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

2013-12-29T18:07:19+00:00

I tried that link and it tells me it's not compatible with my Operating System? I have Windows 8.1

I too have Spy Hunter stuck on my computer as well as Search Donkey, can't seem to delete them.

It trashed all of my PC's running Win'XP to Win8.1 with all different boot and bad performance problems. If you have an earlier restore point, run that. Otherwise you will have to schedule a call with Spyhunter tech and he will have to remotely connect and remove it from your PC.
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Anonymous

2013-12-29T05:55:09+00:00

I tried that link and it tells me it's not compatible with my Operating System? I have Windows 8.1

I too have Spy Hunter stuck on my computer as well as Search Donkey, can't seem to delete them.
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Anonymous

2013-12-15T01:26:18+00:00

this code will work with all versoins of windows "Fix It " app used at start of this thread....it works......just plug it in and let the app uninstall and then reboot...should be clean as a whistle
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