February 14, 2007
SpyDawn - How to Remove SpyDawn
SpyDawn may look like a legitimate application for the removal of spyware, but it's really a malicious program that issues fake warnings in an attempt to trick you into buying SpyDawn. SpyDawn may secretly install and automatically download itself onto your computer.
To detect/remove SpyDawn, choose your preferred SpyDawn detection/removal method:
>> For SpyDawn Automatic Detection with SpyHunter (Fast, Easy, Safe.)
>> For SpyDawn Manual Removal (Some technical knowledge required.)
You may be infected with SpyDawn if the file %ProgramFiles%\SpyDawn\SpyDawn.exe appears on your computer. Read more about SpyDawn and how to remove SpyDawn...
SpyDawn is part of a group of fake Anti-Spyware applications which falsely report spyware infections, then offer to remove these parasites for a fee. Rogue anti-spyware applications similar to SpyDawn include SpyCrush, Pest Trap, and VirusBurst.
SpyDawn Screenshot:
SpyDawn Manual Removal Instructions
Note: This manual removal process is dangerous. To avoid the unnecessary risk of damaging your computer, download spyware scanner tool to automatically detect SpyDawn.
To manually remove SpyDawn, follow these removal steps:
Remove these SpyDawn processes:
SpyDawn.exe
Remove these SpyDawn registry values:
Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\SpyDawn.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\SpyDawn
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\TypeLib\{661173EE-FA31-4769-97D4-B556B5D09BDA}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib\{661173EE-FA31-4769-97D4-B556B5D09BDA}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\SpyDawn.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\SpyDawn
Unregister these SpyDawn DLL files:
xkrdk.dll
higehsg.dll
Detect and delete these SpyDawn files:
sd.ini
SpyDawn 3.1 Website.lnk
Uninstall SpyDawn 3.1.lnk
SpyDawn.lnk
SpyDawn 3.1.lnk
**Note: SpyHunter's free version is for spyware detection only. To remove spyware, you have the option of buying the full version.
Posted by Tuck at 03:34 PM | Comments (0)
December 18, 2006
AntiVermins - How to Remove AntiVermins
AntiVermins may look like a legitimate application for the removal of spyware, but it's really a malicious program that issues fake warnings in an attempt to trick you into buying AntiVermins. AntiVermins secretly installs and automatically downloads itself onto your computer.
To detect/remove AntiVermins, choose your preferred AntiVermins detection/removal method:
>> For AntiVermins Automatic Removal Detection with SpyHunter (Fast, Easy, Safe.)
>> For AntiVermins Manual Removal (Some technical knowledge required.)
You may be infected with AntiVermins if the file %program_files%\antivermins\msvcr71.dll appears on your computer. Read more about AntiVermins and how to remove AntiVermins...
AntiVermins is part of a group of fake Anti-Spyware applications which falsely report spyware infections, then offer to remove these parasites for a fee. Rogue anti-spyware applications similar to AntiVermins include Pest Trap, SpySheriff, WinFixer, SpywareStrike, SpyAxe, and SpyFalcon.
AntiVermins Screenshot:
AntiVermins Manual Removal Instructions
Note: This manual removal process is dangerous. To avoid the unnecessary risk of damaging your computer, download SpyHunter's spyware scanner tool to automatically detect AntiVermins.
