How to remove an unwanted window (kak.hta) during every start up of PC
How to remove an unwanted window (kak.hta) during every start up of PC
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My PC operating system is Windows 98SE. Every time I start the PC I get the window for kak.hta. The window can be closed by clicking on the "X" button on the top right hand corner. The PC works OK, but it is just annoying. I tried by removing this file from the start up directory and the batch file. But the kak.hta file reappears again during the next startup. What are the reasons for this problem and possible solutions?





RE: How to remove an unwanted window (kak.hta) during every start up of PC
Start>Run
then type "regedit" (without the quotes)
Once regedit is open browse to the following key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
Here you will see entries programs that are run on every start up. Delete the key for the program you are trying to get rid of.
Note: Make sure to have a backup of your registry before doing this as you can seriously mess up your system by modifying the wrong entry in the registry.
Hope this helps.
bbeep
RE: How to remove an unwanted window (kak.hta) during every start up of PC
RE: How to remove an unwanted window (kak.hta) during every start up of PC
Go to Start>Run and type "msconfig"
If it runs you will get a window showing your startup settings. Uncheck any options that you don't want.
RE: How to remove an unwanted window (kak.hta) during every start up of PC
if your confident enough using regedit then a simple way to get rid of the error is to start regedit in your run command and click on edit, find and type in kak.hta and let it search when it finds a value then press delete then press F3 it will then continue to search delete any value found and continue until it finds no more. Before you do this back up your registry and also go to CNET.COM and download a program called REGFIX it is made by microsoft and is free it will remove and fix any errors in the registry. hope this helps
P.S. also in the registry look for kak using the same method for a more thorough search
WHIZZ90
RE: How to remove an unwanted window (kak.hta) during every start up of PC
Oh and I'd buy an av programme too.
RE: How to remove an unwanted window (kak.hta) during every start up of PC
RE: How to remove an unwanted window (kak.hta) during every start up of PC
Try getting this software as it will stop most of your problems.
I dont suggest that u get a ripped or pirate version as they come with viruses built in.
RE: How to remove an unwanted window (kak.hta) during every start up of PC
I in fact went to symantec web site (www.symantec.com). It has got very precise instruction on how to remove the kak worm and detailed expalnation on root cause and future prevention. It appears that Outlook express, internet explorer had some security hole which used to harbour this worm. This hole has now been fixed by Microsoft and the patch is available.
Anyway the problem is solved and thanks again for the help.