Add or
> Remove Programs get currupted and cannot "complete" the uninstall.
>
> Thanks


Open the registry editor, press F3 (search) and enter what you want to
look for....

--
You can't trust your best friends, your five senses, only the little
voice inside you that most civilians don't even hear -- Listen to that.
Trust yourself.
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Terry R.

Flightless Bird
On 3/16/2010 2:17 PM On a whim, Ken Blake, MVP pounded out on the keyboard

> On Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:09:01 -0700, John
> <John@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
>> I'm looking for a registry tool that can search the entire registry for a
>> word like "symantec" then display them for me, so I can selectively delete
>> "symantec".
>>
>> The reason for this is because sometimes symantec uninstaller in Add or
>> Remove Programs get currupted and cannot "complete" the uninstall.

>
>
> You don't need any special tool. Regedit, the standard registry
> editor, has a built-in search function. Go to Edit | Find.
>
>


Why let regedit search ONE item at a time? Makes no sense, unless
you're getting paid by the hour...


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Terry R.

Flightless Bird
On 3/16/2010 4:55 PM On a whim, Leythos pounded out on the keyboard

> In article<D6992CF9-00D8-4454-8C2D-068BD6177316@microsoft.com>,
> John@discussions.microsoft.com says...
>> I'm looking for a registry tool that can search the entire registry for a
>> word like "symantec" then display them for me, so I can selectively delete
>> "symantec".
>>
>> The reason for this is because sometimes symantec uninstaller in Add or
>> Remove Programs get currupted and cannot "complete" the uninstall.
>>
>> Thanks

>
> Open the registry editor, press F3 (search) and enter what you want to
> look for....
>


"display THEM" means to show all at once. Now is using regedit the
right answer?


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Unknown

Flightless Bird
Do you often create your own definitions? Them doesn't have any reference to
time.
"Terry R." <F1Com@NOSPAMpobox.com> wrote in message
news:%23Nz5ojWxKHA.3560@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> On 3/16/2010 4:55 PM On a whim, Leythos pounded out on the keyboard
>
>> In article<D6992CF9-00D8-4454-8C2D-068BD6177316@microsoft.com>,
>> John@discussions.microsoft.com says...
>>> I'm looking for a registry tool that can search the entire registry for
>>> a
>>> word like "symantec" then display them for me, so I can selectively
>>> delete
>>> "symantec".
>>>
>>> The reason for this is because sometimes symantec uninstaller in Add or
>>> Remove Programs get currupted and cannot "complete" the uninstall.
>>>
>>> Thanks

>>
>> Open the registry editor, press F3 (search) and enter what you want to
>> look for....
>>

>
> "display THEM" means to show all at once. Now is using regedit the right
> answer?
>
>
> Terry R.
> --
> Anti-spam measures are included in my email address.
> Delete NOSPAM from the email address after clicking Reply.
 
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Twayne

Flightless Bird
In news:%23Nz5ojWxKHA.3560@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl,
Terry R. <F1Com@NOSPAMpobox.com> typed:
> On 3/16/2010 4:55 PM On a whim, Leythos pounded out on the
> keyboard
>
>> In
>> article<D6992CF9-00D8-4454-8C2D-068BD6177316@microsoft.com>,
>> John@discussions.microsoft.com says...
>>> I'm looking for a registry tool that can search the
>>> entire registry for a word like "symantec" then display
>>> them for me, so I can selectively delete "symantec".
>>>
>>> The reason for this is because sometimes symantec
>>> uninstaller in Add or Remove Programs get currupted and
>>> cannot "complete" the uninstall.
>>>
>>> Thanks

>>
>> Open the registry editor, press F3 (search) and enter what
>> you want to look for....
>>

>
> "display THEM" means to show all at once. Now is using
> regedit the right answer?
>
>
> Terry R.


HUH? That makes no sense consdering anything the OP asked.

--
--
Life is the only real counselor; wisdom unfiltered
through personal experience does not become a
part of the moral tissue.
 
J

Jose

Flightless Bird
On Mar 16, 5:09 pm, John <J...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> I'm looking for a registry tool that can search the entire registry for a
> word like "symantec" then display them for me, so I can selectively delete
> "symantec".
>
> The reason for this is because sometimes symantec uninstaller in Add or
> Remove Programs get currupted and cannot "complete" the uninstall.
>
> Thanks


They know that too.

This is why they have their own removal tools and methods for their
products on their WWW page:

http://www.symantec.com/index.jsp

Are you planning on uninstalling it for good?!
 
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Terry R.

Flightless Bird
On 3/17/2010 8:29 AM On a whim, Unknown pounded out on the keyboard

> Do you often create your own definitions? Them doesn't have any reference to
> time.
> "Terry R."<F1Com@NOSPAMpobox.com> wrote in message
> news:%23Nz5ojWxKHA.3560@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> On 3/16/2010 4:55 PM On a whim, Leythos pounded out on the keyboard
>>
>>> In article<D6992CF9-00D8-4454-8C2D-068BD6177316@microsoft.com>,
>>> John@discussions.microsoft.com says...
>>>> I'm looking for a registry tool that can search the entire registry for
>>>> a
>>>> word like "symantec" then display them for me, so I can selectively
>>>> delete
>>>> "symantec".
>>>>
>>>> The reason for this is because sometimes symantec uninstaller in Add or
>>>> Remove Programs get currupted and cannot "complete" the uninstall.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks
>>> Open the registry editor, press F3 (search) and enter what you want to
>>> look for....
>>>

>> "display THEM" means to show all at once. Now is using regedit the right
>> answer?
>>
>>
>> Terry R.



