TipDeck.com » Spyware and Virus Protection http://tipdeck.com Home of the how to videos and instructions Mon, 01 Aug 2011 04:59:26 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 How to Family-proof Your PChttp://tipdeck.com/how-to-family-proof-your-pc http://tipdeck.com/how-to-family-proof-your-pc#comments Tue, 21 Dec 2010 19:06:11 +0000 Sofi http://tipdeck.com/?p=6323 How to Family proof Your PC How to Family proof Your PCIt is most common across many families that, the members use a single PC for accessing and storing their data and information. When multiple users are using a single system, then there are chances of invasion of privacy as well as security. So you have to devise a plan, which will keep each member’s private and personal data inaccessible from other members and simultaneously protect your overall system from various virus attacks and malicious software outbreaks. While making the plan, you have to ensure that you are not making compromises either on privacy or on the security.

Instructions

  1. The simplest way to family-proof your PC is to create multiple accounts with different privileges. You can create an individual account for each member of your family and set specific rights for them to access and download specific programs and applications. The rights of an uber-administrator should remain with you and using this right you can set use rights for different user accounts created for other family members. Also, set each user id with a separate password and reveal it to the member who is going to use the particular account. This will allow some bit of privacy among the members and also allow them to store their confidential and private data in a folder which cannot be accessed by outsiders or other family members.
  2. When so many people are accessing internet from a single PC, the chances are higher that some virus or other may attack your system on a recurring basis. So always safeguard the security of your family members’ data with premium anti-virus software. Along with the software install few related applications like freeware firewall, spyware scanner and encryption. You can initially download and test the effectiveness of the free trial version of the anti-virus software released by different companies and the upgrade the same to a premium version based on its success rate in protecting your PC from different viruses and malicious software outbreaks. As all your family members store and access their data through a single PC, it becomes more important to protect the data and system from frequent virus attacks.
  3. The antivirus software will help in protecting your system from fresh virus attacks, but you have to activate the options which will show whether the content stored on a website is safe or not. You can scan the search results using a software and click on the safe site based on its safety ratings and reasons. Some search result pages through Google and Yahoo show an icon which indicates whether the site is safe for viewing or not. Share the information will all other family members and advise them to access the particular site only after checking the safety rating of its contents.
  4. Always upgrade your browser to the latest version released by its maker as the upgradations often include better security measures among other enhanced features. Also, avoid using the most popular browser as it is more prone to virus attack due to its wide spread usage.
  5. As per the old proverb “prevention is better than cure”, keep reminding the family members who use the same PC to stick to the basic security parameters while downloading and storing data from internet. If they exercise a little bit of caution while using the system, it will save you from spending hours in checking and rectifying the mess created by them. Train others about the security measures and ensure that everyone accessing your PC must make the precautions and secure guidelines a regular habit whenever they are using the system.

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]]> http://tipdeck.com/how-to-family-proof-your-pc/feed How to Remove Adware or Spywarehttp://tipdeck.com/how-to-remove-adware-or-spyware http://tipdeck.com/how-to-remove-adware-or-spyware#comments Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:00:37 +0000 Sofi http://tipdeck.com/?p=4785 How to Remove Adware or Spyware How to Remove Adware or SpywareHaving your computer infested with bothersome adware and spyware can make using your computer difficult. But there are solutions that can help you get rid of them and allow you to use a clean computer. If you computer is heavily infested you will need special tools to clear the spyware off and use a spyware free computer. Simply download necessary tools and burn them on a CD. If you can’t do it on your computer use another computer to download it.

Disconnect your internet connection

To begin with close your internet connection. Simply switch off the modem or pull out the internet connection chord from the back of the CPU. You can even choose to close internet connection by choosing to stop it from the internet connection networks. If you are connected by Wi-Fi or Bluetooth switch off the connection by turning off your wireless connection.

Uninstall programs

Go to the programs list and check if the adware is listed as a program on the list. If you find it, simply choose it and click on remove to uninstall it. For this you will need to go to control panel and then go to programs and features. After removing the program reboot your computer. This will ensure your computer is completely clean.

Run a computer scan

Now run a computer scan. Go to the start icon and click on it. Go to search option. Look for scan option and click on it. You an even run independent scan programs that clean your computer. They pick infected files and quarantine them and heal your computer. Regular scanning helps your computer keep running smoothly.

Trojan downloader
There are quite a few zlob related spyware and adware that enter a computer. You can download a free tool from the internet to fix the Trojan virus problems and get rid of spyware. Look for anti spyware programs.

Never install two anti-virus programs at the same time. They can clash and affect the the wayyour computer runs.

