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Re: Why two copies?

From "J. P. Gilliver" <G6JPG@255soft.uk>
Newsgroups alt.comp.software.thunderbird
Subject Re: Why two copies?
Date 2026-06-26 18:48 +0100
Organization 255 software
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On 2026/6/26 14:59:35, s|b wrote:
> On Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:37:32 -0400, Retirednoguilt wrote:
> 
>> Reason: unknown to me.  Solution:  back up profile, delete both copies
>> in full (might want to use something like revo uninstaller to uninstall
>> in order to remove some remaining "crumbs"), reboot, load fresh clean
>> copy of 140.12.0 and restore profile from backup copy.
> 
> +1
> 
> Only, I'd use Geek Uninstaller instead of Revo.
> 
> <https://geekuninstaller.com/geek.zip>
> 
> (No installer; it's portable.)
> 
Thanks, looks interesting. I like that it offers MS Apps or whatever.

Would you use it over Revo just because you're familiar with it, or do
you think it's better in some way? (The single executable - thus
portable - has appeal.) I rather feel more in control with Revo (as I
remember it - haven't put it on here yet).
-- 
J. P. Gilliver. UMRA: 1960/<1985 MB++G()ALIS-Ch++(p)Ar++T+H+Sh0!:`)DNAf

"Young man, if you think I am going to climb up there you are greatly
mistaken. I am Melba." - Dame Nellie, in June 1920, on being shown the
tall aerials that would enable her voice to be heard around the world.

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Why two copies? Jim the Geordie <jim@geordieland.com> - 2026-06-25 18:27 +0100
  Re: Why two copies? Retirednoguilt <HapilyRetired@fakeaddress.invalid> - 2026-06-25 13:37 -0400
    Re: Why two copies? "Mr. Man-wai Chang" <toylet.toylet@gmail.com> - 2026-06-26 02:21 +0800
    Re: Why two copies? Jim the Geordie <Jim@geordieland.com> - 2026-06-26 10:48 +0100
      Re: Why two copies? Retirednoguilt <HapilyRetired@fakeaddress.invalid> - 2026-06-26 13:23 -0400
      Re: Why two copies? "J. P. Gilliver" <G6JPG@255soft.uk> - 2026-06-26 18:38 +0100
        Re: Why two copies? Jim the Geordie <Jim@geordieland.com> - 2026-06-26 20:38 +0100
          Re: Why two copies? "J. P. Gilliver" <G6JPG@255soft.uk> - 2026-06-26 21:22 +0100
            Re: Why two copies? Jim the Geordie <Jim@geordieland.com> - 2026-06-26 23:52 +0100
    Re: Why two copies? "s|b" <me@privacy.invalid> - 2026-06-26 15:59 +0200
      Re: Why two copies? "J. P. Gilliver" <G6JPG@255soft.uk> - 2026-06-26 18:48 +0100
        Re: Why two copies? "s|b" <me@privacy.invalid> - 2026-06-27 13:16 +0200
  Re: Why two copies? Brian Gregory <void-invalid-dead-dontuse@email.invalid> - 2026-06-25 18:55 +0100
  Re: Why two copies? Paul <nospam@needed.invalid> - 2026-06-25 17:27 -0400

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