WebWatcher 1.2.0 is a monitoring solution designed to give you a peek into the internet activities of a target device. Maybe you’re done with it and don’t need the app anymore. Maybe it malfunctioned. Maybe you didn’t even install it yourself, but you suspect that someone else put it on your device. Whatever it is, you want to uninstall the app, but can’t or don’t know how. To solve your problem, here’s a complete guide on how to remove WebWatcher from Android iPhone or PC.
How To Remove WebWatcher: Step-By-Step Instructions
There are many ways to remove a spy app from your devices. Unfortunately, different spy apps have different instructions. If you’re confused about how to remove WebWatcher from your various devices, I’ve listed the most common ways down for you.
First: How To Detect WebWatcher On Android And iPhone
Before we proceed, it’s important to determine first if you even have WebWatcher on your phone. There are several ways to detect WebWatcher on iPhone or Android. As is the case if you have any kind of spyware installed on your device, your phone is most likely going to experience the following symptoms:
Unusual and heavy battery consumption.Your phone randomly lights up, even when you’re not using it.Performance decreases – you experience lag and it takes a long time to run apps.Your phone’s settings show suspicious programs running in the background.Your storage manager indicates that there’s free space on your phone, yet you can’t use it.
If you’re experiencing any of these issues, you might have spyware, such as WebWatcher, installed on your phone. Now that you know how to detect WebWatcher on Android or iPhone, it’s time to discuss how to remove it.
Uninstalling WebWatcher On An Android Device
To remove WebWatcher from your Android phone, follow the steps below:
Uninstalling WebWatcher On Your iPhone
iPhones are a little different when it comes to spyware. Unlike with Android phones, most spyware in the market that work on iPhones use your Apple account to hijack your data, redirecting it to the spyware’s dashboard. Due to this, there aren’t any specific instructions on how to remove WebWatcher from iPhone or even how to detect WebWatcher on iPhone. That said, in order for WebWatcher to be able to monitor your iPhone, your iCloud/iTunes backup must be enabled because WebWatcher needs to have access to your account. This means that if you want to prevent WebWatcher from accessing your iCloud, you have to change your iCloud password.
How To Change Your iCloud Password
Uninstalling WebWatcher On A PC
If you believe you have WebWatcher on your Windows PC there’s no need to fret. It’s actually relatively easy to remove WebWatcher from PC. In this section, I’ve listed three effective methods to remove WebWatcher from a Windows PC, ranging from the easiest fix to the relatively most complicated one.
Via Uninstaller
Computer programs come with a package complete with uninstalling software. This is an executable file that might appear as uninstall.exe, uninst000.exe, or something along those lines. Running them will uninstall the software and delete all spyware files. You can find these folders on the original final, which you can find by digging around in the Windows directory. To do so, follow the steps below.
Via Add Or Remove Programs
Every software installed on your Windows PC will be added to the Add or Remove Programs list. This feature can be found in the Control Panel and is made precisely for easy access to the installation or removal of any program on your PC. If you really have WebWatcher on your PC, you can uninstall it from here. To get into Add or Remove Programs, follow the steps below.
Via Registry Keys
You can also use the Command (cmd) prompt on your PC to uninstall WebWatcher, as long as you use the correct registry keys. Simply put, registry keys are organizational tools that contain information about how your PC is running. Think of it as a hidden map that displays all the information, functions, etc. present on your PC. However, because the registry contains system files, accidents like deleting files by mistake can cause your entire operating system to crash, so be very careful. If you want to learn how to safely uninstall WebWatcher from the registry, follow the steps below. For another example, here’s a YouTube video detailing how to uninstall programs using regedit.
How To Remove WebWatcher From Android iPhone or PC: In Conclusion
WebWatcher is a nifty little spy app, but there are times when you may want to get rid of it for good. You may be done using the app, for whatever reason. You may be having issues that stem from installation, so you want to reinstall it properly. Perhaps your contract with your old company is over and you get to keep the device. You might just dislike the WebWatcher program, in general, or you may have realized that it’s installed on your device without your permission. Regardless of your reasons, you now know how to remove WebWatcher from an Android device, iPhone, or PC, in various ways. Did you like this article? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below!
