Ranky Description and Removal Instructions

Ranky Description (Scan your PC for Ranky with SpyHunter)

Ranky is a back door Trojan horse that allows an infected computer to be used as a covert proxy.

Why Should I Remove Ranky?

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

1. Download SpyHunter Scanner.
   
   
2. Run a full system scan to detect Ranky files.
   
   
3. Once you've detected Ranky 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 Ranky.
   
   

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

Remove Ranky Manually

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

Ranky Advice

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

Ranky Automatic Detection

To automatically search for Ranky...
Download SpyHunter Scanner.

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

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

Ranky Overview

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

How Ranky infects your PC

Ranky may use one or more of these methods to infect your computer. Ranky is spyware that may take control of your entire system. Ranky 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.
  
  
• Ranky recreates, repairs and updates itself. Ranky and other complex spyware applications may recreate, repair and update themselves to evade deletion. When Ranky 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 Ranky manual removal process very difficult.
  
  

Ranky Prevention Rules

Follow these Ranky prevention rules and protect your computer from Ranky 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 Ranky 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 Ranky automatically.

Download SpyHunter Scanner.

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

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

New Ranky 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 Ranky from hijacking your PC.

Ranky 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.