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ActualNames Description

ActualNames is an address bar search hijacker which targets IE, Netscape and AOL browsers. ActualNames seems to contain components to interfere with sending of e-mail from many softwares and web sites. Bundled with KazaaMate. Suspected also to be installed by ActiveX drive-by download from some pop-ups. ActualNames has the ability to update itself via the Internet. It includes the uninstaller.

How can I get rid of ActualNames?

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

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ActualNames Manual Removal Instructions

Below is a list of ActualNames manual removal instructions and ActualNames 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 ActualNames.

Step 1 : Use Windows File Search Tool to Find ActualNames Path

1. Go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders.
2. In the "All or part of the the file name" section, type in "ActualNames" 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 "ActualNames", 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 ActualNames in the following manual removal steps.
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Step 2 : Use Windows Task Manager to Remove ActualNames 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 "ActualNames" process by name.
3. Select the "ActualNames" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
4. Remove the "ActualNames" processes files:
5. unins000.exe updater.exe update.exe cliner.exe mailbook.exe findservice.exe, mailbook.exe, cliner.exe, update.exe, updater.exefindservice.exe
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Step 3 : Use Registry Editor to Remove ActualNames 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 "ActualNames" value, right-click on it and select the "Delete" option.
4. Locate and delete "ActualNames" registry entries:
5. 4CD051DD-AA90-4C5C-BD55-EA52969BE48B 7197649B-548D-41C0-B2C1-45ED402594A 300D6635-E419-47E3-9642-6D73337684CD DEE456F3-A075-4F60-BEA0-8748D0917701 B9CD23F0-086D-4190-9C04-FBFA1EA09FF8 92C7D65C-52F3-4545-8A35-213D730DB1ED 80751B22-3FB8-4ED9-B029-E6F568BB48A8 33403499-E238-4F35-8F5A-7F53D24FF9E2 HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTAdvSearch.AlarIT.LioN.Updater.1 HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTAdvSearch.AlarIT.LioN.Updater HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTTypeLib{4CD051DD-AA90-4C5C-BD55-EA52969BE48B}HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRunBrowseProxy HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTTypeLib{7197649B-548D-41C0-B2C1-45ED402594A} HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTTypeLib{300D6635-E419-47E3-9642-6D73337684CD} HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTInterface{B9CD23F0-086D-4190-9C04-FBFA1EA09FF8} HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTInterface{92C7D65C-52F3-4545-8A35-213D730DB1ED} HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTInterface{33403499-E238-4F35-8F5A-7F53D24FF9E2} HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTCLSID{DEE456F3-A075-4F60-BEA0-8748D0917701} HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTCLSID{B9CD23F0-086D-4190-9C04-FBFA1EA09FF8} HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTCLSID{92C7D65C-52F3-4545-8A35-213D730DB1ED} HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTCLSID{80751B22-3FB8-4ED9-B029-E6F568BB48A8} HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTCLSID{33403499-E238-4F35-8F5A-7F53D24FF9E2} HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTAdvSearch.AlarIT.LioN.Updater.1 HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTAdvSearch.AlarIT.LioN.Updater HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWAREMicrosoftWindows CurrentVersionRunBrowseProxy
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Step 4 : Use Windows Command Prompt to Unregister ActualNames 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 ActualNames DLL file is located and press the "Enter" button on your keyboard. If you don't know where ActualNames DLL file is located, use the "dir" command to display the directory's contents.
3. To unregister "ActualNames" DLL file, type in the exact directory path + "regsvr32 /u" + [DLL_NAME] (for example, :C\Spyware-folder\> regsvr32 /u ActualNames.dll) and press the "Enter" button. A message will pop up that says you successfully unregistered the file.
4. Search and unregister "ActualNames" DLL files:
5. spredirect.dll updaterproxy.dll nn7dll.dll nndll.dll mydll.dll mailbookproxy.dll finddll.dll
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Step 5 : Detect and Delete Other ActualNames 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 "ActualNames" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
8. Remove the "ActualNames" processes files:
9. unins000.exe spredirect.dll updaterproxy.dll nn7dll.dll nndll.dll mydll.dll mailbookproxy.dll finddll.dll updater.exe update.exe cliner.exe mailbook.exe findservice.exe, mailbook.exe, cliner.exe, update.exe, updater.exe, finddll.dll, mailbookproxy.dll, mydll.dll, nndll.dll, nn7dll.dll, updaterproxy.dll, spredirect.dll, unins000.exefindservice.exe
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ActualNames Recommendation

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

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

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To learn more on ActualNames, see our ActualNames resource section below.

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What is Browser Hijackers?

ActualNames is a type of Browser Hijackers.

Browser hijackers change your Internet web browser settings without your permission. Sometimes this means changing your home page to a pay-per-click site so that the author of the browser hijacker software earns money. Sometimes browser hijackers may change your ?search? page so that all your queries lead to pay-per-click sites, while also tracking your Internet activity. Unfortunately, simply restoring your browser to factory settings usually will not prevent the browser hijacker from working.

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ActualNames Prevention Rules

Protect your computer from ActualNames 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 ActualNames 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 ActualNames automatically.

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SpyHunter's free version is only for spyware detection. To remove ActualNames 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 ActualNames from infecting your computer.

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

Since new ActualNames 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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