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When installing the latest version 3.4.2 of uTorrent software, many users inadvertently install the additional application EpicScale. This application is notorious for turning your computer into a bitcoin mining tool. When this application runs silently on your computer, it consumes computer resources, slows down your computer usage, and many people complain of CPU overload. You can use Your Uninstaller or Revo Uninstaller or specialized uninstaller software to remove the EpicScale software if you find it installed on your computer... Or follow the comprehensive EpicScale removal method described in this article.
How to delete EpicScale from uTorrent on your computer
Step 1: Be cautious while installing the latest versions of uTorrent as EpicScale might sneak in without your consent. Exercise vigilance during installation to avoid inadvertently agreeing to install this software.
Step 2: To check if EpicScale is installed on your machine, navigate to Task Manager and look for any tasks named EpicScale (or EpicScale.exe *32) running.
If found, follow these steps to uninstall EpicScale:
Navigate to Control Panel -> Program and Features, locate EpicScale, and select Uninstall.
Next, navigate to the directory C:\ProgramData\.
Locate the EpicScale folder and delete it.
Note: This folder may also be hidden. If so, go to Organize->File and Folder Options->View. Then check 'Show hidden files, folders, and drivers'. The EpicScale folder contains remaining files, even after uninstalling the software. Additionally, some files may remain scattered in various locations on your computer. To completely uninstall EpicScale, follow the steps below:
Step 3: Press the Windows key + R, type regedit, and press Ok to open the Registry Editor.
Here, navigate to the section HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software, find the EpicScale entry, and delete it.
Finally, go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run. If you see the EpicScale entry, remove it.
Now, you have completely removed EpicScale from your computer. The above article has guided you on how to uninstall EpicScale from uTorrent on your computer. With this method, you can use uTorrent confidently without worrying about memory consumption by unknown software anymore.
