Tom’s notes worked for me

Tom’s notes worked for me, but with a couple of exceptions. In the registry, because I was in safe mode under administrator, I had to choose HKEY Local Machine instead of Local user. Also in programs, it wasn’t xp antivirus, but some random name it called itself. I also found that name plus one almost identical in MSCONFIG, and I uncheked them… otherwise all good! I would also recommend running a legit antivirus and antispyware after doing this. Also being in safe mode is critical. I would also consider running ccleaner after you are done… you can get that from File hippo.. it will help clean up the registry mess and any other broken links left over… probably clean up some space on your hard drive too. I have been using it for years and no problem, but I always backup first!