found it, there are lots of little sub folders in there which say E40.Br etc and connection configuration but there seems to nothing in each one I'm afraid
(by the way thanks for taking the time to try to out this problem)
This computer is a very old one given to me by my brother. It only has apentium 200 processor

 

What operating system are you running ? Win95 Win98 Win98se ?

 

I know what he's on about i had one a bit ago, same problem.

a real B***** it was to get rid off.. i'm trying to think what i did, i tryed all them ideas you all talked about then i tryed,
SEARCH key in the icon name in my case it was called protcol, then search and all where it is delete it from there, then close computer down and see if its gone..


chel xxx

 

rasher,

the only other thing to try is to delete the whole dialler folder as chealsie says.

I would do it this way:

find the dialler folder, but do not open it.

copy the folder and paste into my documents - this will create a backup if things go amiss.(or you can right click on the folder and send to / my documents) either way make sure you are happy you have made a copy.

go back to the ORIGINAL dialler folder again, do not open it .

Right click on the folder and select delete.

close down all programmes and reboot the computer.

when the pc starts again,check the icon has gone.Also, check you can dial up to the internet ok.


if everything seems ok you can then delete the dialler folder that was copied into my documents.

if , when the pc starts you get error messages or problems then you will have to copy the dialler folder ( from my documents) back into program files and reboot.


does that make sense?

 

(Sitting here wondering if I should post)

Does the dialer appear in this list?



If so, untick the left hand box and restart the machine

The above can be obtained by typing msconfig at the run prompt


Darren

 

the question is, how to uninstall it. I suggested he jusy bin the dialler folder (previous post) - will this goose the registry?

 

Doh!! I know I should have never posted

darren

 

try reading the thread - a serious test of patience

 

had a quick go I right clicked on dialers it has gone into my docs. but has also gone from programme files so I can't delete it
fecking ell I hate computers, go to go to work now so god knows whay I 've fecked up!!!!

 

that'll do it then, its just moved as opposed to copied.

 

right mate I'll try that tonight

 

you shouldn't need to try anything, you should have now moved the dialler file from the programs folder.

double check to see it is not in c:\programs any more.

if the pc boots up without loading the dialler icon into the right hand side of the taskbar you have cracked it. make sure your internet connection still works.

 

hyperthetically speaking of course if I wanted to remove a programme that has installed itself whilst I was viewing another website, how do I stop this unwanted icon from appearing in the start up menu as it keeps automatically reappearing even though I have uninstalled it and deleted it from the recycle bin.
Basically I want to wipe it from the hard drive completely. Surely there must be a law to stop unwanted programmes installing themslves without your prior knowledge or consent.
Any help would be appreciated

Nige

[Edited by Rasher - 2/6/2003 9:23:11 AM]

 

I click on 'run' then 'config'click on 'OK' then into 'start up' its in there .I can stop it coming up on the main screen by removing the tick from the box, but I want it out of there completely!!!!

[Edited by Rasher - 2/6/2003 9:56:54 AM]

 

is it in start/programmes/startup on your pc?




[Edited by mj - 2/6/2003 1:19:59 PM]

 

click on 'run' not 'programmes'

[Edited by Rasher - 2/6/2003 1:22:13 PM]

 

examples in this area are:load power profile, system tray,task monitor etc yes just saw your last post its an adult chat facility

[Edited by Rasher - 2/6/2003 1:30:21 PM]

 

christian,
he's already uninstalled it, should it still be there?.

[Edited by mj - 2/6/2003 1:56:17 PM]

 

your telling me. Iam at work today therefore I will print off your instructions Mj and have ago tonight will let you know how I get on
Thanks once again to everyone --hope this works

By the way this machine is running windows 98

[Edited by Rasher - 2/7/2003 6:39:18 AM]

 

checked the c drive programs its not in there but those chat icons are still there in start up. I have dialers and short cut to dialers both are now in my documents how do I send them back and/or do I need to???

[Edited by Rasher - 2/8/2003 1:25:54 PM]