How to Delete Popcorn License Manager
Popcorn.net is a media search tool that provides its users with on-demand video. The company offers users a three-day free trial period, but if you don't cancel the subscription before the trial ends, you are required to pay for at least one month of service. If you do not subscribe after the trial period, multiple pop-up reminders surface on your computer much like a virus, making it difficult to use your computer as you normally would. Removing the Popcorn License Manager can help get rid of these pop-ups and resume normal computer use, but only after you satisfy your subscription agreement.
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Instructions
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Download and install the latest version of the Mozilla Firefox Browser, or Apple's Safari browser, if you don't already have them on your system. Popcorn.net infiltrates your computer files through Internet Explorer, so you need to make sure you have an uninfected and safe browser to use.
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Disable your "System Restore" function if you are using Windows ME or XP. Click on the "Start" tab, right-click "My Computer" and select "Properties." Click on the "System Restore" tab and check mark "Turn Off System Restore." Click on "Apply." This is an essential part of the process if you are using ME or XP. Otherwise, it will restore your settings and you won't be able to get rid of Popcorn License Manager.
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Shut down your computer. Turn it back on and boot into Safe Mode. To do this, hit the "F8" key on your keyboard while it is in the boot menu before start-up. Starting in Safe Mode allows you work on your computer without the danger of the Popcorn.net program running and interfering.
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Open the "Add/Remove" programs function in your Control Panel.
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Search the list of programs for Popcorn.net software. Double-click on the "Popcorn License Manager" and choose "Uninstall."
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Press "Ctrl," "Alt" and "Delete" simultaneously if the Add/Remove Programs function does not remove the program or attempts to redirect you to a website. Start the "Task Manager" and click on the "Processes Tab."
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Right-click on the Popcorn License Manager and choose "End Process."
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Return to Add/Remove Programs and uninstall the Popcorn License Manager.
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Prevent reinfection of the software by deleting file folders containing the Popcorn.net files. Open "My Computer," and click on your "C" drive. Within your C drive, double-click "Programs." Delete the folder marked "License Manager."
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Reboot your computer in normal mode.
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Run your spyware removal program to rid your computer of any final traces and reboot one last time.
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Tips & Warnings
To rid your computer of all traces of Popcorn.net, you need to remove all of the associated Popcorn.net applications and files. For a full list of Popcorn.net registry keys, see Resources.
