Need to remove realvnc quickly

Discussion in 'Software' started by lisabee2008, Apr 6, 2008.

  1. lisabee2008

    lisabee2008 Private E-2

    someone i no longer trust installed this in my system and has my IP address...I need to remove the facility but do not have much experience and dont want to do any harm....
     
    lisabee2008, Apr 6, 2008
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  2. dr.moriarty

    dr.moriarty Malware Super Sleuth Staff Member

    dr.moriarty, Apr 6, 2008
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  3. lisabee2008

    lisabee2008 Private E-2

    I don't know. completely lost. where do I uninstall from...I don't know where anything is on my system. Im not daft, just clueless..... any help?
     
    lisabee2008, Apr 6, 2008
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  4. dr.moriarty

    dr.moriarty Malware Super Sleuth Staff Member

    See if you find it here in: Start/Control Panel/Add-Remove Programs.
    *EDIT: To see if it's currently running, do this: To check to see if it is running, depending on your os, use the "MS Taskmanager", or Ctrl+Alt+Del and look for "WinVNC.exe" as a running process. For *inux use "ps -ax" and look for "vncserver". If it is running, kill/terminate the process. Then go to Add/Remove Programs.

    dr.m
     
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    dr.moriarty, Apr 6, 2008
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  5. lisabee2008

    lisabee2008 Private E-2

    Its not in there, just on my desktop. nothing in program files either. I had a look online b4 i found this and it led me there.... can't understand how it works or where it is but it def works. Ive seen it done. I appreciate your help though, anything you can do
     
    lisabee2008, Apr 6, 2008
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  6. dr.moriarty

    dr.moriarty Malware Super Sleuth Staff Member

    dr.moriarty, Apr 6, 2008
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  7. lisabee2008

    lisabee2008 Private E-2

    Nothing, but my search doesn't include hidden files or folder...?
     
    lisabee2008, Apr 6, 2008
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  8. dr.moriarty

    dr.moriarty Malware Super Sleuth Staff Member

    Ok - what's your OS? (Operating System)
     
    dr.moriarty, Apr 6, 2008
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  9. lisabee2008

    lisabee2008 Private E-2

    Its windows xp professional....I think, It was on an old system and was transferred-at the cost of my genuine copy of home edition...
     
    lisabee2008, Apr 6, 2008
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  10. dr.moriarty

    dr.moriarty Malware Super Sleuth Staff Member

    Please install the CCleaner_Slim proggie I had you dl.

    Windows XP
    Reconfigure Windows XP to show hidden files:
    To enable the viewing of Hidden files follow these steps:

    Close all programs so that you are at your desktop.
    Double-click on the My Computer icon.
    Select the Tools menu and click Folder Options.
    After the new window appears select the View tab.
    Put a checkmark in the checkbox labeled Display the contents of system folders.
    Under the Hidden files and folders section select the radio button labeled Show hidden files and folders.
    Remove the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide file extensions for known file types.
    Remove the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide protected operating system files.
    Press the Apply button and then the OK button and shutdown My Computer.
    Now your computer is configured to show all hidden files.

    After installing CCleaner - Double-click its icon/Click the [Tools] tab/Click the [Uninstall] tab... is the program listed?
     
    dr.moriarty, Apr 6, 2008
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  11. lisabee2008

    lisabee2008 Private E-2

    OK, Ive done both, what now?
    x
     
    lisabee2008, Apr 6, 2008
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  12. dr.moriarty

    dr.moriarty Malware Super Sleuth Staff Member

    If the proggie is not listed, deleted the desktop folder... then run CCleaner again. Click on [Cleaner button]/then the [Run Cleaner] tab. Next click on the [Registry button]/ [Scan for Issues] -- have it fix all issues.

    dr.m
     
    dr.moriarty, Apr 6, 2008
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  13. lisabee2008

    lisabee2008 Private E-2

    It says on the cleaner tab that it will permanently delete files from my system and the other one seems to have quite afew things on there- none of which say vnc, is it safe....Im scared cos I dont know any of the jargon and don't want to lose anything important. does this only spot what it should?
     
    lisabee2008, Apr 6, 2008
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  14. dr.moriarty

    dr.moriarty Malware Super Sleuth Staff Member

    CCleaner will permanently delete all cookies and items in your Recycle Bin...you can select which cookies you wish to keep. * You can choose to do a Back-up before you fix all issues.

    You should be good-to-go afterwards.
    dr.m
     
    dr.moriarty, Apr 6, 2008
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  15. lisabee2008

    lisabee2008 Private E-2

    And this will remove the program I hate in the first place?
     
    lisabee2008, Apr 6, 2008
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  16. dr.moriarty

    dr.moriarty Malware Super Sleuth Staff Member

    All of it should be removed.

    * Answered your PM.

    dr.m
     
    dr.moriarty, Apr 6, 2008
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