Locate and delete files
Locate files with the help of scanning and searching and delete them if they are causing a problem. Run the system in safe mode while you are scanning. You may even have to rescan. You will need to locate the antivirus and scan the system. You may have to delete file manually after they are located.

Prevent further infestation

To prevent infections and other virus related computer problems, run the anti-spyware regularly. Defragment and run a clean up everyday. Be very concerned about what programs you install on your PC. This is one of the biggest reasons that affect your PC speed and quality. For a healthy computer heal your machine regularly with antivirus programs.

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]]> http://tipdeck.com/how-to-remove-adware-or-spyware/feed How to Remove Antivirus 360http://tipdeck.com/how-to-remove-antivirus-360 http://tipdeck.com/how-to-remove-antivirus-360#comments Fri, 09 Jul 2010 11:00:46 +0000 Sofi http://tipdeck.com/?p=4129 How to Remove Antivirus 360 How to Remove Antivirus 360The current cyber world has seen the evolution of many fake antiviruses which pose themselves to be very effective to clean all the threats. Antivirus 360 is just another fake antivirus of the cyberspace. This antivirus spreads a Trojan called Vundo Trojan which uses false positive and aggressive advertisements to lure the users to buy the full version. In fact a majority of the user mistake it with the popular Norton 360 antivirus by the Symantec Corporation. Once the infected Vundo Trojan gets into the system, it creates many of the self destructible and replicable files which constantly show virus alert pop up messages. It sometimes creates false virus replicas that are then scanned and shown as threat. After the scanning process is over, the antivirus shows a promising offer to treat the infection till you are lured to buy the full version.
The antivirus is so roguish that if you try to uninstall it then it deliberately deletes the system files. When the important system files are deleted the whole operating system is rendered unstable and the functionality is reduced. The naked fact is that the Antivirus 360 cannot be uninstalled by normal process. The best way is to delete it completely with the help of certain tricks and techniques. Follow the subsequent easy steps to get rid of this evil antivirus.
Step # 1: Stopping the allied Processes
The key to remove the Antivirus 360 is to stop the helping processes through the task manager. The following processes are required to be stopped before going to step 2.

  • av360.exe
  • antivirus360.exe

Step # 2: Deleting the Antivirus 360 files
The following files need to be deleted which are falsely created viruses to threaten the user to buy the full version.

  • av360.exe
  • antivirus360.exe
  • Antivirus360.lnk
  • uninstallAntivirus360.lnk
  • %UserProfile%\Desktop\Antivirus 360.lnk
  • %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Antivirus 360
  • %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Antivirus 360\Antivirus 360.lnk
  • %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Antivirus 360\Help.lnk
  • %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Antivirus 360\Registration.lnk

Step # 3: Removing the Antivirus 360 Registry Values
Last but not the least is to remove the registry values created by the Antivirus 360 which prevents complete uninstall process of the software. The following registry values need to be removed:

  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run Antivirus 360
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\13376694984709702142491016734454
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “13376694984709702142491016734454?.

The Alternative Method:
If nothing works and your system has already become unstable then try this alternative method that is sure to work.

  1. Start->CMD
  2. Tasklist <— to display all instances.
  3. Look for something like AV360 or Antivirus 360
  4. Taskkill /F /IM AV360.EXE <— if AV360.EXE exist in instance, otherwise use Antivirus360.EXE
  5. regedit
  6. Find and replace all AV360 and delete it.
  7. Search for AV360.EXE or Antivirus360.EXE and delete it.
  8. Restart the computer.

There are some precautions necessary when the above tasks of removing the Antivirus 360 are done.

  • Create a backup of the complete registry
  • Create a system restore point.

Finally after these steps the Antivirus 360 is completely removed and your PC is virus free.

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]]> http://tipdeck.com/how-to-remove-antivirus-360/feed How to Remove Antivirus 2009http://tipdeck.com/how-to-remove-antivirus-2009 http://tipdeck.com/how-to-remove-antivirus-2009#comments Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:00:39 +0000 Sofi http://tipdeck.com/?p=4052 How to Remove Antivirus 2009 How to Remove Antivirus 2009The cases of malware infection, system failure, access to personal files and breach of security due to virus, Trojan and worms are numerous. Today the cyber crime is on high and nothing online is absolutely safe. Even the toughest of the security algorithms can be broken down by simple brute force attacks. Many of the fake companies and evil programmers take advantage of this situation and make their own virus and spread it over the World Wide Web. Finally they come up with a solution to cure your pc from the malfunction and the infection provided that the user purchases the full version.
Antivirus 2009 also called Antivirus 2009 pro is one of such antivirus that loads on your system unknowingly and then produces Trojan replicas within the host pc. This software gets into your pc when you try to download any video codec through the help of a Trojan. After entering in to the system it shows false positive signals and many misleading pop ups showing some unknown infection are displayed now and then. It can only be cured only if the full version is purchased. The Antivirus 2009 has its own updates by which gets into the root directory of the system. The most destructive part of the game is when the antivirus breaches your digital privacy and get access to your private files that might contain some highly confidential information. If your system has been infected with this antivirus then you have no reason to panic. Just follow the below mentioned tricks to get rid of the Antivirus 2009 completely.
Step # 1: Stopping the allied Processes

