The Downadup, or Conficker, infection is a worm that predominantly spreads via exploiting the MS08-067 Windows vulnerability, but also includes the ability to infect other computers via network shares and removable media. Not since the Sasser and MSBlaster worms have we seen such a widespread infection as we are seeing with the Downadup worm. In fact, according to anti-virus vendor, F-Secure, the Downadup worm has infected over million infected computers. Microsoft has addressed the problem by releasing a patch to fix the Windows vulnerability, but there are still many computers that do not have this patch installed, and thus the worm has been able to propagate throughout the world. When installed, Conficker / Downadup will copy itself to your C\Windows\System32 folder as a random named DLL file. If it has problems copying itself to the System32 folder, it may instead copy itself to the %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer or %ProgramFiles%\Movie Maker folders. It will then create a Windows service that automatically loads this DLL via which is a legitimate file, every time you turn on your computer. The infection will then change a variety of Windows settings that will allow it to efficiently infect other computers over your network or the Internet. Once the infection is running, you will find that you are no longer able to access a variety of sites such as and many anti-virus vendors. It does this so that you cannot download removal tools or update your anti-virus programs. It will then perform the following actions in no specific order Stop and start System Restore in order to remove all your current System Restore points so that you cannot roll back to a previous date where your computer was working properly. Check for Internet connectivity by attempting to connect to one of the following sites Attempts to determine the infection computer's IP address by visiting one of the following sites Download other files to be used as necessary. Scan the infected computer's network for vulnerable computers and try to infect them. Some symptoms that may hint that you are infected with this malware are as follows Anti-malware software stating you are infected with infections using the following names W32/ W32/ W32/Confick-A Win32/ Mal/Conficker WormWin32/ Automatic updates no longer working. Anti-virus software is no longer able to update itself. Unable to access a variety of security sites, such as anti-virus software companies. Random errors. Using the following guide we will walk you through removing this worm from your computer and securing your computer so it does not get infected again with Downadup again. Due to the fact that this worm stops us from accessing the sites we need to download the removal tools from, you will need to be able to access another computer that is clean and have the ability to copy files from that computer to the infected one. If at all possible, I suggest you copy the files using a burnable DVD or CD in order to prevent your computer USB drives from possibly becoming infected. This guide will walk you through removing the Conficker and Downadup worms for free. If you would like to read more information about this infection, we have provided some links below. Reference Links F-Secure Downadup information Windows MS08-067 Patch WormWin32/ information from Microsoft Conficker/Downadup Worm Dubbed 'Epidemic' Downadup and Conficker Removal Options Self Help Guide This guide contains advanced information, but has been written in such a way so that anyone can follow it. Please ensure your data is backed up before proceeding. If you are uncomfortable making changes to your computer or following these steps, do not worry! Instead you can get free one-on-one help by asking in the forums. Print out these instructions as we will need to close every window that is open later in the fix. Due to the fact that Downadup and Conficker do not allow you to connect to Microsoft and a variety of security sites you must first download the Windows patch and the removal tool from another computer and transfer the file to your infected PC. On a clean computer, download BitDefender's Anti-Downadup tool from the following location and save the file to your desktop. The current name of the file is Conficker Removal Tool Next visit the following link and download the KB958644/MS08-067 security patch for your particular Windows operating systemMS08-067 Patch Download Link Look through the list and click on the link that corresponds to the version of Windows that is running on the infected machine. Then download the file from the page that opens and save it your desktop. Now copy and the Windows patch file to a floppy, CD, or USB drive so we can copy it to the infected PC. Once the files are stored on a removable device, copy it back onto your infected PC's Windows desktop. Once the Windows patch and file are on your infected computer's desktop, you will need to first install the Windows patch. Simply double-click on the file that you downloaded from Microsoft's web site and follow the prompts to install the patch. This will make it so your computer does not become reinfected again after we clean the current infection. If the patch is already installed, the Microsoft patch will detect that and not reinstall it. Now we need to extract the files from the You can do this by right-clicking on the and then selecting the Extract All... menu option as shown in the image below. At the next screen, keep clicking the Next button until you see a screen similar to the one below. Now that the file has finished being extracted, click on the Finish button. A folder will open containing two files. These files are named and Please double-click on the file to start the program. When you run this program, Windows may display a warning similar to the image shown below. If you receive this warning, please click on the Run button to continue starting Anti-Downadup on your computer. If you did not receive this warning, then Anti-Downadup should have started and you can proceed to step 9. You will now see a screen prompting you to start the scan or close the program. Please click on the Start button to have the program scan your computer and remove any Downadup and Conficker infections on your computer. Anti-Downadup