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PurityScan Removal Guide

PurityScan Description

PurityScan is a free tool that checks your computer for objectionable adult content. PurityScan scans your computer files and Internet history for keywords that may hint at pornographic material. When it locates questionable content, it displays the URL, word, or file name in a display table so you may delete it. After installation, when you connect to the Internet PurityScan may also launch advertisements, and automatically update itself. PurityScan upgrades may include the automatic installation of third party applications.

www.PurityScan.com

How can I Detect PurityScan?

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

PurityScan Automatic Detection (Recommended)

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PurityScan Manual Removal Instructions

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

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

1. Go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders.
2. In the "All or part of the the file name" section, type in "PurityScan" 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 "PurityScan", 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 PurityScan in the following manual removal steps.
5. "PurityScan" files can be found in the directory path(s):
6. %ProgramFiles%\PurityScan
   

Step 2 : Use Windows Task Manager to Remove PurityScan 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 "PurityScan" process by name.
3. Select the "PurityScan" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
4. Remove the "PurityScan" processes files:
5. %PROGRAMFILES%\?ecurity\?ervices.exe, t?skmgr.exe Outerinfo-1461[1].exe OuterinfoUpdate.exe wnscptr.exe poolsv.exe xc42[1].exe b128.exe PuritySCANUninstall.exe OINSetup.exe OiUninstaller.exe PuritySCAN2[1].exe wups.exe PSDream.exe !update.exe search[2].exe updater2.exe Y1268OU.exe Y1268OA.exe Colonia.exe colonnia.exe oins.exe PSHope.exe shex.exe svchost.exe test117.exe winlogon.exe winservs.exe sear1.exe purityscan.exe winservn.exe ps_install-grokster.exe wnscpsv.exe ps_uninstaller[1].exe winservs.exe wapisu.exe sear1.exe purityscan.exe winservn.exe ps_install-grokster.exe wnscpsv.exe ps_uninstaller[1].exe wapisu.exe
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Step 3 : Use Registry Editor to Remove PurityScan Registry Values

1. To open the Registry Editor, go to Start > Run > type regedit and then press the "OK" button.
2. Locate and delete the entry or entries whose data value (in the rightmost column) is the spyware file(s) detected earlier.
3. To delete "PurityScan" value, right-click on it and select the "Delete" option.
4. Locate and delete "PurityScan" registry entries:
5. ACB6C270-74B2-2F49-94E3-57B7111136BF E33499F8-0733-24B0-4B01-5E10E80C2797 8C14EC41-22DA-7E01-F934-09A2E5CB4EE1 8D38B14A-07D7-7D7A-AC3E-7AA2E0BA1995 401299C3-7320-2EFC-0666-2E00C9C9DB97 341CF24C-49FB-6652-F8BE-63A3E4FEF99D 63807A17-ECD0-B551-F141-E72B58E5D99F 1F1ED460-3BF0-1721-A9BD-63A396F8F9CD C6C7DD02-32EF-1244-B95E-36766A3E00B1 B1ABF548-158F-405E-DC2C-31E674F60BED B7DBFF30-47FB-677B-8F2F-48E67880089B E4DCA461-47D8-1B2C-DB2C-3CE605870C92 E4DCA416-47D9-185C-DB5B-39E607F70C92 B28FAD12-338F-1C56-DA2C-3FE600F75B9D BD8CAF11-66DD-6D2B-D227-4CE6788159E1 B1ABF412-33FE-3E5E-DF5A-4CE67086599E BDFDA960-63F5-1D5D-D22A-3FE605820CB5 CB9D4D55-DF94-8868-EE2C-FC8A33F22FCD C8E2AB0E-6699-5C2F-E85F-3F761F1C03CD 2E9D4C81-9F27-4c14-B804-7B0F6BC88A4F Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MenuOrder\Start Menu2\Programs\PurityScan 960B4962-8FA6-F329-DF0E-8DADDBB173B1 Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MenuOrder\Start Menu2\Programs\Outerinfo 14E4FC4E-6FDB-1452-A349-69E33FEFF2E8 43E2A74B-6181-4558-F649-69E33FEFFCB9 Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Management\ARPCache\PuritySCAN Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Management\ARPCache\Outerinfo Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\67DB492F-89B1-FE60-C12F-8FCD5D6484B2 67DB492F-89B1-FE60-C12F-8FCD5D6484B2 PSDream purityscan PSHope Software\Local AppWizard-Generated Applications\sear1\ Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\46E43BB5-A25D-FFAA-5D95-FB4A37D9F1BA Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\A358D627-41B7-124F-ECAE-6784FBEF4BC8 46E43BB5-A25D-FFAA-5D95-FB4A37D9F1BA A358D627-41B7-124F-ECAE-6784FBEF4BC8 HKEY_USERS\.default\software\ttee HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\purityscan HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runrpoo HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runpsguard HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runnotn HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runamh 38fd6621-c311-0ce3-8757-105504a62619 HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\toos HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\purityscan HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runifu HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runeudw HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runcontentservice HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runbrct HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runaida 72a58725-2635-4725-8c53-676dfd1feb8d HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\meow HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\etds HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\aubt HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\vbdnr.cusersettings HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\vbdnr.csignature HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\vbdnr.cscheduler HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\vbdnr.cregistryrouti HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\vbdnr.chistory HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\vbdnr.cerrorlog HKEY_USERS\.default\software\ttee HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\vbdnr.ccookie HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\purityscan HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run rpoo HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run psguard HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run notn HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run amh HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\browser helper objects\{38fd6621-c311-0ce3-8757-105504a62619} HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\toos HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\purityscan HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run ifu HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run eudw HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run contentservice HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run brct HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run aida HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run {72a58725-2635-4725-8c53-676dfd1feb8d} HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\meow HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\etds HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\aubt HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\vbdnr.cusersettings HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\vbdnr.csignature HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\vbdnr.cscheduler HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\vbdnr.cregistryrouti HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\vbdnr.chistory HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\vbdnr.cerrorlog HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\vbdnr.ccookie
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Step 4 : Use Windows Command Prompt to Unregister PurityScan 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 PurityScan DLL file is located and press the "Enter" button on your keyboard. If you don't know where PurityScan DLL file is located, use the "dir" command to display the directory's contents.
3. To unregister "PurityScan" DLL file, type in the exact directory path + "regsvr32 /u" + [DLL_NAME] (for example, :C\Spyware-folder\> regsvr32 /u PurityScan.dll) and press the "Enter" button. A message will pop up that says you successfully unregistered the file.
4. Search and unregister "PurityScan" DLL files:
5. ngwx.dll kzd.dll izc.dll msiexec.dll rltbmxxp.dll notepad.dll 41c6d56863.dll backup-20060321-124609-355.dll hakixk443.dll jdn.dll rcagolbm.dll qyemk.dll vzluoxiq.dll xulpcs.dll zvb.dll
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Step 5 : Detect and Delete Other PurityScan 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 "PurityScan" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
8. Remove the "PurityScan" processes files:
9. ngwx.dll kzd.dll izc.dll Outerinfo-1461[1].exe Aafvsd Zyzz Rscc OuterinfoUpdate.exe Aida wnscptr.exe WNSI OuterinfoUpdate Outerinfo poolsv.exe poolsv PurityScan.lnk xc42[1].exe b128.exe Acn PuritySCANUninstall.exe OINSetup.exe OiUninstaller.exe PuritySCAN2[1].exe wups.exe Stfxufn PSDream.exe PSDream !update.exe msiexec.dll search[2].exe updater2.exe Y1268OU.exe Y1268OA.exe Colonia.exe colonnia.exe rltbmxxp.dll notepad.dll oins.exe contentservice PSHope.exe PSHope svchost.exe test117.exe winlogon.exe 41c6d56863.dll backup-20060321-124609-355.dll hakixk443.dll jdn.dll rcagolbm.dll qyemk.dll vzluoxiq.dll xulpcs.dll zvb.dll winservs.exe sear1.exe purityscan.exe winservn.exe ps_install-grokster.exe wnscpsv.exe ps_uninstaller[1].exe wapisu.exe %PROGRAMFILES%\?ecurity\?ervices.exe, t?skmgr.exe shex.exe svchost.exe test117.exe winlogon.exe
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PurityScan Recommendation

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

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

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

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

More PurityScan Resources

What is Adware?

PurityScan is a type of Adware.

Adware usually acts without your authorization or knowledge. Many free utilities may install hidden software, possibly to earn money for the author to recover development costs. While adware is not always malicious, it typically tracks your Internet activity and sends other information from your computer (which can include email addresses) to advertisers. With this information, you may now be a target for pop-up/pop-under advertisements, additional toolbars, and spam.

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

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PurityScan Prevention Rules

Protect your computer from PurityScan 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 PurityScan 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 PurityScan automatically.

Download SpyHunter's Malware Scanner

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

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

Since new PurityScan 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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PurityScan Screenshots

View PurityScan screenshots below and see for yourself how PurityScan looks like. Learn how to recognize PurityScan when it infects your machine.

(click on PurityScan image to enlarge)

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