Re: Can I Stop and Remove a Service Without Using Admin Tools

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From: Carl (cmuffoletto_at_consultant.com)
Date: 02/27/05 

Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2005 07:36:26 -0700

Thanks for the advice. I used Ad-aware, Spybot, and MS Anti-spyware, all
left the service installed and started. Editing the registry was my last
resource but I didn't know where to look.

Thanks again.

Carl

Ramesh, MS-MVP wrote:
> Carl,
>
> Services are implemented in this registry key:
>
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services
>
> One of the sub-menu contains the 'malware' service that you're
> mentioning. Spot it and delete. Follow-up with complete malware removal.
>
> Run these malware cleaners:
>
> 1. Ad-Aware
> http://www.lavasoftusa.com
>
> 2. SpyBot S&D
> http://www.safer-networking.org
>
> 3. CWShredder
> http://www.intermute.com/spysubtract/cwshredder_download.html
>
> Update 1 & 2 before running a scan.
>
> Clean-up Windows Startup:
> http://windowsxp.mvps.org/startup.htm
>
> Then, run a full system virus scan with fully updated definitions. Try
> Trend Micro's Sysclean package (free), it's capable of eliminating
> keyloggers, trojans etc.
>
> Generic Trojan / Adware Infestation Removal Procedure:
> http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
>
> Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
> http://windowsxp.mvps.org/scanners.htm
>

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