Overview |
Category: |
Nuker: A program that disables a machine through damage to the registry, key files, the file system, etc.
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Similar Pests: |
Nuker |
Origins |
Author: |
BAD CO. |
Programming Language: |
VB 6 |
Date of Origin: |
July, 2001 |
Operation |
General: |
Adds autostart via HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\Run. Uses DUN. |
Storage Required: |
Dunce: at least 33 KB |
Detection and Removal |
Automatic Removal: |
 PestPatrol detects this.
PestPatrol removes this.
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Manual Removal: |
Follow these steps to remove Dunce from your machine. Begin by backing up your registry and your system, and/or setting a Restore Point, to prevent trouble if you make a mistake. |
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Stop Running Processes:
Kill these running processes with Task Manager:
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Remove Files:
Remove these files (if present) with Windows Explorer:
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Research |
File Analyses: |
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More Info: |
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Research By: |
PestPatrol's Pest Research Center |
Last Revised: |
June 27, 2004 |