Parental filter won't come off!

blaze2172001 · Oct 7, 2006

Recently I installed a porn filter on my computer. I downloaded it from ecommsec.com and it's the parental filter 2.9. It blocks porn great but it also blocks everything else including nickelodeon. I want it off! I can't figure out how to remove it though. Tried add/remove programs, but it says it won't shut down because it's running, So i tried ctrl/alt/del and it's not listed as running. I need to know how to remove it. It blocks everything! PLEASE HELP!.....Julie

hugh750 · Oct 7, 2006

blaze2172001 said:

Recently I installed a porn filter on my computer. I downloaded it from ecommsec.com and it's the parental filter 2.9. It blocks porn great but it also blocks everything else including nickelodeon. I want it off! I can't figure out how to remove it though. Tried add/remove programs, but it says it won't shut down because it's running, So i tried ctrl/alt/del and it's not listed as running. I need to know how to remove it. It blocks everything! PLEASE HELP!.....Julie
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If your running windows xp you might try system restore and have it restore your computer to just before you installed that filter.

blaze2172001 · Oct 7, 2006

I'm sorry, I'm back at the computer thing! I should have mentioned I have Windows 98. Thanks for the reply though!......Julie

Toni_1947 · Oct 7, 2006

HI!
This may help:
http://www.microsoft.com/smallbusin...how_to_undo_a_big_mistake_in_windows.mspx#EAE
How to 'undo' a big mistake in Windows

Yes, you can repair Windows 98 too (or you can upgrade).
The ScanReg command in Windows 98 is more difficult to use than System Restore. But if you have your back to the wall, it could be a lifesaver. It is part of the Registry Checker. The Registry is the database that includes all of Windows' settings. Registry problems can knock your computer for a loop.

The Registry Checker is a Windows program that makes a backup of the Registry when you boot up. It you subsequently foul up the Registry, the Registry Checker will automatically use the back up.

You can tell Registry Checker to save past backups. Microsoft recommends that a maximum of five be saved, but you can store as many as 99. To change that setting, find the Scanreg.ini file in the Windows folder. To open it, double-click it. If necessary, tell Windows to open it in Notepad.

Change the proper line to say MaxBackupCopies=5, or whatever number you prefer.

If the Registry Checker does not automatically rescue the Registry, you can do it manually. Click Start > Shut Down > Restart in MS-DOS mode. At the command prompt, type "scanreg /restore" (without the quotes). Note that there is a space after scanreg. You'll be given a choice of dates. Select one and click Restore.

ScanReg and System Restore are worth remembering. With any luck, you may never need them. But they are wonderful insurance policies: easy to use and always ready to bail you out.
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nitecrawler · Oct 7, 2006

blaze2172001 said:

but it says it won't shut down because it's running, So i tried ctrl/alt/del and it's not listed as running. I need to know how to remove it. It blocks everything! PLEASE HELP!.....Julie
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Hit CTRL + ALT + DELETE.If program is not in task manager under applications, switch over to processes. Highlight file ending in ParentalFilter.exe.(ecompf.exe or similar) and end that process. Programs cannot be uninstalled while running!
Then uninstall via control panel, in 'add-remove' again!
(Some of them may require a password to uninstall)

Regards.....

Borsung · Oct 7, 2006

nitecrawler said:

Hit CTRL + ALT + DELETE.If program is not in task manager under applications, switch over to processes. Highlight file ending in ParentalFilter.exe.(ecompf.exe or similar) and end that process. Programs cannot be uninstalled while running!
Then uninstall via control panel, in 'add-remove' again!
(Some of them may require a password to uninstall)

Regards.....
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Im pretty sure Windows 98 does have the fancy "processes" tab that XP has. I really wish i could help ya out though blaze but im clueless on this

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