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Lirva Description and Removal Instructions


Lirva Description (Scan your PC for Lirva with SpyHunter)

Worm Lirva spreads in the Internet by e-mail, through IRC channels and via file-sharing networks. It installs itself to the computer and terminates most of the known antivirus and security-related processes. Then it starts its spreading routine. It modifies mIRC chat client's settings and spreads using this application. It places infected files to shared directories of popular peer-to-peer clients and tricks other users into downloading and installing these files. However, the worm spreads mostly by e-mail. It uses Microsoft Outlook mail application to distribute infected letters to all the contacts in the Address Book. The worm can steal some of the local passwords and send them to the author. Several times per month Lirva opens a web site and shows an animation.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER
 Please note: This website is NOT associated or affiliated in any way with Lirva or its creators. The content provided in this article should NOT be construed as an endorsement, a recommendation or an advertisement for Lirva. The goal of this article is to assist computer users on the detection and removal of Lirva. This article is provided on an "as is" basis and to be used for informational purposes only.

Why Should I Remove Lirva?

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 Lirva and other spyware on your machine. In order to detect Lirva 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 Lirva removal stage with SpyHunter, you must first purchase the full version of SpyHunter or you can manually remove Lirva by moving on to the "Remove Lirva 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 Lirva, the Spyware Helpdesk will generate a custom fix, transmit it to your SpyHunter removal tool and completely remove Lirva from your PC.

  1. Download SpyHunter Scanner Download SpyHunter Scanner.

  2. Run a full system scan to detect Lirva files.

  3. Once you've detected Lirva on your PC, you will then need to purchase SpyHunter to start the removal process.

  4. Reboot your PC and rerun the scan for any remaining traces of Lirva.

** SpyHunter scanner version is ONLY for detection. To remove Lirva and other threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's removal tool.

Remove Lirva Manually

Tip: If you are not an expert in this field, we highly recommend you use SpyHunter to scan your PC for Lirva. You'll run the risk of damaging your computer if you make a mistake during the manual removal process.


To remove all Lirva files, you must kill all Lirva processes that are running in your computer's memory. To kill Lirva processes, press CTRL+ALT+DELETE to open the Windows Task Manager. Click on the "Processes" tab, search for Lirva, then right-click it and select "End Process" key.

You'll also need to remove Lirva registry keys. To remove Lirva 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\Lirva." Right-click it and select "Delete."

Finally, you'll need to manually delete other files to clean your PC of  Lirva. These Lirva can be in the form of EXE, DLL, LSP, TOOLBAR, BROWSER HIJACK, and/or BROWSER PLUGIN. For example, Lirva might create a file like
%PROGRAM_FILES%\Lirva\Lirva.exe. Locate and remove these files.

Lirva Advice

Lirva 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 Lirva 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 Lirva as well as spyware, adware, trojan and malware in your PC.

Lirva Automatic Detection

To automatically search for Lirva...
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** SpyHunter scanner version is ONLY for detection. To remove Lirva and other threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's removal tool.

For more details on Lirva, please read our "Lirva Overview" below.

Lirva Overview

In the following sections, we investigate and explain the key malicious properties that are attributed to Lirva.

How Lirva infects your PC

Lirva may use one or more of these methods to infect your computer. Lirva is spyware that may take control of your entire system. Lirva 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.

  • Lirva recreates, repairs and updates itself. Lirva and other complex spyware applications may recreate, repair and update themselves to evade deletion. When Lirva 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 Lirva manual removal process very difficult.

Lirva Prevention Rules

Follow these Lirva prevention rules and protect your computer from Lirva 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:

  1. Go to IE > Tools > Windows Update > Product Updates,

  2. Select "ALL High-Priority Security Updates" from the list,

  3. Open IE and go to Internet Options > Security > Internet,

  4. Press "Default Level" and then OK,

  5. Press "Custom Level."

Rule #2: Download and install a reliable anti-spyware software.

A good anti-spyware software that recognizes current Lirva 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 Lirva automatically.

Download SpyHunter Scanner Download SpyHunter Scanner.

** SpyHunter scanner version is ONLY for spyware detection. To remove Lirva and other online threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's removal tool.

Rule #3: Keep your anti-spyware definitions up-to-date.

New Lirva 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 Lirva from hijacking your PC.

Lirva 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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