There are a lot of programs for the computer. And every year new ones are created, often more effective than they are on a computer. But if the new is better than the old, then the old is no longer needed, and it can be deleted. How to do it right? And what if the downloaded program turned out to be malicious or with a virus?
How to uninstall a program?
Removing an unnecessary program is easy. There are several ways to do this:
- Standard removal. You need to go directly to the program folder and find the file whose name will be the word uninstall. You should run it (i.e., click 2 times), after which the uninstall wizard will open. So everything is simple and clear.
- Through the control panel. We go the following way: Start \ Control Panel, change the icon to “Categories” and select “Uninstall programs” in the “Programs” section. In the list that appears, select the necessary one and click "Delete."
- The program for removing utilities.
Many PC users like to cope with programs as follows: they go to drive C in Program files, find the desired folder and simply delete it. Do not do this, since the program is not completely removed, as it seems at first glance. In addition to the folder in the files, data about it remains in the registry and in the “My Documents” folder, which will clog the system and interfere with its normal operation. Therefore, the "demolition" must be correct. A special utility for uninstalling programs Windows 7, 8, XP will best cope with this.
Ccleaner
Popular among many users and completely free tool for working with files. Probably the best utility for removing programs, clearing the cache, temporary files and the registry. You can also turn off startup programs during startup. At the same time, it is quite easy to use. Russian language is present.
Deleting files with its help is as follows: in the right column, select the "Service" section, uninstall programs. Select the desired one, click "Uninstall". After that, immediately clean the registry to get rid of residues, if any.
IObit Uninstaller
A fairly powerful program for removing utilities and browser plug-ins.
Immediately after launch, a list appears from which you need to select the "victim" to delete and click on the "delete" button, which is opposite. After removal, she will offer to scan the computer in order to find the leftovers and delete them. There is also a curious function "Batch removal", which will remove several utilities at a time. In addition, in the “Plug-ins by browser” tab, you can remove, respectively, plug-ins and extensions. Available in Russian.
Advanced Uninstaller Pro
A good utility for removing programs, clearing the cache, temporary files, the Start menu and changing startup. Interestingly, on each program there is a rating among users. It can help with the controversial issue of "delete - do not delete." It is only in English, but it pleases that it is absolutely free.
Remove malware
Not all programs are useful. There are those who slow down the system, wedge ads in browsers, or instead of the start page send anonymous information wherever needed and do many other nasty things.
Picking them up is pretty simple. Usually they come as a free application with some useful services. They, of course, can not be installed, just remove the checkmark in the right place. But often people don’t see her, don’t want to see her, or simply quickly click “next”. At the same time, it is difficult to recognize or even find them. But with this disaster, a special program for removing utilities and malicious files can help.
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free
A fairly popular utility for users to remove programs and malware. The license is paid, but there is a free and quite powerful version. Russian language is available.
The principle of operation is the same as everywhere: first we scan, check if there is something important, delete it.
Adwcleaner
A useful utility for removing malware, ads, virus browser start page and everything else in this direction. Its usefulness is further enhanced by the fact that it is completely free, in Russian and constantly updated.
It’s very simple to work with it: after launch, click “Scan”. After scanning, it is best to go through the tabs and make sure that nothing important is deleted. If there is anything you need, you just need to uncheck. Before you click "Cleanup", you should save it everywhere, as this uninstaller will close everything, and then reboot the system. I was very pleased with the memo with tips on how to avoid such problems in the future immediately after cleaning.
Hitmanpro
A powerful program to remove utilities that harm the system. It has an excellent speed of scanning, recognition of hard-to-reach files and even residues after deleted programs that may carry one or another threat.
It does not require installation, so it will be quite simple to download - and you can immediately use it. The trouble is that the license is paid. However, there is a trial period, which is given for a month. To receive it, you need to enter the activation code, which will come to the mail. Russian language is present.
Trojans are not a hindrance to us
The Trojan program is the simplest type of virus. It is named after the Trojan horse because it disguises itself as useful utilities. Unlike other viruses and worms, it is sent exclusively by humans. It can be both harmless and able to delete important files from the system drive. It all depends on the destination. Anti-viruses are struggling with this scourge - utilities for removing trojans, viruses, worms, spyware. They should be on any computer and always protect it.
360 Total Security
Reliable and powerful antivirus that protects your computer in real time. Plus, it’s completely free in Russian.
After installation, he will ask you to immediately update the virus database. This will take some time, and it will take a lot of RAM. But after that, it will work quickly and quietly, and the consumption of RAM will significantly decrease. It protects from almost everything: from viruses and spyware, hacker attacks, malicious objects from the Internet, unauthorized access to the camera, etc. In addition, it immediately offers to install its extension on the browser to protect it from unsafe sites.
Avast free antivirus
A good and free antivirus to protect against unsafe files, spam, Internet attacks and malicious sites. It will work for free for 30 days, after which it will require you to register on the site directly or through facebook. Then a free license key for 1 year will be issued.
Unfortunately, the RAM takes a little more than other antiviruses, but it reliably and free of charge protects the system in Russian that we understand. It has a fairly simple and understandable interface, which even a beginner will understand.
Avira Free Antivirus
A great solution from all sorts of trojans, viruses, spyware and potentially dangerous programs. Free antivirus that has a Russian language interface. It was tested by independent experts who have proven its effectiveness in the fight against "pests". It has a simple and intuitive interface, which is easier to understand.
Be alert
In order not to download a malicious program or a program filled with viruses, you need to be careful. You should not download software from suspicious and unfamiliar sites, it is best to do this on the official pages. An antivirus should always be installed on the computer, and an extension in the browser that will notify about unsafe sites. And during installation, you need to carefully go through all the steps and uncheck all unnecessary.