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ICQ Hack Removal Guide

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ICQ Hack Description

ICQ Hack is AOL spyware made by SeCToR-X, group War Industries 2000 in February, 2000.

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

How can I Detect ICQ Hack?

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

ICQ Hack Automatic Detection (Recommended)

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ICQ Hack Manual Removal Instructions

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

Step 1 : Use Windows File Search Tool to Find ICQ Hack Path

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

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

  5. Read more about How to kill ICQ Hack Processes

Step 3 : Use Windows Command Prompt to Unregister ICQ Hack 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 ICQ Hack DLL file is located and press the "Enter" button on your keyboard. If you don't know where ICQ Hack DLL file is located, use the "dir" command to display the directory's contents.
  3. To unregister "ICQ Hack" DLL file, type in the exact directory path + "regsvr32 /u" + [DLL_NAME] (for example, :C\Spyware-folder\> regsvr32 /u ICQ Hack.dll) and press the "Enter" button. A message will pop up that says you successfully unregistered the file.
  4. Search and unregister "ICQ Hack" DLL files:

  5. Read more about How to Remove ICQ Hack DLL Files

Step 4 : Detect and Delete Other ICQ Hack 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 "ICQ Hack" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
  8. Remove the "ICQ Hack" processes files:

  9. Read more about How to Delete Harmful Files

ICQ Hack Recommendation

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

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


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

To learn more on ICQ Hack, see our ICQ Hack resource section below.



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What is AOL Parasites?


ICQ Hack is a type of AOL Parasites.

AOL parasites are just that computer parasites that prey specifically on America OnLine users. Created to attack, exploit, and harm, some AOL parasites work to capture your account passwords, begin Denial of Service attacks, or simply spam you.

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ICQ Hack Prevention Rules


Protect your computer from ICQ Hack 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 ICQ Hack 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 ICQ Hack automatically.

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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 ICQ Hack from infecting your computer.

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

Since new ICQ Hack 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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