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A keylogger (or keyboard gesture tracker) is malicious software or hardware installed on a computer capable of monitoring a user's input, even though the keyboard monitor is legitimate in a single computer. In rare cases, hackers still often use keyloggers to gather information and passwords. This keyboard gesture tracker can make your computer operate in a sluggish manner. This wikiHow teaches you how to find and delete a keylogger.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Prepare for the computer

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   Update operating system and applications. Outdated software can introduce security holes and make a computer more vulnerable to intrusion.
   • All computer users should be aware that Internet clicks, especially pop-up advertisements, should be avoided, and gifts at all costs should be avoided.

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   Configuring web browser security. The configuration process for each browser is different. First, you need to open the Settings menu in your web browser and look for the Privacy or Security section. Then proceed to disable unwanted plug-ins, block malicious websites, and clear your browsing history. The last step is to delete personal tracking cookies.

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   Install reputable security software for your computer. Install both on-demand anti-malware and antivirus is always on. Free options include Malwarebytes (anti-malware) and Avast or Panda (dealing with viruses). You need to keep the security software up to date. advertisement

Part 2 of 3: Finding a keylogger

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   Open the Task Manager task manager. Follow these steps to open Task Manager:
   • Right-click the taskbar at the bottom of the page.
   • Click Task Manager from the pop-up menu.

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   Click More Details (Another Details). This option is in the lower left corner of Task Manager. A list of all processes in your computer will appear, including the applications you have open and the processes running in the background.

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   Consider suspicious processes. Chances are you will see suspicious background processes. Check out the apps you find strange.
   • If you are unsure of a process you can right-click on it and choose Search online (Search online). Google lookup of the app or process will be performed.
   • If you find a process to stop, click it and select End task (End of Task) in the lower right corner.

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   Click the card Startup (Start) is at the top of Task Manager. A list of programs that start with your computer will appear.

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   Check out all suspicious programs. Check the startup programs list for anything strange.
   • If you are unsure of a program you can right-click and select Search Online. This program will be searched on Google.
   • Once you've identified a program to disable, click it and select Disable in the lower right corner.

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   Scan for viruses and malware. Many keyboard monitors bypass both msconfig and Task Manager, and even successfully disguise legitimate programs. You need to use security software to scan your computer for viruses and malware.

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   Check out the desktop. If you use a desktop computer, most likely a hardware keylogger is mounted on the machine. Observe where the keyboard cable plugs into the chassis. If there is some device connecting the keyboard cable to the case, it is most likely a hardware keylogger.
   • Note that this could also be a legitimate device or adapter. If you find strange devices connected to your computer, you should find out who plugged in and what the purpose is.
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Part 3 of 3: Uninstall keylogger

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   Determines whether the keylogger is visible or not. If the keylogger you find is in Control Panel's program list, it's more likely to be a legitimate keyboard monitor program with an uninstaller. Uninstall the program and use anti-malware software to remove what's left.

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   Try an uninstaller program. With some keylogger programs, such as Logixoft's Revealer Keylogger, the installer can be used to uninstall the keylogger. Proceed to download the program to install and use to uninstall the keylogger. You can also uninstall programs through the Settings menu. Finally, delete the leftover files with a reputable malware scanner.
   • If you cannot uninstall the program, try restarting the computer in Safe Mode and uninstalling the keylogger in Safe Mode.

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   Launch Windows Defender Offline. After you install the latest update for the antivirus, run a rootkit detector, such as Windows Defender Offline. To launch the program, you'll need to dive into the installation section or create offline media.

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   Seek advice on specific keyloggers by name. Search Google for a specific keyboard tracking program name. Some keyboard monitoring programs (such as Refog) will actively prevent uninstallation. You should visit forums like the Network Administrator to learn how to delete keyloggers without damaging your computer.
   • Hijack This is a suitable tool to remove programs deeply installed in the Windows Registry. However, you need to Use caution when using Hijack This. The program can inadvertently delete files that Windows needs to operate. Do a little research on Google before deleting any registry entries.

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   You should consider reinstalling your computer's operating system. Many keyloggers are installed deep in the Windows operating system and are difficult to remove. In some cases, the easiest solution is to back up your data and reinstall Windows.
   • Reinstalling Windows will erase all data on the computer. Make sure you back up everything before you reinstall your operating system. We can back up data using an external hard drive or cloud services like Google Drive, Dropbox, One Drive.
   • Reinstall your operating system if you discover a keylogger on a computer you are about to use for banking or dealing with a business secret, as the keyboard monitor is likely not completely removed.
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Advice

• If you are using a computer for banking, the password may have been leaked. Immediately, you need to change your password with something secure. Then, contact your bank if you discover any suspicious transactions that have occurred with your account.
• Some of the recommended free installers include Avast and Comodo.

Warning

• Some keyloggers do not show up with anti-malware programs and firewalls.