How to Detect & Remove Koobface.B Worm
What's Koobface.B Worm?
If, like everyone and their mom, you’re using Facebook, you may find yourself hijacked by Koobface. Koobface works by adding links to social networking profiles, while posing as a video codec. If you click a link and install the “video codec,” you’ll actually download Koobface. Koobface launches and searches your PC for social networking site cookies, and uses these cookies to modify your profiles with Koobface links. Most of these Koobface links will feature teaser texts such as “You look so amazing funny on our new video,” “Paris Hilton tosses Dwarf on the street”, “Examiners caught download grades from the internet,” “Hello; You must see it!!! LOL”
“My friend catched [sic] you on hidden cam,” or “Is it really celebrity?”. If you click the message, you’ll be prompted to download a video codec, which is really the Koobface worm.
If you’ve received a Koobface popup that reads “Error: Error installing Codec. Please contact support,” let me show you how to remove Koobface for free.
Do I Have Koobface.B Worm?
You can search your computer manually, but it might take hours to find Koobface.B Worm’s hidden files. To save time, I recommend you automatically scan your PC for Koobface.B Worm and other spyware. Why not? It’s free.
Free Koobface.B Worm Scan, with SpyHunter
You can easily detect Koobface.B Worm with SpyHunter’s FREE spyware scanner. And if you’re really infected with Koobface.B Worm, you can buy the full version of SpyHunter to remove Koobface.B Worm and other spyware. Or you can use my instructions below and remove Koobface.B Worm for free.
I’m a big fan of SpyHunter. Here’s why: SpyHunter offers live support on the phone, and if SpyHunter doesn’t automatically remove Koobface.B Worm, you can get a custom fix for your computer.
How to Remove Koobface.B Worm
Your best protection against Koobface.B Worm is to remove Koobface.B Worm processes, registry keys, DLLs, and other files ASAP.
Get Rid of Koobface.B Worm Manually
Manual removal of any spyware can be difficult. When you manually remove Koobface.B Worm, you have to fiddle with your registry and risk destroying your PC. It’s highly recommended you use an automatic spyware scanner to make sure you’re infected with Koobface.B Worm. Also, I recommend you backup your system any time before editing your registry.
To remove Koobface.B Worm manually, you need to delete Koobface.B Worm files. Not sure how to delete Koobface.B Worm files? Click here, and I’ll tell you. Otherwise, go ahead and…
Stop Koobface.B Worm processes:
Delete Koobface.B Worm files:
Get rid of Koobface.B Worm registry keys:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\AppEvents\Schemes\Apps\Explorer\Navigating
Note: In any files I mention above, “%System%” is a variable referring to your PC’s System folder. Maybe you renamed it, but by default your System folder is “C:\Windows\System32″ on Windows XP, “C:\Winnt\System32″ on Windows NT/2000,” or “C:\Windows\System” on Windows 95/98/Me.
“%Program_Files%”, “%ProgramFiles%”, or “%Profile%” is a variable referring to a folder in your PC where applications that aren’t a part of your PC’s operating system are installed by default. You may have changed this folder’s name or moved it, but if you didn’t touch it, find the folder as “C:\Program Files”. If you’re having trouble finding this folder, you can locate it by looking up registry value “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ProgramFilesDir”.
Also, “%UserProfile%” is a variable referring to your current user’s profile folder. If you’re using Windows NT/2000/XP, by default this is “C:\Documents and Settings\[CURRENT USER]” (e.g., “C:\Documents and Settings\JoeSmith”).
Koobface.B Worm changed your homepage?
Click Windows Start menu > Control Panel > Internet Options. Next, under Home Page, select the General > Use Default. Type in the URL you want as your home page (e.g., “http://www.homepage.com”). Then select Apply > OK. You’ll want to open a fresh web page and make sure that your new default home page pops up.
Recommendation:
To save time and avoid risking destroying your computer, I highly recommend you use a spyware scanner, such as SpyHunter, to detect Koobface.B Worm and other spyware, adware, trojans, viruses, keyloggers, and more that can be hidden in your PC. It’s also recommended before you manually remove Koobface.B Worm you backup your system.
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How Do I Remove Koobface.B Worm Files?
Need help figuring out how to delete files, DLLs, and registry keys? While there’s some risk involved, and you should only manually remove Koobface.B Worm files if you’re comfortable and confident editing your system, you’ll find it’s fairly easy to delete Koobface.B Worm files in Windows.
