I uninstalled avast using your uninstaller.When I was exploring the registry,I found a key named avast.should I delete it?I found this is the case for many other softwares.
2007-01-12 15:27:50 · 12 answers · asked by Ashik 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
thanks to all of u.I have used ccleaner,but no use.I going to give it a try.I am quite familiar now I think
2007-01-13 20:49:05 · update #1
If you are not familiar with the registry hierarchy then don't go there.
If you are really wanting to make changes then export the original key before making changes. If you make a change and it doesn't work correctly, you can execute the *.reg file and import the information again.
If the key is located in HKEY_Local_Machine > Software .. then it is relately safe to delete. There are probably other entries in the registry but the Local Machine > software location stores an entry for each application installed. You might also look under HKEY Current User > Software, there will also be an entry there for the software if the uninstaller didn't remove it.
Good luck!
2007-01-12 15:42:14 · answer #1 · answered by AF Gfriend 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
very general answer, if you have deleted program via uninstal or through windows add\remove , yes you can delete it, but you really need to know what you are upto before you muck about in registry
have a look at this program it may be a better way to go
Windows Registry Repair Pro by 3B software
2007-01-12 23:38:04 · answer #2 · answered by da rinse mode 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it safe for anyone even though you're not an expert you still can. but always remember backup the registry before playing with it. that applies in every thing you edit in computers.
2007-01-13 05:02:27 · answer #3 · answered by drev23 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're not computer savvy, forget it and don't even mess with it. Registry keys are just things that refer to a program, not the program's components.
2007-01-12 23:31:14 · answer #4 · answered by wiiρlυѕ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
run the following two menus of ccleaner
cleaner > Analyze > Run Cleaner
Issues > Scan For Issues > Fix Selected Issues
2007-01-12 23:32:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's safe ans useful if you know what you are doing...for that situation, use a registry cleaner or checker, like registry mechanic to clean useless or leftover keys...
if you want to edit it, make a backup first...
2007-01-12 23:34:35 · answer #6 · answered by Ken 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Download ccleaner let it clean out your registry, it is safe.
2007-01-12 23:34:24 · answer #7 · answered by Mojo Seeker Of Knowlege 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont Mess up with Registry if u r NEWBIE since it leads to great HAVOC
2007-01-12 23:47:57 · answer #8 · answered by Ajith 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The last time I messed with the registry my computer crashed.I'd leave it alone for sure!!!
2007-01-12 23:34:09 · answer #9 · answered by sasyone 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its safe to delete it, but first see to it that is there any software's using that resource or it may harm ur computer!
2007-01-12 23:32:51 · answer #10 · answered by Alann 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