Backdoor.TinyProxy Threat Level:

Backdoor.TinyProxy is a Trojan that hijacks your web searches, redirecting you to an ad site.

Before Backdoor.TinyProxy makes you want to bathe your PC in lava, I’ll show you how to get rid of Backdoor.TinyProxy for free.

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Do You Have Backdoor.TinyProxy?

When you’re infected with badware — whether it’s Backdoor.TinyProxy, spyware, adware, a Trojan, or a virus — there are a few key symptoms. Have you noticed…

• Slow computer performance: It just takes one parasite like Backdoor.TinyProxy to slow your computer dramatically. If your PC takes longer than usual to reboot, or if your Internet connection is unusually slow, you may be infected with Backdoor.TinyProxy.
• New desktop shortcuts or switched homepage: Badware like Backdoor.TinyProxy may change your Internet settings to redirect your homepage to another site. Badware can even add desktop shortcuts to your PC.
• Annoying popups: Badware can bombard your computer with popup ads, even when you’re not online. Through these popups, you may be tricked into downloading more spyware.

How to Remove Backdoor.TinyProxy Manually

Before we get started, you should backup your system and your registry, so it’ll be easy to restore your computer if anything goes wrong.

To remove Backdoor.TinyProxy manually, you need to delete Backdoor.TinyProxy files. Not sure how to delete Backdoor.TinyProxy files? Click here, and I’ll show you. Otherwise, go ahead and…

Stop Backdoor.TinyProxy processes:

Get rid of Backdoor.TinyProxy files:

Note: In any Backdoor.TinyProxy files I mention above, “%UserProfile%” is a variable referring to your current user’s profile folder. If you’re using Windows NT/2000/XP/7, by default this is “C:\Documents and Settings\[CURRENT USER]” (e.g., “C:\Documents and Settings\JoeSmith”). If you have any questions about manual Backdoor.TinyProxy removal, go ahead and leave a comment.

How Do You Remove Backdoor.TinyProxy Files?

Need help figuring out how to delete Backdoor.TinyProxy files? While there’s some risk involved, and you should only manually remove Backdoor.TinyProxy files if you’re comfortable editing your system, you’ll find it’s fairly easy to delete Backdoor.TinyProxy files in Windows.

How to delete Backdoor.TinyProxy files in Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7:

1. Click your Windows Start menu, and then click “Search.”
2. A speech bubble will pop up asking you, “What do you want to search for?” Click “All files and folders.”
3. Type a Backdoor.TinyProxy file in the search box, and select “Local Hard Drives.”
4. Click “ Search.” Once the file is found, delete it.

How to stop Backdoor.TinyProxy processes:

1. Click the Start menu, select Run.
2. Type taskmgr.exe into the the Run command box, and click “OK.” You can also launch the Task Manager by pressing keys CTRL + Shift + ESC.
3. Click Processes tab, and find Backdoor.TinyProxy processes.
4. Once you’ve found the Backdoor.TinyProxy processes, right-click them and select “End Process” to kill Backdoor.TinyProxy.

How to remove Backdoor.TinyProxy registry keys:

Because your registry is such a key piece of your Windows system, you should always backup your registry before you edit it. Editing your registry can be intimidating if you’re not a computer expert, and when you change or a delete a critical registry key or value, there’s a chance you may need to reinstall your entire system. Make sure you backup your registry before editing it.

1. Select your Windows menu “Start,” and click “Run.” An “ Open” field will appear. Type “regedit ” and click “ OK ” to open up your Registry Editor. In Windows 7, just type “regedit” into the “Search programs and files” box in the Windows start menu.
2. Registry Editor will open as a window with two panes. The left side Registry Editor’s window lets you select various registry keys, and the right side displays the registry values of the registry key you select.
3. To find a registry key, such as any Backdoor.TinyProxy registry keys, select “ Edit,” then select “ Find,” and in the search bar type any of Backdoor.TinyProxy ‘s registry keys.
4. As soon as Backdoor.TinyProxy registry key appears, you can delete the Backdoor.TinyProxy registry key by right-clicking it and selecting “ Modify,” then clicking “ Delete.”

