Uninstall Tuneup Utilities 2014

TuneUp Utilities 2014 is a program from AVG that claims to help speed up your computer, but typically ends up dragging it down. It can be difficult to remove because it hooks into a lot of the processes that run in the background of your computer. Because of this, a little more effort is required when trying to eradicate it.

Steps

Removing the Program

  1. Reboot your computer into Safe Mode. This will ensure that no TuneUp Utilities processes are running while you try to uninstall it. Safe Mode loads Windows with only the most essential processes.
    • Reboot your computer and hold the F8 key. Hold the key until the Advanced Startup menu appears.
    • Select "Safe Mode with Networking". This will start Windows in Safe Mode with an internet connection, which you may need to download additional removal tools.
  2. Log in as the Administrator. This is always a login option in Safe Mode, even if you don't normally see it.
  3. Open the Control Panel. You can access this from the Start menu. Windows 8 users can press Ctrl+X and select "Control Panel".
  4. Click "Uninstall a program" or "Programs and Features". If you are using Windows XP, select "Add or Remove a Program".
  5. Select "TuneUp Utilities (2014)" from the list of programs.
  6. Click .Uninstall and follow the prompts to remove the program. Move on to the next method to erase any lingering files.[1]

Cleaning Up

  1. Download and install Revo Uninstaller Pro. This is a program uninstaller that is much more powerful than the Windows uninstaller, and can remove stubborn programs and lingering files. You can download it from revouninstaller.com/revo_uninstaller_free_download.html.
    • Although the Pro version isn't free, it has a trial period that you'll be using to gain access to one of the more advanced features of Revo Uninstaller. You won't need to enter any payment information to use the Pro trial.
  2. Start Revo Uninstaller Pro and click the "Logs Database" button. This would not be accessible in the Freeware version.
  3. Type "TuneUp Utilities 2014" into the search field. Select it from the list of search results.
  4. Click the "Uninstall" button at the top of the window. You will see a few windows indicating that the log files are being downloaded from Revo. Revo Uninstaller Pro will use these log files to systematically clean your computer of any lingering TuneUp files.[2]

Preventing Future Reinstallation

  1. Always read every screen when installing a program. Unwanted programs like TuneUp Utilities 2014 are often installed alongside other programs that you downloaded from the internet. The installer will leave the box checked that allows TuneUp to be installed, or hides the installation options under the "Custom" installation settings.
    • Reading every screen carefully will help you find additional programs that try to sneak onto your system.
  2. Never select an "Express" installation. This is the most common way that additional programs are hidden during the installation process. When installing software that you've downloaded, always select the "Custom" installation option, and uncheck any boxes that opt you in to other programs.

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Sources and Citations

  1. ↑ http://www.tune-up.com/support/?article=2fe8592e01c2415bbe9731188f90720c
  2. ↑ http://www.revouninstaller.com/revo_uninstaller_preview_log.php?pid=632&name=TuneUp%20Utilities%202014
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