trouble uninstalling Adobe CS2 manually

Hello,

I messed up a bit while uninstalling Adobe CS 2 (I accidentally uninstalled a few items manually before trying to use the uninstaller, which then failed to work and disappeared from the workspace).

Using the uninstall guide on the CD-rom, I worked through the steps and slowly uninstalled the individual components from the Applications, Utilities, Library and Users folders. Save one - Adobe Version Cue CS2 folder in the applications folder. When I drag it to the trash and hit empty, it says there are items in use.

When that failed, I followed instructions to remove Version Cue manually - removing the various preferences and plist and startupmaster to the trash before trying to remove the application. But I'm still getting the same 'applications in use' message.

I've double checked the list a couple of times, to make sure I didn't miss a step, but no use. The only thing I can think of is that at the very top of the uninstall guide, it says "DOuble-click Activity MOnitor.app in Applications / Utilities, select AHCRemind, and click Quit Process." I could not find AHCRemind in the Activity Monitor, and even after running a search I was unable to locate the item.

If anyone has any suggestions I'd really appreciate it! Thanks!

Power PC G4, Mac OS X (10.3.9)

Posted on May 26, 2006 3:46 PM

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May 26, 2006 4:58 PM in response to Chen-Hsi Wong

Hi, C-H W.

Startup in Safe Mode. You should then be able to delete any remaining Version Cue components or empty the Trash if the components are already in the Trash.

I suspect Version Cue is being launched as either a Startup Item or a Login Item. For additional details, see my "Troubleshooting Startup and Login Items" FAQ.
Good luck!

😉 Dr. Smoke
Author: Troubleshooting Mac® OS X

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May 26, 2006 5:21 PM in response to Chen-Hsi Wong

You're most welcome. Glad to help!

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