ALERT: Before attempting
to complete any of these instructions, it is STRONGLY recommended
that you make
a complete backup of your system Registry. This will allow you to correct
any mistakes that you may make, or help to recover from any problems that result
from following these instructions.
NOTE: Please note
that ResNet cannot provide in-depth technical assistance to non-N.C. State University
students. If you are not a student, please contact your Internet Service Provider
(ISP) or anti-virus software vendor for assistance.
Removal Instructions:
BuddyPictures
(Trojan.Sinkin.C / Trojan Dropper):
- Reboot your computer in Safe Mode
- Reboot the computer
- Just before Windows begins to load, press F8
- Select Safe Mode
- Open your virus scanner, and run a COMPLETE
virus scan on your computer. If your virus scanner definition files
are up to date, it should detect and successfully clean BuddyPictures.
- If you have a spyware removal program (see above), run it and let
it attempt to detect and clean any spyware that has been installed.
- Click on Start, then click on Control Panel.
- Double-click on the Internet Options control panel.
- Change your default home page.
- Reset your buddy profile in AIM.
- Reboot your computer.
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