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  • 11 August 2013
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I uinstalled WSAC through the Programs and Features area in Windows as normal.  Yet, the contextual menus on right-click for Scan with Webroot and Permanently Erase with Webroot remain, even though they do no work.  I cleaned the reg with CCleaner, and also ran the Webroot cleanup tool, but they are still there.  How do I completely remove Webroot from my system?
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Best answer by Rakanisheu Retired 13 August 2013, 11:46

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The free version works on my 64bit system, I have used the free version for ages now and it really does the job. I dont see a need to buy it, the free version is that good!
 
It says for the Pro Version in the link below: Full 64-bit compatibility - Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 so if you say it works well that's good but maybe not completely?
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I didn't see a free version, only a 30 day trial.  What am I missing?
Here are both versions: http://www.revouninstaller.com/revo_uninstaller_free_download.html
 
HTH,
 
Daniel
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Rakanisheu,

They have changed it, at least for us common folks. 🙂 I believe the 30 day demo is correct even in some situations that the key code was entered wrong or not activated correctly such as with the Best Buy Subscription version.
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Maybe they have changed it, I use a portable version that doesnt expire.
I didn't see a free version, only a 30 day trial.  What am I missing?
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The free version works on my 64bit system, I have used the free version for ages now and it really does the job. I dont see a need to buy it, the free version is that good!
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@, that is how I orginially uninstalled the application.  It left behind the context menus after that.
@   Yes some have very odd issues and we do our best to help and I'm glad it's fixed. Is there a reason you don't want WSA on your system?
 
Daniel
@, that is how I orginially uninstalled the application.  It left behind the context menus after that.
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Revo appeared to work for me.  Thanks!  I'll let you know if any issues com up.
I have been using Revo Uninstaller for years and decided to go Pro on my 2 laptops it's very good at removing programs and removing leftovers it shows you the registry streams during uninstallation I'm Glad it worked. Hat tip to David also!


 
Daniel ;)
Teamwork!  Thanks for the tip Daniel... Guess it is time for me to give Revo a try.  Are you using the free or Pro version?
 


Pro as the Free will not work on 64bit systems but free works great on 32bit in advance mode or you can try Pro for 30 days!
 
Daniel 😉
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I am running Windows 8, but have Start8 installed.  I see no option from the start menu to uninstalle WSA.  Should I look in the installation drectory?
Windows 8 you can got to Control Panel>Programs and uninstall from there or My Computer at the top click Computer then Uninstall or change Program.
 
HTH,
 
Daniel
 


 
 

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Revo appeared to work for me.  Thanks!  I'll let you know if any issues com up.
I have been using Revo Uninstaller for years and decided to go Pro on my 2 laptops it's very good at removing programs and removing leftovers it shows you the registry streams during uninstallation I'm Glad it worked. Hat tip to David also!


 
Daniel ;)
Teamwork!  Thanks for the tip Daniel... Guess it is time for me to give Revo a try.  Are you using the free or Pro version?
 

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Revo appeared to work for me.  Thanks!  I'll let you know if any issues com up.
I have been using Revo Uninstaller for years and decided to go Pro on my 2 laptops it's very good at removing programs and removing leftovers it shows you the registry streams during uninstallation I'm Glad it worked. Hat tip to David also!


 
Daniel 😉
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Revo appeared to work for me.  Thanks!  I'll let you know if any issues com up.
AWESOME!  I have not used it, so I am glad to hear that it seems pretty quick and easy to use... I need to play with it myself.  It sounds like an easy fix to what may be a lot of issues!
 
Thank you for the reply 🙂
Revo appeared to work for me.  Thanks!  I'll let you know if any issues com up.
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I have to step away for 20 minutes... (Something about kids get hungry and you have to feed them.... )  I will stop back in to see how you are doing.  Just let us know if you have any questions or if I need to lookup things for Windows 8.
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There is not uninstall option in the installation directory, either. The only item there is the actual WSA program itself. I deactivated it in the My Secure Anywhere Console. Now I will try to uninstall it.
If you deactivated in the Console, you might just have to try to run a scan... that is how I usually do it.  the moment you try to scan, it just dissapears and is gone 🙂
There is not uninstall option in the installation directory, either. The only item there is the actual WSA program itself. I deactivated it in the My Secure Anywhere Console. Now I will try to uninstall it.
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Umm. Now I feel dumb. I don't know Windows 8 very well LOL!

On the PM, find a post or reply from JimM and click his name to view his profile. There is a link there to send a PM right by where you would click to add him as a friend.

Let me check the Windows 8 thing...or you might try deactivating via the Console as well. It does the same thing as the proper uninstall.
I am running Windows 8, but have Start8 installed.  I see no option from the start menu to uninstalle WSA.  Should I look in the installation drectory?
Ok, now I feel dumb, but I can't find where to send a PM from.
Sounds good, I'll try both ideas.
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Hello there!

First, as WSA is so small, I would try thr reinstall and then uninstal from the Start menu first. Decent chance that will work. It it doesn't, you have only used a few minutes and you can then go ahead and try the Revo. (This is my opinion.. I have not used Revo so I do not know how large or complex a program it is.. )

As for the email thing, I assume you mean email address you use here in the community. You might send JimM a PM about this as it is likely only an Admin can fix this. (?)
I actually have a new question now while we are in a discussion.  When I got the email notification that there was a new comment in this tread I accidentally clicked on the "Don't want to receive emails from us?" link instead of viewing the post.  I was able to link a new email address to my account, but it isn't the one I was and use on a daily basis.  I tried to enter the old email address and it wouldn't let me add it because it said it was banned.  Is there a way to fix this, or an admin that can?  Thanks!
Should I still reinstall it, or try the program that TripleHelix recommended first?
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Please, not through the control panel just in this situation.  Use the Uninstall found in the program listing in the Start menu, or use the deativate function, or use the suggestion that TripeHelix made.  
 
The Control Panel is how the OP originally uninstalled, and it left the fragments.  This is not normal, so we are looking for any other way of uninstalling that may help avoid the same problem.
 
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Like Daid said just try to re-install WSA and then uninstall through Control Panel like you normally do. Please make sure you're connected to the internet during the uninstallation.

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