Re: Program Files/Microsoft Works/Wkdetect.exe

Have solved the problem - neither Startup Insp or Reg Mech make any reference
to the missing Wkdetect.exe file but, being unfamiliar with deleting reg
entries, I am a little unsure about the procedure I used being the correct
way to do it. Could you please pass an opinion on what happened:- Ran
'Regedit', Located and opened folder
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run Two icons
displayed: Name Type Data
(Default) REG_SZ -
NVIEW REG_SZ rundll32.exe
nviewdll,nviewLoadHook
I "double-clicked" the (Default) icon and an "Edit String" dialog box
opened, entered the Value Data (Value Name field dimmed out) and "OK'd". This
is where the unexpected happened, I expected to see references to
Wkdetect.exe in order that I could delete them but all that happened was the
Value Data was added to (Default) icon line: Name Type
Data
(Default) REG_SZ C:\Program Files\Microsoft
Works\WkDetect.exe
NVIEW REG_SZ rundll32.exe nviewdll,nviewLoadHook
Thinking "that's not what I'm after", I immediately re-opened the dialog box
and deleted the Value Data string so that things were restored to normal,
closed regedit and restarted the PC. Problem fixed! No reference to
Wkdetect.exe by either utility. I have since done several restarts to ensure
that it is a continuing fix and not just a "one-off" fluke. But the method
does not seem right to me - it is certainly not what I anticipated, did I go
off the rails somewhere with my procedure? Look forward to any advice you can
offer. Many Thanks.

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Bob Deb


"Wesley Vogel" wrote:

Hi Bob,

may have reached its' "use by" date

LOL I like that!

Startup Inspector & Reg Mechanic are probably seeing a reference to
Wkdetect.exe, since it/they are pointing to a non-existent file both
complain.

Do a Registry search for Wkdetect.exe and get rid of any startup references
to Wkdetect.exe. Then you can get rid of the complaints.

From my research on the web, it supposedly starts from here...
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
Value Name: Microsoft Works Update Detection
Value Data: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Works\WkDetect.exe

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In news:C2B08CC8-FCB8-4C0F-BC40-3D3235229C63@xxxxxxxxxxxxx,
Bob Deb <BobDeb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> hunted and pecked:
Many Thanks for the advice, I have a theory (doubtless wrong) that Works 6
may have reached its' "use by" date as far as future updates are
concerned, thus wkdetect.exe would be totally superfluous anyway. Will
have to give myself a slap on the wrist - forward slashes instead of
backslashes in my directory tree. I've been away from DOS too long
(more's the pity). Many thanks for you help, I will keep ignoring the
highlights from Startup Inspector and Reg Mechanic.
--
Bob Deb


"Wesley Vogel" wrote:

Microsoft Works Update Detection
Wkdetect.exe checks for updates to MS Works

I have MS Works Suite 2004 (Works 7) and I do not have Wkdetect.exe.

I have no idea what versions Wkdetect.exe came with. MS Works 6.0 for
one, which is apparently the version that you have. ;-)

I would not worry about it. Just something that would be running all of
the time anyway.

You can check for updates here...
http://www.microsoft.com/products/works/downloads.mspx

The only update for Works 6 is that I saw was Works 6.0 Converter. Only
good if you have MS Word (included with the Suites). And Works 6
Utility: Print Works Calendar.

It Starts from here...
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
As Microsoft Works Update Detection
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Works\WkDetect.exe

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In news:9827AE7D-7883-4548-A6FE-4860B8EB5B24@xxxxxxxxxxxxx,
Bob Deb <BobDeb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> hunted and pecked:
Hi All,
Both my Startup Inspector and Registry Mechanic continually
highlight the fact that this file is non existant on my XP OS. I have
tried searching Microsoft.com for it but without any real success. I
have established it is to enable Works Update Detection (I have MS
Works 2002 Installed). Is it necessary to have this file? If so, where
on the net can I get to download it? Many Thanks
--
Bob Deb


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