TrashEraser Removal Guide
Do you know what TrashEraser is?
DESCRIPTION
TrashEraser is a rogue anti-spyware software that may be installed through a Trojan download. TrashEraser uses sneaky tactics to get users to purchase a full version of the TrashEraser program. It is up to you to decide not to purchase the TrashEraser program as it does not perform the tasks of a valid spyware removal program. TrashEraser is not a legitimate spyware removal tool.
In non-techie terms: Do not under any circumstances download, install or purchase the TrashEraser program. TrashEraser conducts illicit installation methods to extort money from you. TrashEraser may ask you to purchase a full version of the rogue anti-spyware program, if you are prompted to do so, do not download any product from TrashEraser’s messages or popups.
Aliases: Trash-Eraser, Trash Eraser
TrashEraser Automatic Removal Instructions
TrashEraser Manual Removal Instructions
This manual removal method is for techie computer users. TrashEraser manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that TrashEraser will be removed completely. So read the TrashEraser removal steps carefully and good luck.
Before you start: Close all programs and Internet browsers. Also back up your computer in case you make a mistake and your computer stops working.
- Uninstall TrashEraser Program
Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall TrashEraser if found. - To stop TrashEraser processes (view process removal steps)
Go to Start > Run > type taskmgr. The click the Processes tab and you’ll see a list of running processes.
Search and stop these TrashEraser processes:
TrashEraser.exe
RTasks.exe
aviupd.exe
atf.exeFor each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select “End task”.
- To Unregister TrashEraser DLLs (view DLL removal steps)
Search and unregister these TrashEraser DLLs:
UGaChk.dllTo locate the TrashEraser DLL path, go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders. Type TrashEraser and in the Look in: select either My Computer or Local Hard Drives. Click the Search button.
Once you have the TrashEraser DLL path, go to Start and then click on Run. In the Run command box, type cmd, and then click on OK.
To locate the exact DLL path, type cd in order to change the current directory. To display the contents of the directory, use the dir command. To remove the DLL file type regsvr32 /u FILENAME.dll (FILENAME is the name of the file that you want to unregister). - To unregister TrashEraser registry keys (view registry keys removal steps)
Go to Start > Run > type regedit > press OK.
Edit the value (on the right pane) by right-clicking on it and selecting the Modify option. Select the Delete option.
Search and delete these TrashEraser registry keys: - If your homepage has been changed, go to Start > Control Panel > Internet Options > click on the General > click Use Default under Home Page. Add the your desired default homepage, then click Apply > click OK. Open a new web browser to check that you have your desired default homepage.
- Remove TrashEraser Directories.
To find TrashEraser directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.
Search and delete the following TrashEraser directories:
TrashEraser.exe
RTasks.exe
aviupd.exe
atf.exeRight-click on the TrashEraser folder and select Delete.
A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the folder [NAME OF FOLDER] and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting [FOLDERNAME] could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes. - To remove TrashEraser icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.
You’ve completed the TrashEraser manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your TrashEraser problems. If you want to contribute to this article, post your comment below.
Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes. By using this information you agree to be bound by the disclaimer. There’s no guarantee that TrashEraser will be completely removed from your computer. Seek professional help if your computer continues to experience problems.
TrashEraser Removal Guide Automatic Removal Instructions
TrashEraser Manual Removal Instructions
This manual removal method is for techie computer users. TrashEraser manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that TrashEraser will be removed completely. So read the TrashEraser removal steps carefully and good luck.
Before you start: Close all programs and Internet browsers. Also back up your computer in case you make a mistake and your computer stops working.
- Uninstall TrashEraser Program
Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall TrashEraser if found. - To stop TrashEraser processes (view process removal steps)
Go to Start > Run > type taskmgr. The click the Processes tab and you’ll see a list of running processes.
Search and stop these TrashEraser processes:
There are no processes.
For each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select “End task”. - To Unregister TrashEraser DLLs (view DLL removal steps)
Search and unregister these TrashEraser DLLs:
There are no dll's.
To locate the TrashEraser DLL path, go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders. Type TrashEraser and in the Look in: select either My Computer or Local Hard Drives. Click the Search button.
Once you have the TrashEraser DLL path, go to Start and then click on Run. In the Run command box, type cmd, and then click on OK.
To locate the exact DLL path, type cd in order to change the current directory. To display the contents of the directory, use the dir command. To remove the DLL file type regsvr32 /u FILENAME.dll (FILENAME is the name of the file that you want to unregister). - To unregister TrashEraser registry keys (view registry keys removal steps)
Go to Start > Run > type regedit > press OK.
Edit the value (on the right pane) by right-clicking on it and selecting the Modify option. Select the Delete option.
Search and delete these TrashEraser registry keys:
There are no registry keys. - If your homepage has been changed, go to Start > Control Panel > Internet Options > click on the General > click Use Default under Home Page. Add the your desired default homepage, then click Apply > click OK. Open a new web browser to check that you have your desired default homepage.
- Remove TrashEraser Directories.
To find TrashEraser directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.
Search and delete the following TrashEraser directories:
There are no directories.
Right-click on the TrashEraser folder and select Delete.A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the folder TrashEraser and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting TrashEraser could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes. - To remove TrashEraser icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.
You’ve completed the TrashEraser manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your TrashEraser problems. If you want to contribute to this article, post your comment below.
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