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Most malicious files will set their file attributes to hidden to attempt to hide itself, which may lead to difficulties on the 3rd step for some people.

Click here for a tutorial on how to see hidden files on Windows.

 

Also, I don't advise people go on a cleaning spree through there registry unless they know what they are doing as there is a chance you will **** **** up.

 

 

I recommend using something similar to AVG Firewall, which alerts you whenever an unauthorized program is attempting to access the internet.

Oh your right, a internet service provider should offer a free software and it usually recommended which can has a nice firewall and it shouldn't interfere with the software currently being used. I'm using my internet service provider anti-virus program and as well Microsoft Windows Defender.

What are the points for and used for?

There just like EXP Lamps where its based on your level how much exp you get.

Good Guide.

 

You ever used the windows defender?

Awesome software. You use it as well?

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Thank you Anthoni, Ded, Jay and Benjamin but full credits go to PCWizKid. Just posted to help members in need.

Sup Dave?

Jordon do I get credicted? :P I support aswell!

 

Malware RemovalPCWizKid in this tutorial shows you an advanced yet manual way of finding and removing spyware, trojans or viruses when your anti spyware or anti virus program is not fixing it for you properly.

 

There are general 3 steps to removing malware which should be done in SAFE Mode. If you unsure about how to boot your windows into SAFE Mode only, when you first boot your computer before you see the Windows Logo press and hold down the F5 key and you will be given the option to boot your PC into a minimal boot configuration of the OS so you can do your investigation without being connected to the internet. Always remember to make a backup of your registry (use the system Restore checkpoint tool) before you do any of these changes.

 

Step 1.

The first step is to stop the malware that is currently running and starting up automatically every time you login to windows. We need to stop and kill the process of it running and prevent it from starting up again.

 

There are 2 areas that are useful for checking what is "Starting up" and "Running". This is shown in the video tutorial below in more detail, but for reference these 2 areas are the System Configuration accessed using MSCONFIG and the Task Manager which is accessed by doing a CTRL+ALT+DEL.

 

Within these existing tools in Windows you can get the details on a suspicious EXE file starting up or a process running in the background hidden from view and disable it.

 

Step 2.

Though you might be successful in disabling temporarily the malware from running by doing Step 1, this does not solve the problem long term because most malware (Spyware, trojans and viruses) can put them selves back and re-enable themselves once you reboot because the registry still has entries that reference them and start them up. This means that before you restart your computer and immediately after you have done step 1, you need to go into the windows REGISTRY (as shown in the video tutorial) and remove the references of the suspicious malware executable from there. The windows registry has specific area where you can specify programs to start automatically or associate themselves as something else or hide. Searching the registry for these references and deleting them ensure that they do not start-up again.

In the registry malware places itself in the startup here HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\

 

Step 3.

The last thing that you would do is delete the actual malware files. Once you have found the filenames and locations (based on our findings in the MSCONFIG and REGISTRY) you can navigate using Windows Explorer and delete the actual files from your hard drive. Though this is not 100% fool proof and malware files can make copies of themselves and duplicate themselves, removing as much as possible will in most cases break the cycle of allowing the malware to run. Some common areas where you will find Spyware , Trojans and Virus hiding are as follows:

 

C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Temp\

C:\windows\system32\

C:\WINDOWS\Prefetch

 

In these folders when you sort by date your files and folder you can see what has recently been touched, added or changed. Malware will try to discuse itself as a DLL file or an EXE file, usually they have odd file names with no real meaning and you can seach online for that file name to get details on its origine and if its a threat or not. Sometimes they try to take on filenames similar to actual real system files such as rundll32 . If you saw something called rundll33 then you know that for sure is a threat and should be deleted.

 

 

PM if you have any questions on type of spyware/anitvirus the best or if your program is good or might need a new upgrade. :P

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SOMEONE MOVE PLEASE!

