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Uninstall PurityScan
PurityScan Description and Removal Instructions
PurityScan is a free tool that checks your computer for objectionable adult content. PurityScan scans your computer files and Internet history for keywords that may hint at pornographic material. When it locates questionable content, it displays the URL, word, or file name in a display table so you may delete it. After installation, when you connect to the Internet PurityScan may also launch advertisements, and automatically update itself. PurityScan upgrades may include the automatic installation of third party applications.
www.PurityScan.com
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER
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with PurityScan or its creators. The content provided in this article should NOT be construed as an endorsement, a recommendation or an advertisement for PurityScan.
The goal of this article is to assist computer users on the detection and removal of PurityScan. This article is provided on an "as is" basis and to be used for informational purposes only. |
Why Should I Remove PurityScan?
Note: Manual removal is a difficult process and it is not recommend
unless you are an expert in this field. Therefore, your best defense is to
download and install a reliable anti-spyware program to scan PurityScan and other spyware on your machine.
In order to detect PurityScan in the easiest and fastest way possible, we advised trying the free SpyHunter scanner provided on this website.
The free version of SpyHunter is only a detection utility.
However, if you wish to continue to the PurityScan removal stage with SpyHunter, you must first purchase the full version of SpyHunter or you
can manually remove PurityScan by moving on to the "Remove PurityScan Manually" section.
Online threats constantly change to avoid detection, and therefore SpyHunter comes equipped with a full technical support, as well as a
one-on-one customer support service called Spyware HelpDesk which gives its support technicians the ability to create a custom automated
fix tailored to your PC. If SpyHunter is unable to detect and remove PurityScan, the Spyware Helpdesk will generate a custom fix, transmit
it to your SpyHunter removal tool and completely remove PurityScan from your PC.
Download SpyHunter Scanner.
- Run a full system scan to detect PurityScan files.
- Once you've detected PurityScan on your PC, you will then need to purchase SpyHunter to start the removal process.
- Reboot your PC and rerun the scan for any remaining traces of PurityScan.
** SpyHunter scanner version is ONLY for detection. To remove PurityScan
and other threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's removal tool.
Remove PurityScan Manually
Tip:
If you are not an expert in this field, we highly
recommend you use SpyHunter to scan your PC for PurityScan. You'll run
the risk of damaging your computer if you make a mistake
during the manual removal process.
Stop the following PurityScan processes:
wapisu.exe ps_uninstaller[1].exe wnscpsv.exe ps_install-grokster.exe winservn.exe purityscan.exe sear1.exe winservs.exe winlogon.exe test117.exe svchost.exe shex.exe PSHope.exe oins.exe colonnia.exe Colonia.exe Y1268OA.exe Y1268OU.exe updater2.exe search[2].exe !update.exe PSDream.exe wups.exe PuritySCAN2[1].exe OiUninstaller.exe OINSetup.exe PuritySCANUninstall.exe b128.exe xc42[1].exe poolsv.exe wnscptr.exe OuterinfoUpdate.exe Outerinfo-1461[1].exe %PROGRAMFILES%\?ecurity\?ervices.exe, t?skmgr.exe
Remove the following
PurityScan registry keys:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\vbdnr.ccookie HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\vbdnr.cerrorlog HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\vbdnr.chistory HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\vbdnr.cregistryrouti HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\vbdnr.cscheduler HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\vbdnr.csignature HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\vbdnr.cusersettings HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\aubt HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\etds HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\meow 72a58725-2635-4725-8c53-676dfd1feb8d HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runaida HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runbrct HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runcontentservice HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runeudw HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runifu HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\purityscan HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\toos 38fd6621-c311-0ce3-8757-105504a62619 HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runamh HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runnotn HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runpsguard HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runrpoo HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\purityscan HKEY_USERS\.default\software\ttee A358D627-41B7-124F-ECAE-6784FBEF4BC8 46E43BB5-A25D-FFAA-5D95-FB4A37D9F1BA Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\A358D627-41B7-124F-ECAE-6784FBEF4BC8 Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\46E43BB5-A25D-FFAA-5D95-FB4A37D9F1BA Software\Local AppWizard-Generated Applications\sear1\ PSHope purityscan PSDream 67DB492F-89B1-FE60-C12F-8FCD5D6484B2 Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\67DB492F-89B1-FE60-C12F-8FCD5D6484B2 Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Management\ARPCache\Outerinfo Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Management\ARPCache\PuritySCAN 43E2A74B-6181-4558-F649-69E33FEFFCB9 14E4FC4E-6FDB-1452-A349-69E33FEFF2E8 Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MenuOrder\Start Menu2\Programs\Outerinfo 960B4962-8FA6-F329-DF0E-8DADDBB173B1 Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MenuOrder\Start Menu2\Programs\PurityScan 2E9D4C81-9F27-4c14-B804-7B0F6BC88A4F C8E2AB0E-6699-5C2F-E85F-3F761F1C03CD CB9D4D55-DF94-8868-EE2C-FC8A33F22FCD BDFDA960-63F5-1D5D-D22A-3FE605820CB5 B1ABF412-33FE-3E5E-DF5A-4CE67086599E BD8CAF11-66DD-6D2B-D227-4CE6788159E1 B28FAD12-338F-1C56-DA2C-3FE600F75B9D E4DCA416-47D9-185C-DB5B-39E607F70C92 E4DCA461-47D8-1B2C-DB2C-3CE605870C92 B7DBFF30-47FB-677B-8F2F-48E67880089B B1ABF548-158F-405E-DC2C-31E674F60BED C6C7DD02-32EF-1244-B95E-36766A3E00B1 1F1ED460-3BF0-1721-A9BD-63A396F8F9CD 63807A17-ECD0-B551-F141-E72B58E5D99F 341CF24C-49FB-6652-F8BE-63A3E4FEF99D 401299C3-7320-2EFC-0666-2E00C9C9DB97 8D38B14A-07D7-7D7A-AC3E-7AA2E0BA1995 8C14EC41-22DA-7E01-F934-09A2E5CB4EE1 E33499F8-0733-24B0-4B01-5E10E80C2797 ACB6C270-74B2-2F49-94E3-57B7111136BF