will now start to scan your computer and determine if you are infected as shown below. This process can take 10 minutes, so please be patient. When it is done, if your computer is clean it will tell you so and you can close the program. Otherwise, continue with the rest of the steps. When Anti-Downadup has finished scanning your computer it will prompt you to reboot your computer in order to finish the cleaning process. Press Yes button to allow the infected computer to be rebooted. If you do not reboot your computer, you will be left with a blue screen as Explorer was terminated during the cleaning process. When the computer has finished rebooting you should no longer have the Conficker or Downadup infections on your computer. To see a log of what was deleted you can open the C\ file in Notepad. Though the infection is now removed from your computer, we need to make sure you do not get infected again. As you should have already installed the Windows patch, you will not be able to be infected again via the MS08-067 exploit . This infection, though, does infect you through network shares and removable devices as well. So please examine your computer for any network shares and disable any that are not necessary to have open. The next step is to disable Autorun on your computer. Autorun is a feature that allows executables to automatically run when you insert removable media such as a CD/DVD, Flash Drive, or other USB device. Having Autorun enabled is a security risk due to a fact that a virus can spread through the use of removable media. For example, if you had used your flash drive on a computer infected with a removable media worm, then your flash drive will become infected. Then when you use that infected flash drive on a computer that has Autorun enabled, the infection will automatically run and infect the new computer. As you can see, disabling Autorun is an important step to security your computer. Please note that if you disable this feature, then any time you insert a removable media, including a CD or DVD, they will not automatically open or start. Instead you will need to open My Computer and right click on the specific drive and select Explore or Play in order to access the contents of the media. If you would prefer security over convenience then please download the following file and save it on your desktop download link Once the file is downloaded, simply double-click on it. When Windows asks if you would like to merge the data, click on the Yes button. Now that Autorun is disabled, reboot your computer to make the setting effective. Congratulations! Your computer should now be free of the Downadup and Conficker program and you will no longer be vulnerable to infection from this malware.

WormWin32/Autorun is a heuristic detection designed to generically detect a Worm. This family of worms spreads by copying itself to the mapped drives of an infected PC, including network or removable drives. When the worm runs on your computer, it enumerates all drives of your PC until a mapped drive is found. The worm tries to copy itself to the mapped drive. WormWin32/Autorun then writes an autorun configuration file named pointing to the worm executable. When the removable or networked drive is accessed from a computer supporting the Autorun feature, the malware is launched automatically. A typical behavior for Trojans like WormWin32/Autorun is one or all of the following Download and install other malware. Use your computer for click fraud. Record your keystrokes and the sites you visit. Send information about your PC, including usernames and browsing history, to a remote malicious hacker. Give a remote malicious hacker access to your PC. Advertising banners are injected with the web pages that you are visiting. Random web page text is turned into hyperlinks. Browser popups appear which recommend fake updates or other software. Files reported as WormWin32/Autorun may not necessarily be malicious. Should you be uncertain as to whether a file has been reported correctly, you can submit the affected file to to be scanned with multiple antivirus engines. How to remove WormWin32/Autorun Adware Virus Removal Guide This malware removal guide may appear overwhelming due to the amount of the steps and numerous programs that are being used. We have only written it this way to provide clear, detailed, and easy to understand instructions that anyone can use to remove malware for free. Please perform all the steps in the correct order. If you have any questions or doubt at any point, STOP and ask for our assistance. To remove WormWin32/Autorun Virus, follow these steps STEP 1 Use Malwarebytes to remove WormWin32/Autorun Virus STEP 2 Use HitmanPro to Scan for Malware and Unwanted Programs STEP 3 Double-check for malicious programs with Emsisoft Emergency Kit STEP 4 Reset your browser to default settings STEP 1 Use Malwarebytes to remove WormWin32/Autorun Virus Malwarebytes is a powerful on-demand scanner which should remove the WormWin32/Autorun adware from Windows. It is important to note that Malwarebytes will run alongside antivirus software without conflicts. You can download download Malwarebytes from the below link. MALWAREBYTES DOWNLOAD LINK This link open a new page from where you can download “Malwarebytes” When Malwarebytes has finished downloading, double-click on the “mb3-setup-consumer” file to install Malwarebytes on your computer. You may be presented with an User Account Control pop-up asking if you want to allow Malwarebytes to make changes to your device. If this happens, you should click “Yes” to continue with the installation. When the Malwarebytes installation begins, you will see the Malwarebytes Setup Wizard which will guide you through the installation process. To install Malwarebytes on your machine, keep following the prompts by clicking the “Next” button. Once installed, Malwarebytes will automatically start and update the antivirus database. To start a system scan you can click on the “Scan Now” button. Malwarebytes will now start scanning your computer for malicious programs. This process can take a few minutes, so we suggest you do something else and periodically check on the status of the scan to see when it is finished. When the scan has completed, you will be presented with a