How to delete Backdoor.TinyProxy DLL files:

1. First locate Backdoor.TinyProxy DLL files you want to delete. Open your Windows Start menu, then click “Run.” Type “cmd ” in Run, and click “OK.” In Windows 7, just type “regedit” into the “Search programs and files” box in the Windows start menu.
2. To change your current directory, type “cd” in the command box, press your “Space” key, and enter the full directory where the Backdoor.TinyProxy DLL file is located. If you’re not sure if the Backdoor.TinyProxy DLL file is located in a particular directory, enter “dir ” in the command box to display a directory’s contents. To go one directory back, enter “cd .. ” in the command box and press “Enter.”
3. When you’ve located the Backdoor.TinyProxy DLL file you want to remove, type “regsvr32 /u SampleDLLName.dll” (e.g., “regsvr32 /u jl27script.dll”) and press your “Enter” key.

That’s it. If you want to restore any Backdoor.TinyProxy DLL file you removed, type “regsvr32 DLLJustDeleted.dll” (e.g., “regsvr32 jl27script.dll”) into your command box, and press your “Enter” key.

Did Backdoor.TinyProxy change your homepage?

1. Click Windows Start menu > Control Panel > Internet Options.
2. Under Home Page, select the General > Use Default.
3. Type in the URL you want as your home page (e.g., “http://www.homepage.com”).
4. Select Apply > OK.
5. You’ll want to open a fresh web page and make sure that your new default home page pops up.

Backdoor.TinyProxy Removal Tip

Is your computer acting funny after deleting any Backdoor.TinyProxy files? I recommend using a program like File Recover from PC Tools. File Recover saves deleted files that otherwise can’t be recovered by Windows operating system.

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How Did You Get Backdoor.TinyProxy?

Wondering how Backdoor.TinyProxy ended up on your PC? If you’re infected with Backdoor.TinyProxy or other badware, perhaps you were using…

• Freeware or shareware: Did you download and install shareware or freeware? These low-cost or free software applications may come bundled with spyware, adware, or programs like Backdoor.TinyProxy. Sometimes adware is attached to the free software to “pay” developers for the cost of creating the software, and more often spyware is secretly attached to free software to harm your computer and steal your personal and financial information.
• Peer-to-peer software: Do you use a peer-to-peer (P2P) program or other application with a shared network? When you use these applications, you put your system at risk for unknowingly downloading an infected file, including applications like Backdoor.TinyProxy.
• Questionable websites : Did you visit a website that’s of questionable nature? When you visit malicious sites that are fishy and phishy, badware may be automatically downloaded and installed onto your computer, sometimes including applications like Backdoor.TinyProxy. I recommend you use Firefox web browser, if you don’t already.

Understanding Backdoor.TinyProxy

If you’re infected with Backdoor.TinyProxy, you should know what you’re fighting. I’ll explain some definitions related to Backdoor.TinyProxy.

Backdoor.TinyProxy May Be a Trojan

Trojans install themselves secretly onto your computer, most often through your downloading a simple email attachment (often Trojans pose as harmless pictures). Most Trojans are able to gain complete control over your PC after installation. With this control, the Trojan and the hacker behind it may change your system settings, delete important files, steal your passwords, and watch your computer acitivity.

Infection Methods of Backdoor.TinyProxy and Other Trojans

Most Trojans infect your computer by tricking you into launching an infected file. This poisoned file could disguised as a small file, such as a jpeg or other email attachment, or it might be downloaded via a website or FTP.

• Email: Your PC may be infected with a Trojan when you download infected email attachments, or sometimes even when you simply open an email. Many Trojans exploit security holes in Microsoft Outlook. You may be able to reduce your chances of getting infected by a Trojan by using a spam-blocking software.
• Websites: Your PC may be infected with a Trojan when you visit a rogue site. Many Trojans exploit security holes in Internet Explorer web browser so that by simply visiting a website you may unknowingly download a Trojan.
• Open ports: If your computer runs programs that provide file-sharing functions – such as AOL Instant Messenger (AIM), MSN Messenger, and more – you may open your computer up to vulnerabilities. Using file sharing through these applications may create a network that gives attackers the opportunity to remotely access your computer.

Backdoor.TinyProxy May Be a Browser Hijacker

Browser hijackers can change your web browser settings. Browser hijackers may change your home page to or redirect your searches through a pay-per-click site to make money, and browser hijackers may also monitor your web activities. Often, resetting your web browser to its default settings will not remove or stop the browser hijacker from working.

Backdoor.TinyProxy May Be Adware

Adware is software designed to promote advertisements. Often, free utilities may install hidden adware, sometimes to earn money for the author to recover development costs. While adware is not always malicious, it can track your Internet activity and send this and other personal information from your computer to advertisers. When advertisers get this information, you may be a target for pop-up/pop-under advertisements, web browser toolbars, and spam.