PUI [Program Update]

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Program Name: PUI (Program Uninstall Information)
Version: 1.0.1
Release Date: 16-02-2004
Homepage: http://www.it-mate.co.uk/support/pui.asp
Download: http://www.it-mate.co.uk/support/pui_download.asp
Size: 33kb

Overview

PUI (aka Program Uninstallation Information) is a small utility that has
been developed with the sole intention of allowing users to view the
uninstall string for installed programs without having to enter the
registry, and additionally allow simple removal of such programs from a
simple to use interface.

PUI additionally identifies programs that cannot be uninstalled, and lets
you know if this is the case, without the need for extra long hours spent
looking on authors homepages, just to be told "you can't remove it".

As an added bonus, PUI has been setup to detect certain spyware and adware
components and let you know if these are installed, and if applicable,
remove them, without having to call in the big boy's (although, it is always
reccomended to keep your Antivirus and Anti-spyware software uptodate, and
to run a scan on your system on a daily basis, just incase).

Updates

Minor bug fixes
Removed registry dependancy (for program settings)

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www.it-mate.co.uk

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ms said:
Steve:
Thanks for this, runs fine in W98SE.

I have a 15" monitor, the program runs wider than the screen. Juggling
the column width helps, but it still runs over. I need about a 15%
reduction in width.

Advice?

Mike Sa
Click to expand...

Mike,
Are you talking about the list width, or the main window? (I've only
set the main window to be at most, the width of the screen, but not wider)

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Steven said:
Mike,
Are you talking about the list width, or the main window? (I've only
set the main window to be at most, the width of the screen, but not wider)

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Click to expand...

I mean the main window, it is wider than my screen. Very seldom does a
program do this, so it's not my W98 doing it.

Mike Sa
 
ms said:
I mean the main window, it is wider than my screen. Very seldom does a
program do this, so it's not my W98 doing it.

Mike Sa
Click to expand...

I'm going to have to look into this.

In the meantime, you can change the startup type by editing the .ini file in
the programs folder

from;

"APost=Maximized"

to

APost=
TPost=1035
LPost=1065
WPost=9675
HPost=6795

Note: if the program is currently running, you will need to close it down
for the changes to take effect.

The height, width, top and left positions are saved when you close the
program, so the values above will only stay that way if you don't change or
move the window.

If you maximize the program then close it, the APost= value will become
"APost=Maximized" again. Until I find the source of the problem, I am
unfortunately, unable to guarantee that the problem will not re-occur in the
future.

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Steven Burn said:
Program Name: PUI (Program Uninstall Information)
Version: 1.0.1
Release Date: 16-02-2004
Homepage: http://www.it-mate.co.uk/support/pui.asp
Download: http://www.it-mate.co.uk/support/pui_download.asp
Size: 33kb
Great size. :)

PUI (aka Program Uninstallation Information) is a small utility that has
been developed with the sole intention of allowing users to view the
uninstall string for installed programs without having to enter the
registry, and additionally allow simple removal of such programs from a
simple to use interface.
Click to expand...

Upon running this, my automatic move is to right-click an entry, for a
copy to clipboard. But it ain't happening. So, Steven, how about getting
me some clicky-copy action in there?
 
Steven said:
I'm going to have to look into this.

In the meantime, you can change the startup type by editing the .ini file in
the programs folder

from;

"APost=Maximized"

to

APost=
TPost=1035
LPost=1065
WPost=9675
HPost=6795

Note: if the program is currently running, you will need to close it down
for the changes to take effect.

The height, width, top and left positions are saved when you close the
program, so the values above will only stay that way if you don't change or
move the window.

If you maximize the program then close it, the APost= value will become
"APost=Maximized" again. Until I find the source of the problem, I am
unfortunately, unable to guarantee that the problem will not re-occur in the
future.

--
Regards

Steven Burn
Ur I.T. Mate Group
www.it-mate.co.uk

Keeping it FREE!

Disclaimer:
I know I'm probably wrong, I just like taking part ;o)
Click to expand...

Thanks, Steve. That solves the screen size problem. It is now a smaller
size, I move the edges to increase it to fit my display screen, and it
saves that size.

But I need to adjust the width of columns to see all the data. That does
not save. If saving columns width is not easy, can that be a possible
later update?

Mike Sa
 
Steven Burn wrote in said:
Program Name: PUI (Program Uninstall Information)
Version: 1.0.1
Release Date: 16-02-2004
Homepage: http://www.it-mate.co.uk/support/pui.asp
Download: http://www.it-mate.co.uk/support/pui_download.asp
Size: 33kb
Click to expand...

Very useful app - many thanks!

