How do I perform a “clean install” of the Direcway software, or just get rid of a service pack?
Tips on how to FINISH uninstalling DirecWay software/service packs. Beginning with v4.0.3.9, the native Direcway uninstall does a much better job of cleaning up after itself than the previous versions. To finish the job, use the procedure below – especially for vers. 4.0.1.28 and earlier. But getting rid of a service pack still involves employing the clean install procedure (Note 1). The native DirecPC/DirecWay uninstall application unfortunately leaves many leftovers – in both the directory tree, and in the registry. Many have solved their problems following this procedure (Note 2). The only way to get a 100% Direcway-free computer, is to completely reformat – everything. Second best would have been to employ a software monitoring and removal utility at installation time, but hindsight is 20/20. Short of that, you may resort to the following MANUAL procedure: 1. Uninstall all the DirecPC/DirecWay/Earthlink/AOL+ software (Note 3) from the Add/Remove Programs window or from the applicab
