Remove Rustock. Removal instructions

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Rustock is a stealthy backdoor that provides the attacker with unauthorized remote access to the compromised computer. Although the parasite does not allow the intruder to control the infected PC, it converts the system to a hidden proxy used for certain malicious purposes, such as sending e-mail spam. Rustock uses an integrated rootkit to hide its registry entries, files and active processes. It is able to avoid detection by popular rootkit detectors and removers. Rustock runs as a service on every Windows startup.

Rustock properties:
• Allows remote user connection
• Connects itself to the internet
• Hides from the user
• Stays resident in background

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Note: Manual assistance required means that one or all of removers were unable to remove parasite without some manual intervention, please read manul removal instructions below.

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Rustock manual removal:

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Delete registry values:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\pe386

HELP:
how to remove registry entries

Delete files:
pe386.sys

HELP:
how to remove harmful files

Delete directories:
C:\Windows\System32:[X]
C:\Winnt\System32:[X]
Misc:
[X] is a random number.

Information added: 2006-06-07 00:38:41
Information updated: 2006-06-07 00:38:41

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