[Elecraft] question on W2 wattmeter interface application RESOLVED

[Bill Steffey NY9H]

HAD TO DISCONNECT MAIN MONITOR , forcing all the apps to the 2nd & 3rd 
monitor,,

  got the  W2 APP to come off the ceiling... onto main portion of 
screen/// reconnected and all ok ///


sorry for the bANDWIDTH

STAY SAFE

On 3/19/2020 5:50 PM, Bill Steffey NY9H wrote:
> 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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