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IconDance Removal Guide

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IconDance Description

This spyware is absolutely harmless, but its actions are always really annoying. IconDance acts by minimizing all windows and making all icons on the desktop change their location. This usually looks like a crazy dance of icons and can be easily stopped by closing the fou.exe process from the task manager.

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

How can I Detect IconDance?

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

IconDance Automatic Detection (Recommended)

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IconDance Manual Removal Instructions

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

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

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

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

  5. Read more about How to kill IconDance Processes

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

  9. Read more about How to Delete Harmful Files

IconDance Recommendation

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

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


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

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



More IconDance Resources

What is Trojans?


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

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IconDance Prevention Rules


Protect your computer from IconDance 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 IconDance 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 IconDance automatically.

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

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

Since new IconDance 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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