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#31727 - 2002-11-01 09:01 PM Uninstalling Software (how to remove f.e. Spyware software HOTBAR)
Skatterbrainz Skatterbrainz Starting to like KiXtart Registered: 2002-10-17 Posts: 172 Loc: Virginia, USA	I've seen a few examples in the past on detecting and removing (uninstalling and cleaning up) certain software programs at login. I can't find any on the wanadoo scripts site. Maybe I'm just blind. I would like to remove the Hotbar program from users desktops at login. The software installs under %systemroot%\program files\hotbar and has a built-in uninstall option using the file "...Hotbar\bin\4.0.9.0\HbInst.exe /uninstall" but I also need to clear out the folder afterwards. Does anyone have a sample somewhere that would point me in the right direction on "best way" to do something like this? TIA! (MCA: extend subject) [ 08. December 2002, 13:20: Message edited by: MCA ] _________________________ silence is golden, but duct tape is silver
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#31728 - 2002-11-01 09:04 PM Re: Uninstalling Software (how to remove f.e. Spyware software HOTBAR)
Lonkero Lonkero KiX Master Guru Registered: 2001-06-05 Posts: 22346 Loc: OK	all examples I've seen has happened by removal of the dir. ie: deltree "%userprofile%\hotbar" _________________________ ! download KiXnet
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#31729 - 2002-11-01 09:08 PM Re: Uninstalling Software (how to remove f.e. Spyware software HOTBAR)
Skatterbrainz Skatterbrainz Starting to like KiXtart Registered: 2002-10-17 Posts: 172 Loc: Virginia, USA	Here's what I've been building thus far. Not sure if it'll work yet because I'm heading out from work now and haven't had time to try it out... $IFILE = "C:\Program Files\Hotbar\bin\4.0.9.0\HbInst.exe" IF EXIST($IFILE) = 1 AT (16,20) "Uninstalling Hotbar Software..." SHELL "CMD.EXE /C START /WAIT " + $IFILE + " /Uninstall" IF EXIST($IFILE) = 1 CD "C:\Program Files\" SHELL "CMD.EXE RD /S /Q Hotbar" IF EXIST("C:\Program Files\Hotbar") = 1 AT (16,20) "Failed to Remove Hotbar!" RETURN ELSE AT (16,20) "Hotbar Successfully Removed!" RETURN ENDIF ENDIF ENDIF _________________________ silence is golden, but duct tape is silver
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#31730 - 2002-11-01 09:32 PM

Re: Uninstalling Software (how to remove f.e. Spyware software HOTBAR)

Lonkero Offline

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Registered: 2001-06-05
Posts: 22346
Loc: OK

so, I would change it to:

code:

$IFILE = "%programfiles%\Hotbar\bin\4.0.9.0\HbInst.exe"
IF EXIST($IFILE) = 1
 AT (16,20) "Uninstalling Hotbar Software..."
 SHELL "%comspec% /C START /WAIT " + $IFILE + " /Uninstall"
 IF EXIST($IFILE) = 1
  CD "%programfiles%"
  SHELL "%compspec% RD /S /Q Hotbar"
  IF EXIST("%programfiles%\Hotbar") = 1
   AT (16,20) "Failed to Remove Hotbar!"
  ELSE
   AT (16,20) "Hotbar Successfully Removed!"
  ENDIF
 ENDIF
ENDIF 
exit 0 ;or return

