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Virus/Malware Removal Guide for Windows

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Hi everyone,

I would like to share my malware removal guide with all of you. It contains step by step instructions on how to remove malicious software from a computer. It's still a work in progress. I would appreciate any feedback. :)

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This guide will help you remove malicious software from your computer. If you think your computer is infected with a virus or trojan, you may want to use this guide. It contains instructions that, if followed correctly, will remove most malicious software from a Windows operating system. It highlights free malware removal tools and resources that are necessary to clean your system.



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Brian


Message edited by Brian_12 on 05-22-2012 at 09:30:48 PM
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Update:

- Changed the link to backup instructions
- Added Windows Repair by Tweaking.com (Fix Post-Disinfection Problems)
- Removed TaskManager.xls
- Added Process Hacker (Additional Detection/Removal Tools)
- Removed unnecessary links

Thanks.

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Update:

- Removed unnecessary notes (Step 2)
- Revised instructions for running SuperAntiSpyware (Step 2)
- Removed tutorial links (Step 2)
- Changed the order of steps in After the Removal Process
- Added instructions on how to Repair Windows Update and Firewall (Fix Post-Disinfection Problems)

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Great Work!

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Update:

- Added a Comments and Reviews page (under the title)
- Created a PDF version of the guide (under the title)
- Added a link about disconnecting your Internet connection (Step 2)
- Added a link to Malwarebytes randomly named installer (Step 2)
- Combined steps: Get Expert Analysis and Further Help

I also created a Google+ page. https://plus.google.com/106459453799715716104/posts Please follow me. :)

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Update:

- Added a new image (Introduction)
- Added a new page: Fix Internet Connection after Malware Removal (Removal Process)
- Added an important note - RKill (Step 2)
- Removed Malwarebytes offline database installer (isn't updated often)
- Removed SuperAntiSpyware (Step 2)
- Changed a few links
- Updated the PDF version

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Hi everyone,

Recently, I've been getting questions about my recent update (particularly the part about removing SuperAntiSpyware). I would like share the reasons why I removed SAS.

I removed SuperAntiSpyware for the following main reasons:

1. SuperAntiSpyware has the lowest malware detection rates compared to Malwarebytes and HitmanPro.
2. The fact that HitmanPro uses 4 antivirus engines to detect malware.
3. Malwarebytes and HitmanPro provide adequate malware removal when used together.

SuperAntiSpyware is still an excellent product, and I will definitely keep an eye on it. :)

Brian


Message edited by Brian_12 on 02-09-2012 at 08:51:49 PM
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Update:

- Revised the introduction
- Added an important note about the USB autorun file (Preparation for Removal)
- The guide is now officially copyrighted (added copyright notice).
- Changed the subheadings
- Revised page: Stop Malicious Processes and Fix EXE Files
- Revised Step 3
- Changed a few links
- Updated the PDF version

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Nice work Brian!

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Update:

- Revised the preparation section
- Revised the conclusion
- Added Common Computer Malware section
- Changed a few important notes
- Changed a few links
- Updated the PDF version

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