VX2.Pynix

Overview

Category

Browser Helper Object: (BHO). A component that Internet Explorer will load whenever it starts, shares IE's memory context, can perform any action on the available windows and modules. A BHO can detect events, create windows to display additional information on a viewed page, monitor messages and actions. Microsoft calls it "a spy we send to infiltrate the browser's land." BHOs are not stopped by personal firewalls, because they are seen by the firewall as your browser itself. Some exploits of this technology search all pages you view in IE and replace banner advertisements with other ads. Some monitor and report on your actions. Some change your home page.

Origins

Date of Origin

January, 2005

Detection and Removal

Manual Removal

Follow these steps to remove VX2.Pynix from your machine. Begin by backing up your registry and your system, and/or setting a Restore Point, to prevent trouble if you make a mistake.

Stop Running Processes:

Kill these running processes with Task Manager:

Unregister DLLs:

Unregister these DLLs with Regsvr32, then reboot:

Clean Registry:

Remove these registry items (if present) with RegEdit:

Remove Files:

Remove these files (if present) with Windows Explorer:

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