Neowin News Feed for: Removal

PSA: Get Alan Wake for $2.99 on PC now before the game gets removed indefinitely

Usama Jawad — Sat, 13 May 2017 17:12:01 +0000

Psychological horror game Alan Wake, its associated DLC, and Alan Wake's American Nightmare have been discounted by 90% on digital stores ahead of the original game's removal after the weekend. Read more...

Here's why Microsoft still hasn't removed non-compliant apps from the Windows Store

Usama Jawad — Tue, 11 Oct 2016 07:02:01 +0000

It appears that Microsoft still hasn't started removing apps without updated age ratings from the Windows Store, despite claims that the process would begin on September 30, 2016. Read more...

Windows Store apps without updated age ratings to be removed tomorrow

Usama Jawad — Thu, 29 Sep 2016 12:44:01 +0000

Microsoft has repeatedly warned developers that apps without updated age ratings will be removed from the Windows Store - regardless of their quality - by September 30, 2016; that is, tomorrow. Read more...

More apps unpublished from the Windows Phone Store

Usama Jawad — Sun, 01 Feb 2015 09:36:01 +0000

TeamViewer, Opera Mini and VLC Remote have been removed from the Windows Phone Store. While TeamViewer will probably be back with an update, the news regarding the other two apps isn't all that good. Read more...

'Hatred' returns to Steam Greenlight following Gabe Newell apology

Usama Jawad — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 11:18:01 +0000

Controversial mass murdering game, 'Hatred' was removed from Steam Greenlight yesterday which sparked a lot of discussion. The game has now returned to Greenlight thanks to Gabe Newell. Read more...

Controversial mass murdering game removed from Steam Greenlight

Usama Jawad — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 12:48:01 +0000

A controversial game with a dark theme has been removed from Steam Greenlight campaign only after a couple of hours. The reason? Motiveless violence is all that has to be done in the game. Read more...

Google quietly removes Amazon's app from the Play Store

Usama Jawad — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 10:10:01 +0000

Amazon's official app has been removed from Google Play due to a store hidden internally within the main app, which violated Google's Developer Distribution Agreement. Read more...

Google removes Pirate Bay related apps from the Play Store

Usama Jawad — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 12:30:01 +0000

Google continues its efforts to eradicate piracy after facing harsh criticism. The latest includes removing Pirate Bay related apps from the store, much to the dismay of the respective developers. Read more...

Google will soon start removing links in line with 'right to be forgotten'

Andy Weir — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 14:40:43 +0000

Google received over 50,000 requests after the 'right to be forgotten' ruling, and will begin removing search results soon - but while links will be hidden in Europe, they'll remain visible elsewhere. Read more...

WhatsApp pulled from the Windows Phone Store [Update]

James Walker — Sat, 17 May 2014 20:20:38 +0000

The popular IM program WhatsApp has been removed from the Windows Phone Store without explanation - but the good news is that the app is still working for those with it already installed. Read more...

Free Trojan Removal Tool for OS X Available Now

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 21:15:41 +0000

SecureMac has introduced a free Trojan Detection Tool for Mac OS X. The DNSChanger Removal Tool detects and removes spyware targeting Mac OS X. Called DNSChanger Trojan and also known as OSX.RSPlug.A Trojan Horse the... Read more...

Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool 1.37

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 15:38:40 +0000

The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool checks computers for infections by specific, prevalent malicious software—including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom—and helps remove any infection found. When the detection and removal process is complete, the tool... Read more...

Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool 7.0.0.180

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 17:25:25 +0000

The Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool is a free application was designed to be another virus scanner and detection software from Kaspersky. The produst will scan the specified locations for any virus threats and remove them... Read more...

Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool 1.35

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 23:36:44 +0000

Norton Removal Tool 2008.0.1.19

Razvan Serea — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 05:19:51 +0000

Norton Removal Tool is a program that can remove some Norton software from your computer. Norton Removal Tool runs on Windows 2000/XP/Vista. Norton Removal Tool should be used only if you have tried to uninstall... Read more...

Norton Removal Tool 2008.0.1.18

Razvan Serea — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 21:05:17 +0000

Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool 1.33

Razvan Serea — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 15:31:06 +0000

Malware Removal - September 2007 Edition

Razvan Serea — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 18:39:23 +0000

This Malware Removal Tool was designed to take care of malicious software and spyware which are too new, take multiple steps to remove, or are not eliminated by the major anti-spyware companies. For best results,... Read more...

Norton Removal Tool 2008.0.1.14

Razvan Serea — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 19:28:35 +0000

Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool 1.32

Razvan Serea — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 18:23:41 +0000

Norton Removal Tool for Windows 2000/XP/Vista 2008.0.0.21

Razvan Serea — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 21:15:09 +0000

Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool 1.31

Razvan Serea — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 16:29:48 +0000

Malware Removal - July 2007 Edition

Razvan Serea — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 06:51:16 +0000

Malware Removal Tool - June 2007 Edition

Razvan Serea — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 09:06:52 +0000

Norton Removal Tool 2007.2.07.4

Razvan Serea — Wed, 02 May 2007 19:34:34 +0000

Malware Removal Tool - May 2007 Edition

Razvan Serea — Tue, 01 May 2007 13:06:22 +0000

Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool 1.28

Razvan Serea — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 06:33:46 +0000

Norton Removal Tool 2007.2.07.3

Razvan Serea — Sun, 08 Apr 2007 16:48:46 +0000

Malware Removal Tool - April 2007 Edition

Razvan Serea — Sun, 01 Apr 2007 06:35:05 +0000

Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool 1.27

Razvan Serea — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 16:38:10 +0000

Malware Removal Tool - March 2007 Edition

Razvan Serea — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 09:37:38 +0000

Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool 1.26

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 01:22:34 +0000

Malware Removal Tool - February 2007 Edition

Razvan Serea — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 18:24:28 +0000

Norton Removal Tool for Windows 2000/XP/Vista 2007.2.02.14

Razvan Serea — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 15:16:55 +0000

Norton Removal Tool for Win Me/98 v.2007.2.0.11

Razvan Serea — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 08:45:17 +0000

Norton Removal Tool is a program that can remove some Norton software from your computer. Norton Removal Tool runs on Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, and Windows XP. Norton Removal Tool should be used... Read more...

Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool 1.24

Razvan Serea — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 17:43:14 +0000

The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool checks computers running Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 for infections by specific, prevalent malicious software—including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom—and helps remove any infection found. When... Read more...

Malware Removal Tool - January 2007 Edition

Razvan Serea — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 12:36:03 +0000

Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool (KB890830)

Steven Parker — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 13:59:57 +0000

The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool checks Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 computers for and helps remove infections by specific, prevalent malicious software—including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom. When the detection and... Read more...

Malicious Software Removal Tool (KB890830) - October 2006

Wed, 11 Oct 2006 08:34:13 +0000

Sophos Ships Rootkit Removal Tool

Steven Parker — Thu, 24 Aug 2006 09:09:11 +0000

Enterprise anti-virus vendor Sophos on Aug. 23 released a free rootkit detection and removal tool alongside a warning that the stealthy malware threat is a legitimate security concern for businesses. Sophos, of Lynnfield, Mass., said... Read more...