How to Remove Actual Keylogger

Actual Keylogger is a free commercial keylogging application that records every key pressed on the computer it's installed on. However, it cannot take screenshots or send email reports to another location. Actual Keylogger runs hidden in the background, but can be deactivated using the password set by the installer. Fortunately, if you see this program on your computer installed without your knowledge or consent, it's still possible to remove this application without knowing the password.

Instructions

End System Process

1. Press the "Ctrl," "Shift" and "Esc" keys at the same time to start the Task Manager.

2. Click the "Processes" tab in the Task Manager's window.

3. Select "AKProg.exe" from the list of processes and click "End Process" button at the bottom of the window.

4. Close the Task Manager.

Delete Registry Entry

1. Go to the "Start" menu, "type "regedit" in the "Start Search" box and hit "Enter" to start the Registry Editor.

2. Browse to the following registry entry in the Registry Editor's window:

   "Microsoft" > "Windows" > "Current Version" > "Policies" > "Explorer" > "Run" > "Application"

3. Click the "Application" folder at the end of the string and then delete the "AKProgram" value in the right pane of the Registry Editor's window.

4. Close the Registry Editor.

Unregister DLLs

1. Go to the "Start" menu, type "cmd" in the "Start Search" box and hit "Enter" to start the command line window.

2. Type "regsvr32 /u hkdll.dll" in the command line window and hit "Enter" to unregister the DLL. Type "regsvr32 /u hprog.dll" in the command line window and hit "Enter" to unregister the DLL.

3. Close the command line window.

Search and Delete Files

1. Go to the "Start" menu, type "hkdll.dll" in the "Start Search" box and hit "Enter." Delete all search results.

2. Repeat Step 1 for "hprog.dll," "AKProg.exe," "AKProg.exe.manifest," "Actual Keylogger Help.lnk," "Actual Keylogger.lnk," "Uninstall Actual Keylogger.lnk" and "Actual.lnk."

3. Restart your computer.

Tips & Warnings

• Back up the system registry before deleting the registry entries.

• Delete only the listed registry entries to avoid damage to the operating system.

References

• Uninstall-Spyware: Actual Keylogger Description and Removal Instructions