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[Tarun]

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Changed registry value. Safe to remove:
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://home.peoplepc...eferrer=welcome

Created registry value. Safe to remove:
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = about:blank
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Window Title = Microsoft Internet Explorer provided by PeoplePC

Created extra registry value where only one should be. Safe to remove:
R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing

Enumeration of existing IE's toolbars. Safe to remove:
O3 - Toolbar: &Groowe 2 - {D52EE69D-ADC2-4AE7-BC19-4AEEC1890C76} - C:\PROGRA~1\GROOWE\TOOLBAR2\GROOWE~1.DLL


Enumeration of suspicious auto-loading registry entries. Safe to remove:
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SystemTray] SysTray.Exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [mdac_runonce] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\runonce.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [projselector] "c:\Program Files\Common Files\Roxio Shared\Project Selector\projselector.exe" -r
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RoxioEngineUtility] "c:\Program Files\Common Files\Roxio Shared\System\EngUtil.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RoxioDragToDisc] "c:\Program Files\Roxio\Easy CD Creator 6\DragToDisc\DrgToDsc.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [inetinfo.exe] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\inetsrv\inetinfo.exe -e w3svc
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [SchedulingAgent] mstask.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [MSDTC] msdtcw -start
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [BySoft FreeRAM] C:\PROGRAM FILES\BYSOFT FREERAM\FREERAM.EXE
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Iconoid] "C:\PROGRAM FILES\ICONOID\ICONOID.EXE" -wait 0
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Startup Guard] C:\Program Files\AceLogix\StartupGuard\sg.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [AceMoneyReminder] C:\PROGRAM FILES\ACEMONEY\ACEMONEYREMINDER.EXE
O4 - HKCU\..\RunServices: [BySoft FreeRAM] C:\PROGRAM FILES\BYSOFT FREERAM\FREERAM.EXE
O4 - HKCU\..\RunServices: [Iconoid] "C:\PROGRAM FILES\ICONOID\ICONOID.EXE" -wait 0
O4 - HKCU\..\RunServices: [Startup Guard] C:\Program Files\AceLogix\StartupGuard\sg.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\RunServices: [AceMoneyReminder] C:\PROGRAM FILES\ACEMONEY\ACEMONEYREMINDER.EXE
O4 - Startup: QuickBooks Update Agent.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Intuit\QuickBooks\QBUpdate\qbupdate.exe
O4 - Startup: C-Organizer Std.lnk = C:\Program Files\C-Organizer Std\C-Organizer.exe

Disabling of "Internet Options" Main tab with Policies. Safe to remove:
O6 - HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel present

Extra "Tools" menu items and buttons. Safe to remove:
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - (no file)
O9 - Extra button: Ebates - {6685509E-B47B-4f47-8E16-9A5F3A62F683} - file://C:\PROGRAM FILES\EBATES_MOEMONEYMAKER\Sy350\Tp350\scri350a.htm (file missing) (HKCU)

IE plugins for file extensions or MIME types. Safe to remove:
O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\PROGRA~1\INTERN~1\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll

Downloaded Program Files item. Safe to remove:
O16 - DPF: {1223B679-3A38-4EB0-A170-A58F703ACCA5} - http://www2.incredim...ail_install.cab
O16 - DPF: {41F17733-B041-4099-A042-B518BB6A408C} - http://a1540.g.akama...meInstaller.exe
O16 - DPF: {DF6A0F17-0B1E-11D4-829D-00C04F6843FE} - http://dgl.microsoft...nloads/outc.cab
O16 - DPF: {E06E2E99-0AA1-11D4-ABA6-0060082AA75C} (GpcContainer Class) - https://pc.mywebexpc.../ra/ieatgpc.cab
O16 - DPF: {EE8B6D5F-FEF2-11D0-B13F-00A024798EF3} (Microsoft Search Settings Control) - http://lg.home.micro...rchsettings.cab
O16 - DPF: {EB6D7E70-AAA9-40D9-BA05-F214089F2275} (Vitalize Class) - http://www.clickteam...e3/vitalize.cab
O16 - DPF: {64D01C7F-810D-446E-A07E-456764235644} (AtlAtomadersCtlAttrib Class) - http://kraisoft.com/...e/atomaders.cab
O16 - DPF: {192F9A01-8030-48CE-9BC6-B03DE3E613C6} (PeoplePC Web Installer) - http://www.peoplepc....oad/ppcwebi.cab

I hope you're using Firefox. Also, RAM "Optimizer" programs and myths, just like download accelerators. They do nothing, or make things worse.

Since you're on Windows 98SE, see my homepage and get the Windows 98SE Service Pack 2.0.1, it'll make your pc a LOT smoother.

[SkeeterBeeter]

I am thinking about Firefox , I will get rid of Ram Optimizer .

Thanks , YOO DA MAN...........

After I install & setup Firefox can I Remove IE ? Or maybe I need to postthis on another post.

[TwistedMetal]

You got to have IE. Windows Updates, just use firefox as your default browser.

[Tarun]

TwistedMetal, on May 20 2005, 03:55 PM, said:

You got to have IE. Windows Updates, just use firefox as your default browser.

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Not true. IE is not required, as Automatic Updates can be used. I prefer to control my updates so I simply didn't let IE show on the desktop after installing Firefox.

