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Handy Keylogger  

Handy Keylogger Description

Handy Keylogger is a commercial PC surveillance tool that tracks user activity, logs all keystrokes, takes screenshots, captures online chat conversations and outgoing e-mail messages, records passwords and addresses of visited web sites. Logs can be sent to a configurable e-mail address or saved to a hard disk. Handy Keylogger must be manually installed. The application runs on every Windows startup and hides its processes.

How can I get rid of Handy Keylogger?

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

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Handy Keylogger Manual Removal Instructions

Below is a list of Handy Keylogger manual removal instructions and Handy 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 Handy Keylogger.

Step 1 : Use Windows File Search Tool to Find Handy 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 "Handy 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 "Handy 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 Handy Keylogger in the following manual removal steps.
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Step 2 : Use Windows Task Manager to Remove Handy 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 "Handy Keylogger" process by name.
3. Select the "Handy Keylogger" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
4. Remove the "Handy Keylogger" processes files:
5. trace.exe setup.exe svchost.exe shadow32.exe, svchost.exe, setup.exe, trace.exeshadow32.exe
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Step 3 : Use Registry Editor to Remove Handy 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 "Handy Keylogger" value, right-click on it and select the "Delete" option.
4. Locate and delete "Handy Keylogger" registry entries:
5. D8F6A9AF-4F03-88BB-298B-F16260E36C29 HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMControlSet001Servicessvchost HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetServicessvchost HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftRFC1156Agent HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWAREClassesCLSID{D8F6A9AF-4F03-88BB-298B-F16260E36C29}HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWABCOM HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SYSTEMControlSet001Servicessvchost HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SYSTEMCurrentControlSetServicessvchost HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWAREMicrosoftRFC1156Agent HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWAREMicrosoftWABCOM
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Step 4 : Use Windows Command Prompt to Unregister Handy 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 Handy Keylogger DLL file is located and press the "Enter" button on your keyboard. If you don't know where Handy Keylogger DLL file is located, use the "dir" command to display the directory's contents.
3. To unregister "Handy Keylogger" DLL file, type in the exact directory path + "regsvr32 /u" + [DLL_NAME] (for example, :C\Spyware-folder\> regsvr32 /u Handy Keylogger.dll) and press the "Enter" button. A message will pop up that says you successfully unregistered the file.
4. Search and unregister "Handy Keylogger" DLL files:
5. hlib32.dll hutils.dll qutils.dll
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Step 5 : Detect and Delete Other Handy 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 "Handy Keylogger" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
8. Remove the "Handy Keylogger" processes files:
9. hlib32.dll hutils.dll qutils.dll register.bat trace.exe setup.exe svchost.exe shadow32.exe, svchost.exe, setup.exe, trace.exe, register.bat, qutils.dll, hutils.dll, hlib32.dllshadow32.exe
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Handy Keylogger Recommendation

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

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

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

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What is Keyloggers?

Handy 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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Handy Keylogger Prevention Rules

Protect your computer from Handy 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 Handy 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 Handy Keylogger automatically.

Download SpyHunter's Free Handy Keylogger Scanner

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

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

Since new Handy 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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