Harvester

Harvester Description

Harvester is a specific trojan, which is really dangerous for gamers. This pest acts by scanning infected PC for games' CD-keys. If such data is found, harvester writes it into a log file and sends it to the hacker. This anonymous hacker is then able to use these keys for his or her specific needs.

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SpywareRemove.com IS NOT associated, affiliated, consorted, or connected with the publishers Harvester.
We object, reject, and disapprove all the malicious and objectionable business practices of the publishers of Harvester.
Our goal and objective is to completely eliminate the promotion of Harvester 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 Harvester.

The readers of this posting should not confuse, mistake, or associate this article to be a promotion or advertisement of Harvester, since the aim of this posting is to educate users on how to detect and eliminate Harvester off their computer. Any information provided is "as is" for reference and educational purposes only.

How can I Detect Harvester?

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

Harvester Automatic Detection (Recommended)

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

Download SpyHunter's Malware Scanner.

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

Harvester Manual Removal Instructions

Below is a list of Harvester manual removal instructions and Harvester components listed to help you remove Harvester 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 Harvester.

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

Go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders.
In the "All or part of the the file name" section, type in "Harvester" file name(s).
To get better results, select "Look in: Local Hard Drives" or "Look in: My Computer" and then click "Search" button.
When Windows finishes your search, hover over the "In Folder" of "Harvester", 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 Harvester in the following manual removal steps.

Step 2 : Use Windows Task Manager to Remove Harvester Processes

To open the Windows Task Manager, use the combination of CTRL+ALT+DEL or CTRL+SHIFT+ESC.
Click on the "Image Name" button to search for "Harvester" process by name.
Select the "Harvester" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
Remove the "Harvester" processes files:
conf_server.exe server.exe admin.exe, server.exe, conf_server.exeadmin.exe
Read more about How to kill Harvester Processes

Step 3 : Detect and Delete Other Harvester Files

To open the Windows Command Prompt, go to Start > Run > type cmd and then press the "OK" button.
Type in "dir /A name_of_the_folder" (for example, C:\Spyware-folder), which will display the folder's content even the hidden files.
To change directory, type in "cd name_of_the_folder".
Once you have the file you're looking for type in "del name_of_the_file".
To delete a file in folder, type in "del name_of_the_file".
To delete the entire folder, type in "rmdir /S name_of_the_folder".
Select the "Harvester" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
Remove the "Harvester" processes files:
conf_server.exe server.exe admin.exe, server.exe, conf_server.exeadmin.exe
Read more about How to Delete Harmful Files

Harvester Recommendation

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

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

Download SpyHunter's Malware Scanner.

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

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

More Harvester Resources

What is Trojans?

Harvester is a type of Trojans.

Trojans install themselves secretly and quietly onto your computer, most often by the simple downloading of email attachments (usually .avi, .pif, .exe, and even .jpg files.) Most Trojans gain complete control over your system after installation, and with that may delete files, steal passwords, change your system settings, and monitor your computer acitivity.

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

Harvester Prevention Rules

Protect your computer from Harvester 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 Harvester 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 Harvester automatically.

Download SpyHunter's Malware Scanner

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

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

Since new Harvester 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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