Windows 10: Why My INstall Shield Showing like this?

Hi, Why its showing like this?

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HotSpot Shield

Hi thomlyons,

To uninstall HotSpot Shield you need to disable the VPN profile first. If you don't know how, please contact HotSpot Shield support for assistance. Once you have disabled the VPN profile follow the steps below to uninstall the app.

1. Go to the app list and look for HotSpot Shield.

2. Touch and hold the app.



3. Then tap uninstall.

Sincerely,

 

How to uninstall shield

Hi Liz,

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

I'm Hahn and I'm here to help you with your concern.

Uninstall Shield is a software component that is designed to prevent unauthorized or accidental uninstallation of a program. It is typically implemented by software vendors to protect their software from being uninstalled without proper authorization.

If you are trying to disable Uninstall Shield for a specific program, the method to do so may vary depending on the software.

However, in general, you can try the following steps:

1. Open the Control Panel on your Windows computer.
   
2. Click on "Programs and Features" or "Add or Remove Programs" (depending on your Windows version).
   
3. Find the program that has Uninstall Shield enabled and click on it to select it.
   
4. Click on the "Change" or "Modify" button (again, depending on your Windows version).
   
5. If you are presented with an option to "Repair" or "Modify" the installation, choose that option and follow the prompts. This may remove the Uninstall Shield feature.
   

If you do not see an option to modify the installation, you may need to uninstall the program and then reinstall it without the Uninstall Shield component. However, be aware that this may violate the software's license agreement and could lead to potential issues with the software's functionality.

It's important to note that disabling Uninstall Shield for a program could result in unintended consequences and may potentially leave your system vulnerable to security risks. Therefore, it is recommended to only disable Uninstall Shield if absolutely necessary and with caution.

If there is anything not clear, please do not hesitate to let me know.



Your Sincerely

| Microsoft Community Support Specialist

 

unable to uninstall HotSpot Shield and proceed installing WIndows 10

I am having the same problem as Ruth and I have tried the fixes you suggested as did she and they don't work. I have also downloaded and run Microsoft Fixit. HotSpot Shield from Anchorfree is not listed, when I click on the "not listed" option I am asked
to enter a product code, I don't have one as I don't know where the program is hiding. It is not in programs and features and I can't find it in my registry. If the windows 10 upgrade program can detect HotSpot Shield there must be a way to determine its location.