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The remnants tag on WindowsForum.com covers leftover files, folders, and registry entries that persist after uninstalling software or cleaning up malware. Common scenarios include OneDrive remnants after uninstall, Logitech SetPoint registry leftovers, and temporary files from Windows upgrades that can be removed with Disk Cleanup. Users also discuss stubborn desktop items that cannot be deleted, browser hijack remnants from infections like Exploit:Java/CVE-2013-1493, and compatibility issues possibly caused by remnants of previous operating systems. The tag focuses on practical troubleshooting for removing these leftovers safely.
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    OneDrive - complete uninstall +cancel OD desktop.

    When I reinstalled os (factory reset win10), it loaded this mess again into my pc, which I don't want. I did manage to "uninstall" it, but the remnants are still there. I'm especially bothered by the confusion of the normal desktop with this one, which is in the c:\users\name\OneDrive\Desktop...
    • bluenite
    • Thread
    • advice configuration desktop factory reset help onedrive remnants uninstall user files windows 10
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. Maggidon

    Windows 10 Setpoint deleted but ...

    Hello ya'll. I have uninstalled Setpoint Software with Advanced Uninstaller but of course, checking through the Registry, I do find at least one remnant of it still. I'll post a screenshot of what I mean. I need to know if I should delete the whole folder or just the stuff within the folder...
  3. M

    Windows 8 Run Disk Cleanup after 8.1 upgrade

    Hello, After performing an upgrade to Windows 8.1, running the disk cleanup as an admin (or clicking clean system files once it has analyzed the disk) will allow you to cleanup remnants from the installation. I gained about 5 gigabytes from doing so. Just a tip :)
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    Windows 7 Weird notice showing

    On my laptop, I run a program (can't think of the name) that warns me of all attempted changes to anything. I'm getting the following notice, which I deny, as I think it is asking to delete a vital Windows command. cmd.exe / o/D /c del c:/users/me/appdaata/local/temp/O.del in my temp...
    • SickSquirrel
    • Thread
    • avg bloatware cmd.exe delta toolbar image editing malware notice permissions pop-up blocker popup remnants security sweet programs system scan temp files threats troubleshooting uninstall warning windows
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  5. Commander_Cool

    Windows 7 File/folder that is evidently on desktop cannot be found

    Hi, as of a few days I get this phenomenon where a folder or file that I have placed on the desktop - say an installation file as in the example - cannot be deleted when I'm done with it, but rather I get 'Could not find this item...' as can be seen below: Link Removed the file just happens...
    • Commander_Cool
    • Thread
    • access access denied cannot find delete desktop download error file management files folders help installation permissions phenomenon problem remnants rename system troubleshooting windows
    • Replies: 35
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  6. E

    Windows 7 Recovering From Exploit:Java/CVE-2013-1493

    We've recently been having problems with redirects when clicking the links of search results in our browsers (IE and Firefox). We tried a few different virus scans and nothing was able to find it. However, we did realize that Microsoft Security Essentials would not run when we clicked the...
    • extion
    • Thread
    • browser security computer safety cve-2013-1493 cybersecurity exploit firefox internet explorer java java security malware microsoft redirect remnants research security essentials software tech support virus scan vulnerability web links
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Security
  7. kevin from Chi-town

    Windows 7 How to Remove Persistent Browser Hijacks from Infected PC

    This came from part of a HiJackThis log.... Hosts- 74.XXX.40.xxx paybillsnow.com (this is not the address, I will not give real link because it hyperlinks directly to infection) (There are multiple addresses linking to these browser HiJacks, I'm only showing one) This seem to be some...
    • kevin from Chi-town
    • Thread
    • adware autorun browser computing hijack hijackthis infection malware registry remnants removal rootkit scan security spyware support threats trojan virus
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Security
  8. C

    Windows 7 Unable to Use HomeGroup on Windows 7: Compatibility Issues and Solutions

    I have Win 7 on my desktop and my laptop and trying to open home groups it tells me that I cannnot do this on different operating systems anyone any idea why this happens - do I have remnants of Vista on the laptop or vice versa
    • colb
    • Thread
    • desktop homegroup laptop network operating system remnants windows 7 windows vista
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  9. C

    Windows 7 Computer is Crashing...Driver Cleanup For Windows 7?

    I had a period of about two weeks with Windows 7 without any crashing, but I've been switching video drivers back and forth for the past couple of days trying to find which ones I want to use, and it's gotten to the point where my computer has been crashing at least twice a day, and its been in...
    • Coach Bombay
    • Thread
    • cleanup cool and quiet cpu crash drivers games graphics graphics driver heatsink installation optimization overclocking performance programs remnants settings support troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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