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Steps to remove the virus Khatarnak.exe

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This virus uses a file name that is a name of a legitimate windows process so its necessary to locate this file(s) using Process Explorer. Also note the path and file name of all files detected as WORM_AUTORUN.ACO. If the process you are looking for is not in the list displayed by Process Explorer, proceed to the succeeding solution set.

  1. Download Process Explorer.
  2. Extract the contents of the compressed (ZIP) file to a location of your choice.
  3. Execute Process Explorer by double-clicking PROCEXP.EXE.
  4. In the Process Explorer window, locate the malware file(s) detected earlier.
  5. Right-click on the detected files, then click Kill Process Tree.
  6. Do the same for all detected malware files in the list of running processes.
  7. Close Process Explorer.

If the process you are looking for is not in the list displayed by Task Manager or Process Explorer, continue with the next solution procedure. If the malware process is in the list displayed by either Task Manager or Process Explorer, but you are unable to terminate it, restart your computer in safe mode.

Removing/Restoring Autostart Entries from the Registry

This solution deletes/modifies registry keys/entries added/modified by this malware. Before performing the steps below, make sure you know how to back up the registry and how to restore it if a problem occurs.

  1. Open Registry Editor. Click Start>Run, type REGEDIT, then press Enter.
  2. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Microsoft>
    Windows>CurrentVersion>Run
  3. In the right panel, locate the entry:
    Shell = “Explorer.exe KHATARNAK.exe”
  4. Right-click on the value name and choose Modify. Change the value data of this entry to:
    explorer.exe
  5. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER>Software>Microsoft>
    Windows>CurrentVersion>Run
  6. In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    KHATARNAK Loader = “%System%\KHATARNAK.exe”
    (Note: %System% is the Windows system folder, which is usually C:\Windows\System on Windows 98 and ME, C:\WINNT\System32 on Windows NT and 2000, or C:\Windows\System32 on Windows XP and Server 2003.)

Removing Other Added Entries from the Registry

  1. Still in Registry Editor, in the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER>Software>Microsoft>Windows>
    CurrentVersion>Policies>System
  2. In the right panel, locate and delete the following:
    DisableTaskMgr = “1″
  3. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER>Software>Microsoft>Windows>
    CurrentVersion>Policies>Explorer
  4. In the right panel, locate and delete the following:
    NofolderOptions = “1″
  5. Close Registry Editor.

The most brutal WWE match ever

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Well I have been watching wrestling for 15 years now. Although WWE is scripted and the results are made by script writers i still like the action in the ring. I want to share some of the greatest and most brutal matches I’ve seen:

  • WWE King of the Ring 1998 – The Undertaker vs Mankind(Hell in a Cell)

No one would forget the moment when Mankind was thrown from the top of the 15 feet high cell onto the floor. The match was stopped for 5 minutes after Mankind’s fall. But he managed to recover and get on top of the cell again only to be choke-slammed by the Undertaker through the cell roof onto the mat below. The resilient Mankind fought bravely until he was choke-slammed on top of hundreds of thumb tacks, then a tombstone pile driver finished him off. The Undertaker was dominant throughout and won.

  • WWE Armageddon 2000 – 6 Man Hell in a Cell match for WWE Title.

Stone Cold, Triple H, The Undertaker, The Rock, Rikishi and Kurt Angle battled inside Hell in a Cell which according to me is the most brutal match in WWE. Superstars battled everywhere, from the top of the cell to the parking lot to the ring side area. During the match Undertaker choke-slammed Rikishi from the top of the cell onto the truck below. After a lot of twists and turns Kurt Angle won.

  • WWE Survivor Series 2002 – WWE Title match inside Elimination Chamber

First ever Elimination Chamber match which turned out to be more brutal than Hell in a Cell. Six superstars battled inside it – Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Kane, Chris Jericho, Rob Van Dam and Booker T. Michaels eventually won.

  • WWE Bad Blood 1997 – The Undertaker vs Shawn Michaels(Hell in a Cell)

First ever Hell in a Cell match. Michaels was in for a severe beating at the hands of Undertaker who in those days was just so strong physically and almost unbeatable.Almost till the last moment Michaels received a lot of punishment who in those days(before his 4 year absence) was extremely resilient and athletic. Battle spilled to outside the cell. Michaels eventually won after the shocking debut and outside interference of Kane.

  • WWE No Mercy 2002 – The Undertaker vs Brock Lesnar(Hell in a Cell)

A brutal and bloody match. Never seen Undertaker bleed so much in a match before though he was not a 100% due to a fractured right hand. He was lying bloody and motionless after the match and had to take time-off for injury for 2 months. Brock Lesnar was THE most dominant superstar in WWE at that time until a contract dispute made him leave WWE forever.

  • WWE Fully Loaded 1999 – The Undertaker vs Stone Cold(First Blood match)

When Undertaker and Stone Cold battle its always exciting. Both men bled profusively during and after the match filled with lot of action and interference from Triple H, Shane and Vince McMahon and The Rock. Stone Cold won even though he bled first but the referee failed to notice it.( as a part of the script)

  • WWE Summerslam 2002 – Triple H vs Shawn Michaels(Non-sanctioned Street Fight)

One of the best matches I’ve seen. Every weapon that was available was used, tables, ladder, chairs, sledge hammer. Michaels took a hell of a beating. Was his return match after 4 years of absence and he won after a superkick knocked out Triple H.