Remove cute.pif - W32.Kelvir.A MSN Messenger Virus
Like the previous types of viral spreading MSN viruses, this one also prompts the user to download a file and send a message to every on them contacts list. First step in the removal of W32.Kelvir.A Virus is by deleting the downloaded cute.pif file. Then proceed as follows to completly remove the virus: cute.pif - W32.Kelvir.A MSN Messenger Virus
1. Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete and look for hotkeysvc. If it’s there select it and press “End Task”.
2. Use the Windows Find feature to look for a file called “hotkeysvc.exe”. Which if their should be in the %System% directroy. If you find the file delete it.
3. Goto ‘Start’ then ‘Run’ and type ‘msconfig’. A new window should appear.
4. Click on the tab at the top right that says ‘Startup’.
5. Look for, and if it exists, unitick the box next to “hotkeysvc.exe” or simlar name.The virus has now been deactivated. Happy?
Tell us in the comments if this does not work of if it did! Also you might want to do a online scan or get an anti-virus to protect yourself in the future.