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Backdoor.Rustock removal procedures requires technical know-how on  computer troubleshooting. It is better to consult your LAN Administrator or Technical Persons to avoid additional damage on your computer if modifications on Services and Registry have to be done.

MANUAL REMOVAL:

1. Restart the computer using the Windows Recovery Console. [how to]
2. Disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP).
3. Update the virus definitions.
4. Run a full system scan and delete all the files detected.
5. Delete any values added to the registry.

Navigate to and delete the subkey:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\
Winlogon\Notify\msctl32.dll

Navigate to and delete the subkey:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\i386p

6. Exit registry and re-start the computer

***If it makes changes to Windows registry that may prevent you from running executable files. A tool to reset registry values to the default value is available for download. Click Here.

7. In order to make sure that backdoor rustock is completely eliminated from your computer, carry out a full scan of your computer using AntiVirus and Antispyware Software. Another way to delete the virus using various Antivirus Program without the need to install can be done with Online Virus Scanner.

  FREE ON-LINE VIRUS SCANNER

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  DOWNLOAD REGISTRY RESET TOOLS

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  DOWNLOAD REMOVAL TOOLS:

Download and run any of these Anti-Spyware:

Spy Sweeper

Spyware Doctor

Pest Patrol

Spy Hunter