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FriendGreeting Description

Friend Greeting emails you a link to a greeting card waiting for you. After clicking the link, the webpage suggests you install a component to view the card. If you read the small print, you'd discover Friend Greeting will emails everyone in your Outlook address book the exact same email.

www.FriendGreeting.com

How can I get rid of FriendGreeting?

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

FriendGreeting Automatic Detection (Recommended)

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FriendGreeting Manual Removal Instructions

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

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

1. Go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders.
2. In the "All or part of the the file name" section, type in "FriendGreeting" 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 "FriendGreeting", 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 FriendGreeting in the following manual removal steps.
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Step 2 : Use Windows Task Manager to Remove FriendGreeting 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 "FriendGreeting" process by name.
3. Select the "FriendGreeting" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
4. Remove the "FriendGreeting" processes files:
5. friendcard.exe otupdate.exe otms.exe winsrvc.exe friendcard.exe winsrvc.exe otupdate.exe otms.exe , otupdate.exe , winsrvc.exe , friendcard.exe otms.exe
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Step 3 : Use Registry Editor to Remove FriendGreeting 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 "FriendGreeting" value, right-click on it and select the "Delete" option.
4. Locate and delete "FriendGreeting" registry entries:
5. 3972ADCE-8737-45DE-A6E2-A253348E5A1E 7677C920-9CC3-4621-AF8C-AD45402DC2FD 94D4ADFB-AA5E-4297-B0CC-F3843B541267 7011471D-3F74-498E-88E1-C0491200312D SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Management\ARPCache\Friend Greetings\ SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Management\ARPCache\Friend Greetings\\ SOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionApp ManagementARPCacheFriend Greetings , <br>SOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionApp ManagementARPCacheFriend Greetings , <br>SOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionApp ManagementARPCacheFriend Greetings SOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionAppManagementARPCacheFriendGreetings
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Step 4 : Use Windows Command Prompt to Unregister FriendGreeting 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 FriendGreeting DLL file is located and press the "Enter" button on your keyboard. If you don't know where FriendGreeting DLL file is located, use the "dir" command to display the directory's contents.
3. To unregister "FriendGreeting" DLL file, type in the exact directory path + "regsvr32 /u" + [DLL_NAME] (for example, :C\Spyware-folder\> regsvr32 /u FriendGreeting.dll) and press the "Enter" button. A message will pop up that says you successfully unregistered the file.
4. Search and unregister "FriendGreeting" DLL files:
5. otglove.dll otdock.dll
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Step 5 : Detect and Delete Other FriendGreeting 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 "FriendGreeting" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
8. Remove the "FriendGreeting" processes files:
9. friendcard.exe friend greetings[1].msi friend greetings.msi winsrvc.dat otupdate.exe otms.exe winsrvc.exe friendcard.cab otglove.dll otdock.dll friendcard.exe winsrvc.exe otupdate.exe friendcard.cab otms.exe
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FriendGreeting Recommendation

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

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

Download SpyHunter's Free FriendGreeting Scanner

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

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

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More FriendGreeting Resources

What is Browser Helper Object?

FriendGreeting is a type of Browser Helper Object.

Browser helper objects may be used to help website authors customize and control Internet Explorer. These components usually load when Internet Explorer starts, and may share IE's memory context and perform any action on the available windows and modules. A browser helper object may detect events, create windows to display additional information on a viewed page, and monitor messages and actions.

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FriendGreeting Prevention Rules

Protect your computer from FriendGreeting 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 FriendGreeting 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 FriendGreeting automatically.

Download SpyHunter's Free FriendGreeting Scanner

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

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

Since new FriendGreeting 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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