What is WS Screenshot Generator?

WS Screenshot Generator might refer to potentially unwanted software (PUP) or even malware that claims to offer screenshot generation capabilities but often exhibits undesirable behavior on users’ systems. It’s worth noting that specific software or malware with this exact name might vary in its features and impact, as cyber threats are continuously evolving.

Potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) are software programs that may not be inherently malicious but can still cause issues for users. They often get installed alongside other software, sometimes without the user’s knowledge or consent, through a process known as bundling. PUPs might display unwanted advertisements, track user browsing habits, or modify browser settings without clear user consent.

How WS Screenshot Generator gets on your PC?

Programs, that are among the potentially unwanted programs come bundled with free software. Typically, such programs penetrate the PC without the user’s consent. Because of this, many users do not realize that a computer is infected with malware and the PC is at great risk. However, it is worth noting that the main reason for such penetrations – carelessness user. People do not read the terms and conditions during the installation of free software. It was there that might contain a consent to install PUP. Also, during the installation, ensure that the installer did not offer you a third-party software. To prevent such problems, you should always follow the installation process, read the terms and conditions, do not agree to install additional software, and select the Advanced type of installation. If WS Screenshot Generator has already penetrated your computer, you can use the instructions below.

How to remove WS Screenshot Generator from your computer?

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Step 1: Remove WS Screenshot Generator from Applictions

Windows 7/Windows Vista:

1. Click Start.
2. Then Control Panel.
3. Click Uninstall a Program.
4. Find WS Screenshot Generator and click Uninstall.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 7.

Windows 8/Windows 8.1:

1. Open the Menu.
2. Click Search.
3. After that click Apps.
4. Then Control Panel.
5. Then as in Windows 7, click Uninstall a Program under Programs.
6. Find WS Screenshot Generator, select it and click Uninstall.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 8 (8.1).

Windows 10:

1. Click on the Start button (or press the Windows key) to open the Start menu, click on the Settings at the top.
2. Click on App & features on the left menu.
3. On the right side, locate WS Screenshot Generator and click it, then click on the Uninstall button.
4. Click on Uninstall to confirm.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 10

Windows 11:

1. Press Win + X to open the Quick Access Menu.
2. Select Control Panel.
3. Choose Programs and Features.
4. Locate WS Screenshot Generator in the list of installed programs.
5. Click on it and select Uninstall.
6. Follow the prompts to complete the uninstallation process.

Note: If you can’t find required program, sort programs by date in Control panel and search for last installed programs.

Step 2: Remove WS Screenshot Generator Services:

1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
2. Type services.msc and press Enter.
3. Look for any services related to WS Screenshot Generator.
4. Disable and stop these services.

Step 3. Delete Scheduled Tasks

1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
2. Type taskschd.msc and press Enter.
3. Delete any tasks associated with WS Screenshot Generator.

Step 4. Check Startup Programs

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the Task Manager.
2. Go to the Startup tab.
3. Disable any entries related to WS Screenshot Generator.

Step 5. Remove Registry Entries

1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
2. Type regedit and press Enter.
3. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE and HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\SOFTWARE.
4. Look for any keys related to WS Screenshot Generator and delete them.

By following these steps, you can effectively remove WS Screenshot Generator from your Windows system and improve your overall security.