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Where did Registry Mechanic come from?

15 years ago

I downloaded the free AVG antivirus and I now have Registry Mechanic, also clicked on free Google toolbars which I now regret. I'm having to sign in just for my bookmarks, a big pain especially since I never gave it a name or a password. Is all this part of AVG free antivirus. Also found some critical files but tells me I can only get rid of the first 5 items with the free version. What did I get myself into. I got to it from the SuperGeeks link from this forum, which I can't now find. I bookmarked it but now having trouble with my bookmarks. I need help.

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owbist
15 years ago
Today we cannot simply click to download and install programs because so many companies allow other things to be piggybacked in for a fee. During the install we now need to carefully view each screen where choices are available to ensure we not not have the situation you have found yourself in.

AVG itself is good, no problem there.

To get rid of the Google toolbar click on an open areas on the top toolbars and in the drop down menu you should be able to remove the check mark beside Google.

Regarding the critical files you had listed you could download and install Superantispyware, update the definitions and run a full scan. Be sure to click on the blue button for the free version, not the green free trial version. This is an excellent program.

You could/should also do a free online scan at Housecall or a similar site if you have a favourite.

If this happened very recently you might consider using the System Restore feature on your computer and go back to a date prior to these events. However you should still seriously consider doing the scans.
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
15 years ago
supergeeks ???I don't think I have ever seen or heard of that.

It sounds like you did not get an actual version of the AVG antivirus.
I would do what Owbist said and do a system restore to the day before you installed that. Start> all programs> accessories> system tools> system restore> restore my pc to an earlier date, choose the date from the calendar presented prior to the date you did the install, let it do it's thing, it will need to reboot, it will take longer than normal, and if this does not help it is totally reversible and will not mess up anything.

Or try going to add remove programs and remove those programs, including the Registry Mechanic.

Definitely do the scans he mentioned because you may have got a fake scam program there are tons of them out there right now.

It is always best to get software directly off of the website of the manufacturer or author. For AVG this is the way that AVG lists in their FAQ to get it with out the extras.
install AVG 8.0 Free Edition without the LinkScanner component,
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Thank you for your prompt replies. I downloaded the free Superantispyware and scanned the computer. It took a while and found some cookie types that deleted. Not what AVG said I had. I'll remove the AVG, Registry Mechanic, and go back to a restore date about a week ago. Should I do another scan after that, my guess is yes. Thanks again. You people are the best. FYI Supergeeks was a recommendation or link from this forum. Maybe someone cleaned it off.
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I think you mean majorgeeks.
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