How to Remove the Koobface Facebook Virus
- 1). Disable System Restore if you are running Windows XP or earlier. Click "Start," "Control Panel," "System" and select the "System Restore" tab. Click the "Turn off System Restore" check box and click "OK." Restart your system if prompted to do so. Windows Vista users can skip this step. Windows 7 users should not be affected by this virus.
- 2). Open your anti-virus software and update your virus definitions to make sure you have the latest definitions.
- 3). Run a full virus scan on your computer. Do not run a partial or quick scan. Take the time to run your anti-virus software's full scan so it searches absolutely everywhere for the Koobface Facebook virus.
- 4). Quarantine and/or delete the virus when it shows up in your scan results. Use the method of control recommended by your anti-virus software.
- 5). Visit your anti-virus software's website for specific patches for the Koobface Facebook virus if your full scan could not contain it. The virus will most likely be taken care of in your regular scan but McAfee and Symantec both have patches, if necessary.