how do I uninstall driver update by slimware utilities

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I tried to uninstall driver update by slimware utilities. I did it on programs and features, but it just sits there. Can someone help me

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Go to "show hidden icons" and left click on the two Slimware apps running in the background, and "Exit" both of them. Now go to "Settings", "System", then "Apps and Features". Find the program Driver Update, and Uninstall. Now, SlimwareCleaner Plus. Restart.

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Hi CalSylFaust,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community Forums.

Based on the description, it appears that you would like to uninstall the driver update by slimware utilities. I will definitely help you in fixing this issue.

Do you receive any error message when trying to uninstall?
Is the issue confined to a specific application?
Are you referring to slimware utilities update or the application?
Have you made any changes on the computer prior to this issue?

Method 1: I would suggest you to follow the steps to uninstall the Slimware Utilities from the support link and check if it helps.

https://www.slimwareutilities.com/slimcleaner.php

Method 2: I would also suggest you to run the Microsoft FIXIT from the link and check if it helps.

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

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

Method 3: If the issue persists, I would suggest you to contact Slimware Utilities support for further assistance.

https://www.slimwareutilities.com/contact_us.php

https://www.slimwareutilities.com/forum/forum.php

Hope this helps. Try the above steps and get back to us for further assistance if you have any issues regarding Windows Operating System. We will be happy to help you.

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None of the above methods work ... I can't believe I'm the only person with this dilemma

No, you're not alone. A list of some related threads is located here, but you chose a very old one :(

In 2013/14, suggested methods 1 [See later EDIT/NOTE below] & 2 per the Answer-marked post you're referring to in this specific thread might have helped then a few affected users, but not ALL. Method 3 was/is still a really bad idea!

If Terry's suggestion right above this post does not help you to get rid of this 'bogus' (difficult-to-remove) program, please try Revo Uninstaller and MBAM. The combination of these tools should take care of this PUP.

MBAM should detect it as 'PUP.Optional.DriverUpdate.A'.

This > 'Remove PUP.Optional.DriverUpdate.A virus Removal Guide' may be of assistance.

AdwCleaner (a trustworthy anti-adware scanner) may also be a good idea to search (and remove) for any other Adware or Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) that might have been installed there with or without your knowledge or consent.

You need to remove - not only 'DriverUpdate' - but everything "SlimWare Utilities" that might have been installed (SlimCleaner, for instance?) there with or without your knowledge.

Hope this helps.

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<EDIT> Note that in the link in Method #1 you should have clicked the 'Uninstall' tab right below the big green 'Download from Download.com' link <= which, by the way, points to CNet's proprietary installer... which is not a good idea either. It may contain additional 'bundleware, adware, or PUPs' you don't want installed along the one you're already trying to remove... making worse your headache ;)

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2015-06-15T13:51:34+00:00

Removing viruses can be very difficult but you can try the following:

Try to find some indication of what the virus is called. It may show up in the message you

receive or it could be indicated by your virus protection software.

Use your search tool (Google, Bing, etc.) to see what others have done to remove it.

If this doesn't lead to a solution, you can try the following but be warned -

Removing entries in the 'Registry' can be dangerous if you remove the wrong entries but -

if you have a virus and it's driving you mad, sometimes it's worth taking the chance.

I had a virus identified by my protection software as "Slimware utilities inc".

Here's how I removed the problem.

To search for something in the Registry (and delete all occurrences of it if desired),

0 - Log into an account having 'Administrator' privileges

1 - Type RegEdit into the 'search programs and files' box after left-clicking on the Start button.

2 - Hit Enter

3 - If list on left does not show 'Computer' at the top, then move elevator to the top

4 - Select 'Computer' tab

5 - Select the 'Edit' tab (upper left)

6 - Select the 'Find' tab

7 - Type in the string you are searching for (I typed 'slimware' without quotes or 'utilities inc')

8 - Make sure all the boxes (except 'Match whole string only') are checked

9 - Select 'Find Next' button

10- It may take a long time for the computer to search the entire registry for your string

11- If the string is found, you can delete it by right-clicking & selecting 'delete'

12- To find additional copies of the string, select 'Find Next' or hit the F3 function key

13- If the string is not found, you get the message 'Finished searching through the registry"

14- Exit when finished
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Anonymous

2015-06-15T14:13:35+00:00

Not sure about this. Blithely hacking and whacking in the registry is dangerous. IT's also unlikely to eradicate any malware issue.
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