Do you know what PCClean Pro is?

DESCRIPTION

PCClean Pro or PC Cleaner Pro, is a fake anti-spyware program designed to look like a legitmate program that cleans parasites from your computer. We quickly find out that PCClean Pro does not clean anything from your computer. PCClean Pro makes you wonder why you just wasted 10 minutes of your time letting it scan your computer to find out that the scan results are bogus.

PCClean Pro is a Pro at deceiving, not cleaning. We ask that you avoid downloading or installing PCClean Pro because you may regret ever welcoming PCClean Pro onto your computer’s hard drive. PCClean Pro may come from a trojan infection which can be downloaded through a fake video codec or malicious website.

In non-techie terms: Ever had a computer fail on your all of a sudden without any warning? Do you remember that feeling? Well PCClean Pro may end up making you feel the same way after you have spent your hard earned money on the full version. Because PCClean Pro does nothing for you will might as well have purchased a full tank of gas for a complete stranger. Do not make the mistake of installing or purchasing PCClean Pro.

Aliases: PCClean Pro, PC Clean Pro, PCCleaner Pro, PC Cleaner Pro.

What happened to your computer when you found out that you had PCClean Pro installed? Did you end up purchasing PCClean Pro?

PCClean Pro Automatic Removal Instructions

This automatic removal method is for non-techie computer users. If you’re too lazy to learn about spyware removal or how to access sensitive files in your computer, then this is the method for you.
Before you start: Print or bookmark these instructions because you’ll have to reboot into Safe Mode. Also back up your computer in case you make a mistake.

1. Download and save SmitFraudFix to your desktop.
2. Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode). Once the
   desktop appears, double click on the SmitfraudFix.exe on your desktop.
3. After the credits screen, you’ll see a menu. Select the option number 2, which is ‘Clean (safe mode recommended)’, and then
   press Enter to delete infect files.
4. SmitFraudFix will begin cleaning your computer and take a series of cleanup processes. When the process is over, it will automatically begin the Disk Cleanup program.
5. Once the Disk Cleanup program is complete, you will be prompted with the message ‘Registry cleaning - Do you want to clean the registry’. Answer Y (Yes) and hit Enter. Reboot your computer.
6. SmitFraudFix will now check if wininet.dll is infected. SmitFraudFix will ask you whether to replace the infected file (if there’s any) ‘Replace infected
   file?’ Answer by typing Y (Yes) and hit Enter.
7. Reboot your computer to complete the cleaning process.
8. After reboot, a Notepad screen may appear containing a log of all the files
   removed from your computer. If it doesn’t appear, a file will be created called
   rapport.txt in the root of your drive, (Local Disk C:).
9. Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode).
10. Go to C:\Windows\Temp, click Edit, click Select All, press DELETE, and then
    click Yes to confirm that you want all the items to go to the Recycle Bin.
11. Go to C:\Documents and Settings\[LISTED USER]\Local Settings\Temp, click Edit, click Select All, press DELETE, and then click Yes to confirm that
    you want all the items to go to the Recycle Bin.
12. Reboot your computer back to normal mode. Go to Windows Update and download all critical updates.

PCClean Pro Manual Removal Instructions

This manual removal method is for techie computer users. PCClean Pro manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that PCClean Pro will be removed completely. So read the PCClean Pro removal steps carefully and good luck.
Before you start: Close all programs and Internet browsers. Also back up your computer in case you make a mistake and your computer stops working.

1. Uninstall PCClean Pro Program
   Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall PCClean Pro if found.
2. To stop PCClean Pro processes (view process removal steps)
   Go to Start > Run > type taskmgr. The click the Processes tab and you’ll see a list of running processes.
   Search and stop these PCClean Pro processes:
   PCCleanPro.exe
   For each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select “End task”.
3. To Unregister PCClean Pro DLLs (view DLL removal steps)
   Search and unregister these PCClean Pro DLLs:
   PCCleanPro.dll

   To locate the PCClean Pro DLL path, go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders. Type PCClean Pro and in the Look in: select either My Computer or Local Hard Drives. Click the Search button.
   Once you have the PCClean Pro DLL path, go to Start and then click on Run. In the Run command box, type cmd, and then click on OK.
   To locate the exact DLL path, type cd in order to change the current directory. To display the contents of the directory, use the dir command. To remove the DLL file type regsvr32 /u FILENAME.dll (FILENAME is the name of the file that you want to unregister).

