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ROGUE SECURITY SOFTWARE

post #1 of 8
12/5/09 at 4:44am
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I downloaded a codec which installed ROGUE PERSONAL SECURITY on my comp. I went into services and deactivated it, but cannot uninstall it from Programs and Features.
Would welcome any advice as to how to uninstall this fake security. Thanks in advance !
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post #2 of 8
12/5/09 at 5:08am
Use brute force to remove it:

. manually deleting the folders and files belonging to this rogue

. manually deleting the entries in Start Menu, Add/Remove programs

. run cCleaner to clean the broken registry entries

. might have to repeat the above steps a few times.

(and moving to Software General)

cheers ...
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post #3 of 8
12/5/09 at 5:30am
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qhn - Thanks, but I don't think there has been any harm done. Have run a scan, and McAfee Virtual Technician and everything seems to be ok. Went to C Drive and deleted it from Programs, and anywhere else it showed up. Just cannot uninstall from Programs and Features. Don't know whether to leave it there or what. I didn't actually activate the program, but deleted it from Services and as said anywhere else it was showing up, like in the notification area. I know if I try to uninstall from Programs and Features again, it will stick two icons up in the notification area.
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post #4 of 8
12/5/09 at 5:52am
Just delete the entries in the Programs and Features, and run cCleaner to clean out the broken registry entries. I do that all the time with entries that are left behind from some bad installations.

cheers ...
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post #5 of 8
12/5/09 at 5:58am
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Originally Posted by qhn View Post
Just delete the entries in the Programs and Features, and run cCleaner to clean out the broken registry entries. I do that all the time with entries that are left behind from some bad installations.

cheers ...
OK Thanks, I will try that, altho i couldn't uninstall before, but will try again,,,,,,,thanks a lot
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post #6 of 8
12/5/09 at 7:12am
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Originally Posted by qhn View Post
Just delete the entries in the Programs and Features, and run cCleaner to clean out the broken registry entries. I do that all the time with entries that are left behind from some bad installations.

cheers ...
OK I managed to uninstall it. Ran CCleaner, there were no issues to fix, so everything seems to be fine.........luckily. ;-) Thanks again
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post #7 of 8
12/5/09 at 9:43am
Nice to hear

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post #8 of 8
1/8/10 at 6:29pm
CCleaner is awesome. They are lifesavers for sure.
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