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How do you uninstall Antivrus 2010?

I've been clicking on the uninistall button.However when I check programs its still there.How do uninstall it?

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  • 1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    TRY THIS . . .

    1) Go to download.com

    2) Download MalwareBytes

    3) Run a quick scan

    4) Remove what it finds

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    In order to successfully remove malware infections (viruses, spyware, adware etc) from your PC you need to follow a methodical approach as well as using effective (and free) tools. There’s a decent guide covering this that you can work through at My Slow PC (http://www.myslowpc.co.uk/) – click on the “Troubleshooting” link. Here’s my advice from it:

    1.) Turn System Restore OFF so any infection that you remove is not restored.

    2.) Scan with a combination of the best detection utilities as you’ll find different scanners can sometimes pick up different infections. E.g.

    * McAfee Stinger – a free stand-alone utility used to detect and remove specific viruses.

    * SpyBot Search & Destroy – a spyware/adware scanner

    * Lavasoft Adaware – for spyware/adware

    Note – it might be a good idea to disconnect your network connection once you’ve updated them with the latest virus/spyware definitions. This is due to the fact that often an infection is trying to spread over your network.

    3.) If the above fails or you’re not sure if you’re still infected, when you start your PC tap the F8 key, select “Safe Mode” and repeat the scans once you’re connected.

    I hope the above helps, as mentioned the guide above is a lot more detailed and the My Slow PC site is pretty useful. Good luck!

    Source(s): http://www.myslowpc.co.uk/ - Click on “Troubleshooting” and select the “How To Find & Remove Viruses, Trojans, Spyware, Adware & Malware” link
  • 1 decade ago

    Antivirus 2010 is itself a virus. Of course it won't uninstall.

    You can try using virus removal software to get it off (a lot of people here recommend MalwareBytes, which is worth a shot).

    If that doesn't work, reinstall Windows and use better security in the future.

    Good security requires a multi-layered approach, and the least important layer by far is running some kind of anti-malware program (in fact, if you take care of all the other layers, you don't even need an anti-malware program using up extra resources).

    In order of importance:

    1. Create and use almost exclusively a limited user account instead of the default administrator account Windows sets you up with

    2. Read up on social engineering and how to avoid it

    3. Don't download illegal copies of software, music, or movies

    4. Set Windows updates to install automatically

    5. Make regular backups. If possible, back up your entire installation (using Norton Ghost or Acronis True Image)

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Two affirmations to start: 1) Do not reformat or use system restore to start from new as it is too harsh and you should do it only as a last resort.

    2) Do not copy your documents elsewhere as this will only spread the Malware and do NOT use your Email until this is cleaned.

    Now for the main part: This is Malware, deeply rooting itself in your system (some even hide in your router's firmware). Virus scanners and the Restore Point Utility are not good things to use against such invasion for this reason alone.

    Get the programs I listed from another computer (Internet Café, Public Library or friend's computer) onto a USB stick as Malware blocks you from downloading protection. A word of caution, be sure to read all programs help files completely before using them. If you still cannot use MBAM, rename it Alteregobytes to confuse the Malware (but be sure to keep the .exe extension on it) and use it as alternative for part A of the following solution.

    TRYING MBAM ALONE IS NOT ENOUGH AS YOU NEED A COMPLETE SOLUTION, here is one (use programs in the order stated):

    A) Download MBAM (MalwareBytes' Anti-Malware): http://www.download.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/... - Install the application and make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish ( If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version ).

    Once the program has loaded, select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan ( The scan may take some time,so please be patient ). When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results. Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected ( When disinfection is completed, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart ).

    B) Try the tricks and free programs I use: 1) Clean browsers junk.

    Method One (now): In Internet Explorer (IE), click the Tools menu, then Delete Browsing History and in the box, click the Delete all button (bottom left) and Yes.

    In Firefox (FF), go to tools, clear private data, make sure all boxes are checked and then click on the clear private data now button.

    Method Two (Normal use: Every 14 days - Heavy use: Every 7 days): In IE, click the Tools menu, Delete Browsing History and in the box that opens, do these: a) click the button near Temporary Internet Files, click Yes and wait for the box that opens to close.

    b) click the button near History, click Yes and wait for the box that opens to close and finally, click the close button (bottom right) to finish.

    In FF, Go to tools, clear private data and uncheck all except Browsing History, Cache and Authenticated Sessions boxes then click on the clear private data now button.

    Note: Close browser when done to clear cookies still in memory. For other browsers or versions of the programs, check help files for guidance on doing cleanup.

    2) Turn off the restore point utility ( Guide for XP: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310405 and Vista: http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Hel... )

    3) Use this free cleaner: http://www.glaryutilities.com/gu.html to remove junk and remnants files.

