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VBS/Freelink Description and Removal Instructions


VBS/Freelink Description (Scan your PC for VBS/Freelink with SpyHunter)

VBS/Freelink is an encrypted worm that spreads via email and IRC channels. Once it is executed, the worm script will create a new script file "RUNDLL.VBS" in the Windows system folder and modify the system registry to execute this script upon every Windows start-up. Once VBS/Freelink is launched, it will use MS Outlook to automatically send an email with an attachment of itself.

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Why Should I Remove VBS/Freelink?

Note: Manual removal is a difficult process and it is not recommend unless you are an expert in this field. Therefore, your best defense is to download and install a reliable anti-spyware program to scan VBS/Freelink and other spyware on your machine. In order to detect VBS/Freelink in the easiest and fastest way possible, we advised trying the free SpyHunter scanner provided on this website. The free version of SpyHunter is only a detection utility.

However, if you wish to continue to the VBS/Freelink removal stage with SpyHunter, you must first purchase the full version of SpyHunter or you can manually remove VBS/Freelink by moving on to the "Remove VBS/Freelink Manually" section.

Online threats constantly change to avoid detection, and therefore SpyHunter comes equipped with a full technical support, as well as a one-on-one customer support service called Spyware HelpDesk which gives its support technicians the ability to create a custom automated fix tailored to your PC. If SpyHunter is unable to detect and remove VBS/Freelink, the Spyware Helpdesk will generate a custom fix, transmit it to your SpyHunter removal tool and completely remove VBS/Freelink from your PC.

  1. Download SpyHunter Scanner Download SpyHunter Scanner.

  2. Run a full system scan to detect VBS/Freelink files.

  3. Once you've detected VBS/Freelink on your PC, you will then need to purchase SpyHunter to start the removal process.

  4. Reboot your PC and rerun the scan for any remaining traces of VBS/Freelink.

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Remove VBS/Freelink Manually

Tip: If you are not an expert in this field, we highly recommend you use SpyHunter to scan your PC for VBS/Freelink. You'll run the risk of damaging your computer if you make a mistake during the manual removal process.


To remove all VBS/Freelink files, you must kill all VBS/Freelink processes that are running in your computer's memory. To kill VBS/Freelink processes, press CTRL+ALT+DELETE to open the Windows Task Manager. Click on the "Processes" tab, search for VBS/Freelink, then right-click it and select "End Process" key.

You'll also need to remove VBS/Freelink registry keys. To remove VBS/Freelink registry keys, click on the Windows "Start" button and select "Run" to open Windows Registry Editor. A window will popup. Type "regedit" into the box, and click "OK". Search for the registry key "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\VBS/Freelink." Right-click it and select "Delete."

Finally, you'll need to manually delete other files to clean your PC of  VBS/Freelink. These VBS/Freelink can be in the form of EXE, DLL, LSP, TOOLBAR, BROWSER HIJACK, and/or BROWSER PLUGIN. For example, VBS/Freelink might create a file like
%PROGRAM_FILES%\VBS/Freelink\VBS/Freelink.exe. Locate and remove these files.

VBS/Freelink Advice

VBS/Freelink manual removal process can be difficult to do because you're required to access and edit sensitive files in your system registry.

Warning: If you try to remove VBS/Freelink files without being completely sure what you are doing, you run the risk of damaging or losing important data on your computer.

Tip: To avoid this risk, we highly recommend you use a good spyware cleaner/remover to automatically find and remove VBS/Freelink as well as spyware, adware, trojan and malware in your PC.

VBS/Freelink Automatic Detection

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For more details on VBS/Freelink, please read our "VBS/Freelink Overview" below.

VBS/Freelink Overview

In the following sections, we investigate and explain the key malicious properties that are attributed to VBS/Freelink.

How VBS/Freelink infects your PC

VBS/Freelink may use one or more of these methods to infect your computer. VBS/Freelink is spyware that may take control of your entire system. VBS/Freelink may infect your computer...

  • Through unexpected email attachments. One of the most popular ways of becoming infected with spyware is by opening an attachment sent via e-mail. You should never open unexpected email attachments. Confirm with the sender first that they did in fact send the email.

  • Through browser security loopholes while you're surfing the Web. Some spyware can even bypass firewalls by disguising itself as part of legitimate software.

  • Through instant messenger programs. If you're not secured by a good firewall, spyware can attach itself when you're sharing files with your instant messenger.

  • VBS/Freelink recreates, repairs and updates itself. VBS/Freelink and other complex spyware applications may recreate, repair and update themselves to evade deletion. When VBS/Freelink alters, restores and updates its files, DLLs, registry keys and process, a scanner may only remove part of the program allowing the other remaining files to execute procedures to repair and update. In these cases, it can make the VBS/Freelink manual removal process very difficult.

VBS/Freelink Prevention Rules

Follow these VBS/Freelink prevention rules and protect your computer from VBS/Freelink and other spyware:

Rule #1: Ensure that your Windows Security is up-to-date.

Every week Microsoft provides their new updates that can always be downloaded manually from the Microsoft website. To get Microsoft Update, you should do the following steps:

  1. Go to IE > Tools > Windows Update > Product Updates,

  2. Select "ALL High-Priority Security Updates" from the list,

  3. Open IE and go to Internet Options > Security > Internet,

  4. Press "Default Level" and then OK,

  5. Press "Custom Level."

Rule #2: Download and install a reliable anti-spyware software.

A good anti-spyware software that recognizes current VBS/Freelink as well as other forms of spyware can be the answer to all your security issues. Listed below is an anti-spyware program that can effectively reverse the damage of your computer and detect VBS/Freelink automatically.

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Rule #3: Keep your anti-spyware definitions up-to-date.

New VBS/Freelink files can be created every day, thus it is very important to ensure that your anti-spyware program is up-to-date. Your anti-spyware scanner should have an update feature where with a click of a button so you can get new spyware definitions immediately. Often, good anti-spyware software will open an update window reminding you that there are new updates available.

Rule #4: Install and keep your firewall turned on.

A firewall is vital for a complete protection of your PC. Ensure that your firewall is always turned on. A firewall can stop unwanted software like VBS/Freelink from hijacking your PC.

VBS/Freelink and other Spyware Related Info:

Wikipedia.org/Spyware - Wikipedia's definition of spyware.
StopBadware.org - A non-profit organization that aims to fight against badware.
Anti-Spyware Coalition - Is a group dedicated to building a consensus about definitions and best practices in the debate surrounding spyware and other potentially unwanted technologies.

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