[SkeeterBeeter]

TwistedMetal, on May 20 2005, 01:55 PM, said:

You got to have IE. Windows Updates, just use firefox as your default browser.

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Doesn't Tarun have a point , the Windows Update just sits there and at timed intervals shells to the Updates page where you pick the recommended updates.

My Updates are not active as I chose to go to the Download page myself...when I choose to update
Thanx Twisted Metal......

[SkeeterBeeter]

Is the Windows Updates the only issue if I uninstall IE ?
I am trying to think what programs I have that require IE..(Shareware programs).

[Tarun]

SkeeterBeeter, on May 20 2005, 05:52 PM, said:

Doesn't Tarun have a point , the Windows Update just sits there and at timed intervals shells to the Updates page where you pick the recommended updates.

My Updates are not active as I chose to go to the Download page myself...when I choose to  update
Thanx Twisted Metal......

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

It does not install everything though. Only what is needed. That 98SE SP 2.0.1 is awesome. I highly recommend it.

SkeeterBeeter, on May 20 2005, 05:55 PM, said:

Is the Windows Updates the only issue if I uninstall IE ?
I am trying to think what programs I have that require IE..(Shareware programs).

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IE is actually used all over the place, McAfee, Norton, and a few others use it as well. I just hide it because trying to remove/uninstall it is sloppy and not fun. If you have XP you can use nLite which can make it easier as you can make an install that never installs IE.

[SkeeterBeeter]

OK , I downloaded the 98SE update 2.0.1 and FireFox and I think I will will try Thunderbird also.
I will install FireFox and Thunderbird then run the 98SE Update....

I hope everything goes good ...I will keep posted....
I have one concern with running the 98SE Update though, I like the icons I have now (downloaded from icon packager) but the update pack has xp icons. I think these are optional , does that interpret as : I can manually load these?

[Tarun]

SkeeterBeeter, on May 21 2005, 01:17 AM, said:

I hope everything goes good ...I will keep posted....
I have one concern with running the 98SE Update though, I like the icons I have now (downloaded from icon packager) but the update pack has xp icons. I think these are optional , does that interpret as : I can manually load these?

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If it is optional, simply uncheck the option to install it. ^^

[SkeeterBeeter]

Tarun, I have a couple of issues regarding FireFox should I post on your site with a new topic or continue with this thread?
I am registered with Lunarsoft and also DjLizards site.......

[Tarun]

SkeeterBeeter, on May 21 2005, 12:44 PM, said:

Tarun, I have a couple of issues regarding FireFox should I post on your site with a new topic or continue with this thread?
I am registered with Lunarsoft and also DjLizards site.......

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Whichever you want. I did see you on Lunarsoft stirring up the forums. I was all "YAY!".

[SkeeterBeeter]

Glad you like ...Thought I would stir things up a bit with things that have been lurking in my mind for awhile..anywho...this firefox browser I like but my ISP (peoplepc) is rather annoying..It has a homepage that is setup for IE .
BTW .. I have setup FireFox as default browser but (lets me see , how do I put this)..I want to open Firefox after I connect to internet(peoplepc) as my homepage..without having to click on the desktop Firefox...I might not be clear on this....

Also,how did you hide IE?

[Tarun]

SkeeterBeeter, on May 21 2005, 01:00 PM, said:

Glad you like ...Thought I would stir things up a bit with things that have been lurking in my mind for awhile..anywho...this firefox browser I like but my ISP (peoplepc) is rather annoying..It has a homepage that is setup for IE .
BTW .. I have setup FireFox as default browser but (lets me see , how do I put this)..I want to open Firefox after I connect to internet(peoplepc) as my homepage..without having to click on the desktop Firefox...I might not be clear on this....

Also,how did you hide IE?

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Firefox homepage: Tools > Options > General > Homepage

Hide IE from desktop (YAY): Open IE >Tools > Internet Options... > Advanced tab, and look for the last item under the category Browsing. Clear the checkbox next to "Show Internet Explorer on the Desktop," then click OK (or Apply, then OK).

[SkeeterBeeter]

Tarun, on May 21 2005, 11:51 AM, said:

Firefox homepage:  Tools > Options > General > Homepage

Hide IE from desktop (YAY):  Open IE >Tools > Internet Options... > Advanced tab, and look for the last item under the category Browsing.  Clear the checkbox next to "Show Internet Explorer on the Desktop," then click OK (or Apply, then OK).

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Well , I am going to have to connect from peoplepc then minimize and then click desktop icon for FireFox. Unless , I open an html folder or file then FireFox will open it.


I like the FireFox and the Thunderbird .....GREAT RECOMMENDATION!!!!!!!
Also , Tarun , I installed the 98SE 2.0.1 update and disabled the Windows 2000 colors , everything loaded without a hitch....So I am all set.....Thanx Again !

I also created a folder to store OE & IE and zipped it , just in case I need IE for future. Later !

[Tarun]

PeoplePC forces you to use IE? You can't close it when it opens? No dial-up networking shortcut to connect?

[SkeeterBeeter]

Tarun, on May 21 2005, 03:06 PM, said:

PeoplePC forces you to use IE?  You can't close it when it opens?  No dial-up networking shortcut to connect?

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I am fixing it now......

Edited: It is Fixed...Happy Camper