Re: Registry
- From: Malke <malke@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:06:40 -0800
John boy wrote:
I would like to know how to edit my registry. Every time I delete
something it comes back. What do I need to stop running to do what I
whant. I have a file that has a virus in it that doesn't need to be in the
registry.
Knowing how to edit the registry isn't going to clean up your computer. You
have to do it the long way. Besides, if you have to ask how to edit the
registry you shouldn't be in there - one misstep and you can completely
hose Windows.
Go through these general malware removal steps systematically -
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware
Include scanning with David Lipman's Multi_AV and follow instructions to do
all scans in Safe Mode.
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Multi-AV - instructions
http://tinyurl.com/yoeru3 - download link and more instructions
You can also check to see if there are targeted removal steps for your
malware here:
Bleeping Computer removal how-to's -
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/forum55.html
When all else fails, run HijackThis and post your log in one of the
specialty forums listed at the first link above (not here, please).
Standard disclaimer: I can't see and test your computer myself, so these are
just suggestions based on many years of being a professional computer tech;
suggestions based on what you've written. You should not take my
suggestions as a definitive diagnosis. If you can't do the work yourself
(and there is no shame in admitting this isn't your cup of tea), take the
machine to a professional computer repair shop (not your local equivalent
of BigComputerStore/GeekSquad). Please be aware that not all local shops
are skilled at removing malware and even if they are, your computer may be
so infested that Windows will need to be clean-installed. If possible, have
all your data backed up before you take the machine into a shop.
Malke
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