Facebook Virus Removal – The Koobface virus is hitting Facebook users pretty hard, so here are step-by-step removal instructions to quickly remove the virus.
These Facebook virus removal instructions are easy to follow and there’s a video walkthrough with screenshots showing each step of the Koobface removal process.
The Koobface.b virus, which targets Facebook users, creates spam messages and sends them to the infected users’ friends via the messaging system on Facebook.
The spam messages and comments include text links such as Paris Hilton Tosses Dwarf On The Street; Examiners Caught Downloading Grades From The Internet; Hello; You must see it!!! LOL. My friend catched you on hidden cam; Is it really celebrity? Funny Moments and many, many others.
Manual Removal of Koobface Virus:
1 – Kill these processes:
fbtre6.exe
mstre6.exe
2 – Delete these registry values:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\Run\”systray” = “c:\windows\mstre6.exe”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\Run\”systray” = “C:\Windows\fbtre6.exe”
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\AppEvents\Schemes\Apps\Explorer\Navigating
3 – Delete these files:
C:\\Windows\\fbtre6.exe
C:\\Windows\\fmark2.dat
If you want a free tool to automagically remove this virus and other malware files, download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware tool and simply follow the instructions.
Facebook Virus Removal Instructions
This video has step-by-step Koobface virus removal instructions with screenshots of each step.
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December 8th, 2008 at 11:25 am
I think I may have this virus, unfortunately. Now I can’t get into my laptop at all. I get the blue screen. Is there a way to get past this and delete the virus?
December 22nd, 2008 at 8:34 am
I am having the same issue. I was on Facebook when havoc began on my laptop and now I just get blue screen upon bootup. Any advice?
December 27th, 2008 at 4:16 pm
try booting in safe mode..
hold F8 while th machine is booting
January 2nd, 2009 at 11:36 am
What are we removing under : HKEY_CURRENT_USER\AppEvents\Schemes\Apps\Explorer\Navigating
or are we removing the entire navigation folder ?
May 27th, 2009 at 8:04 pm
i tried to to download this program ,i had to pay,i cannot find the free anti-malware program…help!!!!!
June 8th, 2009 at 7:30 pm
Um, how about getting a Mac.
June 9th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
Bless you for sharing a solution to this problem. Worked like a charm step by step. If I didn’t come across your site and help it was only a matter of time before i took a baseball bat to my PC. Thank You Thank You Thank You.
June 16th, 2009 at 6:14 pm
Thanks for letting us know. I’m on a MAC – but I was getting these kind of emails on my Facebook account. I deleted the person whose name was always attached to it — and never saw another one.
I’m sorry I can’t remember his name, I’m sure he’d benefit from these simple directions.
June 21st, 2009 at 5:23 pm
I had all these same problems but I’m on a mac. I think it might be because I was using facebook in Japan (on vacation) and clicked on one of those stupid links. I haven’t found any anti malware programs for mac because theyre supposed to be such a fortress of solitude… but clearly not. Any suggestions?
June 22nd, 2009 at 7:20 am
Free MAC Trojan Removal Tool
iServices Trojan Removal Tool
http://macscan.securemac.com/files/iWorkServicesTrojanRemovalTool.dmg
August 17th, 2009 at 5:38 pm
Thanks for all you genius help!!!
Will spread the word!!!!
August 29th, 2009 at 8:10 pm
The website you suggested did not find the facebook virus. I am getting ready to dump this computer and start over. I’ve downloaded 4 different anti-virus programs to no avail.
This sucks! Facebook shuts down every time I log on…through IE and AOL.
Amber
August 31st, 2009 at 11:15 am
Thank you so much. Worked like a charm. However, after my reboot I did not have to reset my connections on my web browser. They were left un-altered.
Thanks again
September 7th, 2009 at 4:55 pm
How agout if you get it on a mac? My facebook has froozen itselves and dont work like it should.
September 22nd, 2009 at 3:56 am
I had some girl (Patrice Dx) send me a naked picture of her!
This was from Face Book and her name appeared in blue, meaning a friend. I reported her, then went back a few minutes latter and the name was in black….
