How do I delete this program?

SassMaster · 15 Jun 2014

There's a malicious search results program that I can see in my Programs and Features window. However, when I try to delete it, I don't have access. I'm a system admin and I also tried uninstalling it from safe mode. Despite these, I don't have access.

Does anyone know how I could pretty much rip this program apart so that it's honestly afraid to ever come near my hard drive again, without it telling me that I'm not allowed to do that on my own PC? (Exaggerating with the ripping apart)

maxie · 15 Jun 2014

Hi Welcome to Seven Forums .. Some more Information is needed ... What is the name of the Program ? .. I see you use Norton have you done a scan .. I would suggest you also run Malwarebytes .. And Post back the results ..

SassMaster · 15 Jun 2014

I have used Norton already and it has seemingly turned up nothing. I've also ran out of my free trial of Malware Bytes and I can't use it again. I don't have the money for a second Antivirus, I'm only 15.

The program is from LLC search results, and the program is called DefaultTab

maxie · 15 Jun 2014

Download the Free Version ..

https://www.malwarebytes.org/antimalware/

Remove Default Tab by "Search Results, LLC" (Removal Guide)

maxie · 15 Jun 2014

You may need this Program too

Revo Uninstaller Download

andrew129260 · 15 Jun 2014

1.) Download AdwCleaner by Xplode and save to your Desktop.

Double click on AdwCleaner.exe to run the tool

Vista/Windows 7/8 users right-click and select Run As Administrator.
Click on the Scan button.
AdwCleaner will begin...be patient as the scan may take some time to complete.
After the scan has finished, click on the Report button...a logfile (AdwCleaner[R#].txt) will open in Notepad for review (where the largest value of # represents the most recent report).
The contents of the log file may be confusing. Unless you see a program name that you know should not be removed, don't worry about it. If you see an entry you want to keep, let me know about it.
Upload the contents of that logfile in your next reply using the paper clip on the reply box.
A copy of all logfiles are saved in the C:\AdwCleaner folder which was created when running the tool.

2.) Using AdwCleaner v3: Scan & Clean:

Double click on AdwCleaner.exe to run the tool again.
Click on the Scan button.
AdwCleaner will begin to scan your computer like it did before.
After the scan has finished...

This time click on the Clean button.
Press OK when asked to close all programs and follow the onscreen prompts.
Press OK again to allow AdwCleaner to restart the computer and complete the removal process.
After rebooting, a logfile report (AdwCleaner[S#].txt) will open automatically (where the largest value of # represents the most recent report).
Upload the contents of that logfile in your next reply using the paper clip on the reply box.

Junkware Removal tool:

3.) Please download Junkware Removal Tool to your desktop.

Shutdown your antivirus to avoid any conflicts.
Right click over JRT.exe and select Run as administrator on Windows Vista or Windows 7, double-click on XP.
The tool will open and start scanning your system.
Please be patient as this can take a while to complete.
On completion, a log (JRT.txt) is saved to your desktop and will automatically open.
Upload the contents of that logfile in your next reply using the paper clip on the reply box.
When completed make sure to re-enable your antivirus