Solved Snapdo 99% Removed, Help Needed with other 1%

oraswan

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Snapdo is nothing if not persistent. Running Windows 8: here's things I've done:
  • In Windows Explorer, deleted all the references to snapdo or smartbar anywhere on the computer, including under the Appdata folder and Program Files (x86), including hidden and system folders.
  • Reset both Chrome and Internet Explorer.
  • Used Malwarebytes to quarantine several registry items.
  • Scoured (as best as I could?) the Registry for search related items, particularly in internet explorer and only removed what was recommended by malwaretips.com's forum topic on the subject, which I read in full.
  • Used AdwCleaner to finally rid IE of the Snapdo add-on (which persisted after reset, unable to remove in IE, even while running extoff).
  • Used Hitman, to remove a few more registry keys.
After all of this, when I use the Control Panel to Uninstall Programs, Snap.Do Engine is still there (no icon, probably because I deleted it). When I click on uninstall/change, nothing happens at all. Snap.Do Engine by ReSoft Ltd., installed 6/28/2014, version 11.77.1.17697.

I believe I acquired this via an installation of DaemonToolsLite, one slipup of a click and my entire Sunday went down the drain...

Please help.

Questions that come to mind for me:
  • Is there something I missed? Some more registry keys?
  • What specifically makes programs show in the uninstall list?
I have a feeling I may have licked Snap.Do and this is a residual, but either way, I can't rest until that sucker is off the list. Thanks for any help you can provide.
 

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