4. If your homepage has been changed, go to Start > Control Panel > Internet Options > click on the General > click Use Default under Home Page. Add the your desired default homepage, then click Apply > click OK. Open a new web browser to check that you have your desired default homepage.
5. Remove PCClean Pro Directories.
   To find PCClean Pro directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.
   Search and delete the following PCClean Pro directories:
   C:\ProgramFiles\PCClean Pro
   C:\ProgramFiles\PCCleaner Pro

   Right-click on the PCClean Pro folder and select Delete.
   A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the folder PCClean Pro and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
   Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting PCClean Pro could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes.

6. To remove PCClean Pro icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.

You’ve completed the PCClean Pro manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your PCClean Pro problems. If you want to contribute to this article, post your comment below.

Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes. By using this information you agree to be bound by the disclaimer. There’s no guarantee that PCClean Pro will be completely removed from your computer. Seek professional help if your computer continues to experience problems.

Do you know what WinDefender2008 is?

DESCRIPTION

WinDefender2008 or Win Defender 2008, is a fake anti-spyware program that pretends to be a Windows XP or Vista security program. Through our testing and analysis of WinDefender2008 we have found WinDefender2008 to be nothing close to a security or protection program for Windows.

WinDefender2008 may be installed through a security hole or Trojan infection that resides on your computer’s hard drive. If you have WinDefender2008 installed on your system then you may get several popups, alert messages and fake scans notifying you of errors detected on your computer. All of the notifications are bogus and cannot be trusted. WinDefender2008 does this to only scare you into purchase the registered WinDefender2008 program.

In non-techie terms: We must say that WinDefender2008 has a very nicely done interface that seems convincing but you must not fall for this trick. WinDefender2008 is basically garbage and ultimately a waste of your time. You must avoid downloading or installing WinDefender2008 if you can. If you purchase WinDefender2008 you will be wasting your time and money.

Aliases: WinDefender2008, Win Defender 2008.

WinDefender2008 Automatic Removal Instructions

This automatic removal method is for non-techie computer users. If you’re too lazy to learn about spyware removal or how to access sensitive files in your computer, then this is the method for you.
Before you start: Print or bookmark these instructions because you’ll have to reboot into Safe Mode. Also back up your computer in case you make a mistake.

1. Download and save SmitFraudFix to your desktop.
2. Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode). Once the
   desktop appears, double click on the SmitfraudFix.exe on your desktop.
3. After the credits screen, you’ll see a menu. Select the option number 2, which is ‘Clean (safe mode recommended)’, and then
   press Enter to delete infect files.
4. SmitFraudFix will begin cleaning your computer and take a series of cleanup processes. When the process is over, it will automatically begin the Disk Cleanup program.
5. Once the Disk Cleanup program is complete, you will be prompted with the message ‘Registry cleaning - Do you want to clean the registry’. Answer Y (Yes) and hit Enter. Reboot your computer.
6. SmitFraudFix will now check if wininet.dll is infected. SmitFraudFix will ask you whether to replace the infected file (if there’s any) ‘Replace infected
   file?’ Answer by typing Y (Yes) and hit Enter.
7. Reboot your computer to complete the cleaning process.
8. After reboot, a Notepad screen may appear containing a log of all the files
   removed from your computer. If it doesn’t appear, a file will be created called
   rapport.txt in the root of your drive, (Local Disk C:).
9. Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode).
10. Go to C:\Windows\Temp, click Edit, click Select All, press DELETE, and then
    click Yes to confirm that you want all the items to go to the Recycle Bin.
11. Go to C:\Documents and Settings\[LISTED USER]\Local Settings\Temp, click Edit, click Select All, press DELETE, and then click Yes to confirm that
    you want all the items to go to the Recycle Bin.
12. Reboot your computer back to normal mode. Go to Windows Update and download all critical updates.

WinDefender2008 Manual Removal Instructions

This manual removal method is for techie computer users. WinDefender2008 manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that WinDefender2008 will be removed completely. So read the WinDefender2008 removal steps carefully and good luck.
Before you start: Close all programs and Internet browsers. Also back up your computer in case you make a mistake and your computer stops working.

