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TrustyHound  

TrustyHound Description

TrustyHound malware provides a search engine in the system tray, collects computer information, and sends it to a remote server. TrustyHound spyware doesn't distribute itself and must be manually installed. TrustyHound comes with working uninstaller. TrustyHound may also create a lot of desktop and start menu links to certain Internet sites.

How can I get rid of TrustyHound?

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

TrustyHound Automatic Detection (Recommended)

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TrustyHound Manual Removal Instructions

Below is a list of TrustyHound manual removal instructions and TrustyHound 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 TrustyHound.

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

1. Go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders.
2. In the "All or part of the the file name" section, type in "TrustyHound" 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 "TrustyHound", 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 TrustyHound in the following manual removal steps.
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Step 2 : Use Windows Task Manager to Remove TrustyHound 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 "TrustyHound" process by name.
3. Select the "TrustyHound" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
4. Remove the "TrustyHound" processes files:
5. spyrem.exe unins000.exe trustyhound-ts.exe spyrem.exetrustyhound-ts-installer.exe unins000.exe trustyhound-ts.exe trustyhound-ts-installer.exe
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Step 3 : Use Registry Editor to Remove TrustyHound 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 "TrustyHound" value, right-click on it and select the "Delete" option.
4. Locate and delete "TrustyHound" registry entries:
5. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionUninstallTrustyHound-TS(CompanionTools)_is1 HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SoftwareMicrosoftWindows CurrentVersionUninstallTrustyHound-TS ( Companion Tools )_is1HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRunTrustyHound-TS HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWAREMicrosoftWindows CurrentVersionRunTrustyHound-TS
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Step 4 : Use Windows Command Prompt to Unregister TrustyHound 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 TrustyHound DLL file is located and press the "Enter" button on your keyboard. If you don't know where TrustyHound DLL file is located, use the "dir" command to display the directory's contents.
3. To unregister "TrustyHound" DLL file, type in the exact directory path + "regsvr32 /u" + [DLL_NAME] (for example, :C\Spyware-folder\> regsvr32 /u TrustyHound.dll) and press the "Enter" button. A message will pop up that says you successfully unregistered the file.
4. Search and unregister "TrustyHound" DLL files:
5. webSave_plugin.dll toolbar.dll msvcrt.dll msvcp60.dll whitelist_plugin.dll autofill_plugin.dll
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Step 5 : Detect and Delete Other TrustyHound 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 "TrustyHound" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
8. Remove the "TrustyHound" processes files:
9. webSave_plugin.dll toolbar-search-over.bmp local-bubble.html icons.bmp basis.xml b246.log autofill.cfg trustyhoundwebsearch.lnk trustyhoundimagesearch.lnk funflirtsonlinedating.lnk freestuffdirectory.lnk cardfountaingreetings.lnk toolbar.dll msvcrt.dll msvcp60.dll whitelist_plugin.dll autofill_plugin.dll spyrem.exe unins000.exe trustyhound-ts.exe toolbar-search-over.bmptrustyhound-ts-installer.exe local-bubble.html icons.bmp basis.xml b246.log autofill.cfg trustyhound web search.lnk trustyhound image search.lnk funflirts online dating.lnk free stuff directory.lnk cardfountain greetings.lnk
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TrustyHound Recommendation

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

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

Download SpyHunter's FREE TrustyHound Scanner.

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

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

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What is Spyware?

TrustyHound is a type of Spyware.

Spyware is any malware or software used to spy or track your computer activity. While some spyware is not malicious and is intentionally installed by parents or employers to monitor Internet activity, spyware may be installed maliciously. Often spyware can come bundled with downloads of free software, and may track your Internet activity or may steal usernames and passwords, credit card numbers, and other personal financial information.

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

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TrustyHound Prevention Rules

Protect your computer from TrustyHound 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 TrustyHound 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 TrustyHound automatically.

Download SpyHunter's Free TrustyHound Scanner

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

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

Since new TrustyHound 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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