  • The key to remove the Antivirus 2009 is to stop the helping processes through the task manager. The following processes are required to be stopped before going to step 2.
  • av2009.exe
  • av2009[1].exe
  • AV2009Install.exe
  • Antivirus2009.exe
  • utynewu.exe
  • install.exe
  • brastk.exe
  • Home Antivirus 2009.exe

Step # 2: Deleting the Antivirus 2009 files
The following files need to be deleted which are falsely created viruses to threaten the user to buy the full version.
av2009.exe
av2009install.exe
av2009install_0011.exe
av2009[1].exe
Antivirus2009.exe
ieupdates.exe
Home Antivirus 2009.exe
scui.cpl
%program_files%\antivirus 2009\av2009.exe
%startmenu%\antivirus 2009\antivirus 2009.lnk
%startmenu%\antivirus 2009\uninstall antivirus 2009.lnk
winsrc.dll
%desktopdirectory%\antivirus 2009.lnk
winsrc.dll
ieupdates.exe
av2009install_0011.exe
av2009install.exe
%program_files%\antivirus 2009\av2009.exe
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\Antivirus 2009.lnk
%UserProfile%\Desktop\Antivirus 2009.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Antivirus 2009\Antivirus 2009.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Antivirus 2009\Uninstall Antivirus 2009.lnk
%ProgramFiles%\Antivirus 2009\av2009.exe
%System%\scui.cpl
brastk.exe
icilosaqi.dll
install.exe
isygequdy.lib
wini101971.exe
wscui.cpl
_scui.cpl
antiviruspro2009.exe
avengn.dll
utynewu.exe
icilosaqi.dll
utynewu.exe
install.exe
brastk.exe
wini101971.exe
%program_files%\antiviruspro2009\uninstall.exe
%program_files%\antiviruspro2009\wscui.cpl
%programs%\antiviruspro2009\antiviruspro2009.lnk
%programs%\antiviruspro2009\uninstall.lnk
%program_files%\antiviruspro2009\antiviruspro2009.exe
%program_files%\antiviruspro2009\uninstall.exe
%desktopdirectory%\antiviruspro2009.lnk
%profile%\application data\microsoft\internet explorer\quick launch\antiviruspro2009.lnk
%program_files%\antiviruspro2009\antiviruspro2009.cfg
%program_files%\antiviruspro2009\antiviruspro2009.exe
%program_files%\antiviruspro2009\avengn.dll
%program_files%\antiviruspro2009\data\daily.cvd
%program_files%\antiviruspro2009\htmlayout.dll
%program_files%\antiviruspro2009\microsoft.vc80.crt\microsoft.vc80.crt.manifest
%program_files%\antiviruspro2009\microsoft.vc80.crt\msvcm80.dll
%program_files%\antiviruspro2009\microsoft.vc80.crt\msvcp80.dll
%program_files%\antiviruspro2009\microsoft.vc80.crt\msvcr80.dll
%program_files%\antiviruspro2009\pthreadvc2.dll
%program_files%\antiviruspro2009\pthreadvc2.dll
%program_files%\antiviruspro2009\microsoft.vc80.crt\msvcr80.dll
%program_files%\antiviruspro2009\microsoft.vc80.crt\msvcp80.dll
%program_files%\antiviruspro2009\microsoft.vc80.crt\msvcm80.dll
%program_files%\antiviruspro2009\htmlayout.dll
%program_files%\antiviruspro2009\avengn.dll

Step # 3: Removing the Antivirus 2009 Registry Values
Last but not the least is to remove the registry values created by the Antivirus 2009 which prevents complete uninstall process of the software. The following registry values need to be removed:

  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run ieupdate

Finally after these steps the Antivirus 2009 is completely removed and your PC is virus free.

