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Did you delete the program folder, or did you use Windows 7 to remove the software. Using the control panel software removal tool reaches into the registry and removes the items.

To recover, you may need to reinstall, and then uninstall using an uninstaller program. Windows 7 control panel will do it, or download and install CCleaner or Revo Uninstaller (Free versions) to completely remove the software.

Windows Vista and Windows 7
From the Start menu, select Control Panel > Programs and Features > Mypcbackup. Click Uninstall/Change. Mypcbackup will be completely removed from your system.

What does it say ?
are you on the internet when it pops up ?
Internet pop-ups can be an annoyance.
These windows are usually associated with different forms of advertisements and at times can include viruses that can infect the computer.
Pop-ups do not have to be a part of computer use if the user does not desire this distraction. There are ways to stop pop-ups and prevent them from appearing unless desired.
Pop-up blocker allows the user to block these items and select which items to allow. Open Internet Explorer.
Click "Tools" from the menu bar. Tools can be found on the bar that lists "File, Edit, View, Favorites, Tools, Help" directly beneath the address bar.
Click "Internet Options" from the "Tools" menu.
Click the "Privacy" tab in the "Internet Options" box.
Click to check the box that says "Turn on pop-up blocker" in the "Pop-up Blocker" section of the menu.
Click "Apply" to save changes.
Click "OK" to close the "Internet Options" box.
The computer will now block all pop-ups from websites.
If downloading items from the Web, the computer will ask whether you would like to allow these items to be opened.
IE: 8 right click in the top toolbar select the command bar this will add it to the toolbar then on the far right hand side select the tools then from the drop down list pop up blocker make sure its turned on and settings

hope this helps
It's easy to learn how to stop pop ups, and you don't need to download pop up blocking software to get rid of those annoying ads. Just try these easy fixes before downloading a pop up blocker.
The first three methods assume you can use the software you already have. It's quick and simple, and you won't need any add-ons with these methods.
It takes only a few minutes to stop pop ups yourself, even if you are not technically oriented. If Internet Explorer 7 (IE7) or Mozilla Firefox on a Windows Vista computer but these steps should work for any Windows compatible computer (although it may vary some if you have a different version of IE).
Here are four easy and quick ways to stop pop ups on your computer. You can use any one (or more) of these methods to get rid of those pesky pop up ads within minutes.
How to Stop Pop Ups - Method #1: Use Your Settings on Internet Explorer 7
Step 1: On Internet Explorer 7, go to "Tools", then "Internet Options"
Step 2: Click on the "Privacy" tab
Step 3: On the bottom, under "Pop-up Blocker", click the checkbox to "Turn on Pop-up Blocker". Click "Ok".
How to Stop Pop Ups - Method #2: Use a Different Internet Browser (Firefox)
Try using Mozilla Firefox instead of IE because Firefox automatically blocks pop up windows (unlike Explorer). You can download Firefox at http://mozilla.current-version.com.
How to Stop Pop Ups - Method #3: Use Your Web Toolbar
You may already have the google or MSN toolbar installed on your browser. If you try this approach, you may also want to read my articles on how to stop pop ups with your Google toolbar and MSN toolbar.
How to Stop Pop Ups - Method #4: Download a Paid or Free Pop Up Blocker
If you've tried the above steps, and you're still having issues, then you should consider downloading a pop up blocker program.
Two reliable free pop up blockers include the Google toolbar and MSN toolbar. Another popular paid pop up blocker is at http://ivyliu.com/panicware.htm.
For everyday pop up blockers, the above methods should work. However, if you've tried all of these suggestions and you're still having problems with persistent pop-ups, then it's likely that you have been infected with spyware.
Summary of How to Stop Pop Ups
First, try changing your IE browser settings to block pop ups. If you have Google toolbar or MSN toolbar installed, then you already have a pop up blocker installed along with it. Try using the toolbars, or try switching to the Firefox browser.
Finally, you can also download a pop up blocker (free or paid). It's easy to stop pop ups without having to download pop up blockers.
If these steps do not remove your pop ups, then you may want to download a free or paid pop up blocker.
If that fails, then you probably are infected with spyware, which must be removed in order to get rid of ad pop ups.
But the above four methods should work to stop most pop up windows.

I also cannot get rid of the Net Assistant/Freeze.com add-on and I get told that removal tool website does not exist because--duh!!--it has been REMOVED. It is not listed in my Windows 7 list of programs either under one or the other name. I can't even read my email without it changing to this damned site.

If you have windows 8 CP/RP installed in your computer and you want to have windows 7 back, the only way is to make a clean install (format) of windows 7. Because Microsoft Windows does not allow downgrading to windows 7 from windows 8.

So grab a Windows 7 DVD or USB drive and make a format.

Hope this helps, Mrityunjay.

If you're running anything older than Windows 7,go to Start,Run,type in msconfig,a couple seconds later a box will pop up with several tabs one of which is Startup.Open the startup tab and look down the list of checked boxes for anything having to do with Avanquest,Fix-it,or anything else that you know was part of that program,and uncheck the box or boxes.Click apply,and then you have the option to restart your machine right then,or restart later.That's your choice,but if it's really annoying to have the pop-up I'd restart now.
The onle difference with Windows 7 is that when you open Start you're already active in the "action" box,there's no Run box.
Let me know what happens,I'll keep trying if that doesn't work.
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Thanks
Bob

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You are going to have to get your hard drive wiped and windows re-installed then you will be able to have your computer up and running again!

Go online, and type in tech support 46 best free, go to security, once on Gizmo's sight, and you will find a lot of things to help, try malwarebytes, and this should rid you of those annoying pop-ups

Here is the SOLUTION to rid yourself once and for all, of those Microsoft lifecam pop-ups
Step 1:
Go to
C:/program files/Microsoft LifeCam (if you didn’t understand that, read the next few lines)


Open “My Computer” then click on “Local Disk C” (or whatever your main hard disk is called)
then click on “program files” then “Microsoft LifeCam”
Step 2:
Create a new folder called “pop-up”
Step 3:
Drag the file called “LifeExp” into the folder called “pop-up”
And THAT should solve the problem.