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#31731 - 2002-11-01 10:47 PM Re: Uninstalling Software (how to remove f.e. Spyware software HOTBAR)
Sealeopard Sealeopard KiX Master Registered: 2001-04-25 Posts: 11165 Loc: Boston, MA, USA	Why don't you just search this BBS for the term 'HotBar'? It would lead you to a script for 'HotBar' removal. It even has it in the thread title! _________________________ There are two types of vessels, submarines and targets.
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#31732 - 2002-11-02 12:25 AM Re: Uninstalling Software (how to remove f.e. Spyware software HOTBAR)
jhansenjr jhansenjr Fresh Scripter Registered: 2002-08-31 Posts: 37 Loc: New Jersey	I have an executable that hotbar sent to me that you can use to uninstall hotbar automatically. It also has /s for silent and some other command line options. If someone can tell me how to upload the file I would be glad to share it. It works great.
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#31733 - 2002-11-02 02:35 AM Re: Uninstalling Software (how to remove f.e. Spyware software HOTBAR)
Les Les KiX Master Registered: 2001-06-11 Posts: 12734 Loc: fortfrances.on.ca	We do not have an upload area. The best I can suggest is for you to provide us with a URL we could download from. _________________________ Give a man a fish and he will be back for more. Slap him with a fish and he will go away forever.
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#31734 - 2002-11-02 02:37 AM Re: Uninstalling Software (how to remove f.e. Spyware software HOTBAR)
Howard Bullock Howard Bullock KiX Supporter Registered: 2000-09-15 Posts: 5809 Loc: Harrisburg, PA USA	How big is it. I could host on my site. _________________________ Home page: http://www.kixhelp.com/hb/
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#31735 - 2002-11-02 05:11 AM Re: Uninstalling Software (how to remove f.e. Spyware software HOTBAR)
NTDOC NTDOC Administrator Registered: 2000-07-28 Posts: 11624 Loc: CA	jhansenjr Please email the program to me at wdintdocman@hotmail.com Just rename the .exe to .txt and I'll post it on www.KiXHelp.com as well. This offer is extended to all KiXtart.org members... with some things to keep in mind. First please email me in advance before sending executables ... I don't want my hotmail email account filled up too much. If the program is too large I may be able to arrange other methods of getting the file and posting it. Please don't send software that is not "FREE" for use by everyone or where the author expressly forbids hosting his/her program. [ 02. November 2002, 05:22: Message edited by: NTDOC ]
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#31736 - 2002-11-03 04:56 AM Re: Uninstalling Software (how to remove f.e. Spyware software HOTBAR)
Les Les KiX Master Registered: 2001-06-11 Posts: 12734 Loc: fortfrances.on.ca	Has anyone checked out SpyBot Search & Destroy? http://security.kolla.de/ _________________________ Give a man a fish and he will be back for more. Slap him with a fish and he will go away forever.
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#31737 - 2002-11-03 07:59 AM Re: Uninstalling Software (how to remove f.e. Spyware software HOTBAR)
NTDOC NTDOC Administrator Registered: 2000-07-28 Posts: 11624 Loc: CA	I've tried it Les, but it has no command line usage that I'm aware of. seems to work okay and all, but not sure how useful it would be for most of us as an Admin tool
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#31738 - 2002-11-03 03:53 PM Re: Uninstalling Software (how to remove f.e. Spyware software HOTBAR)
Les Les KiX Master Registered: 2001-06-11 Posts: 12734 Loc: fortfrances.on.ca	Wasn't thinking admin tool. What about the resident piece... did you test it? _________________________ Give a man a fish and he will be back for more. Slap him with a fish and he will go away forever.
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#31739 - 2002-11-04 03:54 AM Re: Uninstalling Software (how to remove f.e. Spyware software HOTBAR)
Skatterbrainz Skatterbrainz Starting to like KiXtart Registered: 2002-10-17 Posts: 172 Loc: Virginia, USA	Thanks everyone! I hadn't tried searching the site as I'm still a bit new to this particular site and all of its capabilities. I must say, that of all the bulletin board sites I participate in, this is the most powerful in terms of skilled members and fast response times. None of the others comes close. I appreciate all your help! _________________________ silence is golden, but duct tape is silver
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#31740 - 2002-11-04 03:16 PM Re: Uninstalling Software (how to remove f.e. Spyware software HOTBAR)
Sealeopard Sealeopard KiX Master Registered: 2001-04-25 Posts: 11165 Loc: Boston, MA, USA	Just make sure to read the KiXtart Manual and the FAQs. Also, search the BBS before asking questions since it is very likely that the potential question has already been answered in another thread. _________________________ There are two types of vessels, submarines and targets.
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#31741 - 2002-11-04 04:54 PM Re: Uninstalling Software (how to remove f.e. Spyware software HOTBAR)
Skatterbrainz Skatterbrainz Starting to like KiXtart Registered: 2002-10-17 Posts: 172 Loc: Virginia, USA	Will do! Just downloaded the 4.11 manual and have been reading through it feverishly _________________________ silence is golden, but duct tape is silver
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#31742 - 2002-11-04 05:02 PM Re: Uninstalling Software (how to remove f.e. Spyware software HOTBAR)
Kdyer Kdyer KiX Supporter Registered: 2001-01-03 Posts: 6241 Loc: Tigard, OR	So, do have you been here? go away hotbar http://hotbar.com/help/uninstall.htm click here to download the Hotbar uninstaller As I remember, it is about 40k in size. HTH, Kent _________________________ Utilize these resources: UDFs (Full List) KiXtart FAQ & How to's
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#31743 - 2002-11-04 05:11 PM Re: Uninstalling Software (how to remove f.e. Spyware software HOTBAR)
jhansenjr jhansenjr Fresh Scripter Registered: 2002-08-31 Posts: 37 Loc: New Jersey	The executable is only 120k. I send it to NTDOC.
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#31744 - 2002-11-04 05:19 PM Re: Uninstalling Software (how to remove f.e. Spyware software HOTBAR)
Kdyer Kdyer KiX Supporter Registered: 2001-01-03 Posts: 6241 Loc: Tigard, OR	jhansenjr, Check your e-mail.. Thanks! Kent [ 04. November 2002, 17:20: Message edited by: kdyer ] _________________________ Utilize these resources: UDFs (Full List) KiXtart FAQ & How to's
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#31745 - 2002-11-04 06:59 PM Re: Uninstalling Software (how to remove f.e. Spyware software HOTBAR)
Radimus Radimus Moderator Registered: 2000-01-06 Posts: 5187 Loc: Tampa, FL	also... Block / redirect hotbar.com from your DNS server. Even if you do not uninstall it, this would prevent it from spreading and from being used. _________________________ How to ask questions the smart way <-----------> Before you ask
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#31746 - 2002-11-04 11:35 PM Re: Uninstalling Software (how to remove f.e. Spyware software HOTBAR)
Kdyer Kdyer KiX Supporter Registered: 2001-01-03 Posts: 6241 Loc: Tigard, OR	One better. We are adding in Firewall rules for: - http://hotbar.com - http://webshots.com - http://cometcursor.com - http://cometsystems.com - http://cometzone.com - http://livecursors.com - http://gator.com - http://gatoradvertisinginformationnetwork.com (GAIN) - http://www.offercompanion.com - http://lop.com - http://tdak.com (a sub-site of http://lop.com) Kent _________________________ Utilize these resources: UDFs (Full List) KiXtart FAQ & How to's
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