1. Uninstall WinDefender2008 Program
   Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall WinDefender2008 if found.
2. To stop WinDefender2008 processes (view process removal steps)
   Go to Start > Run > type taskmgr. The click the Processes tab and you’ll see a list of running processes.
   Search and stop these WinDefender2008 processes:
   WDefDemo.exe
   WinDefender2008.exe
   For each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select “End task”.
3. To Unregister WinDefender2008 DLLs (view DLL removal steps)
   Search and unregister these WinDefender2008 DLLs:
   WDefDemo.dll

   To locate the WinDefender2008 DLL path, go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders. Type WinDefender2008 and in the Look in: select either My Computer or Local Hard Drives. Click the Search button.
   Once you have the WinDefender2008 DLL path, go to Start and then click on Run. In the Run command box, type cmd, and then click on OK.
   To locate the exact DLL path, type cd in order to change the current directory. To display the contents of the directory, use the dir command. To remove the DLL file type regsvr32 /u FILENAME.dll (FILENAME is the name of the file that you want to unregister).

4. To unregister WinDefender2008 registry keys (view registry keys removal steps)
   Go to Start > Run > type regedit > press OK.
   Edit the value (on the right pane) by right-clicking on it and selecting the Modify option. Select the Delete option.
   Search and delete these WinDefender2008 registry keys:

   MicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRunWinDefender 2008
   WinDefender 2008
   MicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionUninstallWinDefender 2008
   

5. If your homepage has been changed, go to Start > Control Panel > Internet Options > click on the General > click Use Default under Home Page. Add the your desired default homepage, then click Apply > click OK. Open a new web browser to check that you have your desired default homepage.
6. Remove WinDefender2008 Directories.
   To find WinDefender2008 directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.
   Search and delete the following WinDefender2008 directories:
   C:\ProgramFiles\WinDefender2008
   C:\ProgramFiles\Win Defender 2008

   Right-click on the WinDefender2008 folder and select Delete.
   A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the folder WinDefender2008 and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
   Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting WinDefender2008 could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes.

7. To remove WinDefender2008 icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.

You’ve completed the WinDefender2008 manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your WinDefender2008 problems. If you want to contribute to this article, post your comment below.

Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes. By using this information you agree to be bound by the disclaimer. There’s no guarantee that WinDefender2008 will be completely removed from your computer. Seek professional help if your computer continues to experience problems.

Do you know what Real AntiSpyware is?

DESCRIPTION

Real AntiSpyware is a rogue anti-spyware program that is causing serious havoc for computer users on the internet. Real AntiSpyware is not “Real” nor is it AntiSpyware so we do not know why they gave this piece of garbage program this name.

If installed, Real AntiSpyware prompts you with system popups or error messages created to make you think that you should need to purchase Real AntiSpyware to remove them. Not so fast, you will only be wasting your money by purchasing Real AntiSpyware because it does not remove anything.

In non-techie terms: Real AntiSpyware, like many other rogue anti-spyware programs, use illicit tactics to extort money from you. Hackers create programs like Real AntiSpyware to take your money in return for a useless program. We hope you do not find this out the hard way. Did you make the mistake of purchasing Real AntiSpyware?

Real AntiSpyware screen shot image:

Aliases: Real AntiSpyware, Real Anti-Spyware.

Real AntiSpyware Automatic Removal Instructions

This automatic removal method is for non-techie computer users. If you’re too lazy to learn about spyware removal or how to access sensitive files in your computer, then this is the method for you.
Before you start: Print or bookmark these instructions because you’ll have to reboot into Safe Mode. Also back up your computer in case you make a mistake.

