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ICQ Lock 2.0 Description

ICQ Lock 2.0 is AOL spyware made by WebJunkie in July, 1999.

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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 Lock 2.0, since the aim of this posting is to educate users on how to detect and eliminate ICQ Lock 2.0 off their computer. Any information provided is "as is" for reference and educational purposes only.

How can I Detect ICQ Lock 2.0?

The most common spyware removal tactic is to uninstall ICQ Lock 2.0 by using the "Add/Remove Programs" utility. However, as there may still be hidden ICQ Lock 2.0 files, it's possible that ICQ Lock 2.0 will reappear after reboot. Follow the ICQ Lock 2.0 detection and removal methods below.

ICQ Lock 2.0 Automatic Detection (Recommended)

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SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. If SpyHunter's malware scanner detects ICQ Lock 2.0 on your PC, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's malware removal tool to remove ICQ Lock 2.0 and other malware threats.

ICQ Lock 2.0 Manual Removal Instructions

Below is a list of ICQ Lock 2.0 manual removal instructions and ICQ Lock 2.0 components listed to help you remove ICQ Lock 2.0 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 Lock 2.0.

Step 1 : Use Windows File Search Tool to Find ICQ Lock 2.0 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 Lock 2.0" 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 Lock 2.0", 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 Lock 2.0 in the following manual removal steps.
    Read more about How to Find ICQ Lock 2.0 with File Search Tool

Step 2 : Use Windows Task Manager to Remove ICQ Lock 2.0 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 Lock 2.0" process by name.
  3. Select the "ICQ Lock 2.0" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
  4. Remove the "ICQ Lock 2.0" processes files:

  5. Read more about How to kill ICQ Lock 2.0 Processes

Step 3 : Detect and Delete Other ICQ Lock 2.0 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 Lock 2.0" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
  8. Remove the "ICQ Lock 2.0" processes files:

  9. Read more about How to Delete Harmful Files

ICQ Lock 2.0 Recommendation

RECOMMENDED: To avoid the unnecessary risk of damaging your computer, we highly recommend you use a good malware remover to track ICQ Lock 2.0 and automatically remove ICQ Lock 2.0 as well as other spyware, adware, trojans, and virus threats in your PC.

If you believe you have ICQ Lock 2.0 installed on your computer, check for ICQ Lock 2.0 with SpyHunter's Malware Scanner.


SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. To remove ICQ Lock 2.0 and other malware threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's malware removal tool. Since new ICQ Lock 2.0 files are constantly being released, it is normally advised to run SpyHunter's scanner weekly to get the latest updates on ICQ Lock 2.0 and other malware threats.

To learn more on ICQ Lock 2.0, see our ICQ Lock 2.0 resource section below.



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What is AOL Parasites?


ICQ Lock 2.0 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.

Think you have ICQ Lock 2.0? Run SpyHunter's malware scan and automatically detect ICQ Lock 2.0 on your PC.

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ICQ Lock 2.0 Prevention Rules


Protect your computer from ICQ Lock 2.0 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 Lock 2.0 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 Lock 2.0 automatically.

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SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. To remove ICQ Lock 2.0 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 ICQ Lock 2.0 from infecting your computer.

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

Since new ICQ Lock 2.0 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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