Complete Uninstall of Creator 2009 and 2010 Windows Vista and 7

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The following steps will completely remove any Roxio and Sonic software from your computer.


Note: The removal of Creator 2009 from Windows 7 is provided for customers who are upgrading from Vista to Windows 7, and wish to install Creator 2010, which is Windows 7 certified. Creator 2009 is not compatible with Windows 7. To see a full list of Windows 7 compatible products, click here.

To reverse this at the end of installation, go back into MSCONFIG and select Enable All and restart (that can be done once installation is complete).

Note: Some anti virus/spyware programs may not be disabled using the steps listed above. You may need to check with your anti virus/spyware vendor on how to temporarily disable them.

  1. Disable your startup applications using MSCONFIG. This will disable any unnecessary background or system tray applications from loading.
  1. Remove Creator 2009 through the Programs Control Panel.
  1. For the step below you will need to show hidden files. This can be done by clicking Start -> My Computer then go up and click on Organize -> Folder and Search Options. Click on theView tab. Make sure show hidden folders is selected and click Apply.

C:\Program Files(x86)\Roxio - (x64 bit systems only)
C:\Program Files(x86)\Roxio Creator 2009 (..) - x64
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Roxio Shared
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sonic Shared
C:\Users\Username\App Data\Local\RoxioCentralFX
C:\Users\Username\App Data\Roaming\Roxio
C:\Users\Username\App Data\Local\Roxio (x86/x64)


Empty the recycle bin once the steps above are completed.



Registry Edit instructions for HKEY_CURRENT_USER folder:



Registry Edit instructions for HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE folder:

 

 

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