1. Download and save SmitFraudFix to your desktop.
2. Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode). Once the
   desktop appears, double click on the SmitfraudFix.exe on your desktop.
3. After the credits screen, you’ll see a menu. Select the option number 2, which is ‘Clean (safe mode recommended)’, and then
   press Enter to delete infect files.
4. SmitFraudFix will begin cleaning your computer and take a series of cleanup processes. When the process is over, it will automatically begin the Disk Cleanup program.
5. Once the Disk Cleanup program is complete, you will be prompted with the message ‘Registry cleaning - Do you want to clean the registry’. Answer Y (Yes) and hit Enter. Reboot your computer.
6. SmitFraudFix will now check if wininet.dll is infected. SmitFraudFix will ask you whether to replace the infected file (if there’s any) ‘Replace infected
   file?’ Answer by typing Y (Yes) and hit Enter.
7. Reboot your computer to complete the cleaning process.
8. After reboot, a Notepad screen may appear containing a log of all the files
   removed from your computer. If it doesn’t appear, a file will be created called
   rapport.txt in the root of your drive, (Local Disk C:).
9. Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode).
10. Go to C:\Windows\Temp, click Edit, click Select All, press DELETE, and then
    click Yes to confirm that you want all the items to go to the Recycle Bin.
11. Go to C:\Documents and Settings\[LISTED USER]\Local Settings\Temp, click Edit, click Select All, press DELETE, and then click Yes to confirm that
    you want all the items to go to the Recycle Bin.
12. Reboot your computer back to normal mode. Go to Windows Update and download all critical updates.

Real AntiSpyware Manual Removal Instructions

This manual removal method is for techie computer users. Real AntiSpyware manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that Real AntiSpyware will be removed completely. So read the Real AntiSpyware removal steps carefully and good luck.
Before you start: Close all programs and Internet browsers. Also back up your computer in case you make a mistake and your computer stops working.

1. Uninstall Real AntiSpyware Program
   Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall Real AntiSpyware if found.
2. To stop Real AntiSpyware processes (view process removal steps)
   Go to Start > Run > type taskmgr. The click the Processes tab and you’ll see a list of running processes.
   Search and stop these Real AntiSpyware processes:
   Antvrs.exe
   rav.exe
   For each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select “End task”.
3. To Unregister Real AntiSpyware DLLs (view DLL removal steps)
   Search and unregister these Real AntiSpyware DLLs:
   Antvrs.dll

   To locate the Real AntiSpyware DLL path, go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders. Type Real AntiSpyware and in the Look in: select either My Computer or Local Hard Drives. Click the Search button.
   Once you have the Real AntiSpyware DLL path, go to Start and then click on Run. In the Run command box, type cmd, and then click on OK.
   To locate the exact DLL path, type cd in order to change the current directory. To display the contents of the directory, use the dir command. To remove the DLL file type regsvr32 /u FILENAME.dll (FILENAME is the name of the file that you want to unregister).

4. To unregister Real AntiSpyware registry keys (view registry keys removal steps)
   Go to Start > Run > type regedit > press OK.
   Edit the value (on the right pane) by right-clicking on it and selecting the Modify option. Select the Delete option.
   Search and delete these Real AntiSpyware registry keys:

   HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRun”Antivirus” = “%ProgramFiles%Real AntispywareAntvrs.exe”
   HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareReal Antispyware
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREReal Antispyware
   

5. If your homepage has been changed, go to Start > Control Panel > Internet Options > click on the General > click Use Default under Home Page. Add the your desired default homepage, then click Apply > click OK. Open a new web browser to check that you have your desired default homepage.
6. Remove Real AntiSpyware Directories.
   To find Real AntiSpyware directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.
   Search and delete the following Real AntiSpyware directories:
   C:\ProgramFiles\Real AntiSpyware
   C:\ProgramFiles\Real Anti Spyware

   Right-click on the Real AntiSpyware folder and select Delete.
   A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the folder Real AntiSpyware and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
   Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting Real AntiSpyware could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes.

7. To remove Real AntiSpyware icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.

You’ve completed the Real AntiSpyware manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your Real AntiSpyware problems. If you want to contribute to this article, post your comment below.

Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes. By using this information you agree to be bound by the disclaimer. There’s no guarantee that Real AntiSpyware will be completely removed from your computer. Seek professional help if your computer continues to experience problems.

Do you know what Nqgpedlr Toolbar is?

