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Trouble getting rid of Linksicle
I tried going through my control panel to uninstall it but halfway through the process it is saying that the program has stopped working correctly, and I can't uninstall it. I have Windows 7. Any tips?
Appreciate any responses in advance!
joe53
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September 12th, 2014 11:00
Hi fitness 24, and welcome.
Extensive instructions to remove this malware are here:
http://malwaretips.com/blogs/remove-linksicle-virus/
I can vouch for all the free tools recommended.
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September 12th, 2014 13:00
Thank you for your response. I can't uninstall it from my control panel as step 1 indicates, and in Google Chrome it's not showing up as an extension. I did reset Firefox and Internet Explorer though. Do you recommend downloading adwcleaner to get it off my computer? Is it safe? Have you had experience using it?
Thanks
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September 12th, 2014 15:00
Yes, I've used AdwCleaner successfully in the past to remove a similar pest, and it would be my first choice in your situation. It is not uncommon for malware like this to resist uninstalling from Control Panel. I would also install Malwarebytes free and run a scan as well.
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joe53
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September 13th, 2014 12:00
You are most welcome - thanks for the feedback.