Difference between revisions of "Uninstall SpyHunter 4"
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SpyHunter advertises itself as an anti-spyware program, but often doesn't inform users until after they install and scan that they will need to pay to remove any infections. On top of that, SpyHunter can be extremely difficult to get rid of, and can even change the way your computer boots up. However, with the right tools, you can remove SpyHunter from your system completely. | SpyHunter advertises itself as an anti-spyware program, but often doesn't inform users until after they install and scan that they will need to pay to remove any infections. On top of that, SpyHunter can be extremely difficult to get rid of, and can even change the way your computer boots up. However, with the right tools, you can remove SpyHunter from your system completely. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
===Trying a Simple Uninstall=== | ===Trying a Simple Uninstall=== | ||
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===Fixing Your Boot Manager=== | ===Fixing Your Boot Manager=== | ||
#Insert your Windows installation disc. If you are seeing a "SpyHunter" option before Windows loads when your computer is booting up, you'll need to repair your boot manager.<ref>http://www.sevenforums.com/system-security/302985-spyhunter-grub4dos-bootup-2.html</ref> | #Insert your Windows installation disc. If you are seeing a "SpyHunter" option before Windows loads when your computer is booting up, you'll need to repair your boot manager.<ref>http://www.sevenforums.com/system-security/302985-spyhunter-grub4dos-bootup-2.html</ref> | ||
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#Reboot your computer and enter the BIOS. You can do this by pressing the correct key (usually {{keypress|F2}}, {{keypress|F10}}, {{keypress|F11}}, or {{keypress|Del}}). | #Reboot your computer and enter the BIOS. You can do this by pressing the correct key (usually {{keypress|F2}}, {{keypress|F10}}, {{keypress|F11}}, or {{keypress|Del}}). | ||
#Open the BOOT menu in your BIOS. Set the computer to boot from the CD/DVD drive. | #Open the BOOT menu in your BIOS. Set the computer to boot from the CD/DVD drive. | ||
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#Reinstall Windows if you can't get rid of SpyHunter. Reinstalling Windows will completely wipe out SpyHunter, as well as any other infections you might not be aware of. | #Reinstall Windows if you can't get rid of SpyHunter. Reinstalling Windows will completely wipe out SpyHunter, as well as any other infections you might not be aware of. | ||
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==Warning== | ==Warning== | ||
