When attempting to manually remove malware, sometimes a DLL will need to be unregistered from the system before it can be deleted. Following are four easy steps to unregister a DLL in Windows.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 1 minute
Here's How:
- Click Start
- Click Run
- Type the following:
regsvr32 -u "path\filename"
where path\filename is the exact path and filename of the target DLL.
- Click OK
Tips:
- Use Windows environment variables to enter long pathnames more efficiently. See: How to Navigate Using Environment Variables
