If you're using Vista Ad-aware2007 does not show in the processes listed in the task manager, so it cannot be stopped and the error message keeps appearing. Ad-aware cannot be stopped, attempting to remove it by using Vista's Uninstall doesn't work either.
I eventually tried MikeB's method of removing it, having been sceptical, and it works. I wish I'd tried it sooner.
It's here http://www.lavasoftsupport.com/index.php?showtopic=22485
Type msconfig into the start box, go to start up and unclick Adaware.
Restart the computer then go to Control Panel > Programmes > AdAware > Remove
A warning message appears, you need to allow Lavasoft access.
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QUOTE(JaneS @ Dec 31 2008, 05:37 AM) 
If you're using Vista Ad-aware2007 does not show in the processes listed in the task manager, so it cannot be stopped and the error message keeps appearing. Ad-aware cannot be stopped, attempting to remove it by using Vista's Uninstall doesn't work either.
I eventually tried MikeB's method of removing it, having been sceptical, and it works. I wish I'd tried it sooner.
It's here http://www.lavasoftsupport.com/index.php?showtopic=22485
Type msconfig into the start box, go to start up and unclick Adaware.
Restart the computer then go to Control Panel > Programmes > AdAware > Remove
A warning message appears, you need to allow Lavasoft access.
I eventually tried MikeB's method of removing it, having been sceptical, and it works. I wish I'd tried it sooner.
It's here http://www.lavasoftsupport.com/index.php?showtopic=22485
Type msconfig into the start box, go to start up and unclick Adaware.
Restart the computer then go to Control Panel > Programmes > AdAware > Remove
A warning message appears, you need to allow Lavasoft access.
Thanks for this post! I have been trying to stop the crash notices I've been getting every 30 seconds for days! Even my company's tekkies couldn't figure out how to remove it! I tried, and it started to delete..and froze at 45% and stayed there for-ev-er! Will try your fix and see if that helps!
Happy New Year!
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