First I would like to congratulate Brian on bringing the forum back.
Some people here would remember his old forum a couple of years ago and how helpful it was for computer technicians and the general public.

I was one of the lucky ones that was apart of that.

About me:
I own the site Top Freeware and it has been up since 2005.
I am also a computer technician and web designer located in South Australia.

I'm sure this forum will grow quickly

Sometimes when malware get's on your computer you need to edit the hosts file afterwards, so that you can control access to websites and network traffic.

Here is the location you need:

Open this file location as an admin and use notepad to open and edit it.
c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts


In the case you would like to use some software to manage it you can use the free HostsMan program.

Create image of system with Macrium Reflect Free.
Convert image to vhd using Macrium Reflect Free. (Found under the "Other Tasks" menu heading on top of window)
Save to another attached hd.
Insert vhd into VirtualBox and configure appropriate settings.
Install Guest additions.
Run VM.

Malware Information:


Here are some great articles on malware, do you know any more you would like to add? send the link to a admin or moderator and we can add it to the list. 

• Answers to common security questions - Best Practices by quietman7, MVP
• How Malware Spreads - How did I get infected? by quietman7, MVP
• Simple and easy ways to keep your computer safe and secure on the Internet by Lawrence Abrams, MVP
• How to Prevent Malware by miekiemoes, MVP
• How to backup and restore your data using Cobian Backup by YourHighness
• Slow Computer/browser? It May Not Be Malware by quietman7, MVP
  
  

Hello everyone,

I am living in the nederlands.
My English language is not great.
Sorry.

I am interested in removing Malware
Different experts from The nederlands are teaching me.
For Example: making batch files, Windows registery, reading logfiles, use malware tools and so on

Just wanna say what a great job you guys are doing here, i now have somewhere to go where i can get a straight answer without some little kids talking crap .

These registry files are for replacing corrupt or missing registry files after malware removal or just having a corrupt operating system files.


Index of /win-services/8/

These registry files are for replacing corrupt or missing registry files after malware removal or just having a corrupt operating system files.



Index of /win-services/xp/

https://download.bleepingcomputer.com/win-services/xp/

These registry files are for replacing corrupt or missing registry files after malware removal or just having a corrupt operating system files.


Index of /win-services/vista/


https://download.bleepingcomputer.com/win-services/vista/