How to Manually Remove Win32.Brontok Virus

The Win32.Brontok virus, also known as Win32.Brontok.ao, disguises itself as an antisoftware program. The fake antisoftware program notifies you that your computer is infected with Win32.Brontok and that you must supply certain financial information in order to download the program necessary to remove the infection. This is simply an attempt to procure your financial information and download additional viruses onto your computer. In addition, the Win32.Brontok virus will slow your computer, flood it with popup advertisements, create new shortcuts, and alter your desktop.


Instructions

End Infected Processes
 

1. Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete.
2. Click on \"Task Manager.\"
3. Click the \"Processes\" tab.
4. Right-click on \"Zinaps7.exe,\" and select \"End Process.\"

Delete Infected Files

1. Click on the \"Start\" menu.
2. Select \"Search Files and Folders.\"
3. Search for and delete the following files. To delete a file, simply right-click on it and select \"Delete\":<br /><br />\"UserProfile\\Application Data\\Zinaps7\\settings.ini\"<br />\"UserProfile\\Start Menu\\Programs\\Zinaps7\\Uninstall Zinaps Anti-Spyware 7.0.lnk\"<br />\"UserProfile\\Start Menu\\Programs\\Zinaps7\\Zinaps Anti-Spyware 7.0.lnk\"

Delete Infected Registry Keys
       

1. Click the \"Start\" menu.
2. Select \"Run.\"
3. Type \"regedit\" into the open box and click \"OK.\" This will open the Registry Editor window.
4. Find the following registry key in the left pane of the Registry Editor and delete it. To delete the registry key, simply right-click on it and select \"Delete\": <br /><br />\"HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\software\\microsoft\\windows\\currentversion\\run Zinap\"