DESCRIPTION

Nqgpedlr Toolbar is another malicious toolbar from the Zlob trojan group of spyware infections. Once again, another toolbar has been released in attempt to get computer users to download and purchase a rogue anti-spyware program such as Antivirus 2008 or Antivirus 2008 Pro. Just like all of the other toolbars that are related to Nqgpedlr Toolbar, it has 4 buttons with deceiving functions printed on them. Each button has it’s own malicious function such as redirecting you to a website that promotes rogue anti-spyware or the prompt of a download of infected files.

Nqgpedlr Toolbar may blend into your web browser making it look like it is legitimately part of the title bar area. Be careful when you utilize a toolbar especially one that may look the least bit suspicious.

In non-techie terms: All of the recent toolbars that come from the Zlob trojan infection are ones that you cannot pronounce such as Nqgpedlr Toolbar. Can you verbally explain the Nqgpedlr Toolbar to anyone? We tried and didn’t succeed, we had to spell it out. As far as we are concerned, Nqgpedlr Toolbar is spelled D A N G E R O U S. Do not use the Nqgpedlr Toolbar.

The Nqgpedlr Toolbar may resemble this image:

Nqgpedlr Toolbar Automatic Removal Instructions

This automatic removal method is for non-techie computer users. If you’re too lazy to learn about spyware removal or how to access sensitive files in your computer, then this is the method for you.
Before you start: Print or bookmark these instructions because you’ll have to reboot into Safe Mode. Also back up your computer in case you make a mistake.

1. Download and save SmitFraudFix to your desktop.
2. Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode). Once the
   desktop appears, double click on the SmitfraudFix.exe on your desktop.
3. After the credits screen, you’ll see a menu. Select the option number 2, which is ‘Clean (safe mode recommended)’, and then
   press Enter to delete infect files.
4. SmitFraudFix will begin cleaning your computer and take a series of cleanup processes. When the process is over, it will automatically begin the Disk Cleanup program.
5. Once the Disk Cleanup program is complete, you will be prompted with the message ‘Registry cleaning - Do you want to clean the registry’. Answer Y (Yes) and hit Enter. Reboot your computer.
6. SmitFraudFix will now check if wininet.dll is infected. SmitFraudFix will ask you whether to replace the infected file (if there’s any) ‘Replace infected
   file?’ Answer by typing Y (Yes) and hit Enter.
7. Reboot your computer to complete the cleaning process.
8. After reboot, a Notepad screen may appear containing a log of all the files
   removed from your computer. If it doesn’t appear, a file will be created called
   rapport.txt in the root of your drive, (Local Disk C:).
9. Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode).
10. Go to C:\Windows\Temp, click Edit, click Select All, press DELETE, and then
    click Yes to confirm that you want all the items to go to the Recycle Bin.
11. Go to C:\Documents and Settings\[LISTED USER]\Local Settings\Temp, click Edit, click Select All, press DELETE, and then click Yes to confirm that
    you want all the items to go to the Recycle Bin.
12. Reboot your computer back to normal mode. Go to Windows Update and download all critical updates.

Nqgpedlr Toolbar Manual Removal Instructions

This manual removal method is for techie computer users. Nqgpedlr Toolbar manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that Nqgpedlr Toolbar will be removed completely. So read the Nqgpedlr Toolbar removal steps carefully and good luck.
Before you start: Close all programs and Internet browsers. Also back up your computer in case you make a mistake and your computer stops working.

1. Uninstall Nqgpedlr Toolbar Program
   Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall Nqgpedlr Toolbar if found.
2. To Unregister Nqgpedlr Toolbar DLLs (view DLL removal steps)
   Search and unregister these Nqgpedlr Toolbar DLLs:
   turbosearchsite.dll
   toprates.dll
   oggview32.dll
   hggdbab.dll
   byxww.dll
   ctl3d3.dll
   sprt_ads.dll
   ssqpp.dll
   browsew.dll

   To locate the Nqgpedlr Toolbar DLL path, go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders. Type Nqgpedlr Toolbar and in the Look in: select either My Computer or Local Hard Drives. Click the Search button.
   Once you have the Nqgpedlr Toolbar DLL path, go to Start and then click on Run. In the Run command box, type cmd, and then click on OK.
   To locate the exact DLL path, type cd in order to change the current directory. To display the contents of the directory, use the dir command. To remove the DLL file type regsvr32 /u FILENAME.dll (FILENAME is the name of the file that you want to unregister).