I notice and value the small size, and I also notice and appreciate
the stated intention "of keeping things simple", but if adding
features is on the agenda - some suggestions/my wish list follows:

- ability to list and group according to unsafe/manual.../OK entries
in the saved output file (File -> Save List) as well as on screen.
Like w/ entries sorted in sections (unsafe, manual... and OK). Or, if
not sorted/grouped according to status, then how about inserting
labels/tags in output file, tags preceding only the unsafe and manual
entries (no tag means uninstall info present/OK).

- simple summary statistics in output (number of found entries in each
category), on screen as well as an option to include when exporting
list to file (print at beginning of output-file, or as separat
output-file).

- echoing Karen's wish for copy to clipboard ability (Ctrl+C),
so individual entries can be copied. Would be nice if it then also
supported the standard Windows multiple selection features (Shift and
CTRL)....

All the best,
Bjorn Simonsen
 
ms said:
Thanks, Steve. That solves the screen size problem. It is now a smaller
size, I move the edges to increase it to fit my display screen, and it
saves that size.

But I need to adjust the width of columns to see all the data. That does
not save. If saving columns width is not easy, can that be a possible
later update?

Mike Sa
Click to expand...

Mike,
I had a feeling you were talking about the columns, but wasn't sure.

I'll work on it asap and see if I can get the update online for you by the
end of the night ;o)

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Steven Burn
Ur I.T. Mate Group
www.it-mate.co.uk

Keeping it FREE!

Disclaimer:
I know I'm probably wrong, I just like taking part ;o)
 
Upon running this, my automatic move is to right-click an entry, for a
copy to clipboard. But it ain't happening. So, Steven, how about getting
me some clicky-copy action in there?
Click to expand...
</snip>

I'll add it especially for you in tonights update ;o)

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Steven Burn
Ur I.T. Mate Group
www.it-mate.co.uk

Keeping it FREE!

Disclaimer:
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Very useful app - many thanks!

I notice and value the small size, and I also notice and appreciate
the stated intention "of keeping things simple", but if adding
features is on the agenda - some suggestions/my wish list follows:

- ability to list and group according to unsafe/manual.../OK entries
in the saved output file (File -> Save List) as well as on screen.
Like w/ entries sorted in sections (unsafe, manual... and OK). Or, if
not sorted/grouped according to status, then how about inserting
labels/tags in output file, tags preceding only the unsafe and manual
entries (no tag means uninstall info present/OK).

- simple summary statistics in output (number of found entries in each
category), on screen as well as an option to include when exporting
list to file (print at beginning of output-file, or as separat
output-file).

- echoing Karen's wish for copy to clipboard ability (Ctrl+C),
so individual entries can be copied. Would be nice if it then also
supported the standard Windows multiple selection features (Shift and
CTRL)....

All the best,
Bjorn Simonsen
Click to expand...

I'll try and have the requested additions added to tonights update for you
;o)

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Steven Burn
Ur I.T. Mate Group
www.it-mate.co.uk

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Mike,
Thought you'd like to know, I've just uploaded the latest release of
PUI.

I've included the column changes you requested, along with a few changes
that were requested by Karen and Bjorn.

If I've forgotten to change/add anything, feel free to tell me ;o) (I've
been having a bad hair day for the past week)

The update can be found at;

http://www.it-mate.co.uk/support/pui_download.asp

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Steven Burn
Ur I.T. Mate Group
www.it-mate.co.uk

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Steven Burn wrote in said:
The update can be found at;

http://www.it-mate.co.uk/support/pui_download.asp
Click to expand...

Great! Quick late night test, works fine! Save output with or without
summary (statistics), with summary also give status labels for each
non-auto items in output file, like [Manual Uninstall Required](do not
have any unsafe items here, but assume it will show same as manual
does:), view sorted list (sort by status), copy C also implemented and
works (but only with single not multiple items, but what more can you
ask - and in so short time! - and completed during the night-shift :)

About window size: I noticed w/ previous version that if I changed the
column sizes, then minimize - restore or maximize the window, it would
fall back to default settings. New version does not. Nice.

Many Thanks!

All the best,
Bjorn Simonsen
 
Bjorn Simonsen said:
Steven Burn wrote in said:
The update can be found at;

http://www.it-mate.co.uk/support/pui_download.asp
Click to expand...

Great! Quick late night test, works fine! Save output with or without
summary (statistics), with summary also give status labels for each
non-auto items in output file, like [Manual Uninstall Required](do not
have any unsafe items here, but assume it will show same as manual
does:), view sorted list (sort by status), copy C also implemented and
works (but only with single not multiple items, but what more can you
ask - and in so short time! - and completed during the night-shift :)

About window size: I noticed w/ previous version that if I changed the
column sizes, then minimize - restore or maximize the window, it would
fall back to default settings. New version does not. Nice.

