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Activity Keylogger Description

Activity Keylogger is not an actual spyware, but a legitimate commercial product. However, it can be used for obvious malicious purposes. Activity Keylogger records keystrokes, takes screenshots, tracks user activity in the Internet and logs chat conversations. It sends gathered data to a predefined e-mail address. Activity Keylogger must be manually installed and comes with the uninstaller. It runs on every Windows startup.

How can I get rid of Activity Keylogger?

The most common spyware removal tactic is to uninstall Activity Keylogger by using the "Add/Remove Programs" utility. However, as there may still be hidden Activity Keylogger files, it's possible that Activity Keylogger will reappear after reboot. Follow the Activity Keylogger detection and removal methods below.

Activity Keylogger Automatic Detection (Recommended)

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Activity Keylogger Manual Removal Instructions

Below is a list of Activity Keylogger manual removal instructions and Activity Keylogger components listed to help you remove SpyCrush from your PC. Backup Reminder: Always be sure to back up your PC before making any changes.

Note: This manual removal process may be difficult and you run the risk of destroying your computer. We recommend that you use SpyHunter's spyware detection tool to check for Activity Keylogger.

Step 1 : Use Windows File Search Tool to Find Activity Keylogger Path

1. Go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders.
2. In the "All or part of the the file name" section, type in "Activity Keylogger" file name(s).
3. To get better results, select "Look in: Local Hard Drives" or "Look in: My Computer" and then click "Search" button.
4. When Windows finishes your search, hover over the "In Folder" of "Activity Keylogger", highlight the file and copy/paste the path into the address bar. Save the file's path on your clipboard because you'll need the file path to delete Activity Keylogger in the following manual removal steps.
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Step 2 : Use Windows Task Manager to Remove Activity Keylogger Processes

1. To open the Windows Task Manager, use the combination of CTRL+ALT+DEL or CTRL+SHIFT+ESC.
2. Click on the "Image Name" button to search for "Activity Keylogger" process by name.
3. Select the "Activity Keylogger" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
4. Remove the "Activity Keylogger" processes files:
5. unins000.exe actik.exe akeylogger.exe, actik.exeakeylogger.exe
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Step 3 : Use Registry Editor to Remove Activity Keylogger Registry Values

1. To open the Registry Editor, go to Start > Run > type regedit and then press the "OK" button.
2. Locate and delete the entry or entries whose data value (in the rightmost column) is the spyware file(s) detected earlier.
3. To delete "Activity Keylogger" value, right-click on it and select the "Delete" option.
4. Locate and delete "Activity Keylogger" registry entries:
5. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRunactivity=C:ProgramFilesActivityKeyloggeractik.exe HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWAREMicrosoftWindows CurrentVersionRunactivity= C:Program FilesActivity Keyloggeractik.exeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREActivityKeylogger HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWAREActivity Keylogger
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Step 4 : Use Windows Command Prompt to Unregister Activity Keylogger DLL Files

1. To open the Windows Command Prompt, go to Start > Run > type cmd and then click the "OK" button.
2. Type "cd" in order to change the current directory, press the "space" button, enter the full path to where you believe the Activity Keylogger DLL file is located and press the "Enter" button on your keyboard. If you don't know where Activity Keylogger DLL file is located, use the "dir" command to display the directory's contents.
3. To unregister "Activity Keylogger" DLL file, type in the exact directory path + "regsvr32 /u" + [DLL_NAME] (for example, :C\Spyware-folder\> regsvr32 /u Activity Keylogger.dll) and press the "Enter" button. A message will pop up that says you successfully unregistered the file.
4. Search and unregister "Activity Keylogger" DLL files:
5. chatlogs.dll hidden.dll
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Step 5 : Detect and Delete Other Activity Keylogger Files

1. To open the Windows Command Prompt, go to Start > Run > type cmd and then press the "OK" button.
2. Type in "dir /A name_of_the_folder" (for example, C:\Spyware-folder), which will display the folder's content even the hidden files.
3. To change directory, type in "cd name_of_the_folder".
4. Once you have the file you're looking for type in "del name_of_the_file".
5. To delete a file in folder, type in "del name_of_the_file".
6. To delete the entire folder, type in "rmdir /S name_of_the_folder".
7. Select the "Activity Keylogger" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
8. Remove the "Activity Keylogger" processes files:
9. unins000.exe aksettings.ini chatlogs.dll hidden.dll actik.exe akeylogger.exe, actik.exe, hidden.dll, chatlogs.dll, aksettings.ini, unins000.exeakeylogger.exe
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Activity Keylogger Recommendation

RECOMMENDED: To avoid the unnecessary risk of damaging your computer, we highly recommend you use a good spyware cleaner/remover to track Activity Keylogger and automatically remove Activity Keylogger as well as other spyware, adware, trojans, and virus threats in your PC.

If you believe you have Activity Keylogger installed on your computer, check for Activity Keylogger with SpyHunter's Free Spyware Scanner.

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SpyHunter's free version is only for spyware detection. To remove Activity Keylogger and other spyware threats you can purchase SpyHunter's spyware removal tool. Since new Activity Keylogger files are constantly being released, it is normally advised to run SpyHunter's scanner weekly to get the latest updates on Activity Keylogger and other spyware threats.

To learn more on Activity Keylogger, see our Activity Keylogger resource section below.

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More Activity Keylogger Resources

What is Keyloggers?

Activity Keylogger is a type of Keyloggers.

Keyloggers record every keystroke you make on your PC, possibly with the intent of capturing usernames and passwords, credit card numbers, bank account numbers, etc. Some keyloggers also take screen shots of your computer activity, monitor emails and online chatting, and?when installed by someone authorized to do so?are often used to monitor child or employee computer activity. Even in cases such as these, keyloggers usually work secretly.

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Activity Keylogger Prevention Rules

Protect your computer from Activity Keylogger and other spyware by following these four easy prevention rules.

Rule #1: Keep your Windows Security up-to-date

Microsoft provides updates weekly and can always be downloaded manually from the Microsoft website.
Tip: Regularly visit Windows Update and set your computer to receive security & critical updates automatically.

To get Microsoft Update, go to IE > Tools > Windows Update > Product Updates, and select "ALL High-Priority Security Updates" from the list.

Then open IE and go to Internet Options > Security > Internet, then press "Default Level", then OK. Now press "Custom Level."

Rule #2: Download and install a reliable anti-spyware software

A good anti-spyware software that recognizes current Activity Keylogger spyware as well as other forms of spyware can can be the answer to all your security issues. Listed below is an anti-spyware program that can effectively reverse the damage of your computer and detect Activity Keylogger automatically.

Download SpyHunter's Free Activity Keylogger Scanner

SpyHunter's free version is only for spyware detection. To remove Activity Keylogger and other spyware threats, you can purchase SpyHunter's spyware removal tool.

Rule #3: Install and keep your firewall turned on

A firewall is essential for a complete protection of your PC. Make sure that your firewall is always turned on. A firewall can prevent unwanted software like Activity Keylogger from infecting your computer.

Rule #4: Keep your anti-spyware definitions up-to-date

Since new Activity Keylogger files can be created every day, it is important to keep your anti-spyware program up-to-date. Your anti-spyware scanner should have an update feature where with a click of a button you can get new spyware definitions instantly. Often, an anti-spyware software will open an update window reminding you that there are new updates available.

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