How to Prevent CryptoLocker Ransomware with CryptoPrevent

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Download CryptoPrevent.zip from https://www.foolishit.com/cryptoprevent-malware-prevention/.

   The download link is at bottom of that page.
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   Step 2: Extract the CryptoPrevent.zip.

   , If you are not using Windows XP, then you have to click on "Yes" in UAC dialog box to run it with Administrator privilege. ,, The download link is at bottom of that page. , Click on "Yes" in UAC dialog box to run it with Administrator privilege. ,,,, If you have the product key, then click on "Yes".
   
   This guide proceeds with "No" option.
   
   If you have the product key, then you will have automatic update feature. , You can click on "Yes"
   
   if you want to buy the product key, or to know about the automatic update feature.
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   Step 3: Double click on CryptoPrevent.exe .

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   Step 4: Click on "OK" button in "CryptoPrevent: About" window.

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   Step 5: Download CryptoPreventSetup.exe from http://www.foolishit.com/vb6-projects/cryptoprevent/ .

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   Step 6: Double click on CryptoPreventSetup.exe .

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   Step 7: Click on "Next →" button in Setup - CryptoPrevent window to proceed.

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   Step 8: Click on "Install" button to install CryptoPrevent.

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   Step 9: Click on "Finish" button with "Launch CryptoPrevent" option selected.

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    Step 10: Click on "No" button in the message box asking if you have a product key

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    Step 11: or not.

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    Step 12: Click on "No" button to proceed.

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