    4) Use a "Disk defragmenter".

    5) Turn restore point utility back on. (see part 2)

    6) Do not use toolbars (spyware).

    7) Persisting problem after this, get Avira: http://www.download.com/Avira-AntiVir-Personal-Fre... plus an Email scanner ( http://www.spamdel.com/ OR http://www.glenn.delahoy.com/software/files/Inbox.... ). Already have a scanner, make sure your virus database is updated BUT do not use AVG free (Too many false positives).

    8) If the problem is very stubborn and you have a router, visit its web site and check for firmware that is more recent than your version. If FOUND, download and install, if NOT, use the router's reset switch, both methods return it to factory settings. "WARNING": Gather router install CDs, guides, passwords before doing this as you will need to do all connections again.

    By doing so, you are on your way to being well protected BUT never relax your guard !

    Source(s): Links listed, experience in buying (3 years for the Government before retirement) and computing (26 years including 9 years for internet)
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  • kula
    Lv 4
    4 years ago

    My pal's pc had this a pair of days in the past, in case you will get get admission to of malwarebytes, attempt to get it from yet another pc, and burn it to a disc, through fact in case you positioned it on a flashdrive, then the virus can infect the flashpersistent, yet through fact a disc won't be able to be re-written on so it incredibly is appropriate to place the installer of malwarebytes on a cd, and attempt to run it on the contaminated pc, if that doesnt artwork then additionally attempt to do the comparable component for this gadget talked approximately as ESET Nod32, get carry of the trial, that worked for my pal's pc. good luck

  • 1 decade ago

    To Uninstall Antvrus 2010 in you Computer Good way Follow Me Step By Step. First Turn off System Restore Steps to turn off System Restore

    1. Click Start, right-click My Computer, and then click Properties.

    2. In the System Properties dialog box, click the System Restore tab.

    3. Click to select the Turn off System Restore check box. Or, click to select the Turn off System Restore on all drives check box.

    4. Click OK.

    5. When you receive the following message, click Yes to confirm that you want to turn off System Restore.

    Then After Restart you Computer Safe Mode With Networking how to Restart?

    1. Log out and reboot your machine.

    2. When the machine starts the reboot sequence, press the F8 key repeatedly.

    3. Select Safe Mode with Networking from the resulting menu.

    4. When the log in screen comes up, log in as Administrator. By default, Administrator has no password.

    5. The machine will continue booting, but the Windows desktop will look different. In The Safe Mode With Networking Then Download and Scan Use Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware http://www.download.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/...

    6. Download Super Anti-Spyware Press here http://www.superantispyware.com/

    7.Download and Use ATF is a new, freeware, temporary file cleaner for Windows, IE, Firefox and Opera with a simple, easy-to-use interface.

    The main screen allows the user to either clean all temporary files, or select files for cleaning. The program also knows if Firefox and or Opera is being used, and gives the option of cleaning the temporary files associated with those applications.

    ATF Cleaner provides the user with a window showing the total bytes freed upon completion. The program is small (36kb), quick to run and no installation required YTo Download ATF Cleaner Press here http://majorgeeks.com/ATF_Cleaner_d4949....

    8.To Un-install Anti-Virus2010 Download and Scan Use SmitFraudFix v2.392 (WinXP, Win2K) Press here http://siri.geekstogo.com/SmitfraudFix.php

    9.Download and Scan use Norman Malware Cleaner Press here http://www.norman.com/Virus/Virus_removal_tools/24...

    10. After Remove Virus in you Computer Turn On system Restore Steps to turn on System Restore

    1. Click Start, right-click My Computer, and then click Properties.

    2. In the System Properties dialog box, click the System Restore tab.

    3. Click to clear the Turn off System Restore check box on all drives check box.

    4. Click OK.

    After a few moments, the System Properties dialog box closes Then Restart you Computer.

    11.The Final if still you have Fake Anti-Virus in you Computer Try To Running System Restore

    If your computer seems to be unstable, you've done a thorough anti-virus and anti-spyware scan, and you've been unable to remove any suspected software packages through Control Panel, give System Restore a try. To roll back your computer settings to a previously saved restore point:

    # Click the Start button, then select Programs / Accessories / System Tools

    # Click System Restore.

    # Choose "Restore my computer to an earlier time" then click Next.

    # Select a day on the calendar, a restore point description, then click Next. Press here http://askbobrankin.com/system_restore.html

  • 1 decade ago

    just removed it from a neighbors PC 15 minutes ago.download malwarebytes;update & run.

    www.malwarebytes.org

  • 1 decade ago

    its a rogue program telling you that your system is infected when its clean, try SuperAntiSpyware- http://www.superantispyware.com/ since its a rogue superantispywae may be able to remove it

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    use manual removal guide

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