Windows 10: Program refuses to be uninstalled

Discus and support Program refuses to be uninstalled in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Bitdefender (an anti-virus program) is giving me trouble. After running for a week it gave trouble (refused to accept my sign-in details and even a new... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Stevekir, Jan 8, 2018.

  1. STEVEKIR
    Stevekir Win User

    Program refuses to be uninstalled


    Bitdefender (an anti-virus program) is giving me trouble. After running for a week it gave trouble (refused to accept my sign-in details and even a new attempt to register under new details). It refuses to run and it keeps in asking me to re-install it, which I do but I get into the same loop again.

    I have tried Windows 10's uninstall control panel but I repeatedly get a window, presumably from Bitdefender, giving me info on how to complete installation (which includes a restart). Bitdefender continues to be listed in CP "Programs and Features".

    How can I get rid of this troublesome program? Is there a brute force method?

    Thanks.

    :)
     
    Stevekir, Jan 8, 2018
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  2. OWENWILKINSON
    OwenWilkinson Win User

    Uninstall a program that can't be uninstalled

    I have a program that I am unable to uninstall, I have gone through Settings>System>Apps and Features to uninstall it but after hitting the uninstall button nothing happens. I then go to Control Panel>Programs>Uninstall a program and again click the uninstall
    button but nothing happens. I have restarted my computer in case that would help but it hasn't. I just want to get rid of this program. Thanks.
     
    OwenWilkinson, Jan 8, 2018
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  3. ANDRE DA COSTA
    Andre Da Costa Win User
    Andre Da Costa, Jan 8, 2018
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  4. EAGLE51
    Eagle51 Win User

    Program refuses to be uninstalled

    Eagle51, Jan 8, 2018
    #4
  5. STEVEKIR
    Stevekir Win User
    Yes, that worked, but it was a struggle involving irrelevant error messages. After the hassle with Bitdefender and, earlier, AVG, I am now relying on Windows defender and Malwarebytes (paid).

    Thanks for your help.
     
    Stevekir, Jan 8, 2018
    #5
  6. LAYBACK BEAR
    Layback Bear Win User
    From post #3
    That is also the combination I use, it works on my system with out a bunch of hassle.
    I do manual update often on both programs. It takes less than a minute.

    Jack
     
    Layback Bear, Jan 9, 2018
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  7. STEVEKIR
    Stevekir Win User
    Good. That's reassuring.

    Steve K.
     
    Stevekir, Apr 5, 2018
    #7
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