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This article was co-written by Yaffet Meshesha. Yaffet Meshesha is a computer expert and founder of Techy, a full-service company: home pick-up, repair, and return. With over eight years of experience, Yaffet specializes in computer repair and technical support. Techy has appeared in TechCrunch and Time magazines.
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A keylogger (or keystroke tracker) is malicious software or hardware installed on a computer that has the ability to track user input. Although keyboard trackers are legal in some ways. In rare cases, hackers still often use keyloggers to collect information and passwords. This keystroke tracker can make your computer sluggish. This wikiHow teaches you how to find and remove keyloggers.
Steps
Prepare for the computer
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Update operating system and applications. Outdated software can introduce security holes and leave computers vulnerable.
- All computer users must know not to click around on the Internet, especially pop-up ads, and stay away from gifts at all costs.
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Configure web browser security. The configuration process of each browser is different. First, you need to open the Settings menu in your web browser and look for Privacy or Security. Then proceed to disable unwanted plug-ins, block malicious websites and clear browsing history. Finally, delete cookies that track personal information. [1] X Research Source
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Install reputable protection software for your computer. Install anti-malware programs on demand, and anti-virus always works. Free options include Malwarebytes (anti-malware) and Avast or Panda (anti-virus). You need to keep your security software up to date.
Find keyloggers
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Open the task manager Task Manager. Follow these steps to open Task Manager:
- Right-click the taskbar at the bottom of the page.
- Click Task Manager from within the pop-up menu.
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Click More Details . This option is in the lower left corner of Task Manager. A list of all processes running on your computer will appear, including the applications you have open as well as the processes running in the background.
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Consider suspicious processes. Chances are you’ll see suspicious background processes. Check out the apps that you find strange.
- If you’re not sure about a process, you can right-click it and select Search online . A Google search of the application or process will be performed.
- If you find a process that needs to be stopped, click it and select End task in the lower right corner.
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Click the Startup tab at the top of Task Manager. A list of programs that start with your computer will appear.
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Check all suspicious programs. Check the startup program list for anything strange.
- If you are unsure about a program, you can right-click and select Search Online . This program will be searched on Google.
- After identifying the program to be disabled, click on it and select Disable in the lower right corner.
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Scan for viruses and malware. Many keyboard trackers bypass both msconfig and Task Manager, even successfully disguising themselves as legitimate programs. You need to use protection software to scan your computer for viruses and malware.
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Check out the desktop. If you use a desktop computer, most likely a hardware keylogger is mounted on the machine. Observe where the keyboard cable plugs into the case. If there is a device connected between the keyboard cable and the case, it is most likely a hardware keylogger.
- Note that this can also be a legitimate device or adapter. If you find a strange device connected to your computer, find out who plugged it in and for what purpose.
Remove keylogger
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Determines whether the keylogger is visible or not. If the keylogger you found is on the Contrp Panel’s list of programs, it’s most likely a legitimate keyboard tracker with an uninstaller. Uninstall the program and use anti-malware software to remove what’s left.
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Try using an uninstaller. With some keylogger programs, such as Logisoft’s Revealer Keylogger, the installer can be used to uninstall the keylogger. Proceed to download the installation program and use it to uninstall the keylogger. You can also uninstall programs through the Settings menu. Finally, delete the leftover files with a reputable malware scanner.
- If you cannot uninstall the program, try restarting the computer in Safe Mode and uninstalling the keylogger in Safe Mode.
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Launch Windows Defender Offline. After installing the latest update for your antivirus, run a rootkit detector, such as Windows Defender Offline. To launch the program, you need to dive into the settings or create offline multimedia.
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Search for specific keylogger advice by name. Search Google for the specific keyboard monitor program name. Some keyboard monitoring programs (such as Refog) will actively prevent uninstallation. You should go to forums like TipsMake.com to learn how to remove keyloggers without damaging your computer.
- Hijack This is the right tool to remove programs that are installed deep in the Windows Registry. However, you need to be cautious when using HijackThis . The program may inadvertently delete files that Windows needs to operate. Do your research on Google before deleting any registry entries.
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You should consider reinstalling your computer’s operating system. Many keyloggers are installed deep in the Windows operating system and are difficult to remove. In some cases, the easiest solution is to back up your data and reinstall Windows.
- Reinstalling Windows will erase all data on the computer. You need to make sure you have all backed up before reinstalling the operating system. We can back up data with an external hard drive or a cloud service like Google Drive, Dropbox, One Drive.
- Reinstall the operating system if you detect a keylogger on the computer you are about to use to conduct banking or deal with trade secrets as the keylogger may not have been completely removed yet.
Advice
- If you use your computer for banking, your password may have been exposed. Immediately, you need to change your password using some secure computer. Then contact your bank if you spot any suspicious transactions with your account.
- Some recommended free installers include Avast and Comodo.
Warning
- Some keyloggers are not visible to anti-malware programs and firewalls.
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This article was co-written by Yaffet Meshesha. Yaffet Meshesha is a computer expert and founder of Techy, a full-service company: home pick-up, repair, and return. With over eight years of experience, Yaffet specializes in computer repair and technical support. Techy has appeared in TechCrunch and Time magazines.
This article has been viewed 5,525 times.
A keylogger (or keystroke tracker) is malicious software or hardware installed on a computer that has the ability to track user input. Although keyboard trackers are legal in some ways. In rare cases, hackers still often use keyloggers to collect information and passwords. This keystroke tracker can make your computer sluggish. This wikiHow teaches you how to find and remove keyloggers.
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