Many Thanks!

All the best,
Bjorn Simonsen
Click to expand...

Bjorn,
Cheers for the feedback ;o)

Regarding the multiple select thing. Unfortunately my tests for sending the
selected items to the clipboard all at once, were less than successful
(perhaps I just need sleep, who knows), but I'll keep on working on it until
it's working ;o)

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Steven Burn
Ur I.T. Mate Group
www.it-mate.co.uk

Keeping it FREE!

Disclaimer:
I know I'm probably wrong, I just like taking part ;o)
 
Steven Burn said:
Thought you'd like to know, I've just uploaded the latest release of
PUI.
Click to expand...

Perhaps you can gives us here a brief description of this software.

cHris
 
cHris said:
Perhaps you can gives us here a brief description of this software.

cHris
Click to expand...

The description is in my OP. I've reposted it below for you.

************
PUI description
************

PUI (aka Program Uninstallation Information) is a small utility that has
been developed with the sole intention of allowing users to view the
uninstall string for installed programs without having to enter the
registry, and additionally allow simple removal of such programs from a
simple to use interface.

PUI additionally identifies programs that cannot be uninstalled, and lets
you know if this is the case, without the need for extra long hours spent
looking on authors homepages, just to be told "you can't remove it".

As an added bonus, PUI has been setup to detect certain spyware and adware
components and let you know if these are installed, and if applicable,
remove them, without having to call in the big boy's (although, it is always
reccomended to keep your Antivirus and Anti-spyware software uptodate, and
to run a scan on your system on a daily basis, just incase).

************

--
Regards

Steven Burn
Ur I.T. Mate Group
www.it-mate.co.uk

Keeping it FREE!

Disclaimer:
I know I'm probably wrong, I just like taking part ;o)
 
Steven said:
Mike,
I had a feeling you were talking about the columns, but wasn't sure.

I'll work on it asap and see if I can get the update online for you by the
end of the night ;o)

--
Regards

Steven Burn
Ur I.T. Mate Group
www.it-mate.co.uk

Keeping it FREE!

Disclaimer:
I know I'm probably wrong, I just like taking part ;o)
Click to expand...

Thanks, Steve. Haven't yet had a chance to try the new version. I had 2
issues, screen size and retain setting for column width.

BTW, your program SSP- I ran it but maybe don't understand the purpose,
it gives me disable options for lots of settings, but every setting
seems necessary- therefore not disable. What is the normal usage of this
utility?

Mike Sa
 
ms said:
Thanks, Steve. Haven't yet had a chance to try the new version. I had 2
issues, screen size and retain setting for column width.

BTW, your program SSP- I ran it but maybe don't understand the purpose,
it gives me disable options for lots of settings, but every setting
seems necessary- therefore not disable. What is the normal usage of this
utility?

Mike Sa
Click to expand...

Mike,
SSP was originally intended to be ran from a floppy diskette and allow
parents to block the features of Windows that are listed in SSP.

Other than for parents/admin's, it's pretty much got no use at all. I
actually only built it in the first place, so I could prevent my family from
screwing things up on the PC my mother got herself. (anything goes wrong
with it..... I'm the one that gets asked to fix it, so I figured I'd save
myself a little hassle, hehe).

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Steven Burn
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Keeping it FREE!

Disclaimer:
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Steven said:
Mike,
SSP was originally intended to be ran from a floppy diskette and allow
parents to block the features of Windows that are listed in SSP.

Other than for parents/admin's, it's pretty much got no use at all. I
actually only built it in the first place, so I could prevent my family from
screwing things up on the PC my mother got herself. (anything goes wrong
with it..... I'm the one that gets asked to fix it, so I figured I'd save
myself a little hassle, hehe).

--
Regards

Steven Burn
Ur I.T. Mate Group
www.it-mate.co.uk

Keeping it FREE!

Disclaimer:
I know I'm probably wrong, I just like taking part ;o)
Click to expand...

Steve, thanks for your work on those utilities. PUI now fixed both of my
issues, the other things in the thread I'll look forward to.

New subject, but you are a programmer:
What I'd like to see is a plain text editor that works with large files,
2-4 MB, and is reliable. Editpad Lite opens large files quick, usually
works OK, but sometimes click on a file, it opens five files- all empty.
In other words, it works, except sometimes. There is another one I
discovered, it works but does not retain the font setting.

Just my rant, I guess.

Mike Sa
 
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