I will do this, because something isn’t right now… Thank you! Dale
September 27th, 2009 at 8:53 pm
FACEBOOK IS NOT WOKING CORRECTLY – SARAH500@MSN,COM
October 16th, 2009 at 5:41 pm
i have been working with facebook for 3weeks . i can not load or put my pictures on to share with other family and friends !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i am sick of this !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
October 17th, 2009 at 5:42 am
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October 21st, 2009 at 2:37 pm
The procedure you go over to get rid of this virus is amazingly accurate and simple to understand. Malwarebytes.org is awesome, found every infected file on both *sigh* of my computers! I think this virus assumes many different shapes and varieties… and has probably manifested it’s self into a more complex virus in the year since you made this video. I didn’t have to go in and change any proxy servers, but by simply running this malware program, it detected all the infected files when my Mcafee couldn’t detect a thing. THANKS SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR HELP!! I greatly appreciate it
October 21st, 2009 at 6:23 pm
I used the malware product you spoke of and it cleared my laptop before it got to a point of no return. Great information.
November 1st, 2009 at 1:05 pm
Spent the last couple of days trying to fix this. My facebook was hijacked big time. My McAfee was not properly able to fix and on reboot the virus would reappear again. Downloaded various spy ware. Found this advice and downloaded Malwarebytes. This picked up 15 infected files. The PC is now back to normal.
November 5th, 2009 at 7:35 pm
Hey guys. I left Facebook open on my home computer when I went to work and returned home to find that my computer had a virus. I can no longer access any network connections (no internet access *weep weep) and my antivirus programme cannot be accessed either – it says that it cannot read the ‘library’. Does anyone have any suggestions? I have to sneak on at work to surf the net hehe
November 7th, 2009 at 8:11 pm
Thanks alot for your useful info.
What did you do to reverse engineer the virus? Ollydbg?
November 9th, 2009 at 11:33 am
Thanks so much for this info. I assume this is what happened to my home computer because when I try to access IE it doesn’t always load & I hear advertisements in the background even when I don’t have the internet up. I will try the steps you gave & pray that it work.
Thanks again for being kind enough to share this as other sites are only telling you how to avoid the virus & not how to reverse it.
November 9th, 2009 at 7:08 pm
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! your video is great and now all my facebook friends can stop sending me hateful messages!!
November 11th, 2009 at 7:46 pm
You’re a legend man, thanks for the info!
November 12th, 2009 at 6:58 pm
Fuck people who create viruses. Thank you so much for solving this problem. You are a good man.
November 16th, 2009 at 12:37 am
Hey people i really need some help with this… my facebook is just messed up now. i can’t open any page without waiting 5 min n then refreshing it. plz help …i got a MAC
November 16th, 2009 at 1:20 am
Worked like a charm. picked up 26 bad wares. malwarebytes best advice i’ve got in a long time.
Thank you thank you thank you.
November 16th, 2009 at 8:24 am
It’s not working. I can’t get to the Malware site, peoplefindit comes up instead.
November 17th, 2009 at 6:54 am
I have the same problem as Judith, I have the ability to search, but unable to link to the search results.
November 17th, 2009 at 7:12 am
The virus is redirecting your browser to fake search engines that pay the virus authors for clicks and blocking legitimate sites.
Use another computer and download the apps needed.
Then copy them to a CD and transfer them to your infected PC so you can root out the infection.
Once you run the Malwarebytes Anti-Malware tool (download it from http://www.malwarebytes.org ), then you’ll be able to use your PC again.
November 17th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
I, like someone else above went to the malwarebytes.org site and though it says on their site that the software is free there is no download without paying for a 1, 2 or 3 year option. Has anyone found the free software?
November 18th, 2009 at 12:08 pm
Thank you so very much for saving me – no other cleaner would work! Love the video explanation. You’re the best!
November 19th, 2009 at 4:38 pm
i have a problem… the virus is stopping me from downloading any anti-malware on my computer. it won’t even pull up the web page for the malwarebytes.org or anything else i’ve tried. I also tried downloading the malwarebytes on to my other computer and then saving it to my flash drive and plugging th flash drive into the infected computer but i don’t know how to run the program after i transfer it to the infected computer. help!
November 19th, 2009 at 9:05 pm
Got virus yesterday called facebook removed it downloaded avast and malwarebytes detected and deleted over 700 infected files, PC still running slow and cant open IE or AOL. Any suggestions Using windows vista
November 20th, 2009 at 8:27 pm
no worries virus now gone secure keeper window kept popping up in a fake windows security panel went to windows one care live and ran live protect scan and it found the secure keeper file that avast and malware did not
November 24th, 2009 at 12:10 am
hahaha ass dont tell me ur dumb too MAC sucks the big one anyways ppl with bsods thats probally not a virus its a malfunction either soft or hard so safemode with a restore point there r other ways but a lil more dificult the reason im here is about the koobface virus off facebook my wife caught it it leaves a file called freddy75 i found it in services as fioo and a ton of reg entries in hkcu and hklm mostly the hosts i think it was soft/device or something and ended in esc but there is still something i havent found of it i checked addons but didnt see anything anything unusual and whoever wrote the koobface doesnt know much about cloaking i was trying to find a removal tool to pick up anything i my have missed i try the norton site after this lates
December 2nd, 2009 at 2:41 pm
Thanks this was very easy and I did it and found the Foobface infections and easily removed it!