No, it's knowing what someone wants by taking more time to read what
they ask. I seriously doubt the OP didn't already know about regedit.

Now what purpose did YOUR post have?

Terry R.
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Terry R.

Flightless Bird
On 3/17/2010 9:32 AM On a whim, Twayne pounded out on the keyboard

> In news:%23Nz5ojWxKHA.3560@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl,
> Terry R.<F1Com@NOSPAMpobox.com> typed:
>> On 3/16/2010 4:55 PM On a whim, Leythos pounded out on the
>> keyboard
>>
>>> In
>>> article<D6992CF9-00D8-4454-8C2D-068BD6177316@microsoft.com>,
>>> John@discussions.microsoft.com says...
>>>> I'm looking for a registry tool that can search the
>>>> entire registry for a word like "symantec" then display
>>>> them for me, so I can selectively delete "symantec".
>>>>
>>>> The reason for this is because sometimes symantec
>>>> uninstaller in Add or Remove Programs get currupted and
>>>> cannot "complete" the uninstall.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks
>>> Open the registry editor, press F3 (search) and enter what
>>> you want to look for....
>>>

>> "display THEM" means to show all at once. Now is using
>> regedit the right answer?
>>
>>
>> Terry R.

>
> HUH? That makes no sense consdering anything the OP asked.
>


Good thing you said "HUH". Now I can see you have NO idea who I replied to.


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Unknown

Flightless Bird
You assume far too much.
"Terry R." <F1Com@NOSPAMpobox.com> wrote in message
news:uiAW25rxKHA.3560@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> On 3/17/2010 8:29 AM On a whim, Unknown pounded out on the keyboard
>
>> Do you often create your own definitions? Them doesn't have any reference
>> to
>> time.
>> "Terry R."<F1Com@NOSPAMpobox.com> wrote in message
>> news:%23Nz5ojWxKHA.3560@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>> On 3/16/2010 4:55 PM On a whim, Leythos pounded out on the keyboard
>>>
>>>> In article<D6992CF9-00D8-4454-8C2D-068BD6177316@microsoft.com>,
>>>> John@discussions.microsoft.com says...
>>>>> I'm looking for a registry tool that can search the entire registry
>>>>> for
>>>>> a
>>>>> word like "symantec" then display them for me, so I can selectively
>>>>> delete
>>>>> "symantec".
>>>>>
>>>>> The reason for this is because sometimes symantec uninstaller in Add
>>>>> or
>>>>> Remove Programs get currupted and cannot "complete" the uninstall.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks
>>>> Open the registry editor, press F3 (search) and enter what you want to
>>>> look for....
>>>>
>>> "display THEM" means to show all at once. Now is using regedit the
>>> right
>>> answer?
>>>
>>>
>>> Terry R.

>
>
> No, it's knowing what someone wants by taking more time to read what they
> ask. I seriously doubt the OP didn't already know about regedit.
>
> Now what purpose did YOUR post have?
>
> Terry R.
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Terry R.

Flightless Bird
On 3/18/2010 10:45 AM On a whim, Unknown pounded out on the keyboard

> You assume far too much.



So I assumed with a response and a valid answer. And your posts did what?


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Unknown

Flightless Bird
Well it tried to teach you something but I didn't know that was impossible.
"Terry R." <F1Com@NOSPAMpobox.com> wrote in message
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> On 3/18/2010 10:45 AM On a whim, Unknown pounded out on the keyboard
>
>> You assume far too much.

>
>
> So I assumed with a response and a valid answer. And your posts did what?
>
>
> Terry R.
> --
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G

glee

Flightless Bird
"Terry R." <F1Com@NOSPAMpobox.com> wrote in message
news:ukRhsX3xKHA.5480@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> On 3/18/2010 10:45 AM On a whim, Unknown pounded out on the keyboard
>
>> You assume far too much.

>
>
> So I assumed with a response and a valid answer. And your posts did
> what?
>
>
> Terry R.


<sheesh> You've replied to almost everyone's reply in this thread to
tell them how their answer is not as good as yours, and is wrong.
Regedit will do exactly what the user wants, one entry at a time. It is
a perfectly valid answer. That it is less CONVENIENT than a third-party
tool does not make it less correct.
--
Glen Ventura, MS MVP Oct. 2002 - Sept. 2009
A+
http://dts-l.net/
 
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Terry R.

Flightless Bird
On 3/19/2010 12:38 PM On a whim, glee pounded out on the keyboard

> "Terry R."<F1Com@NOSPAMpobox.com> wrote in message
> news:ukRhsX3xKHA.5480@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> On 3/18/2010 10:45 AM On a whim, Unknown pounded out on the keyboard
>>
>>> You assume far too much.

>>
>> So I assumed with a response and a valid answer. And your posts did
>> what?
>>
>>
>> Terry R.

>
> <sheesh> You've replied to almost everyone's reply in this thread to
> tell them how their answer is not as good as yours, and is wrong.
> Regedit will do exactly what the user wants, one entry at a time. It is
> a perfectly valid answer. That it is less CONVENIENT than a third-party
> tool does not make it less correct.


Until John pipes back in and states he never knew regedit existed, I'm
sticking with my recommendation.

You see MVP's badmouthing tools like I suggest but then lamely suggest
regedit. And like I said to another replier, using regedit is good IF
you're getting paid by the hour and your client doesn't realize you're
using something that takes um-teen times longer than a tool I suggested.

I'm pretty confident the OP knows of regedit and was looking for a
"tool" (like the subject states) that searched the entire registry at
once AND displayed the results for ALL.

And you forgot to close your tag. Bad coding...


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