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Argonath RPG Community => Hardware/Software support => Resolved issues => Topic started by: PMP on August 09, 2007, 11:34:19 pm

Title: regscan.exe
Post by: PMP on August 09, 2007, 11:34:19 pm

 :( My regscan exe was corrupted by some hacker, it's now spyware, I can't remove it cause obviously, its a sistem exe so forget it. It only runs when explorer is lauched. geez, I hate Microsoft!!!! :mad:
Cause i now run firefox it doesn't start.
I only noticed when I instaled Kapersky AV.
Well, can you help me?

Title: Re: regscan.exe
Post by: Neave on August 10, 2007, 12:20:20 am

Download Windows Defender from Microsoft.com. Spyware Remover (Free)  :money:

Title: Re: regscan.exe
Post by: PMP on August 10, 2007, 01:08:29 am

how many space does it take?

Title: Re: regscan.exe
Post by: Yeah_Ok on August 10, 2007, 02:11:39 pm

Did u try removing it in Safeboot Mode ??

Title: Re: regscan.exe
Post by: PMP on August 10, 2007, 03:58:21 pm

not really, but I don't know how to do that.

Title: Re: regscan.exe
Post by: Zaian on August 10, 2007, 04:31:09 pm

Quote from: PMP on August 10, 2007, 03:58:21 pm

not really, but I don't know how to do that.

I think it's F8 or F12 when the computer boots

Title: Re: regscan.exe
Post by: Yeah_Ok on August 10, 2007, 04:34:58 pm

1st of all, do u see that regscan.exe thing only in the Task Manager or there is a regscan folder as well ??
If its the folder, and u cant delete it, then u should try in safeboot mode., logged in as an administrator.

This is how u go to safeboot mode :

1. CLick start, then Run
2. Type in msconfig, and press OK
3. Choose the BOOT.INI tab on top, and then tick the /SAFEBOOT box.
4. After that, restart ur system.

NOTE : Everything seems different in safeboot mode. So, dont be surprised when u dont see any graphics. Log in as an administrator, locate the folder and see if it deletes.

To go back to normal mode, simply follow steps 1 and 2, then just uncheck the /SAFEBOOT box, restart ur system.

Hope this helps.

Quote from: Zaian on August 10, 2007, 04:31:09 pm

I think it's F8 or F12 when the computer boots

yup, its the F8 key. But u can enter safeboot mode either way.

Title: Re: regscan.exe
Post by: PMP on August 10, 2007, 08:07:04 pm

Quote from: Yeah_Ok on August 10, 2007, 04:34:58 pm

1st of all, do u see that regscan.exe thing only in the Task Manager or there is a regscan folder as well ??

I don't know rly.
I'm going to check that out.

Title: Re: regscan.exe
Post by: Zaian on August 10, 2007, 11:29:26 pm

Quote from: Yeah_Ok on August 10, 2007, 04:34:58 pm

1st of all, do u see that regscan.exe thing only in the Task Manager or there is a regscan folder as well ??
If its the folder, and u cant delete it, then u should try in safeboot mode., logged in as an administrator.

This is how u go to safeboot mode :

1. CLick start, then Run
2. Type in msconfig, and press OK
3. Choose the BOOT.INI tab on top, and then tick the /SAFEBOOT box.
4. After that, restart ur system.

NOTE : Everything seems different in safeboot mode. So, dont be surprised when u dont see any graphics. Log in as an administrator, locate the folder and see if it deletes.

To go back to normal mode, simply follow steps 1 and 2, then just uncheck the /SAFEBOOT box, restart ur system.

Hope this helps.


yup, its the F8 key. But u can enter safeboot mode either way.

Ya but it's easier my way ^^'