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HOWTO: Remove the Skype goo.gl virus.
« on: October 08, 2012, 12:15:12 am »

Most of us have heard of that new virus that's spreading through Skype. If you've gotten infected, refer to this thread on how to clear it off. This thread is necessary for Windows users only. Mac and Linux are immune.

The first thing you'll need to do, is change your Skype password. This'll prevent the virus from logging itself in and sending most messages.

Next, go ahead and run this tool: http://www.eset.com/us/onlinescan/ (use the online scan, not the full AV). If any malicious files show, proceed to block or remove them.

Finally, open Skype. Go to Tools > Options, and once there select 'Advanced Settings' or something of the sort. There, go to 'Manage other Applications' Access to Skype' and remove any unknown application.


You should be set to go by then. <3


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Re: HOWTO: Remove the Skype goo.gl virus.
« Reply #1 on: October 08, 2012, 12:16:53 am »
Dat has been proven to work. Floofs all around to Creamderp.
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Re: HOWTO: Remove the Skype goo.gl virus.
« Reply #2 on: October 08, 2012, 12:18:11 am »
Ha. Praise me now cause I forced CreamNerd to make this asap. -Derp-

Good job, Cream. -Pets and gives modcookie Ressy stole earlier-

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Re: HOWTO: Remove the Skype goo.gl virus.
« Reply #3 on: October 08, 2012, 12:38:16 am »
xD Indeed you did. Though, murr, no problem Cublet.  -Hoards the cookie and noms eet.- >:I


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