Supanet!!!!!

[motnosam]

I have a Tiny PC which had dial up Supanet installed. I have now moved to a SMC wireless system with Virgin Broadband as my internet provider. However, Supanet keeps 'sneaking in' behind my broadband bringing a load of c--p with it. Any ideas how I can resolve this problem?

[BeeCeeBee]

Hi Motnosam and welcome back to Extreme Tech Support - Free PC Help!

 

Have you resolved your update problem, are we dealing with a fully updated OS?

[Guest Wolfeymole]

Uninstall Supernet in Add/Remove.

[sangfroid]

Try Revo uninstaller. Just read the help files on the program and make sure you follow instructions. It's a very handy utility used wisely!; Revo Uninstaller Freeware - Uninstall, Remove Programs, Solve uninstall problems . Please wait for a moderator or administrator to OK it first incase they advise otherwise. Good luck.

[BeeCeeBee]

Administrators and Moderators do not approve or disapprove of solutions suggested by other members ( as long as the solutions are legal and not known to be malicious) but may comment from time to time.

 

The Revo software suggested seems to have received some favourable reviews but I have no special insight and probably know less about the subject than many members.

 

Sangfroid's advice to "use wisely" is always the best advice. If you have questions about any solution ask.

Edited November 28, 2008 by BeeCeeBee

[Plastic Nev]

I can actually vouch for Revo uninstaller as I have used it in the past and still keep the program. However in this instance it shouldn't be needed as the normal uninstall should be enough. However if any further problems with Supanet, do please let me know as they are my ISP, so may have access to more information.

[sangfroid]

The old Tiny models had Supanet "integrated" (for want of a better word) in the system. If I remember correctly Tiny didn't allow Supanet in add/remove. I removed Supanet by using search, more advanced options and ticking the boxes for 'search system folders', 'search hidden files and folders' and 'search sub folders'. Typing Supanet into the 'all files and folders' box. I deleted all except any reference to documents.

Now that there's Revo uninstaller it should make it easier :)

[Plastic Nev]

I can well believe what you say Sangfroid. Supanet is the only survivor of what was once Time computers, Tiny were a subsidiary I think. The whole of the Time empire collapsed, leaving only Supanet. At the time, those of us who were subscribers, were quite worried as to what would happen to our accounts.

If as you say, it has been embedded into Windows, even Revo may struggle, But it has to be tried first.

[sangfroid]

Plastic Nev , I was referring to the old Time machines. Very well built but the software was, well, lacking. Systems running fat32. Still, having said that, I have a 2002 Time pc tower still running as a third machine. It refuses to die!!

Supanet must be a good ISP otherwise I'm sure you wouldn't use them. Time and Supanet, at that time, must have had a contract of supply.

Dissapointing though that the thread starter has not replied yet.

 

By the by, the 'new' Time company; Computers, Laptops and Plasma Screens from TimeUk.com

Edited November 29, 2008 by sangfroid

[Plastic Nev]

Supanet was set up by Time as an ISP of their own, hence being embedded. Strange really that Supanet are the only surviving member.

Edit to add, it seems that the original owners of time, Granville Technology, went to the wall, but somehow the "Time" name seems to have carried on. Must do a bit of digging around.

Edited November 29, 2008 by Plastic Nev

[sangfroid]

Possibly digging around will give some useless but interesting facts. Look at my previous post at the 'new' Time PC's and their 'flat panel' TV's.

 

You might find similarly named people involved with the new business.

There again, you might not.

Edited November 29, 2008 by sangfroid