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ICQ Tools Removal Guide

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ICQ Tools Description

ICQ Tools is AOL spyware made bySKY Network Team Upset in June, 200

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  2. We object, reject, and disapprove all the malicious and objectionable business practices of the publishers of ICQ Tools.
  3. Our goal and objective is to completely eliminate the promotion of ICQ Tools 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 ICQ Tools.
The readers of this posting should not confuse, mistake, or associate this article to be a promotion or advertisement of ICQ Tools, since the aim of this posting is to educate users on how to detect and eliminate ICQ Tools off their computer. Any information provided is "as is" for reference and educational purposes only.

How can I Detect ICQ Tools?

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

ICQ Tools Automatic Detection (Recommended)

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ICQ Tools Manual Removal Instructions

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

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

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

  5. Read more about How to kill ICQ Tools Processes

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

  9. Read more about How to Delete Harmful Files

ICQ Tools Recommendation

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

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


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

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



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What is AOL Parasites?


ICQ Tools 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 Tools? Run SpyHunter's malware scan and automatically detect ICQ Tools on your PC.

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ICQ Tools Prevention Rules


Protect your computer from ICQ Tools 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 Tools 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 Tools automatically.

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

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

Since new ICQ Tools 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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