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 Uninstall BattlePong
BattlePong Description and Removal Instructions
This application overloads the connection by pinging. That causes a DoS attack. It may crash your server or lower your messenger connection speed. Warning: this flooder also has the some 'nuker' abilities. That means it can also damage your PC by corrupting registry files, key files etc. so remove it as soon as possible. It was created in April, 1997.
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER
Please note: This website is NOT associated or affiliated in any way
with BattlePong or its creators. The content provided in this article should NOT be construed as an endorsement, a recommendation or an advertisement for BattlePong.
The goal of this article is to assist computer users on the detection and removal of BattlePong. This article is provided on an "as is" basis and to be used for informational purposes only. |
Why Should I Remove BattlePong?
Note: Manual removal is a difficult process and it is not recommend
unless you are an expert in this field. Therefore, your best defense is to
download and install a reliable anti-spyware program to scan BattlePong and other spyware on your machine.
In order to detect BattlePong in the easiest and fastest way possible, we advised trying the free SpyHunter scanner provided on this website.
The free version of SpyHunter is only a detection utility.
However, if you wish to continue to the BattlePong removal stage with SpyHunter, you must first purchase the full version of SpyHunter or you
can manually remove BattlePong by moving on to the "Remove BattlePong Manually" section.
Online threats constantly change to avoid detection, and therefore SpyHunter comes equipped with a full technical support, as well as a
one-on-one customer support service called Spyware HelpDesk which gives its support technicians the ability to create a custom automated
fix tailored to your PC. If SpyHunter is unable to detect and remove BattlePong, the Spyware Helpdesk will generate a custom fix, transmit
it to your SpyHunter removal tool and completely remove BattlePong from your PC.
 Download SpyHunter Scanner.
- Run a full system scan to detect BattlePong files.
- Once you've detected BattlePong on your PC, you will then need to purchase SpyHunter to start the removal process.
- Reboot your PC and rerun the scan for any remaining traces of BattlePong.
** SpyHunter scanner version is ONLY for detection. To remove BattlePong
and other threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's removal tool.
Remove BattlePong Manually
Tip:
If you are not an expert in this field, we highly
recommend you use SpyHunter to scan your PC for BattlePong. You'll run
the risk of damaging your computer if you make a mistake
during the manual removal process.
To remove all BattlePong files, you must kill all BattlePong
processes that are running in your
computer's memory.
To kill BattlePong
processes, press
CTRL+ALT+DELETE
to open the Windows Task Manager. Click on the
"Processes" tab,
search for BattlePong, then
right-click it and select
"End
Process" key.
You'll also need to remove BattlePong
registry keys. To remove BattlePong registry keys, click on the
Windows
"Start" button
and select
"Run"
to open Windows Registry Editor. A window will popup. Type
"regedit" into the
box, and click
"OK".
Search for the registry key
"HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\BattlePong."
Right-click it and select
"Delete."
Finally, you'll need to manually delete other
files to clean your PC of BattlePong. These BattlePong
can be in the form of EXE, DLL, LSP, TOOLBAR, BROWSER HIJACK, and/or BROWSER PLUGIN. For example, BattlePong
might create a file like
%PROGRAM_FILES%\BattlePong\BattlePong.exe.
Locate and remove these files.
BattlePong Advice
BattlePong manual removal process can be difficult to do because you're required to access and edit
sensitive files in your system registry.
Warning: If you try to remove BattlePong files without being completely
sure what you are doing, you run the risk of damaging or losing important data on your computer.
Tip: To avoid this risk, we highly recommend you use a good spyware cleaner/remover to
automatically find and remove BattlePong as well as spyware,
adware, trojan and malware in your PC.
BattlePong Automatic Detection
To automatically search for BattlePong...
Download SpyHunter Scanner.
** SpyHunter scanner version is ONLY for detection. To remove BattlePong
and other threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's removal tool.
For more details on BattlePong, please read our "BattlePong Overview" below.
BattlePong Overview
In the following sections, we investigate and explain the key malicious properties that are attributed to BattlePong.
How BattlePong infects your PC
BattlePong may use one or more of these methods to infect your computer. BattlePong is spyware that may take
control of your entire system. BattlePong may infect your computer...
- Through unexpected email attachments. One of the most popular ways of becoming infected with spyware is by opening an attachment
sent via e-mail. You should never open unexpected email attachments. Confirm with the sender first that they did in fact send the
email.
- Through browser security loopholes while you're surfing the Web. Some spyware can even bypass firewalls by disguising itself as
part of legitimate software.
- Through instant messenger programs. If you're not secured by a good firewall, spyware can attach itself when you're
sharing files with your instant messenger.
- BattlePong recreates, repairs and updates itself. BattlePong and other complex spyware
applications may recreate, repair and update themselves to evade deletion. When BattlePong alters, restores and updates
its files, DLLs, registry keys and process, a scanner may only remove part of the program allowing the other
remaining files to execute procedures to repair and update. In these cases, it can make the BattlePong manual removal
process very difficult.
BattlePong Prevention Rules
Follow these BattlePong prevention rules and protect your computer from BattlePong and other spyware:
Rule #1: Ensure that your Windows Security is up-to-date.
Every week Microsoft provides their new updates that can always be downloaded manually from the Microsoft website. To get
Microsoft Update, you should do the following steps:
- Go to IE > Tools > Windows Update > Product Updates,
- Select "ALL High-Priority Security Updates" from the list,
- Open IE and go to Internet Options > Security > Internet,
- Press "Default Level" and then OK,
- Press "Custom Level."
Rule #2: Download and install a reliable anti-spyware software.
A good anti-spyware software that recognizes current BattlePong as well as other forms of spyware
can be the answer to all your security issues. Listed below is an anti-spyware program that can effectively
reverse the damage of your computer and detect BattlePong automatically.
Download SpyHunter Scanner.
** SpyHunter scanner version is ONLY for spyware detection. To remove BattlePong
and other online threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's removal tool.
Rule #3: Keep your anti-spyware definitions up-to-date.
New BattlePong files can be created every day, thus it is very important to ensure that your
anti-spyware program is up-to-date. Your anti-spyware scanner should have an update feature where with a click
of a button so you can get new spyware definitions immediately. Often, good anti-spyware software will open
an update window reminding you that there are new updates available.
Rule #4: Install and keep your firewall turned on.
A firewall is vital for a complete protection of your PC. Ensure that your firewall is always turned on.
A firewall can stop unwanted software like BattlePong from hijacking your PC.
BattlePong and other Spyware Related Info:
Wikipedia.org/Spyware - Wikipedia's definition of spyware.
StopBadware.org - A non-profit organization that aims to fight against badware.
Anti-Spyware Coalition - Is a group dedicated to building a consensus about definitions and best
practices in the debate surrounding spyware and other potentially unwanted technologies.
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