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Sality Description

Sality is a virus that has backdoor capabilities and executes keylogger and may infect executable files by putting its code to host files. Once it is installed, Sality virus will infect local executable files and delete all files that are associated with anti-virus and anti-spyware applications, as well as firewalls. After this, Sality runs a keylogging module that gathers all system and network information, records passwords and login names, steals all sensitive information and sends all this collected data to a predefined email address. In addition, Sality opens a backdoor that allows the remote attacker to get the full control over the infected computer and this places any financial or banking information stored on your computer in severe jeopardy and represents a serious security risk.

How can I get rid of Sality?

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

Sality Automatic Detection (Recommended)

Is your PC infected with Sality? To safely & quickly detect Sality, we highly recommend you...

Download SpyHunter's Sality Scanner.

SpyHunter's free version is only for spyware detection. If SpyHunter's spyware scanner detects Sality on your PC, you have the option of purchasing SpyHunter's spyware removal tool to remove Sality and other spyware threats.

Sality Manual Removal Instructions

Below is a list of Sality manual removal instructions and Sality components listed to help you remove SpyCrush 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 spyware detection tool to check for Sality.

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

1. Go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders.
2. In the "All or part of the the file name" section, type in "Sality" 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 "Sality", 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 Sality in the following manual removal steps.
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Step 2 : Use Windows Command Prompt to Unregister Sality 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 Sality DLL file is located and press the "Enter" button on your keyboard. If you don't know where Sality DLL file is located, use the "dir" command to display the directory's contents.
3. To unregister "Sality" DLL file, type in the exact directory path + "regsvr32 /u" + [DLL_NAME] (for example, :C\Spyware-folder\> regsvr32 /u Sality.dll) and press the "Enter" button. A message will pop up that says you successfully unregistered the file.
4. Search and unregister "Sality" DLL files:
5. syslib32.dll sysdll.dll oledsp32.dll
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Step 3 : Detect and Delete Other Sality 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 "Sality" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
8. Remove the "Sality" processes files:
9. syslib32.dll sysdll.dll oledsp32.dll, sysdll.dll, syslib32.dlloledsp32.dll
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Sality Recommendation

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

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

Download SpyHunter's Sality Scanner.

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

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

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What is Viruses?

Sality is a type of Viruses.

Viruses are malware created mostly for destruction: they work to delete your important files and make your system completely unusable. By definition, viruses don't use network resources to spread, although they may be spread across a network as part of another worm. They will often rely on you to unknowingly send them on, typically through emails, pirated software, or removable media such as CDs or DVDs.

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

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Sality Prevention Rules

Protect your computer from Sality 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 Sality 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 Sality automatically.

Download SpyHunter's Sality Scanner

SpyHunter's free version is only for spyware detection. To remove Sality and other spyware threats, you can purchase SpyHunter's spyware 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 Sality from infecting your computer.

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

Since new Sality 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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