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Can’t Remove Setup Wizard? This page includes detailed Setup Wizard Removal instructions!
Setup Wizard is the installer of AnyProtect. That’s a program, which allows you to back up your files in an online storing place. And, that’s a great feature to have! There’s no denying that. However, Setup Wizard does not do that. Setup Wizard may try to convince you otherwise, but it’s a threat. It belongs to the PUP family. The potentially unwanted program is not reliable or trustworthy. And, it’s most definitely, not helpful. It attempts to pass itself as all these things. The program claims that you can expect only positives, following its presence. That is, once you get its full version. What you have right now, is just its trial version. But to get all the amazing benefits it promises you, you have to pay up. It baits you. The PUP claims that with its paid version, you can enjoy its full potential. That’s how the scam works. The tool makes countless promises, it can promise you the world even! But it delivers nothing. It’s all one big lie. It’s a scheme to get you to pay money on something useless. Not to mention, harmful. Yes, that over-boasted, paid version doesn’t just waste space on your PC. And, you don’t just throw money to waste buying it. It harms your system, and it harms you. Or, rather, your privacy. Don’t let it! Don’t fall for its trickery! Setup Wizard is a waste! It’s a plague on your PC. A useless, invasive, damaging menace. Don’t allow it to stay even a second longer after detection. Find the infection’s exact hiding place. And, when you do, remove it. ASAP. The sooner the cyber threat leaves your system, the better.
How did I get infected with Setup Wizard?
It may appear as though Setup Wizard just popped up one day out of the blue, but that’s not the case. The reality of the matter is, you allowed it in. In fact, you opened the door to it, and held it open as it paraded trough. Looking but not seeing it. Do you know why that it? The tool tricks you into agreeing to install it, while keeping you oblivious. It clues you into its existence when the meddling begins. But prior, you’re clueless. If you’re wondering how you agree to install a tool, and not know it – easy. It’s pretty straightforward. The PUP didn’t ask you openly. Oh, no. It did its inquiry in the sneakiest way possible. For example, it can pretend to be a bogus update. Like, Adobe Flash Player or Java. Or, it can hide behind corrupted links or sites. Or, it can hitch a ride with spam email attachments or freeware. Each method it chooses relies on one thing above all else. Your carelessness. If you’re attentive enough to spot the PUP trying to slither in, you can prevent it. But if you give into naivety, haste, and distraction, that’s it. You significantly increase your chances of getting stuck with a cyber threat. Keep your PC infection-free! Don’t rush and do your due diligence. Caution goes a long way.
Why is Setup Wizard dangerous?
Once the nasty tool fools you into giving it the green light, it’s there to stay. And, it makes its presence known! Until you take actions against it, and remove it, it’s an utter plague. Not just to your PC. As was already mentioned, Setup Wizard threatens your privacy, too. It’s designed that way. The PUP begins to spy on your browsing upon invading your system. Once it settles, it starts to keep track of your online activities. Every move you make gets cataloged. Then, once it deems it has collected enough data, it sends it. To whom? Well, to the people behind it. To those unknown individuals with unclear agendas. The same ones, who unleashed the menacing tool onto the web. Are you willing to trust them with your private life? Keep your personal and financial details out of the hands of strangers! One other way, you allow these people into your private life is by buying the PUP’s bogus full version. If you make that mistake, you give access to your privacy to wicked people with agendas. Don’t buy what they’re selling. Not only will you waste $59.99 but the purchase only leads to further troubles. Bundle that up with all the pop-up ads, which plague you every time you browse the web. Don’t forget the endless redirects to unknown, suspicious websites, as well. Also, acknowledge the slower PC and frequent crashes, which these online intrusions cause. The choice gets made for you. Setup Wizard is harmful, and does nothing helpful for your PC. It’s a threat to your system’s well-being, and your privacy. Delete it now.
How Can I Remove Setup Wizard?
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If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the Setup Wizard infection. Please, follow the procedures in the exact order. Please, consider to print this guide or have another computer at your disposal. You will NOT need any USB sticks or CDs.
- Open your task Manager by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+ESC keys simultaneously
- Locate the process of Setup Wizard.exe and kill it
- Open your windows registry editor by typing”regedit” in the windows search box
Navigate to (Depending on your OS version)
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
and delete the display Name: Setup Wizard
Simultaneously press the Windows Logo Button and then “R” to open the Run Command
Type “Appwiz.cpl”
Locate the Setup Wizard program and click on uninstall/change. To facilitate the search you can sort the programs by date. Review the most recent installed programs first. In general you should remove all unknown programs.
Navigate to C:/Program Files and delete Setup Wizard folder. Double check with any antimalware program for any leftovers. Keep your software up-to date!