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Basically,run key in registry specifies applications to be launched when explorer starts. Mostly these applications are from third party. It can not create havoc if you delete that key.If you want to delete that key just because you think that virus launches itself by using that process then it would be better if I remind you that,there are always and there will be always more than one ways to do the same task. In the same manner, launching of an application can be done in many other ways.You can use Kaspersky if you want to remove virus because it is best.

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1. Run Deckard's System Scanner (DSS)

2. Run the vundo and combo fix

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