Razor Trojan Description and Removal Instructions

Razor Trojan Description (Scan your PC for Razor Trojan with SpyHunter)

Even though this trojan was created early in 1998, it is still a dangerous tool of destruction because its brutal technique. Razor Trojan's main aim is formatting the hard drive of the infected machine. In case of success, this spyware removes all data from the hard disk. It is always recommended to keep your antiviral software updated in order to prevent Razor Trojan from sneaking into your PC.

Why Should I Remove Razor Trojan?

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

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

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

Remove Razor Trojan Manually

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

Razor Trojan Advice

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

Razor Trojan Automatic Detection

To automatically search for Razor Trojan...
Download SpyHunter Scanner.

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

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

Razor Trojan Overview

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

How Razor Trojan infects your PC

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

Razor Trojan Prevention Rules

Follow these Razor Trojan prevention rules and protect your computer from Razor Trojan 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 Razor Trojan 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 Razor Trojan automatically.

Download SpyHunter Scanner.

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

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

New Razor Trojan 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 Razor Trojan from hijacking your PC.

Razor Trojan 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.