To manually remove AntiVermins, follow these removal steps:
Remove these AntiVermins processes:
AntiVerminsPro.exe
av_setup_v2_1[1].exe
antivermins.exe
Remove these AntiVermins registry values:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\clsid\{663de629-4ffd-a944-6f0a-64f98e925b62}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\interface\{0be87caf-1c8e-43c7-a476-5af1a2f5a43f}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\interface\{0cd726ec-f1f5-4210-9011-ee6b5332a279}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\interface\{1efd4366-6676-4af7-a88a-872a49e2601d}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\interface\{3b3fa480-138e-47e6-b79a-9a0f7b2846d5}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\interface\{3e186ce2-1abb-45d6-a4b9-4fcd11fbb014}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\interface\{4af8e04f-0d5e-4c3f-ba67-81b685584c12}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\interface\{6c80c5b2-4748-411c-8120-09426f8ed212}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\interface\{748c9204-6c92-485b-8bf8-3af7ecf03cde}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\interface\{b6a0aa8a-7cb1-44f0-ace7-7a69739c8674}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\interface\{c27d97e9-004b-4f4f-a5b0-b7188ddae024}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\interface\{c3176a2c-3119-4f7f-b847-62b5ee6763e5}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\interface\{cac16e1a-d86b-428a-bb7b-65f2d2bfc160}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\interface\{dd369501-ede4-4e99-8728-7c9e4bbe6be8}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\interface\{eac1accd-7790-4991-a9d2-550806d6d9c3}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\interface\{ef2aa606-b72e-4a1b-b076-8b148661f3b7}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\interface\{f9476885-40eb-4405-878a-193baf18ce9b}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\typelib\{13693777-5b9d-4afc-99f1-650f569a0eb0}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\antivermins
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\app paths\antivermins.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run antivermins
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\antivermins
Unregister these AntiVermins DLL files:
msvcr71.dll
msvcp71.dll
hjpprpu.dll
cvnzie.dll
kuhmk.dll
Detect and delete these AntiVermins files:
AntiVerminsPro 2.1.lnk
AntiVerminsPro.lnk
AntiVerminsPro 2.1 Website.lnk
Uninstall AntiVerminsPro 2.1.lnk
**Note: SpyHunter's free version is for spyware detection only. To remove spyware, you have the option of buying the full version.
Posted by Tuck at 11:38 AM | Comments (0)
September 25, 2006
MovieLand - How to Remove MovieLand
MovieLand, or MediaPipe, is a P2P program program that comes with a 3 day free trial. The problem with MovieLand is that after the trial expires, it displays annoying popups reminding you that you owe money. These MovieLand popups can hinder the ability to use your computer. Movieland installs malicious files that allow it to keep popping up requests for payment, making it difficult to remove.
To detect/remove MovieLand, choose your preferred MovieLand detection/removal method:
>> For MovieLand Automatic Detection with SpyHunter (Fast, Easy, Safe.)
>> For MovieLand Manual Removal (Some technical knowledge required.)
You may be infected with MovieLand if the file C:Windows/MovieLand/mptray.exe appears on your computer. Read more about MovieLand and how to remove MovieLand...
MovieLand is also part of a group of Peer2Peer programs which use annoying billing requests popups that will not stop until you submit to paying the $29.95/month fee. Other P2P programs similar to MovieLand include MediaPipe, MediaPass, P2Pnetworks, and AltPayments.
MovieLand Screenshot:
MovieLand Manual Removal Instructions
Note: This manual removal process is dangerous. To avoid the unnecessary risk of damaging your computer, download SpyHunter's spyware scanner tool to automatically detect MovieLand.
To manually remove MovieLand, follow these removal steps:
Remove these MovieLand processes:
mptray.exe
license_manager.exe
movieland_access_g.exe
api.exe
dm.exe
uninst.exe
downloadmanager.exe
mpp2pl.exe
p2pnetworks.exe
mpupdate.exe
p2pinst.exe
p2pl.exe
itbill.exe
camnotifier.exe
nodeipproc.exe
Remove these MovieLand registry values:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\run247cams
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\Notification Utility
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\LicenseManager
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\MediaPipe P2P Loader
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MediaPipe
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Currentversion\Uninstall\Notify
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Currentversion\Uninstall\247cams
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\itbill
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\MediaPipe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\p2pnetworks
Unregister MovieLand DLL files:
register.dll
insdl.dll
agent.dll
entry.dll
Detect and delete these MovieLand files:
movielandterms.lnk
movieland.url
downloadmanager.ini
errorlog.txt
install.log
itbill_terms.txt
sp2p.cache
247cams.lnk
downloadmanager.lnk
movielandterms.html
alconfig.xml
alp2plib.log
**Note: SpyHunter's free version is for spyware detection only. To remove spyware, you have the option of buying the full version.
Posted by Tuck at 05:24 PM | Comments (0)
VirusBurst - How to Remove VirusBurst
VirusBurst, or VirusRescue, is a rogue anti-spyware program that displays fake security notifications in order to trick you into purchasing their full version.
