I cannot UNINSTALL Spy Hunter no matter what I try!

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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

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@ Everyone

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

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

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

UTC/GMT is 10:49 on Tuesday, February 14, 2012

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Anonymous

2014-11-05T12:32:45+00:00

Why oh Why oh why are there so many people ready to take advantage of others vulnerabilities. I am so frustrated I just spent around 3 hours scanning my computer with the SPY HUNTER TOOL this wonderful magical tool that was going to finally remove the Artemis Virus from my computer !! Only to find that when the scan finally finished I clicked the FIX button and instructed and whatta you know You have to register to FIX the god dam problems OMG why do these companies do this **** to us..Then to uninstall the SPY HUNTER TOOl was like trying to remove yet another VIRUS. Eventually I did get it removed after it tried to also trick me to purchase during uninstall..BUT now Im afraid there is no software that is honest enough to use that can actually fix the problem I originally encountered .....THE ARTEMIS VIRUS..aaaarrgh These creators dont deserve the title Creators to the context of doing good , in fact they are creators of more misery to the unsuspecting user..BEWARE PEOPLE DON'T DOWNLOAD SPYHUNTER thinking it is a quick fix it is a NIGHTMARE like the VIRUSES you are trying to remove..IT Might well be a good tool but tell the user before they SCAN that its not FREE TO FIX,,,,,,,,,
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Anonymous

2014-11-01T02:24:54+00:00

Hi Penny, i received a message you had replied to one of my posts, but I can't find it!!!

I used Jose's post from page one,

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

and it worked - I had to do it a couple of times. If you go to MicroSoft's ''FixIt'' which is supposed to do the same job, it does not work. You have to copy and paste the above address.

I was also trying to get rid of ''safefinder'' which is much more difficult. When at your wits end, just do a system restore back to the date - if you can remember it - before you installed this ****. That works for spyhunter. Safefinder is another matter. I had to change my browser from Google Chrome to Firefox. Safefinder is MUCH more malicious than spyhunter.

Good luck.
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Anonymous

2014-10-31T20:30:12+00:00

My feelings and complaints as well Jon..... if you ever do figure it out let me know please and good luck to you.
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