How to delete Koobface.B Worm files in Windows XP and Vista:
- Click your Windows Start menu, and from “Search,” click “For Files and Folders…“
- A speech bubble will pop up asking you, “What do you want to search for?” Click “All files and folders.”
- Type any file name in the search box, and select “Local Hard Drives.”
- Click “Search.” Once the file is found, delete it.
How to stop Koobface.B Worm processes:
- Click the Start menu, select Run.
- Type taskmgr.exe into the the Run command box, and click “OK.” You can also launch the Task Manager by pressing keys ALT + CTRL + DELETE or CTRL + Shift + ESC.
- Click Processes tab, and find Koobface.B Worm processes.
- Once you’ve found the Koobface.B Worm processes, right-click them and select “End Process” to kill Koobface.B Worm.
How to remove Koobface.B Worm registry keys:
Your Windows registry is the core of your Windows operating system, storing information about user settings, system preferences, and software, including which applications automatically launch at start up. Because of this, spyware, malware, and adware will often bury their own files into your Windows registry so that they automatically launch every time your start up your PC.
Because your registry is such a key piece of your Windows system, you should always backup your registry before you make any changes to it. Editing your registry can be intimidating if you’re not a computer expert, and when you change or a delete a critical registry key or registry value, there’s a chance you may need to reinstall your entire Windows operating system. Make sure your backup your registry before editing it.
- Select your Windows menu “Start,” and click “Run.” An “Open” field will appear. Type “regedit” and click “OK” to open up your Registry Editor.
- Registry Editor will open as a window with two panes. The left side Registry Editor’s window lets you select various registry keys, and the right side displays the registry values of the registry key you select.
- To find a registry key, such as any Koobface.B Worm registry keys, select “Edit,” then select “Find,” and in the search bar type any of Koobface.B Worm’s registry keys.
- As soon as Koobface.B Worm registry key appears, you can delete the Koobface.B Worm registry key by right-clicking it and selecting “Modify,” then clicking “Delete.”
Computer acting funny after you’ve edited your registry and deleted Koobface.B Worm registry keys? Just restore your registry with your backup.
How to remove Koobface.B Worm DLL files:
Like most any software, spyware, adware, and malware may also use DLL files. DLL is short for “dynamically linked library,” and Koobface.B Worm DLL files, like other DLLs, carryout predetermined tasks. To manually delete Koobface.B Worm DLL files, you’ll use Regsver32, a Windows tool designed to help you remove DLL and other files.
- First you’ll locate Koobface.B Worm DLL files you want to delete. Open your Windows Start menu, then click “Run.” Type “cmd” in Run, and click “OK.”
- To change your current directory, type “cd” in the command box, press your “Space” key, and enter the full directory where the Koobface.B Worm DLL file is located. If you’re not sure if the Koobface.B Worm DLL file is located in a particular directory, enter “dir” in the command box to display a directory’s contents. To go one directory back, enter “cd ..” in the command box and press “Enter.”
- When you’ve located the Koobface.B Worm DLL file you want to remove, type “regsvr32 /u SampleDLLName.dll” (e.g., “regsvr32 /u jl27script.dll”) and press your “Enter” key.
That’s it. If you want to restore Koobface.B Worm DLL file you removed, enter “regsvr32 DLLJustDeleted.dll” (e.g., “regsvr32 jl27script.dll”) into your command box, and press your “Enter” key.
How Did I Get Koobface.B Worm?
You may be wondering how Koobface.B Worm ended up on your PC. If you’re infected with Koobface.B Worm or other spyware, your system’s and web browser’s security settings may be set too low, you may not follow safe web browsing and email habits, and you may need to regularly use a good anti-spyware application. Unsafe computer behavior that may lead to your PC having Koobface.B Worm includes:
Freeware or Shareware:
Did you download and install shareware or freeware? These low-cost or free software applications may come bundled with spyware, adware, or programs like Koobface.B Worm. Sometimes adware is attached to the free software to “pay” developers for the cost of creating the software, and more often spyware is secretly and maliciously attached to free software to harm your computer and steal your personal and financial information.
Peer-to-Peer Software:
Do you use a peer-to-peer (P2P) program or other application with a shared network? When you use these applications, you put your system at risk for unknowingly downloading an infected file, including applications like Koobface.B Worm.
Questionable Websites: Did you visit a website that’s of questionable nature? When you visit malicious sites that are fishy and phishy, Trojans, spyware, and adware may be automatically downloaded and installed onto your computer, sometimes including applications like Koobface.B Worm.
It’s important to practice safer online habits to prevent being infected with Koobface.B Worm . You may want to scan your computer for the latest version of Koobface.B Worm and other security threats.