VirusBurst may change your desktop settings to issue fake warning messages, hijack the web browser and redirect you to unwanted web sites. VirusBurst installs malicious files and automatically downloads itself onto your computer, which makes VirusBurst difficult to remove.
To detect/remove VirusBurst, choose your preferred VirusBurst detection/removal method:
>> For VirusBurst Automatic Removal (Fast, Easy, Safe.)
>> For VirusBurst Manual Removal (Some technical knowledge required.)
You may be infected with VirusBurst if the file C:Windows/VirusBurst/VirusBurst.exe appears on your computer.
Read more about VirusBurst and how to remove VirusBurst...
VirusBurst is also part of a group of fake Anti-Spyware applications which falsely report spyware infections, then offers to remove these parasites for a fee. Rogue anti-spyware applications similar to VirusBurst include Winfixer and ErrorSafe.
VirusBurst Screenshot:
VirusBurst Manual Removal Instructions
Note: This manual removal process is dangerous. To avoid the unnecessary risk of damaging your computer, download this SpyHunter's spyware scanner tool to automatically detect VirusBurst.
To manually remove VirusBurst, follow these removal steps:
Remove these VirusBurst processes:
virusburst.exe
Remove these VirusBurst registry values:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\VirusBurst
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\TypeLib\{728E63B0-5165-4E98-9C83-EF987EEB66C9}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib\{728E63B0-5165-4E98-9C83-EF987EEB66C9}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\VirusBurst
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\VirusBurst
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\VirusBurst.exe
Unregister VirusBurst DLL files:
eowygj.dll
Detect and delete these VirusBurst files:
vb.ini
**Note: SpyHunter's free version is for spyware detection only. To remove spyware, you have the option of buying the full version.
Posted by Tuck at 05:21 PM | Comments (0)
SystemDoctor - How to Remove SystemDoctor
SystemDoctor is a rogue anti-spyware/registry cleaner program that displays fake security notifications in order to trick you into purchasing their full version.
SystemDoctor may change your desktop settings to issue fake warning messages, hijack the web browser and redirect you to unwanted web sites. SystemDoctor installs malicious files and automatically downloads itself onto your computer, which makes SystemDoctor difficult to remove.
To detect/remove SystemDoctor, choose your preferred SystemDoctor
detection/removal method:
>> For SystemDoctor Automatic Detection with SpyHunter (Fast, Easy, Safe.)
>> For SystemDoctor Manual Removal (Some technical knowledge required.)
You may be infected with SystemDoctor if the file C:Windows/SystemDoctor/sd2006.exe appears on your computer. Read more about SystemDoctor and how to remove SystemDoctor...
SystemDoctor is also part of a group of fake Anti-Spyware applications which falsely report spyware infections, then offer to remove these parasites for a fee. Rogue anti-spyware applications similar to SystemDoctor include Winfixer and ErrorSafe.
SystemDoctor Screenshot:
SystemDoctor Manual Removal Instructions
Note: This manual removal process is dangerous. To avoid the unnecessary risk of damaging your computer, download SpyHunter's spyware scanner tool to automatically detect SystemDoctor.
To manually remove SystemDoctor, follow these removal steps:
Remove these SystemDoctor processes:
sd2006.exe
systemdoctor2006freeinstall.exe
systemdoctorfreesetup.exe
unins000.exe
Remove these SystemDoctor registry values:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\clsid\{151a44b0-fc2d-4a02-bbbc-6b372f2f659c}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\systemdoctor.free
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\systemdoctor 2006 free
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\systemdoctor 2006 free\tasksettings
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run systemdoctor 2006 free
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\usdr6_is1
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\systemdoctor 2006 free
Detect and delete these SystemDoctor files:
sd2006url.url
systemdoctor 2006 on the web.lnk
systemdoctor 2006.lnk
umain.xml
unins000.dat
uninstall systemdoctor 2006.lnk
**Note: SpyHunter's free version is for spyware detection only. To remove spyware, you have the option of buying the full version.
