Jun 30, 2007

Laptop virus removal - howto

Here is a 3 step process that will ensure your laptop to be functioning properly.
  1. Download Spyware Terminator from other computer - freeutility from http://www.spywareterminator.com/
  2. Copy the application on a USB stick drive/CD and transfer it to the infected laptop.
  3. Install and Run the Spyware Terminator. Press Scan-> Full Spyware Scan-> Start Scan Now. Wait a few minutes depending on the hard drive occupied space. Next check all the spyware/viruses/trojans found and press Remove Infections.
  4. At this point your internet connection should be restored and functioning so go to http://downloads.ewido.net/ewido_micro.exe and download the application.Run the online avg/ewido scanner and again remove any threads found.
  5. Right click on SpywareTerminator taskbar icon 1) Check for updates - to download the latest program definitions 2) Check on the HIPS(host intrusion prevention system) to enable further protection of all files. HIPS may require to do a full spyware scan.
    Remark: If during the cleaning process computer suddenly stops or restarts, then you'll have to restart windows in safe mode and repeat the scanning.

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