I have a problem with an antivirus program I can't seem to get rid of...?
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I was redirected to this involuntary virus scan and they forced me to download an antivirus I didn't want. And now I can't get rid of it. I need help. The antivirus is "Personal Antivirus" and I didn't let it install so it's not in my program files to uninstall and it's taking up space in my taskbar and I can't delete it. It's like a tab for a window like my browser is and I can't close it by right clicking it and I can't go into it to press alt+F4. I also can't seem to delete it from my program files. It says I need permission to delete it. The problem is I'm the admin of my computer and shouldn't need permission. I also downloaded a different antivirus to get rid of the problems on my computer so I figure there's something wrong with the program itself and that it's not a virus because I just went through a full scan through my computer. It's also not in my task manager to close that way. I can't seem to get rid of it at all, no matter what I do. Someone please help me. Like I said, it's taking up space on my taskbar and it keeps giving me these notices that I never got before it was on my computer. There MUST be a way to get rid of it.
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Answer:
its probably a virus?? try using an antivirus that you trust and see if it gets rid of it
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Restart computer and tap the F8 key for safe mode with networking, then get free version of this. update,and run full scan.http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php
start menu > click on Personal Antivirus > uninstall..then do a full scan with your antivirus
please dont spend your time and money on this! follow these easy steps: I recently had the same problem. And when i say recent, i mean like 10 minutes ago.. lol All you need to do is go to the start menu.. find personal antivirus, but, when i clicked uninstall it didnt work, i discovered i needed to right click it, (uninstall) and click properties.. and where you see target.. at the end of the blank beside it, it didnt say uninstall.. it had half the word.. if this is your problem.. fill out the rest of the word (uninstall) at the end of the target blank. then try to click on the shortcut.. it did it for me! i was so happy! i really hoped i helped! with no download, no cost.. easy and free! -ps- make sure when your at properties, at the top your under shortcuts !
try restarting the computer it may allow the program to install itself properly then look in your processes on task manager if its there then run your anti virus and get rid of it if its your programs listed for uninstallation then run revo uninstaller http://www.revouninstaller.com this bad boy of an uninstaller will find and get rid of ALL files associated with the program hope this helps PLEASE email me if this doesn't on my profile i WILL help you
Download, Install, & Run All = SuperAntiSpyware http://www.superantispyware.com - Malwarebytes Anti-Malware http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php - CCleaner http://www.ccleaner.com
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