[Ham-Computers] Deleting Programs - XP

[jandlmiller at bellsouth.net]

In a post about mid-February 2007, under the subject above, Robert Downs said, "Although it probably isn't the case, on the off chance that you might be using something from Symantec other than NAV or NIS (like Norton Ghost), be advised that the remover or un-installer will remove that as well."

I recall quivering in my boots after reading his post, hoping that Robert was not speaking from personal experience, but being mindful that all over the place are "removers" and "un-installers" sufficient to wreak havoc and really ruin your day.  What a revolting development to intend to remove only, say, NIS and have everything Symantec removed faster than greased lightning whether you really wanted to or not!

Does anyone know of a way to determine, in advance, exactly what a remover or un-installer will do?

John W0IKT