Thanks for the tip Robin...I checked but still did not find even one of
these programs in Pac's lists...not that these programs are causing me a
known problem, and I may just note their presence and wait for further
developments if any....
cheers, John
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"Robin T Cox" <robin2803@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:t8iLa.2981$MO2.2534@newsfep4-winn.server.ntli.net...
> "Hi Ho Silver" <24601@hidden> wrote in
> news:bdj0e7$5s4$1@slb3.atl.mindspring.net:
>
> > I am trying to clean up my system, and have run across several
> > programs in Add/Remove Programs which I cannot otherwise find, for
> > example, by using Search Companion. Also did some Google searching
> > for these, but not found. I want to remove programs and other items
> > which may conceivably be remnants of spyware, virus, etc. I have
> > asked this question in another newsgroup, but asking here because of
> > no response elsewhere. If anyone would comment on whether
> > these programs are legitimate parts of WindowsXP, I would appreciate
> > it. Thanks.
> > The programs:
> >
> > Batch Assistant
> >
> > Data Compiler
> >
> > Indexing Function
> >
> > SBM OS
> >
> > Search OS
> >
> > TP HTTP
> >
> > URL.IE APP
> >
> >
> > --
> > John Hanley
> > <><><><><><><><>
> > To send return email:
> > jphanley
> > @
> > ix.
> > netcom.
> > com
> >
>
> Check them against the Pac's Portal list of start-up programs:
> http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_content.htm
>