December 5th, 2009 at 3:41 pm
i did all this.. i still have a facebook virus…
where it constantly reloads the page.. using up CPU like crazy.. + every time i open Firefox.. the open page goes to some spam site:: hotebar.com or theprizeday.com :: how can i get this to stop?
December 13th, 2009 at 10:38 pm
i ran the scan nothing came up
does that mean i dont have the virus??
December 30th, 2009 at 10:04 am
Thanks for this (OLD)but informative information I just got a new computer for Christmas, went on FaceBook as everyone says you need to be there, OOPS Virus. Without your info and many hours you saved me I was ready to take the computer back, Thanks again for the info.
January 3rd, 2010 at 12:43 pm
i followed each step ! i downloaded the malwarebytes i scanned everything ! i found 81 objects infected ! i moved them to quarantine and reboot my pc ! then i set up my firefox to no proxy ! and i still have the probleme ! each time i go on to facebook and write my email and password , the page of facebook is shown again but with a different URL : http://sony04.t35.com/04.php ! i need help please !
January 26th, 2010 at 2:30 am
hey man thanks a lot!!!
this shit had been buggin’ me a lot…finally you just saved my life.
February 10th, 2010 at 5:34 pm
Perfect! Thank You!
February 15th, 2010 at 10:07 am
my pc s workin properly, da thng s wen i wanna log on fecbuk, it tels me dat da page cnt b displayd….i dnt y….? any advice…
February 17th, 2010 at 11:15 pm
i don’t understang the manual way.. lez let me know where the download button .. tQ
February 23rd, 2010 at 3:42 am
It doesnt let me go to that website. It says “the link appears to be broken”. Ugh!! this is so frustrating!!
February 23rd, 2010 at 2:09 pm
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March 2nd, 2010 at 6:03 pm
I can’t do anything on my puter. Got the virus yesterday. VIRUS PROTECTOR (shield) is the only thing that comes up on my monitor. The virus makers want me to buy their AV program, which I am sure is a scam. Ctrl/Alt/Del does nothing and the virus eventually closes down my task manager. Can’t bring the puter up in safe mode; F8 does nothing at all. No background, no taskbar, no browser, no icons, nothing. Any ideas?
March 5th, 2010 at 7:42 am
coki
March 5th, 2010 at 7:41 am
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March 19th, 2010 at 10:26 am
ok now that the virus has been eradicated do we have to go to all other apps and change passwords?
March 19th, 2010 at 10:55 am
I would change the password used for Facebook plus those for any online financial sites you use.
March 19th, 2010 at 4:08 pm
I have Norton Anitvirus and they keep on blocking the attempts to attack. Will it keep on Blocking it? When will it end?
March 19th, 2010 at 4:28 pm
NA will keep blocking it as long as your subscription stays current. For extra protection, adding a personal firewall to your PC is always a safe bet. Checkpoint software has a free version of Zone Alarm that works well.
Another good safety measure is running MalwareBytes on a weekly basis. It’s free and roots out anything and everything nasty that might be lurking on your system. A lot of times, bad stuff hangs around in Internet Explorer’s temporary files until it gets purged.
March 21st, 2010 at 4:27 pm
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
You are a life saver!! I followed what you said and everything seems to be back to normal
Apart from i have a few angry friends :/
But again thank you!
April 12th, 2010 at 11:08 pm
I run Microsoft’s free, Security essentials, anti-virus, and it blocked this every time. In fact, it’s notified me of more malicious sites then McAfee ever did! I have it on my sister’s computer also, because she used to get all kinds of worms & virus while using McAfee! It’s blocked various site’s such as these. She no longer get’s into a mess, that I have to clear up. But I do agree, that you should download Malwarebytes, even before you get a virus. That way you have it, because some virus’ will not allow you to download it.
April 19th, 2010 at 10:49 pm
Virus Protector is also making the rounds on Facebook.
