How do you delete /OpenWithProgids

Page 2 of 6 FirstFirst 1234 ... LastLast

  1. Posts : 10,994
    Win 7 Pro 64-bit
       #11

    It might be helpful to review exactly what the registry is and what it was meant to do.

    The Windows Registry

    A lot of people will say Windows 7 registy is not the same as Windows 98 or even Windows XP. And that's certainly true. But the basic underlying function is still the same . . . It keeps track of all software installed on the computer and (perhaps most importantly) how each program relates to and interacts with all the other programs on the computer. And this is where many registry editors/cleaners give the appearance that they're not doing the cleanup very well.

    Let's say you uninstall Program A. It's very possible that Program A hooked itself into a couple hundred registry keys, and some of those keys belong to Program B and Program C. A registry cleaner (at least the reputable ones) will err on the side of caution and NOT remove the registry entries JUST IN CASE they are still needed by Programs B and C. Personally, I'd rather have a few hundred or even a few thousand unneeded registry entries than to have a program crash because a needed key was mistakenly removed.

    And to repeat an often stated fact, Windows 7 is not your father's Windows XP where tweaks and cleaners were the norm in order to keep XP working the way it was supposed to.
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 660
    win7
       #12

    That link in post #11, whilst informative for XP and earlier versions does not apply to windows seven so , whilst a useful read for history purposes, it does not apply to the problem in hand.(except the cautions and reference to backing up the registry!!)
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 10,994
    Win 7 Pro 64-bit
       #13

    wilywombat said:
    That link in post #11, whilst informative for XP and earlier versions does not apply to windows seven so , whilst a useful read for history purposes, it does not apply to the problem in hand.(except the cautions and reference to backing up the registry!!)
    Exactly my point. Windows 7 is NOT Windows XP and doesn't need all the tweaks and registry cleaners. But the PURPOSE of the registry is still the same.
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 660
    win7
       #14

    Yeah, I agree...we could do with a good windows 7 registry description document something similar.
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 1,024
    Windows 7 Ultimate
    Thread Starter
       #15

    Hello and my Apologies,
    For some reason, I haven't received email of the numerous posts, and have been busy elsewhere. I have changed the association, no luck. I have physically searched the appdata files and removed any Ifanview anythings, oh by the way it is happening with the Foxit pdf files and it was removed before Ifanview. I certainly appreciate all you suggestions and viewpoints. Will attempt to rid myself using any and all methods mentioned. Thanks again.
    Will let you know if there is success. Really appreciate it.
    Glenn
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 16,145
    7 X64
       #16

    You could have a look with RegScanner - search - then rt click each entry and Jump to key.

    RegScanner: Alternative to RegEdit find/search/scan of Windows

    I know you can do a similar search with Regedit - but this finds and lists them all in one go - bit more convenient.
      My Computers


  7. Posts : 660
    win7
       #17

    Have you tried my suggestion in post #8 yet? It should work.
      My Computer


  8. Posts : 1,024
    Windows 7 Ultimate
    Thread Starter
       #18

    Howdy,
    I have first tried blazerguitar831's suggestion. I manually went in and yes there were Iranview openwithids. I deleted them. It may take a bit before I'm sure that it worked or not. Well Revo Uninstaller Pro didn't get them all. I wish me luck.
    Be back.
    BTW, thanks blazerguitar831!!!
      My Computer


  9. Posts : 6
    Windows 7 Ultimate x32
       #19

    glennc said:
    BTW, thanks blazerguitar831!!!
    You're welcome. But you might want to hold on to your gratitude for just a bit. After a recent restart I ran a registry scan and the errors returned. The deleted entries also returned in the registry. If sevenforums can't provide a solid solution to this problem we have then I doubt any other Windows 7 related forum can help us. Default Programs fail. Redundant file extensions related to the removed program still exist. System Restore fails. "When all else fails," a good clean install of the OS works every time. I've done a clean install more than half a dozen times in the past year and a half I've been using Win 7. Before Win7SP1 I could have my PC back online and looking as if I never installed Winamp in less than four hours from starting the clean install. After SP1, a little over five hours. But if a clean install is not an option for you or you would rather continue searching for a registry solution, then good luck my friend. And you're still welcome.
      My Computer


  10. Posts : 16,145
    7 X64
       #20

    Dunno why I bother posting.
      My Computers


 
Page 2 of 6 FirstFirst 1234 ... LastLast

  Related Discussions
Our Sites
Site Links
About Us
Windows 7 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 7" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

© Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 16:08.
Find Us