Ric0
12-18-2006, 03:18 PM
Hi,
Im new to the scene here. Im looking for a file-monitoring type program that will detect if an install program touches or modifies the ADS or NTFS stream on a file.
here's why...
Ive installed a trial program using Total Uninstall 3. When I removed them program and try to re-install the trial, I get the message that the trial has expired. Since Total Uninstall monitors the registry and file changes and returns them to thier original state, the only thing I can think of is the information must be hidden in an ADS or NTFS Stream somewhere...
Is my assumption correct or could it be something else?
PS: If this type of discussion is not allowed, I apologize. Im interested in research purposes only and trying to understand and clean up my Windows machine of garbage that gets installed without my knowledge or permission.
Ric0
Im new to the scene here. Im looking for a file-monitoring type program that will detect if an install program touches or modifies the ADS or NTFS stream on a file.
here's why...
Ive installed a trial program using Total Uninstall 3. When I removed them program and try to re-install the trial, I get the message that the trial has expired. Since Total Uninstall monitors the registry and file changes and returns them to thier original state, the only thing I can think of is the information must be hidden in an ADS or NTFS Stream somewhere...
Is my assumption correct or could it be something else?
PS: If this type of discussion is not allowed, I apologize. Im interested in research purposes only and trying to understand and clean up my Windows machine of garbage that gets installed without my knowledge or permission.
Ric0