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Leftover files are remnants left behind after uninstalling software, which can cause issues like error messages or failed reinstallations. On WindowsForum.com, users discuss problems such as leftover registry entries and files from Comodo System Utilities that trigger a 'PowerRemover.exe not found' message at boot, even after using Revo Uninstaller. Others struggle with incomplete uninstalls of Microsoft Office betas that prevent reinstallation or leave behind unwanted components. A common scenario involves leftover files from Windows 7 after reinstalling XP, often due to driver conflicts. These threads highlight the need for thorough cleanup tools and manual removal of leftover files to maintain system stability.
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    Windows 7 Comodo System Utilities Incomplete Uninstall

    I installed Comodo System Utilities 4 the other day to test it. I used Revo Uninstaller Pro to both install it and uninstall it. Revo found numerous leftovers and deleted them all. After removing it and rebooting (past the Windows logo), I noticed a brief message at the black screen just before...
    • pasca333
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    • boot executable comodo desktop issues file search help leftover files powerremover registry revo uninstaller software removal sp development startup support system utilities troubleshooting uninstall user experience user knowledge windows boot
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Need to uninstall Microsoft Office (the new beta one)

    So, I installed Microsoft Office- 13? And then I uninstalled it, decided I liked OpenOffice better. THEN- I had to do a system restore, and now I'm stuck with an uninstallable Microsoft Office... what should I do to get rid of leftover stuff? I tried re-installing it, but it won't let me, it...
    • NEOidea
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    • 64-bit beta incompatibility leftover files microsoft office openoffice system restore uninstall windows 7
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Software
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    Windows 7 Leftover's from Windows 7 after XP reinstall

    Let me start by saying, that I do indeed love Windows 7. Even with less than 1gb of RAM, it performs MUCH better than Vista, and looks/feels very nice. Furthermore I've noted the stabilty seems even better than XP, HOWEVER: Recently I've ran into a problem of Video drivers. There is and will...
    • Ckn
    • Thread
    • acronis disk director aero transparency backup clean install driver interfaces fps graphics driver ie8 intel 865g leftover files ntfs nvidia ownership issues permissions support issues system stability user folder windows 7 xp reinstall
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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