Unable to Uninstall VLC

VLC downloaded itself to my laptop without me knowing. When I go to add remove to uninstall it does not show on this list. I didnt download it from thier site so there is also no uninstall option under programs. I deleted the folder from program files but its still on my computer. Also when I try to open my task manager i get an error message stating this is not a valid windows image and i need to check my installation disk. I am not sure if a virus is causing this problem or if this is a software issue. I dont want VLC as a media player. Can someone help me to remove it.

 

If you didn't install with the installer, then remove the folder.

Also remove %appdata%\vlc

or try Revo Uninstaller:
http://majorgeeks.com/Revo_Uninstaller_d5706.html

 

I was trying to install this http://dnld.zangomultimedia.com/media/MediaPlayer_Setup.exe, which was recommended for a site I was on to download video. However it was not what I thought it was and VLC downloaded itselt. However I am not sure why my task manager will not laod when I use ctrl alt delet. Will removing VLC correct this error or is this problem caused by another issue?

 

Revo is something I haven't tried. But you might want to try this.


Windows Installer Cleanup Utility

http://www.brothersoft.com/d.php?so...ersoft.com/security/miscellaneous/msicuu2.exe

 

And frankly I do not care what anyone else says after this, but if you got spyware, and Malwarebytes doesn't do the trick, COMBOFIX works wonders.

 

Do we have a status from the OP yet please?