Software completely removed, but it still creates multiple logs??

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You ran Malwarebytes from Safe Mode and it found nothing?
 

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Well, what I would do is a clean reinstall of Windows 7 then. You have been messing with this for days now and the net result is the same... nothing.

I know it's a P.I.T.A. to do installs of the OS, but at least you won't have to fret about this program.
 
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ok , but how would i go about that.. i have the complete windows 7 installer saved on another partition but it has that software on it.. thanks again
 

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cybercore, He already tried revo

paul, write down your product key if you don't know it (you can use SIW to get a list of your product keys). Download the same version of windows Home Premium if you have Home Premium, Professional if you have Professional and in the same bit-size, 32 or 64 and burn it to a DVD. Then install from the DVD.
 
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That sounds frustrating! A few possibilities could be causing this:
  1. Leftover Services or Processes – Some software installs background services or scheduled tasks that persist even after uninstallation. Check Task Scheduler (Windows) or cron jobs (Linux/macOS).
  2. Ghost Registry Entries (Windows) – Some apps leave behind registry keys that still generate logs. Use Regedit (regedit in Run) and search for the software name.
  3. Permissions Issues – If the software was installed with admin privileges, some logs might still be created by a different system account.
  4. A Different Program is Recreating Logs – If the removed software was part of a suite, another component might still be running. Check Task Manager or Activity Monitor.
  5. System Logging Services – Some system-wide logging services (like Windows Event Viewer or journald on Linux) might still track events related to the software.
What software are you dealing with? And where are these logs being generated?
 
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If a software program has been completely removed but is still generating logs, here are some possible explanations:

1. A Background Service or Process Is Still Running

  • Some software installs background services that persist even after uninstallation.
  • Check Task Manager (Windows) or Activity Monitor (Mac) for any leftover processes.
  • Use services.msc (Windows) to see if a related service is still active.
2. Scheduled Tasks or Cron Jobs Are Still Active

  • Windows: Check Task Scheduler (taskschd.msc) for any scheduled tasks related to the software.
  • Linux/macOS: Check for cron jobs using crontab -l or systemd timers (systemctl list-timers).
3. Leftover Registry Entries or Configuration Files

  • Windows: Open Registry Editor (regedit) and search for remnants.
  • Linux/macOS: Some applications leave configuration files in /etc, /var/log, or ~/.config.
4. Another Program or Malware Is Recreating It

  • Sometimes, another software program (or malware) might be responsible for regenerating logs.
  • Run anti-malware scans to rule this out.
5. Virtualized or Containerized Installations

  • If the software was installed in a VM or Docker container, an instance might still be running.
  • Check Hyper-V, VirtualBox, or Docker for lingering containers or VMs.
6. Cloud Sync or External Source

  • Logs could be created by a cloud service or remote logging configuration still active on another system.
How to Fix It?

  • Manually delete leftover files, services, and registry entries.
  • Use Revo Uninstaller (Windows) or AppCleaner (Mac) to fully remove software traces.
  • Run sfc /scannow (Windows) to check for system file corruption.

Do you know the name of the software? That might help pinpoint the issue.
 

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