How to Remove the Win32 Xorer Virus
A malicious program called the Win32 Xorer can affect the Windows operating systems such as XP or Vista. Win32 Xorer shuts down your pop-up blocking software, then redirects your web browser to other infected web pages any time you attempt a web search. The program will frequently launch pop-up ads that try to get you to buy fake software or download other infected files. You can remove the Win32 Xorer virus by running a standard anti-virus tool, but you will first need to prevent the virus from opening up its files.
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Instructions
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Download either AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition or McAfee VirusScan Plus (see Resources). These anti-virus tools can remove the Win32 Xorer virus. Download the anti-virus installation file and then follow the installation instructions on the screen.
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Restart your computer. Wait for the manufacturer's logo to appear on the screen. Then repeatedly press the "F8" key until a new menu screen appears.
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Scroll down to the "Safe Mode" option and press Enter. Open the Start menu at the bottom of the desktop once the operating system finishes loading.
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Locate the "Task" heading at the upper-left corner of the window. Click on the "System Protection" button underneath the "Task" heading.
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Navigate to the "System Restore" tab at the upper-right corner of the window. Scroll to the bottom of the window. Click on the radio button labeled "Turn Off System Restore." Then click the "OK" button. Exit the window.
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Open your anti-virus tool. Click on the button at the left end of the window labeled "Update Now." Click on "Update." Wait for the most recent virus detection information to download to your computer.
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Click on the "Computer Scanner" button. It's located directly above the "Update Now" icon. Choose the option at the center of the window to scan your entire hard drive instead of just certain folders.
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Let the virus scan finish running, then click "Remove Problems." Close the anti-virus program and turn the "System Restore" feature back on. Restart your computer to finish removing the Win32 Xorer virus from your system.
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Tips & Warnings
Restarting your computer in Safe Mode prevents the Win32 Xorer virus from opening up its files and attempting to download another copy of itself once the virus scan starts running.
Leaving the "System Restore" feature on will leave your computer exposed to possible reinfection in the future. This causes your computer to create a system restore point when your anti-virus tool begins its scan of the hard drive. The Win32 Xorer virus will still be stored on the restore point, and will reinfect your computer if you ever load the restore point.
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