If your computer is open to Internet all the time, it can be quite prone to attracting certain stubborn programs such as LimeWire and Mirar Internet Explorer toolbar. These programs not only copy too many files and registry entries that slow down your PC dramatically, but they also start displaying frequent pop-up ads on your desktop. Although these programs usually make an entry in the Add or Remove Programs list, it is usually impossible to ensure complete removal by using this utility. This is because these malicious, stubborn programs, (categorized as spyware/adware programs), add so many hidden files and registry entries that they reappear almost every time you restart your PC after uninstalling them. So, how do you get rid of them?

Use a Third-Party Uninstaller
 

There are many third-party tools that you can use to get rid of these stubborn programs. One of the main benefits of these third-party program uninstallers is that they enable you to remove even those applications that do not make an entry in the Add or Remove Programs list. These programs are coded to uninstall toolbars, screensavers, and wallpaper that you don’t need but are unable to get rid of. These tools are programmed to perform a deep scan of your hard disk and weed out all unwanted files on the disk. By doing this, program uninstallers not only enable you to get rid of unwanted program files but also help you free up a lot of disk space to speed up your PC.

Using a good program uninstaller tool you can easily uninstall LimeWire and other software programs that you do not need. These programs go a step further to perform a deep scan of the registry and remove all unwanted, unused and orphan registry entries. The tool is especially useful in getting rid of spyware and adware programs that are otherwise quite difficult to get rid of.

Use a Registry Cleaner Tool

Most of the stubborn programs exploit the registry and fill it up with several hidden and embedded registry entries that are difficult to get rid of easily. Therefore, you need a reliable and efficient registry cleaner tool to perform a thorough scan of the entire registry and help you remove all unwanted registry information that is stored deep within the registry. By doing this, you will not only be able to cleanup and optimize your registry, but also get rid of the entries that enable stubborn and non-removable programs to reinstall themselves on your system without your consent.

Use Antispyware Tools

Many stubborn programs are usually spyware programs that stealthy install themselves on your system and then create uninstall problems for you. One of the best ways to get rid of these malicious programs is by using a good antispyware tool. When you perform a full system scan using an antispyware tool, the tool thoroughly checks all nooks and corners of your PC and registry and helps you get rid of all malicious information from within it.

Spyware and other similar malicious, stubborn programs unnecessarily fill up your hard disk and registry with unwanted information and not only cause several errors on your system but also drastically slow down your PC. Most of the time, it is impossible to get rid of these programs by using the normal uninstallation procedure—Add or Remove Programs. Therefore, it is best that you use an efficient third-party program uninstaller that is compatible with your operating system, a registry cleaner tool, or an antispyware tool to get rid of these programs and restore your PC to a healthy, error-free, high-performance state.