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PWSteal.Lineage Removal Guide

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PWSteal.Lineage Description

PWSteal.Lineage is an application that will attempt to steal passwords to the "Lineage" online game. Once it has intercepted your password, PWSteal.Lineage will transmit this to the creator of the Trojan. PWSteal.Lineage may also modify your Windows host file in order to redirect your access to computer security websites.

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

How can I Detect PWSteal.Lineage?

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

PWSteal.Lineage Automatic Detection (Recommended)

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PWSteal.Lineage Manual Removal Instructions

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

Step 1 : Use Windows File Search Tool to Find PWSteal.Lineage Path

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

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

  5. Read more about How to kill PWSteal.Lineage Processes

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

  5. Read more about How to Remove PWSteal.Lineage DLL Files

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

  9. Read more about How to Delete Harmful Files

PWSteal.Lineage Recommendation

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

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


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

To learn more on PWSteal.Lineage, see our PWSteal.Lineage resource section below.



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What is Trojans?


PWSteal.Lineage 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.

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PWSteal.Lineage Prevention Rules


Protect your computer from PWSteal.Lineage 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 PWSteal.Lineage 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 PWSteal.Lineage 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 PWSteal.Lineage from infecting your computer.

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

Since new PWSteal.Lineage 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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