safe to delete CFEtherDriverPrefs?

[GADRAW]

What is CFEtherDriverPrefs? Is it safe to delete it?

[shouck]

Originally posted by GADRAW
What is CFEtherDriverPrefs? Is it safe to delete it?

Delete it and see what happens. :) Of course, make sure you have a backup first...

[Eddy]

What is CFEtherDriverPrefs? Is it safe to delete it?
Isn't that from the SystemUpdate file that Sony gave out? It deals the WiFi connection,I don't recommend deleting it, although it's a big file. Or you can try, just do a backup first. :D

[lmame]

On Japanese CLIE, the update was done after installing the WIFI update.

[Eddy]

OK, just checked my UX.
CFEtherDriver 163904K (After JP update patch)
CFEtherDriverPrefs 1K

Just thought I'd post the above for you reference.

[GADRAW]

thanks guys for the reply...

i guess its better that i leave the file alone.

one question, what apps do you guys use to uninstall apps? i.e. unisntall manager? i feel each time i try out some sharewares and found out its crap, so decided to uninstall it. but the problem is it doesn't get uninstalled completely, seems to always leave some residue

what is the best way to clean up the unwanted files?

[GADRAW]

or better yet, how do i know which files are unnecessary and are safe to remove?

[Eddy]

Dealing with orphan files? I've gotta go for FileZ
www.nosleep.net

usually you would see a similar file name to the application you've just deleted. (you'll know when you try out FileZ) :)
Just remember to always do a backup before trying to delete any files.

[crazy_smeggie]

Originally posted by Eddy
Dealing with orphan files? I've gotta go for FileZ
www.nosleep.net

usually you would see a similar file name to the application you've just deleted. (you'll know when you try out FileZ) :)
Just remember to always do a backup before trying to delete any files.

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[GADRAW]

smeggie, can the uninstall manager be installed under powerrun? or does it need to be at the main memory?

[crazy_smeggie]

Originally posted by GADRAW
smeggie, can the uninstall manager be installed under powerrun? or does it need to be at the main memory?

I have it running in main but only because I haven't tried to move it.

Give it a try and let us know what happens. Of course, back up your unit first!!


SMEGGIE

[dimensiondvdrob]

Originally posted by GADRAW
one question, what apps do you guys use to uninstall apps? i.e. unisntall manager? i feel each time i try out some sharewares and found out its crap, so decided to uninstall it. but the problem is it doesn't get uninstalled completely, seems to always leave some residue

what is the best way to clean up the unwanted files?

I LOVE Uninstall Manager. This program is definitely worth looking into and the support they offer is phenominal.