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Question

SearchProtect

Dec 7, 2013 5:04AM PST

I had 'SearchProtect' installed as a part of some other software that I did not like and uninstalled. SearchProtect is still there and refuses to let me uninstall it. When I try, using 'Add/Remove' it freezes up. I tried to delete the folder it is in, but get 'Access denied'. Any idea how to remove it?
My OS is Windows XP.

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Uninstall
Dec 7, 2013 5:08AM PST

One thing to try, download the Revo Uninstaller and give it a try, often times the Revo uninstaller will get it done when Windows will not.

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Follow this guide.
Dec 7, 2013 5:08AM PST
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Try the tools noted by Grif at link.
Dec 7, 2013 5:12AM PST
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Try the Tools
Dec 7, 2013 2:53PM PST

Worked like a charm, thank you.