Regular format of downloads folder

Slartybart said:

Layback Bear said:

Do you or have you been using Advanced System Care by IObits or any other programs from IObits?

Nice call Jack.

Search results show that there are remnants left behind when ASC is uninstalled. I'm not certain, but some reports state that there are running remnants. The really sad thing is that the IObit uninstaller is recommended as a remedy. This is a general uninstaller, not a specific ASC uninstaller as far as I can tell.

@ethanchal: rather than download another IObit program, see if Revo uninstaller (free) can clean up ASC for you.
Video Instructions: Revo Uninstaller Freeware - Uninstall Programs
Revo docs: Revo Uninstaller Pro - How To

I was suspicious about using/removing that program but there were no remnants of the program once installed. I have checked the program files folders and nothing. I tried the Revo Uninstaller and it didn't even show up as a program to be removed. So I assume that when I uninstalled it, It actually uninstalled it.

Thanks though.

Layback Bear said:

Iobit programs are very difficult to remove. They may also leave behind the ability to call home to China. Their was one member on the Seven Forum after blocking the Iobit call home on his computer they started calling him on his regular phone.

Many have had to do a Clean Install just to get rid of all the Iobit. If you just remove A.S.C. you don't know what it has done so you don't know what needs fixed.
Any internal or external drives can also have damage done by this Iobit trash.

I've no remnants of Iobit that I'm aware of and haven't had any issues, apart from this one, with them. I'm planning to do a system reset at the end of the year, so I could live with it until then. So there is no real easy method in restoring that data in it's original form (in folders etc...)?

ethanchal said:

So I assume that when I uninstalled it, It actually uninstalled it.

Probably not a valid assumption.

Revo isn't clairvoyant and can't know for certain where portions of the installation reside. It makes an educated guess based on how registry entries are named. Something as sinister as this program likely goes to great lengths to conceal where it is installed.

Layback Bear said:

Iobit programs are very difficult to remove. They may also leave behind the ability to call home to China. Their was one member on the Seven Forum after blocking the Iobit call home on his computer they started calling him on his regular phone.

This is very interesting, I don't want to derail this thread but maybe a follow up about this can be started?

Layback Bear said:

If I can find it I will post it.

Thank you Jack.