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<blockquote data-quote="IceMan7" data-source="post: 1122276" data-attributes="member: 121355"><p>This is exactly what I'm getting at. In the past, when I uninstalled incorrectly, some remnants were in the registry, which caused problems with installing another AV. Then I had to save myself with FRST and delete registry entries that caused conflict.</p><p>Now, when I remove Revo, it probably (?) only deletes the most important entries. In any case, after the FRST scan, there is no trace of Eset and Fsecure in my system. And I assume that it will be the same in the case of removing BD.</p><p></p><p>I'm a bit careful with this registry. I "experimented" with it once and it happened that I deleted too much, which later caused problems with Windows.</p><p>Now, if something even from Eset or Fsecure is left in the registry, and it doesn't cause errors and conflicts, then I'd rather let it sit <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite110" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p>I don't use HiBit. I tried it, but I don't like this software. I find it more convenient to use REVO.</p><p>I use CCleaner to clean and delete the registry, whatever it finds there automatically.</p><p></p><p>PS</p><p>If I have Bitdefender Total Security and I see that VPN (which I don't use) is a separate part in programs (you can clearly see it in Revo or Windows add/remove programs) can I uninstall it (this VPN BD)? Will it not lead to some crash? Or is it better not to touch it?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="IceMan7, post: 1122276, member: 121355"] This is exactly what I'm getting at. In the past, when I uninstalled incorrectly, some remnants were in the registry, which caused problems with installing another AV. Then I had to save myself with FRST and delete registry entries that caused conflict. Now, when I remove Revo, it probably (?) only deletes the most important entries. In any case, after the FRST scan, there is no trace of Eset and Fsecure in my system. And I assume that it will be the same in the case of removing BD. I'm a bit careful with this registry. I "experimented" with it once and it happened that I deleted too much, which later caused problems with Windows. Now, if something even from Eset or Fsecure is left in the registry, and it doesn't cause errors and conflicts, then I'd rather let it sit ;) I don't use HiBit. I tried it, but I don't like this software. I find it more convenient to use REVO. I use CCleaner to clean and delete the registry, whatever it finds there automatically. PS If I have Bitdefender Total Security and I see that VPN (which I don't use) is a separate part in programs (you can clearly see it in Revo or Windows add/remove programs) can I uninstall it (this VPN BD)? Will it not lead to some crash? Or is it better not to touch it? [/QUOTE]
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