[Elecraft] question on W2 wattmeter interface application

[Bill Steffey NY9H]

I had uninstalled the app. , then cleared the registry , reinstalled 
it   no difference..

Intrestingly , and now i need to rethiink the installation process,,, 
the app does not appear on the taskline , appearing as a background app 
in task manager.

I agree ccleaner is a great tool...

bill

On 3/19/2020 4:29 PM, Rick Bates, NK7I wrote:

> Bill,
>
> I don't have a W2 so I cannot comment there, but two things stand out 
> that need mention.
>
> 1)  Regedit is NOT the place to wipe out a program.  If you (as you 
> said) don't know much about Windows, it is however the perfect place 
> to make an unrecoverable error and trash the entire computer.  It is 
> one of the core elements of the OS.  If you don't understand, don't 
> attempt here, it's a dangerous place to learn (by mistake).
>
> 2a) The Windows key (four small window panes) with B /_*may*_//__/ 
> bring that errant program back into viewing ability. (Windows B at the 
> same time)
>
> 2b) Use the Task Manager (right click on the taskbar at the bottom) to 
> 'End Task' if you can't get the upper right X to kill it. Ending a 
> taskwill lose whatever changes you've made in that application since 
> starting it but that's often a cause of the issues too.
>
> If you wish to remove a program, uninstall it. If you wish to clean or 
> purge the registry of residue (and other things), use 'CCleaner' (Crap 
> Cleaner) which will do it with intelligence and safety.  It is free 
> but has the (nasty) habit of wanting to stay running in the 
> background, so get into the program settings and turn that 'feature' 
> off.  You'll be amazed and how much 'stuff' gets purged if you use 
> this app.
>
> When CCleaning a _registry_, run the cleaning cycle again until it 
> says nothing found.  Removing one old piece in the registry often 
> causes others to not be needed as well.  Three times is 'usually' 
> enough passes.
>
> CCleaner MAY not get all the folders that installed software leaves 
> behind, you have to hunt and dispose of them manually and CAREFULLY.  
> Again, this can be a dangerous place to play if you don't understand.
>
> (I've used CCleaner for years, I'm not a shill.)
>
> After you've done this, then you can reinstall the software if you wish.
>
> Now, back to the topic of the W2 software. Practice safe computing, hi.
>
> 73,
> Rick NK7I
>
> PS
>
>
> On 3/19/2020 11:56 AM, Bill Steffey NY9H wrote:
>> STAY WELL ALL..
>>
>> got my W2s in circuit...   However my interface ( not the utility) 
>> software finally finds the W2 but the application stays pinned in the 
>> let top corner of the main screen. Cannot even find the top bar to 
>> use the X to kill it.
>>
>> Tried wiping out the regedit , but it manages to stick up there. 
>> tried a bunch of stuff.
>>
>> I know this is my windows ignorance.
>>
>>
>> bill   ( 1 mile from nearest neighbor, both 89 & 93 years old )
>>
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