Autoit cz is a Trojan (AKA Backdoor:Win32/IRCbot, BKDR_MIRC.AC, Trojan.Win32.Autoit.cz, Troj/Zapchas-EJ, or W32/IRCbot.gen.a) that sneaks onto your PC. Once Autoit cz is in, Autoit cz unlocks backdoors into your system, and downloads more badware onto your computer.

Unless identity theft, hacker botnets, and Autoit cz pop-up alerts sound like a good weekend, get rid of Autoit cz.

I’ll show you how to remove Autoit cz, for free.

Do You Have Autoit cz?

When you’re infected with badware — whether it’s Autoit cz, spyware, adware, a Trojan, or a virus — there are a few key symptoms. Have you noticed…

• Slow computer performance: It just takes one parasite like Autoit cz to slow your computer dramatically. If your PC takes longer than usual to reboot, or if your Internet connection is unusually slow, you may be infected with Autoit cz.
• New desktop shortcuts or switched homepage: Badware like Autoit cz may change your Internet settings to redirect your homepage to another site. Badware can even add desktop shortcuts to your PC.
• Annoying popups: Badware can bombard your computer with popup ads, even when you’re not online. Through these popups, you may be tricked into downloading more spyware.

How to Remove Autoit cz Manually

Before we get started, you should backup your system and your registry, so it’ll be easy to restore your computer if anything goes wrong.

To remove Autoit cz manually, you need to delete Autoit cz files. Not sure how to delete Autoit cz files? Click here, and I’ll show you. Otherwise, go ahead and…

Block Autoit cz-related sites:

Stop Autoit cz processes:

Unregister Autoit cz registry values:

Delete Autoit cz DLLs:

Note: In any Autoit cz files I mention above, “%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”). If you have any questions about manual Autoit cz removal, go ahead and leave a comment.

How Do You Remove Autoit cz Files?

Need help figuring out how to delete Autoit cz files? While there’s some risk involved, and you should only manually remove Autoit cz files if you’re comfortable editing your system, you’ll find it’s fairly easy to delete Autoit cz files in Windows.

How to delete Autoit cz files in Windows XP and Vista:

1. Click your Windows Start menu, and then click “Search.”
2. A speech bubble will pop up asking you, “What do you want to search for?” Click “All files and folders.”
3. Type a Autoit cz file in the search box, and select “Local Hard Drives.”
4. Click “Search.” Once the file is found, delete it.

How to stop Autoit cz processes:

1. Click the Start menu, select Run.
2. Type taskmgr.exe into the the Run command box, and click “OK.” You can also launch the Task Manager by pressing keys CTRL + Shift + ESC.
3. Click Processes tab, and find Autoit cz processes.
4. Once you’ve found the Autoit cz processes, right-click them and select “End Process” to kill Autoit cz.

How to remove Autoit cz registry keys:

Because your registry is such a key piece of your Windows system, you should always backup your registry before you edit 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 value, there’s a chance you may need to reinstall your entire system. Make sure your backup your registry before editing it.

1. Select your Windows menu “Start,” and click “Run.” An “Open” field will appear. Type “regedit” and click “OK” to open up your Registry Editor.
2. 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.
3. To find a registry key, such as any Autoit cz registry keys, select “Edit,” then select “Find,” and in the search bar type any of Autoit cz’s registry keys.
4. As soon as Autoit cz registry key appears, you can delete the Autoit cz registry key by right-clicking it and selecting “Modify,” then clicking “Delete.”

How to delete Autoit cz DLL files:

1. First locate Autoit cz DLL files you want to delete. Open your Windows Start menu, then click “Run.” Type “cmd” in Run, and click “OK.”
2. To change your current directory, type “cd” in the command box, press your “Space” key, and enter the full directory where the Autoit cz DLL file is located. If you’re not sure if the Autoit cz 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.”
3. When you’ve located the Autoit cz 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 any Autoit cz DLL file you removed, type “regsvr32 DLLJustDeleted.dll” (e.g., “regsvr32 jl27script.dll”) into your command box, and press your “Enter” key.

Did Autoit cz change your homepage?

1. Click Windows Start menu > Control Panel > Internet Options.
2. Under Home Page, select the General > Use Default.
3. Type in the URL you want as your home page (e.g., “http://www.homepage.com”).
4. Select Apply > OK.
5. You’ll want to open a fresh web page and make sure that your new default home page pops up.

Autoit cz Removal Tip

Is your computer acting funny after deleting any Autoit cz files? I recommend using a program like File Recover from PC Tools. File Recover saves deleted files that otherwise can’t be recovered by Windows operating sytem.

Want to save time finding Autoit cz files? Download Spyware Doctor, let it find the Autoit cz files for you, and then manually delete Autoit cz files.

How Did You Get Autoit cz?

Wondering how Autoit cz ended up on your PC? If you’re infected with Autoit cz or other badware, perhaps you were using…

• 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 Autoit cz. Sometimes adware is attached to the free software to “pay” developers for the cost of creating the software, and more often spyware is secretly 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 Autoit cz.
• Questionable websites: Did you visit a website that’s of questionable nature? When you visit malicious sites that are fishy and phishy, badware may be automatically downloaded and installed onto your computer, sometimes including applications like Autoit cz. I recommend you use Firefox web browser, if you don’t already.

Understanding Autoit cz

If you’re infected with Autoit cz, you should know what you’re fighting. I’ll explain some definitions related to Autoit cz.

Autoit cz May Be a Trojan

Trojans install themselves secretly onto your computer, most often through your downloading a simple email attachment (often Trojans pose as harmless pictures). Most Trojans are able to gain complete control over your PC after installation. With this control, the Trojan and the hacker behind it may change your system settings, delete important files, steal your passwords, and watch your computer acitivity.

Infection Methods of Autoit cz and Other Trojans

Most Trojans infect your computer by tricking you into launching an infected file. This poisoned file could disguised as a small file, such as a jpeg or other email attachment, or it might be downloaded via a website or FTP.

• Email: Your PC may be infected with a Trojan when you download infected email attachments, or sometimes even when you simply open an email. Many Trojans exploit security holes in Microsoft Outlook. You may be able to reduce your chances of getting infected by a Trojan by using a spam-blocking software.
• Websites: Your PC may be infected with a Trojan when you visit a rogue site. Many Trojans exploit security holes in Internet Explorer web browser so that by simply visiting a website you may unknowingly download a Trojan.
• Open ports: If your computer runs programs that provide file-sharing functions – such as AOL Instant Messenger (AIM), MSN Messenger, and more – you may open your computer up to vulnerabilities. Using file sharing through these applications may create a network that gives attackers the opportunity to remotely access your computer.