How Do You Remove A Virus From Programs That Will Not Uninstall?
It can be frustrating when a website has tricked you into downloading a malicious program with complicated or nonexistent uninstall procedures. Many programs harboring viruses automatically reinstall or self-replicate when you try to manually remove the virus-laden file. These viruses can slow down your computer, steal important information stored on your hard drive, or even open up your machine to remote hacker access. Fortunately, free software exists to help remove viruses and programs that are not easily removed. Download AVG Antivirus software from the link in Resources; this software comes in both free and paid editions. In most cases, the free edition can quarantine and remove viruses or pesky infected programs that are otherwise impossible to uninstall. Run the AVG setup file. Follow onscreen directions to complete AVG antivirus installation. Open AVG Antivirus. Click on “Update Now,” located near the bottom left of the AVG Window. This will trigger an automatic update check. T
