Would like to see a more detailed Post-Uninstall message

[Bearded Kirklander]

When I was testing today looking for some bugs, I had to uninstall Free Commander so I could then load previous releases to make comparisons.

I noticed that right after the uninstall was completed, a small message box popped up with the following text:

FreeCommander uninstall complete.

Some elements could not be removed. These can be removed manually.

There did not seem to be any indication about what those elements were and where those elements are, nor why those elements could not be removed automatically during the uninstall process.

I would like to ask if it would be possible to add to the uninstall procedure so that the specific items / elements that are not able to be automatically removed can be identified so that the user knows exactly how to remove them manually.

Also, out of curiosity, would you be willing to share why some elements could not be removed completely and automatically by the uninstall process?

I would very much appreciate it.

Thank you.

[FLiER]

Maybe FreeCommander was working? Or some of plugins (if you have installed them)? Or some program was using file(s) of FreeCommander?

All the files that can't be deleted are only in the FreeCommander folder. You can freely delete this folder manually after uninstall.

[ralfso]

FreeCommander doesn't need any installation because all needed files are in the "install-folder" (except the settings if you use a multiuser-ini-file).

You can use the zip-file at the bottom of http://www.freecommander.com/fc_u3_en.htm and extract the file to a directory of your choice.

You can use as many copies of that directory as you wich, even with different version-numbers.

Your settings are saved in the file "freecommander.ini" and your Shortcuts in the file "freecommander.shc".
Normally they are localized in you freecommander-install-folder.
You should allways have a safe copy of them.

For upgrading you can also use the zip.file of the new freecommander version and extract the file to your freecommander-install-folder.
The settings will survive because the zip-file has no settings-files.

[Bearded Kirklander]

FreeCommander doesn't need any installation because all needed files are in the "install-folder" (except the settings if you use a multiuser-ini-file).

If I understand this right, all a user has to do in order to complete the uninstall of FreeCommander is to delete the installation folder, and that's it?

If that is the case, then why does it have these two messages after you have completed the uninstall process via control panel?

FreeCommander uninstall complete.

Some elements could not be removed. These can be removed manually.

Why are the necessary?

Shouldn't FreeCommander be able to delete all of its parts, including the folder and ini's automatically instead of forcing the user to follow-through and delete that folder manually?

[ralfso]

Nobody knows, what you've done before the installation and like FLiER wrote, a file which is in use can't be deleted.

Even if FreeCommander is closed the files in his directory may still not be marked as "free" because of use by windows or a file indexer or ....

So do this little thing and delete the folder manually after a new logon or reboot.

[Bearded Kirklander]

Nobody knows, what you've done before the installation and like FLiER wrote, a file which is in use can't be deleted.

Even if FreeCommander is closed the files in his directory may still not be marked as "free" because of use by windows or a file indexer or ....

So do this little thing and delete the folder manually after a new logon or reboot.

Okay - so every single file, except perhaps the INI config, is stored in the FreeCommander folder, correct?

So, if I go into PROGRAM FILES > FC2008 and delete that folder, is there anything else anywhere else I need to look for?

Thanks.

I still wish could do it all by itself, like many apps can, even if it required a reboot.

[ralfso]

Okay - so every single file, except perhaps the INI config, is stored in the FreeCommander folder, correct?
So, if I go into PROGRAM FILES > FC2008 and delete that folder, is there anything else anywhere else I need to look for?

AFAIK all program-files are located there. If you didn't use multiple User-settings that's all. In case on yes some *.ini-files are located in your Windows-profile (I think) in a folder named FreeCommander and in the other User-profiles which have started the FreeCommander. You can use your windows search to check it.

I still wish could do it all by itself, like many apps can, even if it required a reboot.

I think much application don't bother about their files and registry-setting they leave behind on your system but nevertheless tell it to you.

[Bearded Kirklander]

Okay - so every single file, except perhaps the INI config, is stored in the FreeCommander folder, correct?
So, if I go into PROGRAM FILES > FC2008 and delete that folder, is there anything else anywhere else I need to look for?

AFAIK all program-files are located there. If you didn't use multiple User-settings that's all. In case on yes some *.ini-files are located in your Windows-profile (I think) in a folder named FreeCommander and in the other User-profiles which have started the FreeCommander. You can use your windows search to check it.

I still wish could do it all by itself, like many apps can, even if it required a reboot.

I think much application don't bother about their files and registry-setting they leave behind on your system but nevertheless tell it to you.

Thanks.

I use CCleaner and EasyCleaner and sometimes Norton WinDoctor to help tidy up the registry and temp type files.

Besides, it's not like I'm actually going to be UN-installing FreeCommander that often. It's a great app and it is improving all the time. But I have been doing some testing of the betas and such, so uninstalled it and that's when I noted the message.

I really like the work that Marek has been doing on the program, and I'm looking forward to even more great additions, fixes and updates.

[FLiER]

So, if I go into PROGRAM FILES > FC2008 and delete that folder, is there anything else anywhere else I need to look for?

No, that's just all. But if you have installed it by setup (not unpacked .zip archive) then you have to do uninstall. Otherwise the FC uninstall entry will left in the control panel.

[Bearded Kirklander]

So, if I go into PROGRAM FILES > FC2008 and delete that folder, is there anything else anywhere else I need to look for?

No, that's just all. But if you have installed it by setup (not unpacked .zip archive) then you have to do uninstall. Otherwise the FC uninstall entry will left in the control panel.

Excellent. Thank you very much for the response.

So...

• The first thing I should do is: Choose Uninstall FreeCommander from the Start menu folder, or ADD/REMOVE from the Control panel
  
  The second thing I do is: Manually delete the FreeCommander folder under the C:\Program Files\ folder

...and that will remove all elements of the original Free Commander installation, correct?

.

[FLiER]

• The first thing I should do is: Choose Uninstall FreeCommander from the Start menu folder, or ADD/REMOVE from the Control panel
  
  The second thing I do is: Manually delete the FreeCommander folder under the C:\Program Files\ folder

...and that will remove all elements of the original Free Commander installation, correct?

Exactly.

[Bearded Kirklander]

• The first thing I should do is: Choose Uninstall FreeCommander from the Start menu folder, or ADD/REMOVE from the Control panel
  
  The second thing I do is: Manually delete the FreeCommander folder under the C:\Program Files\ folder

...and that will remove all elements of the original Free Commander installation, correct?

Exactly.

Great. I'm good to go then.

Thanks much.