Posted by Tuck at 05:15 PM | Comments (0)
August 23, 2006
VirusRescue - How to Remove VirusRescue
VirusRescue is a rogue anti-spyware program that displays fake security notifications in order to trick you into purchasing their full version.
VirusRescue may change your desktop settings to issue fake warning messages, hijack the web browser and redirect you to unwanted web sites. VirusRescue secretly installs and automatically downloads itself onto your computer, therefore, VirusRescue may be difficult to remove manually.
To detect/remove VirusRescue, choose your preferred VirusRescue detection/removal method:
>> For VirusRescue Automatic Detection with SpyHunter (Fast, Easy, Safe.)
>> For VirusRescue Manual Removal (Some technical knowledge required.)
You may be infected with VirusRescue if the file C:Windows/virusrescue/virusrescue.exe appears on your computer. Read more about VirusRescue and how to remove VirusRescue...
VirusRescue is also part of a group of fake Anti-Spyware applications which falsely report spyware infections, then offer to remove these parasites for a fee. Rogue anti-spyware applications similar to VirusRescue include SpywareQuake, SpyFalcon, Pest Trap, SpySheriff, SpywareStrike, SpyAxe.
VirusRescue Screenshot:
VirusRescue Manual Removal Instructions
Note: This manual removal process is dangerous. To avoid the unnecessary risk of damaging your computer, download SpyHunter's spyware scanner tool to automatically detect VirusRescue.
To manually remove VirusRescue, follow these removal steps:
Remove these VirusRescue processes:
virusrescue.exe
vr_setup_3_0.exe
vrsvc.exe
Unregister these VirusRescue DLL files:
pl.dll
stopapi4.dll
vrext.dll
asc4.dll
kernel40.dll
Detect and delete these VirusRescue files:
config.ini
**Note: SpyHunter's free version is for spyware detection only. To remove spyware, you have the option of buying the full version.
Posted by Tuck at 04:52 PM | Comments (0)
August 18, 2006
CmdService - How to Remove CmdService
CmdService, or Command Service, is an adware program that displays targeted popup advertisements. CmdService may or may not gather data about a user's surfing habits, which may then be sent to third parties including advertisers.
According the End User License Agreement (EULA), "iDownload and/or the Software may, without any further prior notice to you, remove, disable or render inoperative other adware programs resident on your computer, which, in turn, may disable or render inoperative, other software resident on your computer, including software bundled with such adware, or have other adverse impacts on your computer." (http://command.adservs.com/terms.html)
In order to uninstall CmdService, you must download a separate uninstaller from their website, which makes CmdService difficult to detect and remove. CmdService is installed by a number of drive-by downloaders.
To detect/remove CmdService, choose your preferred CmdService detection/removal method:
>> For CmdService Automatic Detection with SpyHunter (Fast, Easy, Safe.)
>> For CmdService Manual Removal (Some technical knowledge required.)
You may be infected with CmdService if the file C:Windowscmdservicecmdservice.exe appears on your computer. Read more about CmdService and how to remove CmdService...
SpyHeal Manual Removal Instructions
Note: This manual removal process is dangerous. To avoid the unnecessary risk of damaging your computer, download SpyHunter's spyware scanner tool to automatically detect VirusBlast.
To manually remove CmdService, follow these removal steps:
Remove these CmdService processes:
cmdservice.exe
syscat.exe
adtech2006.exe
cmdinst.exe
command.exe
idl.exe
idlemg.exe
install.exe
installer.exe
installer[1].exe
mte2odi6odoxng.exe
mte2odm6odoxng.exe
mte3ndi6odoxng.exe
mte3odm6odoxng.exe
sfvbhwd.exe
Remove these CmdService registry values:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMControlSet001ServicescmdService
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetServicescmdService
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINEsystemcurrentcontrolsetenum
ootlegacy_cmdservice
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionUninstall{3877C2CD-F137-4144-BDB2-0A811492F920}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREPolicies|{06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3}
Unregister these CmdService DLL files:
asappsrv.dll
atmtd.dll
**Note: SpyHunter's free version is for spyware detection only. To remove spyware, you have the option of buying the full version.
Posted by Tuck at 02:05 PM | Comments (0)