How To Remove ""

Updated: November 19, 2009

Category: Threat Level:

Level /10

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Download "" Removal Utility
(4.1 MB)

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Description: Operating System: Version: Downloads: Release Date:

WindowsAntiSpyware.org Spyware (Malware) Removal Utility Windows Vista, XP, 2000 6.0 14,263,942 November 13, 2009

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PLEASE NOTE: "" is removed by the WindowsAntiSpyware.org Certified Spyware (Malware) Removal Utility. This software ensures that you are removing all traces of "" from your system. Software installation, scan, and threat removal takes approximately 2 minutes.

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Download / Installation Instructions:

• Click here to begin spyware (malware) removal utility download
• Click "Run" ("Save As" if using Firefox)
• Click "Run" Again
• Follow on-screen directions for installation

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

What Is ""?

"" is a type of malware (), short for malicious software, designed to infiltrate your computer without your knowledge. It is a general term used by computer professionals to mean a variety of forms of hostile, intrusive, or annoying software. The term "computer virus" is sometimes used as a catch-all phrase to include all types of malware, including true viruses. Most people are familiar with the terms "spyware", "virus", and "trojans" which are all types of malware.

Malware includes computer viruses, worms, trojan horses, most rootkits, spyware, dishonest adware, crimeware and other malicious and unwanted software.

How Does My Computer Get Infected With Malware ( ) Like ""?

Most malware is installed without users' knowledge. Since they tend not to install software if they know that it will disrupt their working environment and compromise their privacy, spyware deceives users, either by piggybacking on a piece of desirable software such as Kazaa, or by tricking them into installing it (the Trojan horse method). Some "rogue" or corrupt anti-spyware programs masquerade as security software.

Malware can also come bundled with other software. The user downloads a program and installs it, and the installer additionally installs the malware. Although the desirable software itself may do no harm, the bundled malware does. In some cases, malware authors have paid shareware authors to bundle malware with their software. In other cases, malware authors have repackaged desirable freeware with installers that disguise malware.

The installation of malware frequently involves Internet Explorer. Its popularity and history of security issues have made it the most frequent target. Its deep integration with the Windows environment and scriptability make it an obvious point of attack into Windows. Internet Explorer also serves as a point of attachment for malware in the form of Browser Helper Objects, which modify the browser's behavior to add toolbars or to redirect traffic.

What Problems Can Spyware () Cause?

A malware program is rarely alone on a computer: an affected machine usually has multiple infections. Users frequently notice unwanted behavior and slowing of system performance. A malware infestation can create significant unwanted CPU activity, disk usage, and network traffic. Stability issues, such as applications freezing, failure to boot, and system-wide crashes, are also common. Malware, which interferes with networking software, commonly causes difficulty connecting to the Internet.

How Do I Remove Malware ()?

There are two (2) ways to remove malware-related problems:

• Advanced Computer User Solution (manual removal):
  1) Print out this page.
  2) Disconnect your computer from the internet.
  3) Go to the Control Panel and find Add/Remove Programs.
  4) Find the unwated programs that are causing problems and click Remove on each one.
  5) Restart your computer.
  6) Open your Windows Registry and remove any corrupt "keys" using RegEdit. (NOTE: If you are not comfortable editing your registry, use the recommended registry cleaner).
  7) Restart your computer.
  8) Run your frequently used programs to checkif problems still exist.
  9) If your problems are gone, you have successfully removed the malware infection.
  10) If not, please follow the Novice Computer User Solution below for full removal.
  


• Novice Computer User Solution (completely automated):
  1) Download WindowsAntiSpyware.org Removal Utility.
  2) Install program and click Scan.
  3) Wait approximately 2 minutes while spyware is scanned for and removed.
  4) Restart your computer.
  5) Run the recommended registry cleaner to remove any corrupt "keys" left in the Windows Registry.
  6) Your computer should now be running normal again.

Approved / Recommended Solution Links:

(1) Spyware Scan
(2) Virus Scan
(3) Registry Repair Scan
(4) Driver Update Scan