How to Use LSP Fix

By DiDill

You can use LSP Fix  to delete Layered Service Providers that are used by malicious spyware applications You can use LSP Fix to delete Layered Service Providers that are used by malicious spyware applications

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LSP-Fix is a program used do remove-and-repair problems with software called Layered Service Providers, or LSPs. LSPs are intended to connect directly into the protocol being used to connect to the Internet. They are installed so that each LSP is chained together. The chain would be broken if any one of the LSP program files is removed incorrectly or deleted. If this happens, it prevents you from connecting to the Internet. LSP-Fix is designed to correct such problems associated with Layered Service Providers. LSP-Fix can remove malicious LSPs, fix breaks in the chain of existing LSPs and will ultimately fix problems with your network connection.Most of the applications that use LSPs use an Internet or network connection. Unfortunately, some LSP applications are harmful to your computer because they use LSPs to redirect you to sites that collect your information. Many spyware programs use LSPs to perform their malicious tasks, sneaking into your computer system via file-sharing utilities or other free downloads. LSP-Fix will delete Layered Service Providers that are used by these malicious spyware applications. Here's how to use LSP-Fix to remove spyware.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Step1
Download LSP-Fix (See Resources below for the download link). After you have downloaded the file, navigate to its location and double-click its icon to launch it.
Step2
Check the box labeled "I know what I'm doing." It is essential to keep in mind that there are some legitimate programs that use LSPs, such as Sygate Firewall, McAfee Personal Firewall and E-Safe. Deleting the wrong LSPs will result in critical errors that will prevent you from ever connecting to the Internet.
Step3
Note the two sections in the dialog box: KEEP and REMOVE. The Keep section is the list of files that will be retained. The Remove section will be where you'll be putting files you wish to delete.
Step4
Move files from left to right using the arrow buttons between the two sections. From the list of files in the KEEP section, highlight the files you wish to delete and click the right arrow button. The selected files will be moved to the Remove section.
Step5
Click FINISH once you have moved all the files you want to remove. Now, LSP-Fix will fix your LSP chain and restore network connectivity by deleting the selected LSPs.

Tips & Warnings

  • A quick "Google" search for the program name may provide you information on whether a particular program is legitimate or malicious.
  • It is absolutely essential that you know the specific Malicious programs that utilize these LSPs so that you don't end up deleting a legitimate program–deleting the wrong LSPs will result in critical errors that will prevent you from ever connecting to the Internet. Malicious programs include Webhancer, New.net and NewDotNet.

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