3. To unregister Nqgpedlr Toolbar registry keys (view registry keys removal steps)
   Go to Start > Run > type regedit > press OK.
   Edit the value (on the right pane) by right-clicking on it and selecting the Modify option. Select the Delete option.
   Search and delete these Nqgpedlr Toolbar registry keys:

   47EFD4AD-CB46-4549-B24B-CEE415394C56
   A74F3FC3-CC9A-4D4C-AFB5-B56F0CAA445D
   80DFDD57-D8B8-4991-82B9-9E9D426668B0
   4911E55D-9240-49DB-B878-337DE4F53E70
   4090F502-6B2D-41B4-8409-B08905A3A0E6
   F10587E9-0E47-4CBE-84AE-7DD20B8684BB
   17D2F953-B2D1-4D1B-BCD3-20432E09ECF1
   14B65C62-1F53-4B15-9476-5D697608536F
   3DAF1739-AB9E-493E-8DD7-F65CDF363BCB
   BCBC8B3C-397C-4D98-B6BA-FF337B9671E1
   82C8422E-86A3-41C1-9F2E-094F7BF849E2
   

4. If your homepage has been changed, go to Start > Control Panel > Internet Options > click on the General > click Use Default under Home Page. Add the your desired default homepage, then click Apply > click OK. Open a new web browser to check that you have your desired default homepage.
5. Remove Nqgpedlr Toolbar Directories.
   To find Nqgpedlr Toolbar directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.
   Search and delete the following Nqgpedlr Toolbar directories:
   [ADD_PARASITENAME_FILES]

   Right-click on the Nqgpedlr Toolbar folder and select Delete.
   A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the folder Nqgpedlr Toolbar and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
   Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting Nqgpedlr Toolbar could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes.

6. To remove Nqgpedlr Toolbar icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.

You’ve completed the Nqgpedlr Toolbar manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your Nqgpedlr Toolbar problems. If you want to contribute to this article, post your comment below.

Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes. By using this information you agree to be bound by the disclaimer. There’s no guarantee that Nqgpedlr Toolbar will be completely removed from your computer. Seek professional help if your computer continues to experience problems.

Do you know what TotalAntivirus is?

DESCRIPTION

TotalAntivirus or sometimes refurred to as Total Antivirus ver. 3.11, is a rogue anti-spyware program that is usually installed through a trojan or security hole. TotalAntivirus, like many other fake anti-spyware programs, conducts devious methods to entice computer users to purchase a full version of the TotalAntivirus software. We are here to tell you that TotalAntivirus is a Total-Waste of your time and money because it does not help you with removal of spyware or viruses like it claims.

TotalAntivirus can be downloaded without your permission or directly from the totalantivirusonline.com website. We find that totalantivirusonline.com is a malicious website that promotes the TotalAntivirus program. Don’t bother visiting totalantivirusonline.com or downloading TotalAntivirus unless you are looking for a new computer because that is what you may think you need after TotalAntivirus damages your current system.

In non-techie terms: TotalAntivirus can be a real pain in the butt by displaying popups and alert messages. TotalAntivirus uses these messages to make you think you must purchase TotalAntivirus to remove the threats. This is not so. If you can, save yourself the headache and aggravation of removing TotalAntivirus by not downloading or purchasing TotalAntivirus under any circumstances.

TotalAntivirus screen shot image:

Totalantivirusonline.com website image:

Aliases: TotalAntivirus, Total Antivirus, Total Antivirus ver. 3.11, Totalantivirusonline.com.

TotalAntivirus Automatic Removal Instructions

This automatic removal method is for non-techie computer users. If you’re too lazy to learn about spyware removal or how to access sensitive files in your computer, then this is the method for you.
Before you start: Print or bookmark these instructions because you’ll have to reboot into Safe Mode. Also back up your computer in case you make a mistake.

