Uninstalling LockIt95 v2.3 (rev.98)
Kenn's
19981205: Uninstalling LockIt95 v2.3 (rev.98)
December/1998
Tech
Notes
Tech Note #5
There is no uninstall for LockIt95 at this time. Choosing "remove" from the Add/Remove Programs list will not uninstall it.
If you desperately need to completely remove LockIt95 v2.3 (rev.98) from a workstation, the following procedure will work:
Run UNLOCK95.
Reboot twice.
Log on as "default user" (i.e.. a new user name and answer "no" when asked if you want to save settings).
Use Control Panel/Users to delete all user profiles.
Delete the <windows directory>\system\iosubsys\vmml95xd folder.
Run Regedit. Under:
HKEY_USERS\.Default\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
delete the "LockUtils" value.
Delete the <windows directory>\RELOCK95.BAT file.
Delete the file c:\locked.reg.
Copy the file <windows directory>\taskman2.exe to taskman.exe.
Delete the file <windows directory>\taskman2.exe.
Delete the file <windows directory>\lockit95.exe.
Delete the file <windows directory>\nl2fl95.pif.
Reboot.
At this point, any changes you make to the operating system or software should hold. However, be aware of the price you are paying to uninstall this software: You lose all your user profiles! If you don't remove them, they will still be locked up because of policy-invoked restrictions which are saved in the profile. Removing the policy file does not unlock all users.
A future revision of LockIt95 v2.3 may have an uninstaller which will do this automatically, but I have some misgivings about automating a process which will - of necessity - remove so much user information from the hard drive.
DISCLAIMER: This document is intended for the reference of computer support personnel within Winnipeg School Division No. 1. There is no warranty or liability if procedures recommended here have an adverse affect on any systems. Use them at your own risk. Any trademarks mentioned are the property of their owners, none of whom have certified any information provided here. Opinions expressed here are personal only and do not represent the policy of Winnipeg School Division No. 1 or any other organization anywhere.
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