How to remove an SpyHunter error

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SpyHunter.exe file information

The process belongs to software SpyHunter by Enigma Software Group (www.enigmasoftwaregroup.com).

Description: The file SpyHunter.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 2,482,176 bytes (46% of all occurrences), 2,693,248 bytes and 4 more variants.
The program has a visible window. There is no description of the program. The process starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The file is not a Windows core file. The application can be uninstalled in the Control Panel. SpyHunter.exe is able to monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 15% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
If you have any problems with SpyHunter.exe, you can also uninstall the associated program (Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove programs > SpyHunter).

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External information from Paul Collins:

"SpyHunter" is not required to run at start up. SpyHunter - spyware remover of somewhat dubious repute, see note

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as SpyHunter.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the SpyHunter.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

Checks registry, files, cookies, and memory for spyware, etc...
Ebula (further information)

I can't seem to find it in my Add/remove programs to delete it
judy kennedy

I have purchased SpyHunter but cannot get it to download, cannot remove it from my computer, It has stopped me from getting emails in outlook and has screwed my word and excel programs. There is now way of contacting them because they sent my password by email which they have disabled. I really need to contact them but don't know how
fredford46

Don’t download this Free Anti-Spyware Scanner from Ant-Spyware 101, or similar sites. This is a tactic meant to scare you into paying for a “Full” version of SpyHunter. SpyHunter is not and never has been an effective tool at removing any “Rogue” Applications or infections.
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Spy hunter keeps my computer running well. First you don't have it run automaticly on start up and seconedly make sure you read each pannel of protection and enable the one's you want. This is a powerfull program. This program has keeped my computer safe from programs that auto install and edit my registry bypassing windows "need your permission to continue" It also lets me know when certin programs are attempting to edit my redistry when they don't need to. I mainly use it to delete cookies and malware. although there are some clever cookies that just recreate themselves.
Derek - Recomend with an anti-virus (further information)

Spyhunter is a malicious program that hijacks your computer and leads you to believe that it is an antivirus program, scares you into buying it. it is installed disguised as other programs and it is very dificult to get ridd of.

want to uninstall SpyHunter completly
rhonda

I can´t remove this program from my windows 7. My computer crashed. I got this problem in spyhunter now and many years ago.
Fabeny

Very difficult to remove
K G May

does not show as an installed program, and therefore cannot be removed
TM NEWMAN

Awesome software, its saved my and my friends PC so many times. Of course it could be a little bit cheaper!
Steve (further information)

Summary: Average user rating of SpyHunter.exe: based on 15 votes with 11 reviews.

1 user think SpyHunter.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's probably harmless. 2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 6 users suspect danger. 5 users think SpyHunter.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 2 users doesn't grade SpyHunter.exe ("not sure about it").

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