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Darker Removal Guide

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Darker Description

Darker is an Internet worm that spreads through file-sharing networks. It installs itself to the computer and places infected executables in shared folders of popular peer-to-peer softwares. The worm has an integrated trojan, which can be used by attackers to fully control an infected PC remotely. This trojan also can be used to log keystrokes, terminate all antivirus and security-related applications processes. Darker can spread by e-mail using Microsoft Outlook mail client. However, this feature is not enabled by default and has to be turned on by attackers.

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  1. SpywareRemove.com IS NOT associated, affiliated, consorted, or connected with the publishers Darker.
  2. We object, reject, and disapprove all the malicious and objectionable business practices of the publishers of Darker.
  3. Our goal and objective is to completely eliminate the promotion of Darker and other malware publishers off the Internet. In addition, we seek the complete deletion of all the malware programs, including all their polymorphic variants, which are developed and distributed all over the Internet, in the same manner as the publishers of Darker.
The readers of this posting should not confuse, mistake, or associate this article to be a promotion or advertisement of Darker, since the aim of this posting is to educate users on how to detect and eliminate Darker off their computer. Any information provided is "as is" for reference and educational purposes only.

How can I Detect Darker?

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

Darker Automatic Detection (Recommended)

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

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SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. If SpyHunter's malware scanner detects Darker on your PC, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's malware removal tool to remove Darker and other malware threats.

Darker Manual Removal Instructions

Below is a list of Darker manual removal instructions and Darker components listed to help you remove Darker 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 malware detection tool to check for Darker.

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

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

Step 2 : Use Windows Task Manager to Remove Darker 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 "Darker" process by name.
  3. Select the "Darker" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
  4. Remove the "Darker" processes files:

  5. Read more about How to kill Darker Processes

Step 3 : Detect and Delete Other Darker 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 "Darker" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
  8. Remove the "Darker" processes files:

  9. Read more about How to Delete Harmful Files

Darker Recommendation

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

If you believe you have Darker installed on your computer, check for Darker with SpyHunter's Malware Scanner.


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

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



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What is Worms?


Darker is a type of Worms.

Worms are virus-like malware with destructive codes, and are able to mutate, replacing their own code by themselves. This makes worms very dangerous, hard to find, and difficult to delete. Like most viruses, worms may spread to the other computers by secretly emailing themselves to Internet users in your address book. The key difference between a worm and a virus is that worms replace your files, rather than simply inserting themselves into your files.

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

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Darker Prevention Rules


Protect your computer from Darker 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 Darker 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 Darker automatically.

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SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. To remove Darker and other malware threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's malware 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 Darker from infecting your computer.

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

Since new Darker 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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