How to Remove the Win32 Heur Virus

Win32/Heur is a dangerous computer virus.

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Win32/Heur, or Win32 Heur, is a virus that infects computers through corrupt media files, spam emails and illegitimate file sharing applications. The Win32/Heur virus often creates a fake anti-virus program that pops up on your computer and notifies you that your computer is infected. The Win32/Heur virus also can download additional viruses, slow your computer, redirect your Internet browser, and even cause your computer to crash.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

End Infected Processes

1. Press the three-key combination of Ctrl, Alt and Delete.
   
2. Click on "Task Manager."
   
3. Click on the "Processes" tab.
   
4. Right-click on "Win32/Heur.exe," and select "End Process."
   

Delete Infected Registry Keys

5. Click on the "Start" menu.
   
6. Click on "Run."
   
7. Type "regedit" into the dialog box and click "OK." The Registry Editor window will open.
   
8. Locate the registry key "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Win32/Heur" in the left pane of the Registry Editor window.
   
9. Right-click on "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Win32/Heur," and select "Delete."
   

Delete Infected Files

10. Click on the "Start" menu.
    
11. Click on "Search" or "Search Files and Folders."
    
12. Search for and delete any files named "Win32/Heur." These files may have different extensions. For example, you may fine Win32/Heur.exe or Win32/Heur.dll.
    

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