HOW TO REMOVE W32.Looksky VIRUS

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W32.Looksky.D@mm

Reported: 30-Nov-05

Description:

Worm Looksky.D@mm is a mass-mailing worm that drops malware and lowers security settings on the compromised computer.

Technical Name:

W32.Looksky.D@mm

WORM_LOOKSKY.D

Threat Level:

Medium

Type:

Worm

Systems Affected:

Windows All

Detection Date:

November 30, 2005

 

 

W32.Looksky.D@mm 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. Disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP).

2. Update the virus definitions.

3. Run a full system scan and delete all the files detected.

4. Delete any values added to the registry.

Navigate to the subkey and delete value:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
Value: "HostSrv" = "%Windir%\sachostx.exe"

5. Exit the Registry Editor and Restart the computer.


6. In order to make sure that w32 looksky.d@mm 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.

 

Download and run any of these Anti-Spyware:

Spy Sweeper

Spyware Doctor

Pest Patrol

Spy Hunter

 

Click here to download

 

Click here to proceed

 

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