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Forum Thread: Program removal
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Programs
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Relating to this vendor: Microsoft |
And, this specific program: Microsoft Frontpage 2000 |
| jeffowen | Program removal |
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19th Apr, 2012 12:45 |
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Ranking: 0 Posts: 1 User Since: 19th Dec, 2008 System Score: N/A Location: N/A |
I never use Microsoft Frontpage 2000 and want to remove it but can't find it in the ADD/REMOVE Programs. I use Windows XP. Can I just delete it in Explorer or will this screw up my registry? I keep getting a blue screen of death but do not know why so am clearing all the programs I do not use. Is this wise? |
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| Maurice Joyce | RE: Program removal | ||||||||
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19th Apr, 2012 12:54 | ||||||||
| Score: 10542 Posts: 8,118 User Since: 4th Jan 2009 System Score: 100% Location: UK |
Very wise. What file path is Frontpage in Explorer? Have U got any other paid for Microsoft Office Programmes? Have U looked in the Software section of the Registry? -- Maurice Windows 7 SP1 64 Bit OS HP Intel Pentium i7 IE 10 for Windows 7 SP1 16GB RAM |
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| jeffowen29 | RE: Program removal | ||||||||
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19th Apr, 2012 14:40 | ||||||||
| Score: 0 Posts: 3 User Since: 17th Apr 2009 System Score: N/A Location: N/A |
The path to the program in Explorer is program files/microsoft frontpage/version 3.0/bin/ . In my Secunia scan it refers to Microsoft Frontpage 2000 which I guess refers to my Office 2000 source I now use Office 2003. I haven't looked in the registry as I am not confident enough to make changes without full instructions. |
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| Maurice Joyce | RE: Program removal | ||||||||
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19th Apr, 2012 17:09 | ||||||||
| Score: 10542 Posts: 8,118 User Since: 4th Jan 2009 System Score: 100% Location: UK |
To be absolutely sure can U please publish the file path Secunia gives U? FINDING A FILE PATH USING PSI VERSION 2 From the DASHBOARD page click on SCAN RESULTS. 1. This will list all your programmes with a + to the left of each programme. 2. Click the + sign next to the item that U want help with. 3. This will reveal the path under DETECTED INSTANCES. 4. Below DETECTED INSTANCES you will see this You can double click this row for additional information & options>double click it>a box will appear>look to the RIGHT & U will see TROUBLESHOOT REPORT in BLUE writing under the heading TOOLBOX> click TroubleShoot Report & it will reveal some information in a box>highlight the information revealed from ---START--- to ---END--- & copy it (CTRL+C) then post it to the Forum (CTRL+V) As an EXAMPLE the end result U post to the Forum should look something like this: ---START--- Program Name: Adobe Flash Player 11.x Security State: Patched Download Link: http://fpdownload.adobe.com/get/flashplayer/curren... Instances Found: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\Macromed\Flash\Flash32_11_2_20 Last System Scan (localtime): 3. Apr 2012, 09:25 Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 ---END--- Update 15 09:31 04/04/2012 -- Maurice Windows 7 SP1 64 Bit OS HP Intel Pentium i7 IE 10 for Windows 7 SP1 16GB RAM |
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| jeffowen29 | RE: Program removal | ||||||||
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19th Apr, 2012 23:50 | ||||||||
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---START--- Program Name: Microsoft Frontpage 2000 Security State: End-of-Life Download Link: Instances Found: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\FRONTPG.EXE, version: 4.0.2.2717 Last System Scan (localtime): 18. Apr 2012, 15:48 Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Professional, ---END--- I hope this info is sufficient to resolve how to remove this program. Thanks Jeff |
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| Maurice Joyce | RE: Program removal | ||||||||
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20th Apr, 2012 00:09 | ||||||||
| Score: 10542 Posts: 8,118 User Since: 4th Jan 2009 System Score: 100% Location: UK Last edited on 20th Apr, 2012 00:10 |
Jeff, That programme is only End of Life & has no outstanding vulnerabilities as can be seen here: http://secunia.com/advisories/product/27/ If U no longer need or use it then it can be removed as U suggested: DELETING A FILE OR FOLDER USING PSI VERSION 2 1. Open PSI>Scan results. 2. Against the programme marked as vulnerable/End of Life is a + sign to the left of it. 3. Click that & it will reveal DETECTED INSTANCES. 4. Below that are two yellow folders. Click the one WITHOUT a red dot. 5. That will open Windows Explorer & U will be able to see the vulnerable file. C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\FRONTPG.EXE, version: 4.0.2.2717 6. Right click on that file & select delete. 7. Carry out a full PSI scan & all should be in order. 8. In case U change your mind do not purge the Recycle Bin for a few days from where it can easily be restored. Update 13 23:04 19/04/2012 Let me know if U want simple instructions on how to hunt down old programmes in the Registry -- Maurice Windows 7 SP1 64 Bit OS HP Intel Pentium i7 IE 10 for Windows 7 SP1 16GB RAM |
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| jeffowen29 | RE: Program removal | ||||||||
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20th Apr, 2012 11:17 | ||||||||
| Score: 0 Posts: 3 User Since: 17th Apr 2009 System Score: N/A Location: N/A |
Thanks for that instruction, I have now been able to clear that unwanted program. As I said I have been trying to eliminate all the programs that either are out of date or may be dangerous as my PC keeps crashing. Usually about once a day I get the 'blue screen of death'. I haven't a clue what is the cause but I suspect that it followed my poor attempts to get rid of RealTime player that was added to my PC as part of a package without my agreement. (Wrong box ticked I guess). Thanks again for all you support. Jeff |
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| Maurice Joyce | RE: Program removal | ||||||||
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20th Apr, 2012 11:35 | ||||||||
| Score: 10542 Posts: 8,118 User Since: 4th Jan 2009 System Score: 100% Location: UK |
Pleased to see U are all fixed up. On that basis, I will lock this thread for U sometime tomorrow unless U post back asking for it to be left open. This will protect your mail box from possible update emails from "tag on" posts particularly from Spammers who are currently very active on this Forum. You can of course lock your own threads yourself. Just click the ACCEPT button in the post of the helper who offered U the best solution/advice to solve your problem. Secunia Support can always reopen threads by applying by email to: support@secunia.com -- Maurice Windows 7 SP1 64 Bit OS HP Intel Pentium i7 IE 10 for Windows 7 SP1 16GB RAM |
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