Unregister the following PurityScan DLL files:
zvb.dll xulpcs.dll vzluoxiq.dll qyemk.dll rcagolbm.dll jdn.dll hakixk443.dll backup-20060321-124609-355.dll 41c6d56863.dll notepad.dll rltbmxxp.dll msiexec.dll izc.dll kzd.dll ngwx.dll
Locate and delete the following PurityScan
files:
wapisu.exe ps_uninstaller[1].exe wnscpsv.exe ps_install-grokster.exe winservn.exe purityscan.exe sear1.exe winservs.exe zvb.dll xulpcs.dll vzluoxiq.dll qyemk.dll rcagolbm.dll jdn.dll hakixk443.dll backup-20060321-124609-355.dll 41c6d56863.dll winlogon.exe test117.exe svchost.exe shex.exe PSHope PSHope.exe contentservice oins.exe notepad.dll rltbmxxp.dll colonnia.exe Colonia.exe Y1268OA.exe Y1268OU.exe updater2.exe search[2].exe msiexec.dll !update.exe PSDream PSDream.exe Stfxufn wups.exe PuritySCAN2[1].exe OiUninstaller.exe OINSetup.exe PuritySCANUninstall.exe Acn b128.exe xc42[1].exe PurityScan.lnk poolsv poolsv.exe Outerinfo OuterinfoUpdate WNSI wnscptr.exe Aida OuterinfoUpdate.exe Rscc Zyzz Aafvsd Outerinfo-1461[1].exe izc.dll kzd.dll ngwx.dll
PurityScan Advice
PurityScan manual removal process can be difficult to do because you're required to access and edit
sensitive files in your system registry.
Warning: If you try to remove PurityScan files without being completely
sure what you are doing, you run the risk of damaging or losing important data on your computer.
Tip: To avoid this risk, we highly recommend you use a good spyware cleaner/remover to
automatically find and remove PurityScan as well as spyware,
adware, trojan and malware in your PC.
PurityScan Automatic Detection
To automatically search for PurityScan...
Download SpyHunter Scanner.
** SpyHunter scanner version is ONLY for detection. To remove PurityScan
and other threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's removal tool.
For more details on PurityScan, please read our "PurityScan Overview" below.
PurityScan Overview
In the following sections, we investigate and explain the key malicious properties that are attributed to PurityScan.
How PurityScan infects your PC
PurityScan may use one or more of these methods to infect your computer. PurityScan is spyware that may take
control of your entire system. PurityScan may infect your computer...
- Through unexpected email attachments. One of the most popular ways of becoming infected with spyware is by opening an attachment
sent via e-mail. You should never open unexpected email attachments. Confirm with the sender first that they did in fact send the
email.
- Through browser security loopholes while you're surfing the Web. Some spyware can even bypass firewalls by disguising itself as
part of legitimate software.
- Through instant messenger programs. If you're not secured by a good firewall, spyware can attach itself when you're
sharing files with your instant messenger.
- PurityScan recreates, repairs and updates itself. PurityScan and other complex spyware
applications may recreate, repair and update themselves to evade deletion. When PurityScan alters, restores and updates
its files, DLLs, registry keys and process, a scanner may only remove part of the program allowing the other
remaining files to execute procedures to repair and update. In these cases, it can make the PurityScan manual removal
process very difficult.
PurityScan Prevention Rules
Follow these PurityScan prevention rules and protect your computer from PurityScan and other spyware:
Rule #1: Ensure that your Windows Security is up-to-date.
Every week Microsoft provides their new updates that can always be downloaded manually from the Microsoft website. To get
Microsoft Update, you should do the following steps:
- Go to IE > Tools > Windows Update > Product Updates,
- Select "ALL High-Priority Security Updates" from the list,
- Open IE and go to Internet Options > Security > Internet,
- Press "Default Level" and then OK,
- Press "Custom Level."
Rule #2: Download and install a reliable anti-spyware software.
A good anti-spyware software that recognizes current PurityScan as well as other forms of spyware
can be the answer to all your security issues. Listed below is an anti-spyware program that can effectively
reverse the damage of your computer and detect PurityScan automatically.
Download SpyHunter Scanner.
** SpyHunter scanner version is ONLY for spyware detection. To remove PurityScan
and other online threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's removal tool.
Rule #3: Keep your anti-spyware definitions up-to-date.
New PurityScan files can be created every day, thus it is very important to ensure that your
anti-spyware program is up-to-date. Your anti-spyware scanner should have an update feature where with a click
of a button so you can get new spyware definitions immediately. Often, good anti-spyware software will open
an update window reminding you that there are new updates available.
Rule #4: Install and keep your firewall turned on.
A firewall is vital for a complete protection of your PC. Ensure that your firewall is always turned on.
A firewall can stop unwanted software like PurityScan from hijacking your PC.
PurityScan and other Spyware Related Info:
Wikipedia.org/Spyware - Wikipedia's definition of spyware.
StopBadware.org - A non-profit organization that aims to fight against badware.
Anti-Spyware Coalition - Is a group dedicated to building a consensus about definitions and best
practices in the debate surrounding spyware and other potentially unwanted technologies.
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