To remove, first download and install the free version of Spysweeper.  During the install select the update Spy sweepers virus / adware definitions when prompted to do so.  After the update, set the "shield" options.   Select ALL of Spy sweepers "shield" options, then under "options" select  the "edit startup programs" and disable " svchosting.exe ".  Minimize Spysweeper and Re-boot Windows IN SAFE MODE....  Now in SAFE MODE, you need to first remove the file " svchosting.exe ".  This is hidden as a FAKE Windows system file and cannot be found until you set your Folder Options.  Open your Control Panel and select " Folder Options".  Select the " View " tab at the top.  Find the line,  "Hidden files and folders", and under it find and select the box or circle for the line, " Show hidden files and folders" .  Next find the line " Hide protected operating system files " and UN Check the box for this line.  Select "OK" and close the Folder Options window.  Now to find and delete the file svchosting.exe, select the "Start" button.....................................................   Next, you need to edit the registry file to remove  all references to "svchosting.exe" and "Win32 USB2 Driver".  To do this select the "Start" button and select "Run".  Type "regedit" into the" open" box and select "OK".   Now, in the Registry Editor, select "Edit" then select  " Find".  In the "Find What" box type " svchosting" and press the "Find Next" button.  When a line is found containing the word "svchosting" delete the entire line.  The search again until you receive the message finished searching or item not found.  Then you need to delete the items containing "Win32 USB2 Driver ".  To start a new search before you select the Edit function you need to move your mouse cursor to the beginning of the registry file.  To do this, on the right side area of the Registry Editor, move your mouse cursor to the top of the text display until the first line is " My Computer".  Select " My Computer" with your mouse to highlight the text, then select Edit, then Find and type "Win32 USB2 Driver" into the box and search for any  lines containing "Win32 USB2 Driver".  Delete these entries like the svchosting.exe lines.   When finished, exit the Registry Editor and immediately restart your computer.

Dear Cpunet Customer,

Below are important recommendations on how to protect your computer from malicious attack.

Recently, Microsoft identified a critical flaw in its operating system that could allow an attacker to gain remote access to users' computers. To help protect against such attacks, Microsoft has developed a patch and made it available.

Because your protection is of paramount importance to us, Cpunet wants to make sure all of our customers are aware of the availability of this patch. We strongly recommend that you download the Microsoft patch to protect your computer from malicious attack.

To access patch:
Click on the following link to the Security section of the Microsoft Web site:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/security_bulletins/20040210
_windows.asp

Please take the time to follow the outlined steps to help ensure your computer's safety from this latest threat and uninterrupted Internet access.

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