WHY DIDN'T YOU TELL ME IN ADVANCED! Hey Sefket welcome to PW.

hihi

Hi KJ oh mighty AX Leader/Founder

Welcome.

Thanks Kriminal, good times fighting against each other and being on the same team. :)

Welcome to the forums, I'm Cameron.

Thanks, Cameron hows FI doing?

Glad you joined us.

Gone for 3 days, couldn't have gave me a heads up. :\

Welcome my brotha.

Adventus FTW! Wait which Chaz are you from A? lol. If not sup?

1. Lumbridge – Toadstool – 1 point

Around Lumbridge and often in Draynor.

2. Entrana – Barrel – 1 point

Sail to Entrana from Port Sarim.

3. Barbarian Outpost – Bush – 1 point

Near the Baxtorian Falls close to Otto Godblessed.

4. Eagle’s Peak – Bush – 1 point

5. Gnome Maze – Bush – 1 point

South of Ardougne and often in Port Khazard.

6. Feldip – Bush – 2 points

Anywhere from Oo'glog to Yanille. Often in Yanille south wall.

7. Tyras Catapult – Toadstool – 2 points

You must have completed Regicide. Walk through either pass or travel via boat charter or Elf crystal.

8. Canifis – Crate – 2 points

Haunted woods, Undead farm, Ectofunctus, Fenkenstrain's castle.

9. Mort Myre – Toadstool – 2 points

Look around the Nature Grotto where Filliman Tarlock is found.

10. Southern Desert – Cactus – 2 points

In the desert between Shantay's pass or Sophanem. Look around Nardah, Pollnivneach, and Bedabin Camp.

11. Polar Bear – Falador well - 1 point

Requires Hunt for Red Raktuber, The quest. The polar bear is always in a well.

2 Days left. Taken and full credited from Zybez.

Hello Welcome to PW.

Thanks, Coz.

Velcome ;)

Phanks yuuu, Hugh. :happy:

Hey, welcome to the community.

 

Enjoy browsing :D

Thanks bro, feel so welcomed. :laugh:

So just like to hear what you guys think of Clan Friends for pure clans? Helpful or bad?

Welcome, hope you enjoy this community just as much as I do.

Thanks Ded, I should get along pretty swell.

Welcome to the forums

Thank you Mark great to see you once again.

G'day

You too Am0n.

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THEORY!!!

 

Glad you join us at Pw

 

Welcome

Sup Brad, I knew sooner or later I need another community. :)

Not going to use this at all, but I have noticed that Jagex has really been intent on catching up to all of the fansites. Rather different from their usual strategy of not interacting at all with the user-base. It's nice that they have a step in the right direction for the benefit of all, but many already use SwiftKit or IRC GE Bot.

Congratulations, 3 more levels to go man. :D

Sept 3-6, so what are your goals that week. For me I wont have time to play since I got work. :confused:

Hello Pure Warfare. Nothing much to say wass good? Pretty good life so far. I'm currently 16 year old almost 17 from Toronto, Ontario Canada. I'm a good Asian boy.

Pure Clan/RS History.

Been playing RuneScape since wildy got removed. My first account I didn't play much. When a friend introduced me to Pures thats when I got addicted but I've stopped :P.

I have joined many clans in the past and I will try my best to name them all. Fatal Pures, Divinity, Tyrant Pures, Ascendancy, Enigma, Dire Revenge, Inception, Chivalry, Zenith, Intense Redemption and Adventus.

I had a great time with all these clans, I'm not going to lie, love the leadership, community but also the members. I have great warring experience but most of the times I would like to learn more strategies to win. I'm currently Founder of Zenith with Neil. I was a PC Staff one time and also Honored Member of Zybez which I'm pretty proud of.

Well just saying Hi and will like to be welcomed to the Pure community. Many may known me as Luck, Bob, but mainly Theory. :)

PEACE.

Dang I also forgot Carpediem and Anxiety :happy: