need help getting rid of software

[Dan42684]

I downloaded the Panda Antivirus 2005 titanium edition. Now when my computer starts up, it freezes up and sits there. MyHDD light is off, nothing is going on. I rebooted in safe mode and logged into my secondary sign in where all of my downloads are not accessed on. I went into control panel to remove software and it wont delete. Anyone experienced this that can help me out?

[Dan42684]

Also I clicked run then msconfig and disabled all programs from startup.

[Dan42684]

Ok I restarted and it was working fine til I went into the start menu then it frozed. I also tried logging in then waiting about 15-20 minutes then messed around and it frozed. PLEASE HELP!!!!!!

[CPDMF]

I hate Panda.

 

Cause

 

Panda was not removed from the registry

 

Resolution

 

Removing Panda Antivirus from the Registry:

 

1. Click on Start / Run

2. In the box type regedit

3. Click on OK

4. Click on the plus + sign next to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE

5. Click on the plus + sign next to SOFTWARE

6. Right-click on the folder named PANDASOFTWARE

7. Choose Delete

8. Click on Yes

9. Click on the plus + sign next to MICROSOFT

10. Click on the plus + sign next to WINDOWS

11. Click on the plus + sign next to CURRENTVERSION

12. Click on the plus + sign next to RUN

13. Right-click on APVXD

14. Choose Delete

15. Click on Yes

16. Right-click on APVXDWIN

17. Choose Delete

18. Click on Yes

19. Right-click on SCANINICIO

20. Choose Delete

21. Click on Yes

22. Click on the plus + sign next to RUNSERVICES

23. Right-click on APVXD

24. Choose Delete

25. Click on Yes

26. Right-click on APVXDWIN

27. Choose Delete

28. Click on Yes

29. Right-click on SCANINICIO

30. Choose Delete

31. Click on Yes

32. Click on the plus + sign next to UNINSTALL

33. Right-click on the folder named PANDAANTIVIRUS

NOTE: It may only say Panda or be worded different

34. Choose Delete

35. Click on Yes

36. Click on the plus + sign next to SYSTEM

37. Click on the plus + sign next to CURRENTCONTROLSET

38. Click on the plus + sign next to SERVICES

39. Click on the plus + sign next to VXD

40. Right-click on the folder named APVXD

41. Choose Delete

42. Click on Yes

43. Click on the X in the upper right hand corner of the Registry Editor box to close it

44. Click on Start / Shut Down / Restart

45. Click on Start / Find / Files or Folders

46. In the Named box type PANDA

NOTE: Maximize the window so you can see the entire listing

47. In the Look In box - make sure it says (C:)

NOTE: Click on the down arrow on the right of the box to change it if you need to

48. Click on the small box next to Include Subfolders

NOTE: Puts a checkmark in the box - if it has one already skip this step

49. Click on Find Now

NOTE: This will give you a listing below the box

50. Right-click on the folder called PANDA (It may say another word too)

51. Choose Delete

52. Click on Yes

 

Panda is now cleaned out of the system.

[Dan42684]

I got the registry . done except I couldnt find the ApVXD, apvxdwin, or scaninicio files. On search found a few files and 3 folders. down 2 1 folder and about 8 or more .dll files. Working on the last file, any idea how to get rid of the dll files that wont let you delete them? would I have to defrag my HDD or what?

[BrIONwoshMunky]

You doing all that jazz logged in as the administrator, and booted into safemode?

[thefabe]

Panda sounds like a Red Chinease Commie program

[baaj]

it is.

[Dan42684]

yes I am doing this logged in as the administrator.

[Dan42684]

I'm guessing there's no way to delete these files.

[Branjo]

Do you have a system restore before you installed it?

[Hawk454]

[edit]As a last resort only:

You could always use a linux boot disk to get access to your SAM file in your windows/system/config folder. There is a default bare SAM file within the windows/repair directory that is useful for corrupted registries when you do not have a system restore point (backup as of a certain date). The SAM file is your system's history log for what drivers and patches to load upon startup. Having a Linux startup disk is very useful as well for logging in and changing passwords with the SAM file in the event you forget your login/passwords (or if you are borrowing someone else's computer). Drivers will have to be reinstalled if using the default SAM file.

 

Or reinstall windows for the easy, no thought method. Drivers will still have to be reinstalled along with the rest of the software.