For years, Microsoft Windows has been the premium target of programmers who write malicious software. With each iteration of the operating system, these programmers design more sophisticated malware that takes advantage of even the most obscure flaws. In response, Microsoft has developed the Malicious Software Removal Tool, which will work on Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003, as well as Vista and Windows 7. As software removal tools go, the Malicious Software Removal Tool is good, but it may not always work in all circumstances.

Software Removal Made Easy

The best approach to protecting your computer against malicious software is by preventing infections in the first place. For any number of reasons, that isn’t always possible, but your first goal should always be to avoid infection in the first place. If the worst happens, and your computer becomes infected, a competent antivirus program should be used to remove software deemed malicious or dangerous. This includes viruses, spyware and malware, but it also includes “gray area” software like root kits. Some technicians argue that there’s a legitimate reason for some kinds of software that permit remote control of the desktop, but the arguments in favor of this are few and far between.

Anti-virus software should be your first choice in removing malware because the software is specifically programmed to locate and remove all malware components. Often, simply deleting the malware program files is not enough to either rid the computer of the malware or repair the damage to the computer.

Occasionally, you’ll come across software that defies removal for other reasons. These programs may be deliberately stubborn or they could be damaged in some way that prevents the built in removal tools from working. The Malicious Software Removal tool may not recognize these programs because they don’t fit the built-in malware definitions, meaning they’re not technically “malicious.”

Perfect Uninstaller is a good third-party software removal tool because it will absolutely remove any software you have installed on your computer. In addition, Perfect Uninstaller will remove registry entries that belong to the software it has removed. It’s an excellent tool to keep in your computer maintenance “toolkit.” It’s been downloaded more than a million times by PC users who want something that works more reliably than the built in Add/Remove programs tool. Perfect Uninstaller works well with your other maintenance software packages to keep your computer free from unwanted software and to make sure a program is gone-for-good!

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There are plenty of computer system maintenance software packages on the market today for relatively novice computer users. There are also dozens of software packages designed to help with computer maintenance that shouldn’t be used by novices. Then there are some packages that can (and should) be used by both groups of users. Perfect Uninstaller falls into this last group. Perfect Uninstaller is the perfect tool to remove unwanted software from a computer.

Removing Software Should Be Easy

Removing software from a computer should be easy. Should be. The Add/Remove programs utility should work. Should work. Sometimes it doesn’t. When the Add/Remove programs utility is the only tool you have to get rid of software and it doesn’t work, then you’re stuck, right?

Not any more. Perfect Uninstaller is here and has been downloaded more than 1,000,000 times for a reason. The Add/Remove utility doesn’t always work, but that doesn’t mean you’re stuck with software you don’t want or need. Perfect Uninstaller will remove even the most stubborn programs completely, and it’s very easy to use.

Why would an application be unremovable in the first place? Good question. Sometimes, it’s the result of improper programming. Sometimes, the software manufacturer doesn’t want you to remove the application. MSN Messenger is a good example. Microsoft considers MSN Messenger to be part of the operating system, and it doesn’t want this stand-alone application removed.

Some users don’t want MSN Messenger on the computer. (Same might be true for Outlook or Internet Explorer.) Perfect Uninstaller doesn’t care what’s loaded on your computer. It will show you everything and remove whatever you want gone. It cleans up after itself, too! Perfect Uninstaller will remove registry entries that belong to the programs you want removed. By keeping the registry clean, you can be sure that abandoned code isn’t clogging up your registry and making your computer performance suffer as a result.

There are a few programs that regular removal won’t touch. For these stubborn programs, Perfect Uninstaller provides Force Uninstall. Force Uninstall doesn’t miss anything! If the regular install routine won’t take it out, count on Force Uninstall to get your disk cleaned up.

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If you spend any amount of time with your computer, chances are good that you’ve run into a program you thought you wanted, or maybe at one time you did want. Then you didn’t want it. When you tried to uninstall software, you found that you couldn’t make the program go away.

Perfect Uninstaller Does What Add/Remove Programs Won’t

You want to get rid of certain applications on your computer and you can’t. No matter what you try, they never go away. Perhaps an old version of software doesn’t show up in the Add/Remove programs tool, or perhaps your target is a part of the OS that isn’t “supposed” to be removed.

Perfect Uninstaller can remove what the Add/Remove programs tool can’t (or won’t). The Perfect Uninstaller program has been downloaded more than 1,000,000 times by frustrated PC users who simply want to part company with a piece of software that’s been “perma-loaded” onto their computer. Perfect Uninstaller installs quickly and easily, and gets rid of the programs that can’t be seen or removed by the built-in OS tools.

In addition to getting rid of an old or unwanted application, Perfect Uninstaller cleans up the mess that the application may leave behind. That sets Perfect Uninstaller apart from other applications that claim to do the same thing. Perfect Uninstaller works on any version of Windows and will remove any program loaded on your computer.

When you launch Perfect Uninstaller, the program’s Wizard interface will show you a list of all applications on the computer. Simply pick the application you want to remove, and click Uninstall. In some cases, Uninstall won’t work. That’s why Perfect Uninstaller also offers Force Uninstall, which WILL remove the unwanted application once and for all. Force Uninstall won’t take “no” for an answer. If Uninstall doesn’t get rid of your pesky application, Force Uninstall certainly will.

Program support is especially responsive, too. If you’re having a problem uninstalling a program, you can report the program to Perfect Uninstall, and you’re guaranteed to have a support response to your special request within 48 hours.

Once you’ve removed your unwanted application, choose Clear It to clean up any scraps or program leftovers hidden in the Registry. This is good practice because abandoned program code in the registry can eventually slow down your computer, or cause other problems once removal has taken place.

I rely on Perfect Uninstaller to help keep client computers clean and gladly recommend its use.

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