Uninstall Hotspot Shield Completely

Posted: Wednesday, 23 November 2011 by Unknown in Labels: , , , , ,
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## Uninstall hotspot shield using revo uninstaller / advanced uninstaller pro.


## Create new  environment variable -


1. right click my computer --> properties --> advanced settings


2. click environment variables button --> click new button under system variables 


3. variable name = devmgr_show_nonpresent_devices, variable value = 1


4. click ok --> ok --> ok


## open device manager --> click view --> select show hidden devices


## right click on Hotspot Shield driver --> uninstall


## Uninstall hotspot shield miniport drivers -


1. right click on my network places/ go to network and sharing center (win7)


2. right click local area network  --> properties --> select hotspot shield miniport  --> uninstall


## Go to C:\Windows\System32\Driver --> delete "taphss.sys", "tapoas.sys"


## Go to C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository --> delete " nethss.inf_amd64_neutral_8028d194cee25616 "


To delete this -


1. take ownership of this folder and delete it.
2. restart in safe mode and try to delete it.
3. Boot pc with a live cd ( livexp, linux distros etc), navigate to the folder and delete it [ best way to delete ]

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