2014-09-25

Uninstall DownQuick Program - Removal Instruction

Many computer users complain that DownQuick installed on their computer without their awareness and permission. They want to remove it from the computer but fail every time they try to. In this post, the author will explain the method to uninstall DownQuick step by step.


Brief Introduction about DownQuick


DownQuick  is a software program developed by Tuguu.VAFPlayer. When this program is installing, it will change the computer registers and system files so that it can run itself automatically when the PC boots up. It pretends to be a useful tool to help the users download data quickly. 





While DownQuick will not allow you to download HTML pages, torrent files, or to share your downloaded files with other users. If you keep the DownQuick on the computer, it will show a lot of ads and sponsor links on your browser. It will also introduce other unwanted programs to your system. You can uninstall DownQuick by following the steps. 

DownQuick Removal Guide


Guide 1: To manually delete all its related items like the steps showed below

Step 1: End all running process in Task Manager 

Press Ctrl+Alt+Del together to open Task Manager -> click on processes and tick Processes from all users box -> click on End Process to end all processes

Step 2: Delete the rogue program from Uninstall a program in Control Panel

1. Go to: Start > All Programs > Downquick > and choose the uninstall option 


2. Once you have clicked Uninstall, confirm your decision to uninstall the software by clicking "Yes"


3. Downquick will begin to uninstall  



Step 3: Open Control Panel from Start menu and search for Folder Options. 
When Folder Options window opens, 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 4: Remove all entries below in Registry Editor:

Press Windows+R to launch Run…-> type Regedit into Open box and click OK to open Registry Editor-> find out all registry entries above and delete them




HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "DownQuick " = "%AppData%\<random>.exe"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "DownQuick " = "%AppData%\<random>.exe"

Guide 2: To safely and automatically uninstall it with SpyHunter

SpyHunter is a real-time and effective antivirus. Though you have had a safeguard before, it can still be installed as an assistant one. Then, your computer will have double security.

Step 1: Press the following icon to download SpyHunter.



Step 2: Get it saved in your computer and click the Run choice to install it step by step. 


Step 3: Click Finish then you can use it to scan your computer to find out potential threats by pressing Start New Scan.


Step 4:Tick Select All and then Remove to delete all reported threat.


Conclusion: DownQuick can be very destructive. It compromises your computer and also your privacy. Please don’t wait until it has caused unalterable damages.Manual removal is complex and risky task, as it refers to key parts of computer system, and is recommended only for advanced users.  Download SpyHunter to block and remove it automatically and safely now.


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