1. Download and save SmitFraudFix to your desktop.
2. Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode). Once the
   desktop appears, double click on the SmitfraudFix.exe on your desktop.
3. After the credits screen, you’ll see a menu. Select the option number 2, which is ‘Clean (safe mode recommended)’, and then
   press Enter to delete infect files.
4. SmitFraudFix will begin cleaning your computer and take a series of cleanup processes. When the process is over, it will automatically begin the Disk Cleanup program.
5. Once the Disk Cleanup program is complete, you will be prompted with the message ‘Registry cleaning - Do you want to clean the registry’. Answer Y (Yes) and hit Enter. Reboot your computer.
6. SmitFraudFix will now check if wininet.dll is infected. SmitFraudFix will ask you whether to replace the infected file (if there’s any) ‘Replace infected
   file?’ Answer by typing Y (Yes) and hit Enter.
7. Reboot your computer to complete the cleaning process.
8. After reboot, a Notepad screen may appear containing a log of all the files
   removed from your computer. If it doesn’t appear, a file will be created called
   rapport.txt in the root of your drive, (Local Disk C:).
9. Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode).
10. Go to C:\Windows\Temp, click Edit, click Select All, press DELETE, and then
    click Yes to confirm that you want all the items to go to the Recycle Bin.
11. Go to C:\Documents and Settings\[LISTED USER]\Local Settings\Temp, click Edit, click Select All, press DELETE, and then click Yes to confirm that
    you want all the items to go to the Recycle Bin.
12. Reboot your computer back to normal mode. Go to Windows Update and download all critical updates.

TotalAntivirus Manual Removal Instructions

This manual removal method is for techie computer users. TotalAntivirus manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that TotalAntivirus will be removed completely. So read the TotalAntivirus removal steps carefully and good luck.
Before you start: Close all programs and Internet browsers. Also back up your computer in case you make a mistake and your computer stops working.

1. Uninstall TotalAntivirus Program
   Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall TotalAntivirus if found.
2. To stop TotalAntivirus processes (view process removal steps)
   Go to Start > Run > type taskmgr. The click the Processes tab and you’ll see a list of running processes.
   Search and stop these TotalAntivirus processes:
   totalantivirus.exe
   total.exe
   For each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select “End task”.
3. To Unregister TotalAntivirus DLLs (view DLL removal steps)
   Search and unregister these TotalAntivirus DLLs:
   totalantivirus.dll

   To locate the TotalAntivirus DLL path, go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders. Type TotalAntivirus and in the Look in: select either My Computer or Local Hard Drives. Click the Search button.
   Once you have the TotalAntivirus DLL path, go to Start and then click on Run. In the Run command box, type cmd, and then click on OK.
   To locate the exact DLL path, type cd in order to change the current directory. To display the contents of the directory, use the dir command. To remove the DLL file type regsvr32 /u FILENAME.dll (FILENAME is the name of the file that you want to unregister).

4. If your homepage has been changed, go to Start > Control Panel > Internet Options > click on the General > click Use Default under Home Page. Add the your desired default homepage, then click Apply > click OK. Open a new web browser to check that you have your desired default homepage.
5. Remove TotalAntivirus Directories.
   To find TotalAntivirus directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.
   Search and delete the following TotalAntivirus directories:
   C:\ProgramFiles\TotalAntivirus
   C:\ProgramFiles\Total Antivirus

   Right-click on the TotalAntivirus folder and select Delete.
   A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the folder TotalAntivirus and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
   Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting TotalAntivirus could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes.

6. To remove TotalAntivirus icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.

You’ve completed the TotalAntivirus manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your TotalAntivirus problems. If you want to contribute to this article, post your comment below.

Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes. By using this information you agree to be bound by the disclaimer. There’s no guarantee that TotalAntivirus will be completely removed from your computer. Seek professional help if your computer continues to experience problems.

When you hover your mouse pointer over something such as a button on the taskbar and text materializes, often explaining what you’re about to click. But is there a way to turn that off? Turns out that there is. It’s a registry edit, but as long as you follow these instructions carefully, you should be OK. We’ve edited the registry plenty of times together with no ill effects, right?

Follow these instructions to remove Vista’s tool tips:

1. From the Start menu, type regedit and then launch the corresponding application from the Program list.

2. From the Registry Editor, navigate to the following key, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced

3. Now, set the DWORD value called ShowInfoTip to 0 (i.e., off). Exit the Registry Editor. You must now reboot Vista for the changes to take effect.

To reenable the tool tips, set the ShowInfoTip DWORD value back to 1.