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W32/Koobface-Q Removal Guide
W32/Koobface-Q Description
W32/Koobface-Q is a malicious worm from the notorious Win32 stable that affects computers connected to a network running Windows 95/98/Me and Windows NT/2000 operating systems. W32/Koobface-Q spreads by using Windows networking APIs, MAPI functions or email clients such as Microsoft Outlook. W32/Koobface-Q can also create email messages with a dangerous worm program attached to it. A message created by a worm often suggests that the recipient should launch the attachment to see something interesting or important. W32/Koobface-Q contains all the characteristics of an identified security risk and should be removed if detected.
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W32/Koobface-Q Manual Removal Instructions
Backup Reminder: Always be sure to back up your PC before making any changes.To remove W32/Koobface-Q, you must first stop any W32/Koobface-Q processes that are running in your computer's memory. To stop all W32/Koobface-Q processes, press CTRL+ALT+DELETE to open the Windows Task Manager. Click on the "Processes" tab, search for W32/Koobface-Q, then right-click it and select "End Process" key.
To delete W32/Koobface-Q registry keys, open the Windows Registry Editor by clicking on the Windows "Start" button and selecting "Run." Type "regedit" into the box and click "OK." Once the Registry Editor is open, search for the registry key "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\W32/Koobface-Q." Right-click this registry key and select "Delete."
Finally, to completely get rid of W32/Koobface-Q, you must manually remove other W32/Koobface-Q files. These W32/Koobface-Q files can be in the form of EXE, DLL, LSP, TOOLBAR, BROWSER HIJACK, and/or BROWSER PLUGIN. For example, W32/Koobface-Q might create a file like
%PROGRAM_FILES%\W32/Koobface-Q\W32/Koobface-Q.exe. Locate and remove these files.
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