Killing Virus Protector: The solution for me was at…
http://www.myantispyware.com/2010/02/20/how-to-remove-virus-protector-uninstall-instructions/
Start at the section that says “Use the following instructions to remove Virus Protector (Uninstall instructions)”.
I hope it helps others.
Thanks,
Slob
May 25th, 2010 at 11:15 am
Brilliant!
June 15th, 2010 at 9:55 am
thx sooooooooooooooooo much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 27th, 2010 at 1:12 pm
“Words CAN’T say it! In less time than it takes to boot, I had it scanned, diagnosed and FIXED! Did the trick to get my system back in shape and running at maximum speed.”
June 28th, 2010 at 4:46 am
Congratulations! You have just won a new rss reader
.. really awesome post, Mike.
August 22nd, 2010 at 6:32 am
I have some problem on my pictures. when i view those pictures tagged by friends 1 by 1, until 20 something, the pictures will straight skip to older pictures, the middle part is missing but view from album, they actually are there. Can anyone tell me why?
thanks <3
September 15th, 2010 at 5:32 pm
I have tried downloading Malware Bytes, A Squared, and Spyware and they all scan my pc but they all say I have to pay to remove anything.
November 19th, 2010 at 3:46 am
I get a list of Ashley requests to be friends on facebook. each Ashley with a different last name, but obviously a virus. The pictures are of young women and know one I recocognize. How do I stop this or remove this virus?
January 21st, 2011 at 8:11 pm
Found your post on Google. Thanks for the information!
February 13th, 2011 at 6:03 pm
F**K U MACTARDS! XD
February 13th, 2011 at 6:05 pm
Anyways.. If u guys got problems with msn too (which u should check!),
February 23rd, 2011 at 5:53 am
I would like to know if there is a anti every virus or as close to that on the market. I know there might not be anything that will get everything, but I want something that might work better! I presently have Kapersky and it let this facebook virus threw. Now my friends are getting porn and other things I find discusting. I am also haveing some problems. Please give me advice on what to choose! Thank you for any help you can give me!!!!
March 25th, 2011 at 4:53 am
removal virus
April 7th, 2011 at 3:00 pm
I can not access my facebook page because every time i log in with the correct information I am constantly only refreshed to the “you must log in to see this page” page. What do I do for that virus? all oher websites work fine, and I can access my facebook no problem from other computers. Thanks Admin
April 8th, 2011 at 3:58 pm
Download Malware Bytes anti-malware program and run it on your computer.
April 16th, 2011 at 8:39 pm
My face book has a spam on my page I would like the photo deleted and my face book activated and take out all viruses out clean my face book account out please I’m getting tired of. This face book account n I would like to reset my face book account dushonne miller is the name
April 25th, 2011 at 4:24 am
help me remove virus in my face book.. the setting are change when i open the who’s view my profile..
help me pleasseee…
May 1st, 2011 at 12:39 pm
i can’t view my profile.. plz help me
May 1st, 2011 at 12:40 pm
i can’t view my profile picture. plz help me
May 4th, 2011 at 12:21 pm
My Facebook got virus
May 11th, 2011 at 10:11 am
When I open my facebook page itll knock me bak out w/in 3 seconds. It goes straight to google evrytime bt i can look at my FB on my phone..jus dosent make sense.
May 11th, 2011 at 10:11 am
When I open my facebook page itll knock me bak out w/in 3 seconds. It goes straight to google evrytime bt i can look at my FB on my phone..jus dosent make sense.
May 13th, 2011 at 4:27 pm
Re: april 7th comment reply: it says i have to pay for it. how do i get the free malware thing? its been 5 months since i could access my facebook from that cpu thanks. i have kaspersky up and running and detecting nothing
thanks admin
June 26th, 2011 at 6:22 pm
Everything works on fb except when i log into any games apps etc…the page keeps on uploading again and again…it is also requesting me to log in again after the pages have stopped…help please??
August 23rd, 2011 at 2:58 am
Facebook virus
August 26th, 2011 at 11:15 am
my acc was updated in other people computer then i cant update again y isit?
August 26th, 2011 at 11:16 am
then when i update the virus come again y?
September 8th, 2011 at 3:18 pm
Thanks! Bookmarked and saved.
October 17th, 2011 at 5:56 am
i have a viruss on face book plz remove it thx
October 17th, 2011 at 8:53 am
please i need a help
October 22nd, 2011 at 8:16 am
Good job.
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