Solved Uninstalling Program That You Can't Find

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vf1409

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I was browsing the internet and was going to install this one software, but noticed i clicked on the wrong button and AdvanceVirusRemover was installed. I looked on the control panal to uninstall it, didn't show up, so i went through and deleated all the files pertaining to the program. now, there is an icon on my tool bar that i can't click on and it blocks some of my stuff, like when i try opening a movie, saying the the "Application cannot be executed. The file is infected. Please activate your antivirus software." i ran a virus scan, got nothing. I even tried a full restore, since i just got this computer monday, and it was still there.

Any help on removing this program?
 
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    HP HDX16t
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    Core @ Duo 2.20Ghz
    Memory
    4 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT

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System One System Two

  • Operating System
    Vista
    CPU
    Intel E8400
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    ASRock1333-GLAN R2.0
    Memory
    4gb DDR2 800
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    nvidia 9500GT 1gb
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    win7/vista
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vf1409 said:
I was browsing the internet and was going to install this one software, but noticed i clicked on the wrong button and AdvanceVirusRemover was installed. I looked on the control panal to uninstall it, didn't show up, so i went through and deleated all the files pertaining to the program. now, there is an icon on my tool bar that i can't click on and it blocks some of my stuff, like when i try opening a movie, saying the the "Application cannot be executed. The file is infected. Please activate your antivirus software." i ran a virus scan, got nothing. I even tried a full restore, since i just got this computer monday, and it was still there.

Any help on removing this program?
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The best way to remove a program is to reinstall it first and then uninstall it. I have been using an absolutely brilliant uninstaller called REVO. And it's free!! and a million times better than the Windows uninstaller. It will go all through the registry deleting everything connected with the software.
 

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Hi Graham ,

Yes Revo is excellent - I have been using it a long time.

However, the OP has AdvanceVirusRemover - that is MALWARE, despite the name - much better to use a specialised malware remover.;)
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • Operating System
    Vista
    CPU
    Intel E8400
    Motherboard
    ASRock1333-GLAN R2.0
    Memory
    4gb DDR2 800
    Graphics card(s)
    nvidia 9500GT 1gb
  • Operating System
    win7/vista
    CPU
    intel i5-8400
    Motherboard
    gigabyte b365m ds3h
    Memory
    ballistix 2x8gb 3200
You have to be very careful with some sites,

You click on a link to take you to the program to download but when you read what is above the download button it is in fact a different program. This is a common trick which I have nearly been caught out on.

The Malware will tell you you have a virus when you dont, it is called a false positive.

Do as siw2 said and use the malware removal program.
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Self Built
    CPU
    I5 3570K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Z77-DS3H
    Memory
    4 x 4GB corsair ballistix sport DDR3 1600 Mhz
    Graphics card(s)
    Gigabyte Geforce GTX 660 TI
    Sound Card
    creative x-fi
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Primary CiBox 22" Widescreen LCD ,Secondary Dell 22" Widescreen
    Screen Resolution
    Both 1680 x 1050
    Hard Drives
    2 x 500G HD (SATA) 1 x 2TB USB
    PSU
    Corsair HX 620W ATX2.2 Modular SLI Complient PSU
    Case
    Antec 900 Ultimate Gaming Case
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    3 x 80mm tri led front, 120mm side 120mm back, 200mm top
    Mouse
    Technika TKOPTM2
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    Logik
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    288 / 4000
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    Creative Inspire 7.1 T7900 Speakers Trust Graphics Tablet
Thanks a lot guys! The Malware progrom got rid of it in the first try. I really appreciate the fast responses. This forum is good lol
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP HDX16t
    CPU
    Core @ Duo 2.20Ghz
    Memory
    4 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
We are glad we could help.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Self Built
    CPU
    I5 3570K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Z77-DS3H
    Memory
    4 x 4GB corsair ballistix sport DDR3 1600 Mhz
    Graphics card(s)
    Gigabyte Geforce GTX 660 TI
    Sound Card
    creative x-fi
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Primary CiBox 22" Widescreen LCD ,Secondary Dell 22" Widescreen
    Screen Resolution
    Both 1680 x 1050
    Hard Drives
    2 x 500G HD (SATA) 1 x 2TB USB
    PSU
    Corsair HX 620W ATX2.2 Modular SLI Complient PSU
    Case
    Antec 900 Ultimate Gaming Case
    Cooling
    3 x 80mm tri led front, 120mm side 120mm back, 200mm top
    Mouse
    Technika TKOPTM2
    Keyboard
    Logik
    Internet Speed
    288 / 4000
    Other Info
    Creative Inspire 7.1 T7900 Speakers Trust Graphics Tablet
roy69 said:
You click on a link to take you to the program to download but when you read what is above the download button it is in fact a different program. This is a common trick which I have nearly been caught out on.
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I despise those sites :mad: it aslmost makes me want to grab my e-hammer and open up a can of whoop-@$$ on those guys!!! :D
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Built
    CPU
    Intel Q9650 w/CM V8 Cooler...
    Motherboard
    EVGA 780i SLI FTW... Latest Bios & Drivers
    Memory
    Corsair Dominator 8GB (4 x 2GB) PC2-8500C5D
    Graphics card(s)
    EVGA GTX260
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Def Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer 22" LCD Widescreen
    Screen Resolution
    1680 x 1050
    Hard Drives
    WD Velociraptor 160GB Samsung Sata 750GB Maxtor External 160GB
    PSU
    PC Power & Cooling 750w Silencer
    Case
    Thermaltake Speedo Advance
    Cooling
    Air Cooled... See CPU
    Mouse
    Logitech G7
    Keyboard
    Logitech G15
    Internet Speed
    Comcast 6MB Broadband
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    Linksys WRT54G router
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