How to Check & Stop Keyloggers in Your PC/Laptop

Do you use public computers, Cyber-Cafe or PC? Then you must know about keyloggers. Keylogger is a small software that can be installed or hidden in your pc without your knowledge. That record user activity (keystroke) and make a log file. It is used by hackers or in companies in surveillance employees’ systems. It can capture your email login details, every click, visited website URLs and even your confidential data like, your bank account number, passwords, credit/ debit card details etc. Keylogger transmit your information to third parties and you can be a victim of an internet scam or frauds. It would be better to understand and protected you from them. In this post I will tell you how to get rid of keyloggers in easy steps. First, we should know how keylogger can be installed in your PC.

How keylogger could attack your PC:

• By using infected pendrives/hard drives.
• While Downloading torrents, cracks, keygens from internet.
• Installed by person who wants to track you pc.

5 easy steps to find and stop keylogger in a computer

1.Press Win+R button or manually search run command in startup. Type “msconfig” in dialog box press enter.

2.A window will open, go to the startup tab, where you can check list of programs that are running. Disable all the programs and close your antivirus software now.

3.Now run again msconfig command. If any program which is enbled itself, it could be a keylogger or other malicious software. Note the name of software and check properties. 

4.Find the location of software and delete it.
Make an Installation File.

5.Run your firewall and antivirus software now your computer is free from any keyloggers. 

I hope above mentioned steps will help to keep your data safe and protect your pc form online theft.

Safety tips: How can you protect yourself?

1.Always use updated quality antivirus software’s in your computer. It will alert you about any unwanted thread.

2.Use virtual keyboard for bank account logins. So keylogger will not be able to save your password by keystrokes.

3.Do not open links for attachment from unknown emails. Often hackers use this trick to access your PC.

4.Don’t install software from unknown sources and always scan downloaded software before use. 

5.Do not install fallacious add-ons.

By applying these tips you can rid of unwanted keyloggers and stay safe.

Note:

Carefully Follow the process of removing keylogger and delete correct software file. Don’t delete any windows component. It can be cause of system crash. If you are not familiar with computer administration, then you can download and use any reputed software to remove keylogger from your computer.

Author Bio 

kaylyn Gabrial is a tech-savy girl who likes to write on different technology topic like Internet safety, education, online crime and various computer related. She is currently associated with Canada based Abroad Network Technician Training School as a career counselor. Apart from writing, she enjoys travelling. You can catch her on Facebook as well at Twitter.