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Spyware Clear - Uninstall Issue

Hello

A friend inadvertently installed the software above on his machine (it appears to be a fake/malware/scam type software). Anyway I've tried to uninstall and get the following error message
"unins000.msg" is missing.

Using system restore doesn't solve the problem.What can I try next to fix this issue. I don't have much info about the machine except that it is Acer desktop, approx 6 years old, OS is Vista.

I'm of to bed now and won't be online again until tea time tomorrow so many thanks in advance for useful tips.

Eamon

Comments

  • tavernman
    tavernman Posts: 575 Forumite
    edited 17 December 2014 at 12:29AM
    Malwarebytes, adwarecleaner, and junkwarecleaner a good start. look on bleepingcomputer . com for links
  • You may attempt to locate the files of Spyware Clear manually and delete them. However, I’m not sure that it will solve the problem. You may try to remove Spyware Clear with downloading Antimalware Malwarebytes and running a full scan. It should be able to locate Spyware Clear and remove it leaving no leftovers.
  • forgotmyname
    forgotmyname Posts: 33,249
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
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    WOW 12 months and 14 days late..

    Work for Royal Mail? PCWorld? Local Council?
    Censorship Reigns Supreme in Troll City...

  • LazyD
    LazyD Posts: 81 Forumite
    I guess he just didn't notice the date?
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