I cannot UNINSTALL Spy Hunter no matter what I try!

Anonymous
2012-02-14T06:19:09+00:00

Help!!!!

Hello, Unfortunately, I cannot uninstall SpyHunter (supposedly) anti-spyware trial version. I found it because was trying to get rid of another annoyance,the SEARCHQU. browser hijacker. When I googled, "remove Serchque," I found what I think I remember a Softpedia (?) website touting SpyHunter as a great tool for removing browser hijackers. For one, I didn't realize it was a trial version until I went to remove all of the stuff on my computer that is (according to SpyHunter) there.

Well, I deeply, deeply regret downloading that thing and in the future, I will try to be even more careful. However, I have tried EVERYTHING to remove it, including following Enigmas' own uninstall intructions-- nope, isn't working. I cannot uninstall it from the Windows Uninstall programs in the control panel. It just re-installs itself. I tried Revo uninstaller, but it doesn't even list SpyHunter in the list of programs--- which, by the way, it is still listed in the control panel Uninstall program list. I have attempted to uninstall about 10 times, I've re-booted--still there. As mentioned, I've followed Enigmas' instructions, no luck-- and why may I ask is some registry manager that I didn't download on the computer that is apparently necessary for removing SpyHunter? I searched for SpyHunter in it as per instructions, hit Enter(ditto) and nothing at all happened. No registry entries for SpyHunter came up. Revo claims that no such thing as SpyHunter has been installed on the computer. (couldn't find it installed, or some such thing.) --- But I'm telling you, it is still there sending me pop-ups about every last web page or download that might threaten it! (or so it seems.)

I am tired and pissed off that it takes so much vigilance and time (frick, I've just spent 3 hours trying to figure this out!) I have a family and a life! Damn, are Mac's this much work and hassled? Because if not, I'm saving my pennies. However, until the day when I can afford that, I would appreciate any and all advice. Sorry about the rant, I'm just really frustrated. Everyone else in my house is asleep but me.....

Thanks,

Gillian

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures

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2015-02-04T09:28:49+00:00

@ Everyone

Please read **here** for updated information about SpyHunter and further instructions in case the recommended removal procedure fails.

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2012-02-14T10:53:25+00:00

Fix problems with programs that can't be installed or uninstalled

<<http://support.microsoft.com/mats/Program_Install_and_Uninstall>>

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  1. Anonymous
    2014-11-24T05:00:22+00:00

    This took care of Spyhunter in short order!  Here is how I got this monster via my own fault:  Reninstalling Super Anti Spy Ware, the usual question apeared at the bottom of the screen, "RUN or SAVE". Clicking on the RUN box, I failed to note that Spyhunter had pushed Super Anti Spyware out and weaseled themselves in. Too late to catch it...and I was blessed with Spyhunter. While it was listed under Programs in the control panel, this utility was useless until following the instructions from Vunevi. If you go to Programs in the control panel and try to use the utility, (without applying Vumevi's solution), when you hit the uninstall box, you get an installation program. Really sneaky.

    Thank you, Vumevi.

    The "takeover" of the installation of a competitor's program certainly exposes how low some will go in order to gain business. This is a perfect example of an unfair and deceptive business practice.

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-11-20T02:01:22+00:00

    Install malwarebytes - a british virus tool that might help. Please ensure you obtain the REAL site!

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-11-20T00:11:57+00:00

    When I click this link, I get "HTTP Error 503. The service is unavailable."

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