How to Delete Write Protected Bearshare Installation

BearShare is a peer-to-peer software program used for sharing files with other users on a network. The BearShare software also includes third-party browser extensions, which are installed with BearShare. If you try to delete BearShare, you may receive a Write Protected error. This is because this application will often load and connect to its networks during computer startup. In addition, the browser extensions have their own resource files that load in to memory. Remove BearShare and all accompanied software by booting in Windows Safe Mode.

Instructions

Start Windows in Safe Mode

1. Turn on or restart your computer.

2. Hold the "F8" key continuously during startup. This action loads an Advanced Startup screen.

3. Use the arrow keys on your keyboard to highlight "Safe Mode."

4. Press the "Enter" key to start the operating system.

Delete MediaBar Extension From Firefox

1. Open Firefox. Click "Tools" and then click "Add-ons." Alternatively, press the "Ctrl," "T" and "A" keys consecutively to open the Add-ons window.

2. Click the "Extensions" icon at the top. This displays all Firefox extensions installed in your browser. These items are sorted alphabetically.

3. Click to select "MediaBar," and then click the "Uninstall" button. Click the "Uninstall" button again on the confirmation dialog, and then click the "Restart Firefox" button. This removes the extension, but does not completely remove all data from the system.

Remove MediaBar and DataMngr

1. Close all browser windows.

2. Click "Start." Type "C:\Program Files (x86)\BearShare Applications\MediaBar" in Start and press "Enter." This opens the folder on your screen.

3. Double-click the "Uninstall" icon. Click "Yes" on the UAC dialog, and then click "Yes" on the MediaBar Uninstall confirmation screen. Click "Close" on the Uninstall Complete dialog.

Uninstall BearShare

1. Click "Start." Type "Uninstall a Program" in Search and press "Enter."

2. Click to highlight "BearShare," and then click "Uninstall." This launches an Uninstall BearShare wizard.

3. Click the "Continue" button, and then click "Uninstall Anyway." The program is now uninstalled from your computer.

Search for Remaining Files

1. Click "Start," and then click "Computer."

2. Type "BearShare" in the "Search Computer" field, and then press "Enter." This field is located in the top-right corner of the window. This action searches your computer for BearShare files and folders.

3. Right-click any items Search has found, and click "Delete."

4. Click "Start." Type "C:\Users\user\AppData\LocalLow" in Search and press "Enter." Replace "user" with your Windows username.

5. Right-click the "DataMngr" folder and click "Delete."

6. Click "Start." Type "Regedit" and press "Enter." This opens the Registry Editor.

7. Click "Edit," and then click "Find." Type "BearShare" in the "Find What" field and press "Enter." This searches for leftover entries in your registry. Right-click any entries that are found, and click "Delete." Press "F3" button after deleting to continue searching. All results have been once you see the "No More Results Found" message dialog.

8. Click "Edit," and then click "Find" again. Type "DataMngr" in the "Find What" field and press "Enter." Delete any matching entries, and then close the Registry Editor.

9. Restart your computer. You have fully removed BearShare and its partner software.

References

• Microsoft Windows: Start your Computer in Safe Mode
• Mozilla Firefox: Cannot Uninstall an Add-On
• Microsoft Windows: Uninstall or Change a Program
• Microsoft Windows: Find a File or Folder
• Microsoft TechNet: Registry Editor
• BearShare: Welcome to BearShare FAQ