Friday, January 28, 2011

How to Manual Remove - W32.Mabezat.B

1. Temporarily Disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP). [how to]
2. Update the virus definitions.
3. Reboot computer in SafeMode [how to]
4. Run a full system scan and clean/delete all infected file(s)
5. Delete/Modify any values added to the registry. On Start Menu,
click Run, type regedit on the field.

Navigate to and restore the following registry entry if required:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\Explorer
\Advanced\”ShowSuperHidden” = “0″

6. Exit registry editor and restart the computer.

7. Find and delete the following files:
- %SystemDrive%\Documents and Settings\tazebama.dl_
- %SystemDrive%\Documents and Settings\hook.dl_
- %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\zPharoh.exe
- %SystemDrive%\Documents and Settings\tazebama.dll
- [DRIVE]:\zPharaoh.exe
- [DRIVE]:\autorun

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

What is Microsoft Security Essentials

Windows Defender's functions are included in MSE so loading Defender would be redundant.

Windows Defender = antispyware
MSE = antivirus + antispyware.
So think of MSE as Windows Defender with added Antivirus Software. And its free for HOME users

Check this :

Start - type in Search box -> MSCONFIG find at top - Right Click on - RUN AS ADMIN

Startup tab - Uncheck Windows Defender (if listed) and APPLY / OK - REBOOT

That should stop Defender from loading.

If needed after the above :

Do these to clear corruption and repair/replace damaged/missing system files.

Run DiskCleanup - Start - All Programs - Accessories - System Tools - Disk Cleanup

Start - type in Search box - COMMAND find at top of list - RIGHT CLICK - RUN AS ADMIN

sfc /scannow

How to Repair Windows 7 System Files with System File Checker
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1538-sfc-scannow-command-system-file-checker.html

Then run checkdisk (chkdsk).

How to Run Disk Check in Windows 7
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/433-disk-check.html

Check the default services and dependencies to make sure they are running.
http://www.blackviper.com/WinVista/Services/Security_Center.htm