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CIH Description

CIH, also commonly referred to as Chernobyl or Spacefiller, is a virus written by Chen Ing Hau of Taiwan. CIH is designed for overwriting critical information on infected system drives, and more importantly, in some cases corrupting the system BIOS.

How can I get rid of CIH?

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

CIH Automatic Detection (Recommended)

Is your PC infected with CIH? To safely & quickly detect CIH, we highly recommend you...

Download SpyHunter's FREE CIH Scanner.

SpyHunter's free version is only for spyware detection. If SpyHunter's spyware scanner detects CIH on your PC, you have the option of purchasing SpyHunter's spyware removal tool to remove CIH and other spyware threats.

CIH Manual Removal Instructions

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

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

1. Go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders.
2. In the "All or part of the the file name" section, type in "CIH" 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 "CIH", 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 CIH in the following manual removal steps.
Read more about How to Find CIH with File Search Tool

Step 2 : Use Windows Task Manager to Remove CIH 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 "CIH" process by name.
3. Select the "CIH" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
4. Remove the "CIH" processes files:
5. cih_14.exe cih_12.exe, cih_14.execih_12.exe
   Read more about How to kill CIH Processes

Step 3 : Detect and Delete Other CIH 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 "CIH" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
8. Remove the "CIH" processes files:
9. cih_14.exe cih_12.exe, cih_14.execih_12.exe
   Read more about How to Delete Harmful Files

CIH Recommendation

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

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

Download SpyHunter's Free CIH Scanner

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

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

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More CIH Resources

What is Viruses?

CIH is a type of Viruses.

Viruses are malware created mostly for destruction: they work to delete your important files and make your system completely unusable. By definition, viruses don't use network resources to spread, although they may be spread across a network as part of another worm. They will often rely on you to unknowingly send them on, typically through emails, pirated software, or removable media such as CDs or DVDs.

Think you have CIH? Run SpyHunter's FREE CIH scan and automatically detect CIH on your PC.

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CIH Prevention Rules

Protect your computer from CIH 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 CIH 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 CIH automatically.

Download SpyHunter's Free CIH Scanner

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

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

Since new CIH 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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