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Uninstall WhenU
WhenU Description and Removal Instructions
WhenU offers contextual advertising through their software. The software selects which advertisements and offers to show you based on several factors, including which web pages you visit, search terms you use while searching online, the content of the web pages you view, and your local zip code (if you have supplied it.)
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IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER
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with WhenU or its creators. The content provided in this article should NOT be construed as an endorsement, a recommendation or an advertisement for WhenU.
The goal of this article is to assist computer users on the detection and removal of WhenU. This article is provided on an "as is" basis and to be used for informational purposes only. |
Why Should I Remove WhenU?
Note: Manual removal is a difficult process and it is not recommend
unless you are an expert in this field. Therefore, your best defense is to
download and install a reliable anti-spyware program to scan WhenU and other spyware on your machine.
In order to detect WhenU in the easiest and fastest way possible, we advised trying the free SpyHunter scanner provided on this website.
The free version of SpyHunter is only a detection utility.
However, if you wish to continue to the WhenU removal stage with SpyHunter, you must first purchase the full version of SpyHunter or you
can manually remove WhenU by moving on to the "Remove WhenU Manually" section.
Online threats constantly change to avoid detection, and therefore SpyHunter comes equipped with a full technical support, as well as a
one-on-one customer support service called Spyware HelpDesk which gives its support technicians the ability to create a custom automated
fix tailored to your PC. If SpyHunter is unable to detect and remove WhenU, the Spyware Helpdesk will generate a custom fix, transmit
it to your SpyHunter removal tool and completely remove WhenU from your PC.
Download SpyHunter Scanner.
- Run a full system scan to detect WhenU files.
- Once you've detected WhenU on your PC, you will then need to purchase SpyHunter to start the removal process.
- Reboot your PC and rerun the scan for any remaining traces of WhenU.
** SpyHunter scanner version is ONLY for detection. To remove WhenU
and other threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's removal tool.
Remove WhenU Manually
Tip:
If you are not an expert in this field, we highly
recommend you use SpyHunter to scan your PC for WhenU. You'll run
the risk of damaging your computer if you make a mistake
during the manual removal process.
Stop the following WhenU processes:
whse.exe DnldNCSX0002[1].exe whenu.exe searchupdate.exe Search.exe DnldNCSX0002.exe SYSsfitb.exe sync.exe savedisclosure.exe save.exe saveupdate.exe saveuninst.exe WhenUStart.exe WhenUShopSetup[1].exe WhenUShopSetup.exe VVSNI_SCNC010501Inst.exe
Remove the following
WhenU registry keys:
SoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerMenuOrderStartMenu2ProgramsWhenUSearch FC327B3F-377B-4CB7-8B61-27CD69816BC3 HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runwhenusave HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runwhenusave HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\whenusavemsg HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\whenusavepbtb Software\Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\FC327B3F-377B-4CB7-8B61-27CD69816BC3\\ SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Management\ARPCache\ClockSync\ Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MenuOrder\Start Menu\Programs\ClockSync\ WhenUShop WUSH.4 Sync WUSE.1 WhenUSearch searchforit
Unregister the following WhenU DLL files:
WUInst.dll search.dll acm.dll WhenUDll.dll sndbmark.dll
Locate and delete the following WhenU
files:
whse.exe DnldNCSX0002[1].exe whenu.exe searchupdate.exe Search.exe DnldNCSX0002.exe SYSsfitb.exe sync.exe savedisclosure.exe save.exe saveupdate.exe saveuninst.exe WUInst.dll search.dll acm.dll whenusave.txt learnmoreaboutwhenusave.url save.cch save.db save.htm readme.txt search.db WhenUStart.exe WhenUSearchWHSE ClockSync WhenUSearch Start WhenUShop.lnk WhenUShop Help.lnk WhenUDll.dll WhenUShopSetup[1].exe WhenUShopSetup.exe VVSNI_SCNC010501Inst.exe sndbmark.dll
WhenU Advice
WhenU manual removal process can be difficult to do because you're required to access and edit
sensitive files in your system registry.
Warning: If you try to remove WhenU files without being completely
sure what you are doing, you run the risk of damaging or losing important data on your computer.
Tip: To avoid this risk, we highly recommend you use a good spyware cleaner/remover to
automatically find and remove WhenU as well as spyware,
adware, trojan and malware in your PC.
WhenU Automatic Detection
To automatically search for WhenU...
Download SpyHunter Scanner.
** SpyHunter scanner version is ONLY for detection. To remove WhenU
and other threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's removal tool.
For more details on WhenU, please read our "WhenU Overview" below.
WhenU Overview
In the following sections, we investigate and explain the key malicious properties that are attributed to WhenU.
How WhenU infects your PC
WhenU may use one or more of these methods to infect your computer. WhenU is spyware that may take
control of your entire system. WhenU may infect your computer...
- Through unexpected email attachments. One of the most popular ways of becoming infected with spyware is by opening an attachment
sent via e-mail. You should never open unexpected email attachments. Confirm with the sender first that they did in fact send the
email.
- Through browser security loopholes while you're surfing the Web. Some spyware can even bypass firewalls by disguising itself as
part of legitimate software.
- Through instant messenger programs. If you're not secured by a good firewall, spyware can attach itself when you're
sharing files with your instant messenger.
- WhenU recreates, repairs and updates itself. WhenU and other complex spyware
applications may recreate, repair and update themselves to evade deletion. When WhenU alters, restores and updates
its files, DLLs, registry keys and process, a scanner may only remove part of the program allowing the other
remaining files to execute procedures to repair and update. In these cases, it can make the WhenU manual removal
process very difficult.
WhenU Prevention Rules
Follow these WhenU prevention rules and protect your computer from WhenU and other spyware:
Rule #1: Ensure that your Windows Security is up-to-date.
Every week Microsoft provides their new updates that can always be downloaded manually from the Microsoft website. To get
Microsoft Update, you should do the following steps:
- Go to IE > Tools > Windows Update > Product Updates,
- Select "ALL High-Priority Security Updates" from the list,
- Open IE and go to Internet Options > Security > Internet,
- Press "Default Level" and then OK,
- Press "Custom Level."
Rule #2: Download and install a reliable anti-spyware software.
A good anti-spyware software that recognizes current WhenU as well as other forms of spyware
can be the answer to all your security issues. Listed below is an anti-spyware program that can effectively
reverse the damage of your computer and detect WhenU automatically.
Download SpyHunter Scanner.
** SpyHunter scanner version is ONLY for spyware detection. To remove WhenU
and other online threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's removal tool.
Rule #3: Keep your anti-spyware definitions up-to-date.
New WhenU files can be created every day, thus it is very important to ensure that your
anti-spyware program is up-to-date. Your anti-spyware scanner should have an update feature where with a click
of a button so you can get new spyware definitions immediately. Often, good anti-spyware software will open
an update window reminding you that there are new updates available.
Rule #4: Install and keep your firewall turned on.
A firewall is vital for a complete protection of your PC. Ensure that your firewall is always turned on.
A firewall can stop unwanted software like WhenU from hijacking your PC.
WhenU and other Spyware Related Info:
Wikipedia.org/Spyware - Wikipedia's definition of spyware.
StopBadware.org - A non-profit organization that aims to fight against badware.
Anti-Spyware Coalition - Is a group dedicated to building a consensus about definitions and best
practices in the debate surrounding spyware and other potentially unwanted technologies.
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