Detect Koobface.B Worm & Other Malware
Is your computer infected with malware?
When you’re infected with malware, whether it’s Koobface.B Worm, spyware, adware, trojans, rogue anti-spyware, keyloggers, worms, or viruses, there are a few key symptoms you may experience. If you notice one or more of the symptoms listed below, your PC may be infected with Koobface.B Worm or other malware. Continue reading below, or click here for a free malware scan.
Slow computer performance: It only takes one or two spyware parasites like Koobface.B Worm to cause your computer to slow dramatically. If your PC takes longer than usual to reboot or if your Internet connection is unusually slow, your computer may be infected with malware.
New desktop shortcuts or switched homepage: Malware like Koobface.B Worm may change your Internet settings or redirect your default homepage to another web site. Malware may even add new desktop shortcuts on your PC.
Annoying popups on your PC: Malware may bombard your computer with popup ads, even when you’re not online. Malware may stop your regular Internet activity and track your surfing habits and gather personal information about you, putting your financial and personal information at risk.
Understanding Koobface.B Worm & Spyware
If you’re infected with Koobface.B Worm and spyware, you should know what you’re fighting. I’ll explain some spyware definitions related to Koobface.B Worm.
Koobface.B Worm May Be a Worm
What Are Worms?
Worms are virus-like malware (”malicious software”) with destructive codes. Worms are able to mutate, or replace their own code by automatically, which makes worms very dangerous, difficult to find, and hard to delete. Similar to viruses, worms can spread to the other computers by secretly and automatically emailing themselves to other Internet users in your address book. The main difference between worms and viruses is that a worm wil replace your computer files rather than simply inserting their code into your files.
Some worms may also fall under the category of spyware. Spyware is any software or malware used to spy or track your computer activity. While some spyware is legitimately and intentionally installed by parents or employers to monitor Internet activity on a computer, spyware may be installed maliciously. Often spyware may come bundled with downloads of free software or come in the form of a cookie via a website, and this spyware may track your Internet activity or may steal secret account usernames and passwords, credit card numbers, and other personal and financial information.
You may be able to reduce your chances of getting infected by a worm by using a spam-blocking software, such as SpamEater Pro.
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Koobface.B Worm's Threat Level Explained
Koobface.B Worm Is a Minor Pest 
The parasite isn't a real threat, but Koobface.B Worm may track your Internet activities. Koobface.B Worm may be easily removed with your Windows system "Add/Remove" function.
Koobface.B Worm Is a Pest 
The parasite might profile you web activities and may have installed itself onto your PC via a drive-by download. You can probably manually remove Koobface.B Worm yourself.
Koobface.B Worm Is a Minor Threat 
The parasite might profile you and other users of your PC, and Koobface.B Worm may send this data back to its parent server.
Koobface.B Worm Is a Medium Threat 
The parasite might profile you and other users of your PC, and Koobface.B Worm may send this data back to its parent server. Koobface.B Worm may be impossible to manually remove.
Koobface.B Worm Is a Threat 
The parasite might profile you and other users of your PC, and Koobface.B Worm may send this data back to its parent server. Koobface.B Worm may download and install more malware onto your PC, and Koobface.B Worm may be impossible to manually remove.
Koobface.B Worm Is a Minor Danger 
The parasite may profile you, log every keystroke you make, and take snopshots of your computer activity. Koobface.B Worm may also be difficult to manually remove.
Koobface.B Worm Is a Medium Danger 
The parasite may profile you, log every keystroke you make, and take snopshots of your computer activity. Koobface.B Worm may download more malware and also be very difficult to manually remove.
Koobface.B Worm Is a Danger 
The parasite may profile you, log every keystroke you make, and take snopshots of your computer activity. These logs may be sent to anonymous attacker, and Koobface.B Worm may download more malware. Koobface.B Worm may be very difficult to manually remove.
Koobface.B Worm Is a Major Danger 
The parasite may track all of your computer activity, and Koobface.B Worm may allow a hacker to access your PC. Koobface.B Worm may pipe more malware into your computer, and may disable your anti-spyware or anti-virus software. Koobface.B Worm may be very difficult to manually remove.
Koobface.B Worm Is an Extreme Danger 
The parasite may track all of your computer activity, and Koobface.B Worm may allow a hacker to control your computer. Koobface.B Worm may pipe more malware into your computer, and may disable your anti-spyware or anti-virus software and firewall, and block your access to anti-spyware sites. Koobface.B Worm may be very difficult to manually remove.
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