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How to uninstall SpyHunter 5 from your system

SpyHunter 5 is a Windows application. Read below about how to uninstall it from your PC. It is developed by EnigmaSoft Limited. You can read more on EnigmaSoft Limited or check for application updates here. The application is often installed in the C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter folder. Keep in mind that this path can vary depending on the user's decision. You can remove SpyHunter 5 by clicking on the Start menu of Windows and pasting the command line C:\ProgramData\EnigmaSoft Limited\sh5_installer.exe -r sh5 -lng EN. Note that you might be prompted for admin rights. SpyHunter5.exe is the programs's main file and it takes around 19.53 MB (20483616 bytes) on disk.

The following executables are incorporated in SpyHunter 5. They take 41.75 MB (43777696 bytes) on disk.

  • Native.exe (66.53 KB)
  • ShKernel.exe (17.06 MB)
  • ShMonitor.exe (2.42 MB)
  • SpyHunter5.exe (19.53 MB)
  • WebSecurityNative.exe (2.67 MB)


This web page is about SpyHunter 5 version 5.18.8.345 alone. For other SpyHunter 5 versions please click below:

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SpyHunter 5 has the habit of leaving behind some leftovers.

Folders found on disk after you uninstall SpyHunter 5 from your computer:
  • C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter

Files remaining:
  • C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter\7z.dll
  • C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter\data\acpdata.dat
  • C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter\data\acpwl.dat
  • C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter\data\CrCache.dat
  • C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter\data\DomainNameSystem.dat
  • C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter\data\Hosts.dat
  • C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter\data\Notifications.dat
  • C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter\data\Proxy.dat
  • C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter\data\ScanHistory.dat
  • C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter\data\SystemFile_1.dat
  • C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter\data\SystemFile_2.dat
  • C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter\data\SystemFile_3.dat
  • C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter\data\TrIgnore.dat
  • C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter\Defs\2024091501_pk.def
  • C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter\Defs\Opt\Full.dat
  • C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter\Languages\Albanian.lng
  • C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter\Languages\Bulgarian.lng
  • C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter\Languages\Chinese (Simplified).lng
  • C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter\Languages\Chinese (Traditional).lng
  • C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter\Languages\Croatian.lng
  • C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter\Languages\Czech.lng
  • C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter\Languages\Danish.lng
  • C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter\Languages\Dutch.lng
  • C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter\Languages\English.lng
  • C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter\Languages\Finnish.lng
  • C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter\Languages\French.lng
  • C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter\Languages\German.lng
  • C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter\Languages\Greek.lng
  • C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter\Languages\Hungarian.lng
  • C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter\Languages\Indonesian.lng
  • C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter\Languages\Italian.lng
  • C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter\Languages\Japanese.lng
  • C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter\Languages\Korean.lng
  • C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter\Languages\Lithuanian.lng
  • C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter\Languages\Norwegian.lng
  • C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter\Languages\Polish.lng
  • C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter\Languages\Portuguese (Brazil).lng
  • C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter\Languages\Portuguese (Portugal).lng
  • C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter\Languages\Romanian.lng
  • C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter\Languages\Russian.lng
  • C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter\Languages\Serbian.lng
  • C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter\Languages\Slovene.lng
  • C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter\Languages\Spanish.lng
  • C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter\Languages\Swedish.lng
  • C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter\Languages\Turkish.lng
  • C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter\Languages\Ukrainian.lng
  • C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter\license.txt
  • C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter\Logs\20240916_123500.krn.log
  • C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter\Logs\20240916_123502.sh5.log
  • C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter\Logs\ShMonitor.log
  • C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter\Native.exe
  • C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter\purl.dat
  • C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter\scanlog.log
  • C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter\ShKernel.exe
  • C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter\ShMonitor.exe
  • C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter\ShShellExt.dll
  • C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter\SpyHunter5.exe
  • C:\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter\WebSecurityNative.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.Search_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\AppIconCache\175\{6D809377-6AF0-444B-8957-A3773F02200E}_EnigmaSoft_SpyHunter_SpyHunter5_exe

You will find in the Windows Registry that the following data will not be removed; remove them one by one using regedit.exe:
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\SpyHunter5

Open regedit.exe to remove the values below from the Windows Registry:
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-925228768-1734174233-3204672806-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume3\Program Files\EnigmaSoft\SpyHunter\SpyHunter5.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\EnigmaFileMonDriver\Description
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\EsgShKernel\Description
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\EsgShKernel\DisplayName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\EsgShKernel\ImagePath
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\ShMonitor\Description
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\ShMonitor\DisplayName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\ShMonitor\ImagePath


How to uninstall SpyHunter 5 from your computer with the help of Advanced Uninstaller PRO

SpyHunter 5 is a program released by EnigmaSoft Limited. Frequently, people choose to erase this application. This is easier said than done because performing this manually takes some advanced knowledge related to removing Windows programs manually. The best EASY practice to erase SpyHunter 5 is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here are some detailed instructions about how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO already installed on your Windows PC, add it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful uninstaller and general utility to clean your Windows computer.

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2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take some time to admire Advanced Uninstaller PRO's interface and number of functions available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good program.

3. Click on the General Tools category
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4. Activate the Uninstall Programs feature
Go to Uninstall Programs


5. A list of the applications installed on your PC will be shown to you

6. Scroll the list of applications until you locate SpyHunter 5 or simply click the Search field and type in "SpyHunter 5". If it is installed on your PC the SpyHunter 5 application will be found automatically. After you click SpyHunter 5 in the list of programs, some information regarding the application is shown to you:


  • Star rating (in the left lower corner). The star rating explains the opinion other people have regarding SpyHunter 5, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Reviews by other people - Click on the Read reviews button.
  • Details regarding the app you are about to remove, by clicking on the Properties button.
7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation dialog will appear. accept the uninstall by clicking the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically remove SpyHunter 5.
Uninstall SpyHunter 5


8. After removing SpyHunter 5, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run an additional cleanup. Click Next to proceed with the cleanup. All the items of SpyHunter 5 which have been left behind will be detected and you will be able to delete them. By removing SpyHunter 5 with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no Windows registry items, files or directories are left behind on your disk.

Your Windows computer will remain clean, speedy and able to take on new tasks.



Disclaimer

The text above is not a recommendation to remove SpyHunter 5 by EnigmaSoft Limited from your PC, we are not saying that SpyHunter 5 by EnigmaSoft Limited is not a good application for your computer. This page simply contains detailed info on how to remove SpyHunter 5 supposing you want to. Here you can find registry and disk entries that other software left behind and Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.

2024-09-06 / Written by Daniel Statescu for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2024-09-06 14:16:30.087