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]]> http://tipdeck.com/how-to-remove-antivirus-2009/feed How to Remove Spyware Protect 2009http://tipdeck.com/how-to-remove-spyware-protect-2009 http://tipdeck.com/how-to-remove-spyware-protect-2009#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 23:01:00 +0000 Sofi http://tipdeck.com/?p=4036 How to Remove Spyware Protect 2009 How to Remove Spyware Protect 2009The cyber world is today flooded with millions of adware, spyware, Trojan, viruses, worms and bots. Many of them are created solely for destructive purposes while many of them are designed to steal very sensitive user information like user’s bank account details, security protocols and many other issues. There are many anti-viruses and Trojan removers which claim hundred percent protection but the naked truth is that none of the products available in the cyber security market are hundred percent efficient. Some anti spywares and anti- virus companies in fact create their own virus and spread it and then claim a cure for it. Spyware Protect 2009 is one of them. This particular piece of software uses false positive to scare the users. It even goes to the extent of creating its own viruses. Upon the first scan it scares the user by showing the false infections and the healing process can be done only after purchasing the total software.
Once installed, the Spyware Protect 2009 is very difficult to remove completely. It creates many local keys in the registry which cannot be easily removed. Moreover it creates numerous additional zero byte files which are harmless but show signs of infections when scanned. Thus the software does every possible effort to lure the user to buy the full version. As with all software, Spyware Protect 2009 can be removed completely by deleting some specific registry keys and some hidden window files. Although the process is very easy, still the user needs to be very specific and cautious while experimenting with the windows registry. A very small mismanaged mistake in the registry may result into serious malfunctioning of the operating system and may render it unstable. Therefore one must always create a backup of the registry before trying anything. Just follow the steps given below to completely remove the Spyware Protect 2009.

Step # 1: Stopping the allied Processes

The key to remove the Spyware Protect 2009 is to stop the helping processes through the task manager. The following processes are required to be stopped before going to step 2.

  • SpywareProtect2009.exe
  • SpywareProtection2009.exe
  • sysguard.exe

Step # 2: Deleting the Spyware Protect 2009 files
The following files need to be deleted which are falsely created viruses to threaten the user to buy the full version.

  • c:\ProgramFiles\SpywareProtect2009

c:\ProgramFiles\SpywareProtect2009\gfx.bin
c:\ProgramFiles\SpywareProtect2009\options.ini
c:\ProgramFiles\SpywareProtect2009\SpywareProtect2009.exe
c:\ProgramFiles\SpywareProtect2009\SpywareProtect2009.exe.MANIFEST
c:\ProgramFiles\SpywareProtect2009\SpywareProtect2009_start_setup.exe
c:\ProgramFiles\SpywareProtect2009\tp_starter.exe
c:\ProgramFiles\SpywareProtect2009\uninstall.exe
c:\ProgramFiles\SpywareProtect2009\uninstall.log
c:\ProgramFiles\SpywareProtect2009\vbase.ini
c:\ProgramFiles\SpywareProtect2009\lang
c:\ProgramFiles\SpywareProtect2009\lang\english.lng
c:\WINDOWS\system32\vbzlib2.dll
c:\WINDOWS\aazalirt.exe
c:\WINDOWS\dkekkrkska.exe
c:\WINDOWS\dkewiizkjdks.exe
c:\WINDOWS\iddqdops.exe
c:\WINDOWS\ienotas.exe
c:\WINDOWS\iqmcnoeqz.exe
c:\WINDOWS\irprokwks.exe
c:\WINDOWS\jikglond.exe
c:\WINDOWS\jiklagka.exe
c:\WINDOWS\jrjakdsd.exe
c:\WINDOWS\jungertab.exe
c:\WINDOWS\kitiiwhaas.exe
c:\WINDOWS\kkwknrbsggeg.exe
c:\WINDOWS\klopnidret.exe
c:\WINDOWS\krkdkdkee.exe
c:\WINDOWS\krkmahejdk.exe
c:\WINDOWS\krtawefg.exe
c:\WINDOWS\krujmmwlrra.exe
c:\WINDOWS\ktknamwerr.exe
c:\WINDOWS\kuruhccdsdd.exe
c:\WINDOWS\ooorjaas.exe
c:\WINDOWS\oranerkka.exe
c:\WINDOWS\oropbbsee.exe
c:\WINDOWS\otnnbektre.exe
c:\WINDOWS\otowjdseww.exe
c:\WINDOWS\otpeppggq.exe
c:\WINDOWS\rkaskssd.exe
c:\WINDOWS\ronitfst.exe
c:\WINDOWS\seeukluba.exe
c:\WINDOWS\skaaanret.exe
c:\WINDOWS\sysguardn.exe
c:\WINDOWS\tobmygers.exe
c:\WINDOWS\tobykke.exe
c:\WINDOWS\zibaglertz.exe
sysguard.exe
Step # 3: Removing the Spyware Protect 2009 Registry Values
Last but not the least is to remove the registry values created by the Spyware Protect 2009 which prevents complete uninstall process of the software. The following registry values need to be removed:

  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\SpywareProtect2009
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\uninstall\Spyware Protect 2009
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\Run Spyware Protect 2009

Finally after these steps the Spyware Protect is completely removed and your PC is virus free.

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