TDSSkiller - How to run

• Please download TDSSKiller to your desktop.
• See the download links under this icon: http://forums.majorgeeks.com/chaslang/images/MGDownloadLoc.gif
• Save tdsskiller.zip to your desktop.
• Then extract TDSSKiller.exe onto your desktop.
  • If you need help with the above step, read this: To extract files from a zipped compressed folder
• Double-click TDSSKiller.exe to open the program. ( If using Vista or Windows 7 do not double click on it but rather, right click and select Run As Administrartor. )
• The Open File - Security Warning window should appear.
  
  http://forums.majorgeeks.com/chaslang/images/TDSSkiller/tds1.jpg
  
  
• Press the Run button and TDSSKiller should open.
• Some rootkits will prevent TDSSKiller from opening.
  • If this is the case for you, skip TDSSKiller for now and continue with the rest of the steps of the Malware Removal Guide.
• Here is what TDSSKiller looks like upon successful launch.
  
  http://forums.majorgeeks.com/chaslang/images/TDSSkiller/tdss_1.jpg
  
  
• Click the Start scan button.
• Be patient as TDSSKiller scans your system for rootkit activity.
• Depending on whether TDSSKiller found anything or not, you will most likely see one of the following types of screens below when the scan is finished.
  
  Example #1: No threats found
  
  http://forums.majorgeeks.com/chaslang/images/TDSSkiller/tdss_6.jpg
  
  Example #2: Threats detected
  
  http://forums.majorgeeks.com/chaslang/images/TDSSkiller/tdss_2.jpg
  
  
• VERY IMPORTANT: In the event that threats are detected, allow TDSSKiller to perform the default action by simply pressing the Continue button.
• Do NOT change the default action on your own unless instructed by a malware helper! Doing so may render your computer unbootable.
  
• If threats were detected, TDSSKiller will require a reboot in order to attempt to clean the system.
  
  http://forums.majorgeeks.com/chaslang/images/TDSSkiller/tdss_4.jpg
  
  
• Press the Reboot computer button.
  
• With more difficult versions of this rootkit, you may see a black background (ie., no desktop ) with only the below windows showing. Simply press the Run button and TDSSKiller should open itself again and your desktop should reappear.
  
  http://forums.majorgeeks.com/chaslang/images/TDSSkiller/tdss_5.jpg
  
  
• Now go to the root of your C: drive and find the TDSSKiller log(s).
• They are named like this: TDSSKiller.2.8.6.0_14.08.2012_23.08.46_log.txt
• Keep this text file handy in case you are still experiencing problems and need to create your own thread in our Malware Removal forum.
• If you are still having trouble, remember to attach this text file once you are finished with the remaining procedures. (See: HOW TO: Attach Items To Your Post )