Recently we heard about that the computer complain about the Video Performer:
I downloaded a program to convert videos but have since been told it contains viruses, how do i delete it?
I keep receiving a pop up asking me to update Video Performer. I don't want to. How can I get rid of it?
Screenshot of Video Performer
About Video Performe
Video Performer is a simple video converter application for Windows. Essentially it is a legit tool. But users recently have encountered some problems and find it difficult to remove. A report shows that Video Performer may contain a virus or malware. When users download the Video Performer program, some other accessories may come into the computer together. The report shows that some antivirus detect Video Performer is harm to the computer. Since in fact, Video Performer is a legit application, maybe the contents it contained may be harmful.
Users want to uninstall the Video Performer but failed. Since its files are rooted deeply in the system. It has changed the registry entries and system files. It can start to run when the computer boots up. Users may get the pop up from Video Performer randomly. Which makes the users restless. In the following text, there will be the manual and automatic removal guides to uninstall Video Performer. You can follow the guide below.
Step-by-step removal guide
Guide 1: Manual Deletion
Step 1: Remove Video Performer and any related program from Control Panel.
Windows Vista and Windows 7
1. Open the Start menu.
2. Click Control Panel and click Uninstall a program.
3. Remove the Video Performer.
Windows XP
1. Open the Start menu.
2. Click Control Panel and then click Add or Remove Programs.
3. Uninstall Video Performer.
Windows 8
1. Press Win+R.
2. Type in control panel and click OK.
3. Select Uninstall a program.
4. Remove the Video Performer.
Step 2: Stop Video Performer running processes in Windows Task Manager first.
( Methods to open Task Manager: Press CTRL+ALT+DEL or CTRL+SHIFT+ESC or Press the Start button->click on the Run option->Type in taskmgr and press OK.)
Step 3: Go to Control Panel and delete the program from Add & Remove program
1. Click on the Start button. This is the small round button with the Windows flag in the lower left corner.
2. Click on the Control Panel menu option.
3. Click on Program
4. Click Add & Remove Program
5. Find Video Performer list and select Remove
6. Press the Apply button and then the OK button.
Step 4: Open Control Panel in Start menu and search for Folder Options. When you’re in Folder Options window, please click on its View tab, tick Show hidden files and folders and non-tick Hide protected operating system files (Recommended) and then press OK.
Step 5: Go to the Registry Editor and remove all the infection registry entries listed here:
(Steps: Hit Win+R keys and then type regedit in Run box to search)
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main "Start Page" = "http://www.<random>.com/?type=hp&ts=<timestamp>&from=tugs&uid=<hard drive id>"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search "CustomizeSearch" = "http://www.<random>.com/web/?type=ds&ts=<timestamp>&from=tugs&uid=<hard drive id>&q={searchTerms}"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search "SearchAssistant" = "http://www.<random>.com/web/?type=ds&ts=<timestamp>&from=tugs&uid=<hard drive id>&q={searchTerms}"
Step 6: All the infection associated files listed below need to be removed:
%CommonAppData%\<random>.exe C:\Windows\Temp\<random>.exe %temp%\<random>.exe C:\Program Files\<random>
Guide 2: Automatic Deletion with SpyHunter, an antivirus app
Step 1: Download SpyHunter by pressing the following button.
Note: Manual removal is risky and tough process requires expertise. Not a single mistake is allowed. It is wise to have an antivirus tool to help. SpyHunter can be helpful.Because it can not only remove malicious programs for you, but also can protect your computer permanently.Click on the following button to download it.
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