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OPSWAT AppRemover Updated to 2.1.0.4

Posted Dec 04, 2009 08:00 AM

We have updated AppRemover to version 2.1.0.4

A second release will occur later this month with bug fixes and support added for additional products.

 

This version adds two features. We have fixed a bug relating to the removal of certain AVG products.

And we have added in a feature which asks from feedback from the user community. Participation by users will enhance this utlity for future releases. Eventually, once we receive enough feedback, users will be able to see statistics about how successful previous removals were for supported and unsupported products.

 

Please help enhance AppRemover by participating!

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New OPSWAT AppRemover Use Case

Posted Nov 20, 2009 08:00 AM

Right on the heels of our previous use case, we have completed a video showing how AppRemover is able to clean up a user's computer even if the antivirus application's own native uninstallation process has failed or been interrupted. Take a look!

 

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New OPSWAT AppRemover Video Posted

Posted Nov 19, 2009 08:00 AM

We now have a short instructional video showing a new use case, how to remove your Symantec/Norton antivirus application when it requires a password that you no longer have access to. In this case we're using the freely available feature-rich OPSWAT GUI.

 

 

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Trend Micro's David Perry on Application Removal

Posted Nov 11, 2009 08:00 AM

Check out this short video featuring Trend Micro's Global Director of Education David Perry on the importance of fully removing antivirus applications. Shot at the AVAR (Anti-Virus Researchers Asia) Conference in Kyoto.

 

 

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OPSWAT AppRemover Around the Web

Posted Nov 09, 2009 08:00 AM

A couple of recent blog postings have highlighted AppRemover as a reliable tool for getting rid of unwanted security applications.

 

Check out Denmark's dottech (in English), as well as tips and tricks for PC and Tech Nibble. And for those of you who read Portuguese there's this and for Finnish there's this post.

There's also a Bright Hub review. Check out the insightful piece here.

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OPSWAT AppRemover Use Case Video

Posted Nov 08, 2009 08:00 AM

We have completed the first in a series of videos illustrating common use cases for AppRemover. Take a look!

 

 

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OPSWAT AppRemover v2.1.0.1 update now available

Posted Nov 05, 2009 08:00 AM

Add suport for 64 bit applications.
Improvements for the Manual Uninstall.
A new switch -w added to command line utility for printing to screen.
Expiration status, definition age and real-time protection check are added to the output of command line utility.
Improved support for AVG Internet Security 9.x.
Improved support for AVG Antivirus 9.x.
Improved support for AVG Antivirus+Firewall 9.x.
Improved support for Symantec Antivirus Corporate Edition 9.x.

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New Video: Why AppRemover is Important

Posted Oct 23, 2009 07:00 PM

We have completed a new video, filmed at the Virus Bulletin 2009 conference in Geneva, Switzerland. Watch anti-malware researchers and antivirus product managers talk about the value of AppRemover.

 

 

Easy Uninstall of Preinstalled Software

Posted Oct 09, 2009 07:00 PM

OPSWAT's AppRemover is probably the simplest method for ensuring that you fully remove/uninstall antivirus software like McAfee and Norton. Often those application's own uninstallers will leave files behind which can interfere with the functioning of other applications. One of the best things about AppRemover is that it doesn't require messing around with complicated registry entries. The process is automated.

OPSWAT AppRemover Download Counter

Posted Oct 08, 2009 10:00 PM

Some of you may notice that the download counter for OPSWAT's AppRemover jumped ahead by a few thousand downloads. This is due to the fact that the old counter was not taking into account downloads from external download portals. This problem has now been rectified.

OPSWAT's AppRemover Success Story

Posted Sep 18, 2009 09:19 PM

The University of Dayton recently utilized OPSWAT's AppRemover's technology to create an uninstallation solution tailored to their specific needs. You can read all about their use on their success story.

OPSWAT AppRemover v2.1.0.0 update now available

Posted Sep 16, 2009 04:15 PM

Changes:

Added improvements for manual uninstallation

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OPSWAT AppRemover in the News

Posted Sep 10, 2009 07:15 PM

Below are a few of the press highlights from OPSWAT's AppRemover's recent history. Stay tuned, however, exciting things are coming soon.

 

Argentina's Lemon TV highlighted AppRemover in an earlier show.

 

ghacks.net added a full blog post on AppRemover.

 

PC Magazine and AppScout said that AppRemover makes switching security applications "a snap."

 

What's on my PC recommended the software.

 

v3.co.uk recommended it in their downloads section.

 

 

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OPSWAT AppRemover v2.0.0.3 RC update now available

Posted Sep 04, 2009 02:00 AM

This version is a bugfix / maintenance release. It solves some issues with the "Clean up a failed uninstall" mode.

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OPSWAT AppRemover v2.0.0.1 RC update now available

Posted Aug 27, 2009 06:42 PM

Changes:
Improved manual uninstall mechanism.
Added support for additional products,among those:Norton AV 2010,Spybot.
Added heuristic detection.
Added uninstallation of partial products.

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OPSWAT AppRemover RC1 v1.6.0.5 update now available

Posted Aug 10, 2009 03:00 PM

Changes:
Improved support for Symantec Norton 360 version 3.x
Improved support for Trend Micro Internet Security 17.x

Due to compatibility with Windows 7, the SFX format was changed.

 

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OPSWAT AppRemover RC1 v1.6.0.4 update now available

Posted Jul 23, 2009 03:30 PM

Changes:
Improved support for Webroot Spy Sweeper Enterprise Client 3.5.
Improved support for Symantec AntiVirus 10.1.6.6000.

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OPSWAT AppRemover RC1 v1.6.0.3 update now available

Posted Jul 16, 2009 03:35 PM

Changes:

Changed the colors of the Supported/Experimental products in the GUI.
Improved support for Kaspersky Internet Security 2009.
Improved support for AVG products.
Improved core handling of device drivers.
Added security measures.

 

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OPSWAT AppRemover RC1 v1.6.0.2 update now available

Posted Jun 14, 2009 03:35 PM

Changes:

Improved support for AVG 8.5, AVG Free 8.5

 

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OPSWAT AppRemover RC1 v1.6.0.1 update now available

Posted Jun 09, 2009 07:25 PM

Changes:

Improved support for AVG 8.5, AVG Free 8.5
Temporary removed support for Symantec Norton 360 version 2

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