Virus/Malware Removal Guide for Windows

#1 07 Jan 2012 @ 0:19
Hi everyone,

I would like to share my malware removal guide with all of you. It contains step by step instructions on how to remove malware from a computer. It's still a work in progress. I would appreciate any feedback.

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This guide will help you clean your computer of malware. If you think your computer is infected with a virus or some other malicious software, you may want to use this guide. It contains instructions that, if done correctly and in order, will remove most malware infections on a Windows operating system. It highlights the tools and resources that are necessary to clean your system.
Guide: http://www.selectrealsecurity.com/malware-removal-guide

Brian
This message has been edited since its posting. Latest edit was made on 22 Jan 2012 @ 15:12

"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure"
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#2 07 Jan 2012 @ 11:36
Very handy guide.
Thank you for the information.
#3 07 Jan 2012 @ 14:21
Update:

- Changed the link to backup instructions
- Added Windows Repair by Tweaking.com (Fix Post-Disinfection Problems)
- Removed TaskManager.xls
- Added Process Hacker (Additional Detection/Removal Tools)
- Removed unnecessary links

Thanks, Attar.
This message has been edited since its posting. Latest edit was made on 07 Jan 2012 @ 14:34

"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure"
#4 13 Jan 2012 @ 15:11
Update:

- Removed unnecessary notes (Step 2)
- Revised instructions for running SuperAntiSpyware (Step 2)
- Removed tutorial links (Step 2)
- Changed the order of steps in After the Removal Process
- Added instructions on how to Repair Windows Update and Firewall (Fix Post-Disinfection Problems)

"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure"
#5 22 Jan 2012 @ 15:11
Update:

- Added a Comments and Reviews page (under the title)
- Created a PDF version of the guide (under the title)
- Added a link about disconnecting your Internet connection (Step 2)
- Added a link to Malwarebytes randomly named installer (Step 2)
- Combined steps: Get Expert Analysis and Further Help

I also created a Google+ page. https://plus.google.com/106459453799715716104/posts Please follow me.
This message has been edited since its posting. Latest edit was made on 22 Jan 2012 @ 15:14

"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure"
#6 22 Jan 2012 @ 17:24
edit your previous post as per forum rules.
12. Repeated posts to increase total number of posts is not allowed. Especially if your message is the last in the thread, edit it rather than post a new message.

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