screen showing the malware infections that Malwarebytes has detected. To remove the malicious programs that Malwarebytes has found, click on the “Quarantine Selected” button. Malwarebytes will now quarantine all the malicious files and registry keys that it has found. To complete the malware removal process, Malwarebytes may ask you to restart your computer. When the malware removal process is complete, you can close Malwarebytes and continue with the rest of the instructions. STEP 2 Use HitmanPro to Scan for Malware and Unwanted Programs HitmanPro can find and remove malware, adware, bots, and other threats that even the best antivirus suite can oftentimes miss. HitmanPro is designed to run alongside your antivirus suite, firewall, and other security tools. You can download HitmanPro from the below link HITMANPRO DOWNLOAD LINK This link will open a new web page from where you can download “HitmanPro” When HitmanPro has finished downloading, double-click on the “hitmanpro” file to install this program on your computer. You may be presented with an User Account Control pop-up asking if you want to allow HitmanPro to make changes to your device. If this happens, you should click “Yes” to continue with the installation. When the program starts you will be presented with the start screen as shown below. Now click on the Next button to continue with the scan process. HitmanPro will now begin to scan your computer for malware. When it has finished it will display a list of all the malware that the program found as shown in the image below. Click on the “Next” button, to remove malware. Click on the “Activate free license” button to begin the free 30 days trial, and remove all the malicious files from your computer. When the process is complete, you can close HitmanPro and continue with the rest of the instructions. STEP 3 Double-check for malicious programs with Emsisoft Emergency Kit The Emsisoft Emergency Kit Scanner includes the powerful Emsisoft Scanner complete with graphical user interface. Scan the infected PC for Viruses, Trojans, Spyware, Adware, Worms, Dialers, Keyloggers and other malicious programs. You can download Emsisoft Emergency Kit from the below link. EMSISOFT EMERGENCY KIT DOWNLOAD LINK This link will open a new web page from where you can download Emsisoft Emergency Kit Double-click on the “EmsisoftEmergencyKit” icon, then click on the “Extract” button. On your desktop you should now have a “Start Extract Emsisoft Emergency Kit” icon, double-click on it, then when the program will start allow it to update its database. Once the Emsisoft Emergency Kit has update has completed,click on the “Scan” tab, and perform a “Smart Scan“. When the scan will be completed,you will be presented with a screen reporting which malicious files has Emsisoft detected on your computer, and you’ll need to click on Quarantine selected objects to remove them. STEP 4 Reset your browser to default settings If you are still experiencing issues with the WormWin32/Autorun adware from Internet Explorer, Firefox or Chrome, we will need to reset your browser to its default settings. This step should be performed only if your issues have not been solved by the previous steps. Google Chrome Google Chrome has an option that will reset itself to its default settings. You might need to do this if apps or extensions you installed changed your settings without your knowledge. Your saved bookmarks and passwords won’t be cleared or changed. On your computer, open Google Chrome. At the top right, click “More” represented by the three dots and then “Settings” At the bottom, click “Show advanced settings”. Under the section “Reset settings”, click Reset settings. In the box that appears, click Reset. ​ Internet Explorer You can reset Internet Explorer settings to return them to the state they were in when Internet Explorer was first installed on your PC. Open Internet Explorer, click on the “gear icon” in the upper right part of your browser, then click again on Internet Options. In the “Internet Options” dialog box, click on the “Advanced” tab, then click on the “Reset” button. In the “Reset Internet Explorer settings” section, select the “Delete personal settings” check box, then click on “Reset” button. When Internet Explorer has completed its task, click on the “Close” button in the confirmation dialogue box. You will now need to close your browser, and then you can open Internet Explorer again. Mozilla Firefox If you’re having problems with Firefox, resetting it can help. The reset feature fixes many issues by restoring Firefox to its factory default state while saving your essential information like bookmarks, passwords, web form auto-fill information, browsing history and open tabs. In the upper-right corner of the Firefox window, click the Firefox menu button, then click on the “Help” button. From the Help menu, choose Troubleshooting Information. If you’re unable to access the Help menu, type aboutsupport in your address bar to bring up the Troubleshooting information page. Click the “Refresh Firefox” button in the upper-right corner of the “Troubleshooting Information” page. To continue, click on the “Refresh Firefox” button in the new confirmation window that opens. Firefox will close itself and will revert to its default settings. When it’s done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click on the “Finish“. Your old Firefox profile will be placed on your desktop in a folder named “Old Firefox Data“. If the reset didn’t fix your problem you can restore some of the information not saved by copying files to the new profile that was created. If you don’t need this folder any longer, you should delete it as it contains sensitive information. Your computer should now be free of the WormWin32/Autorun malware. If you are still experiencing problems while trying to remove WormWin32/Autorun adware from your device, please do one of the following Run a computer scan with ESET Online Scanner Ask for help in our Malware Removal Assistance forum. How To Stay Safe Online and Avoid Malware Here are 10 basic security tips to help you avoid malware and protect your device Use a good antivirus and keep it up-to-date. It's essential to use a good quality antivirus and keep it up-to-date to stay ahead of the latest cyber threats. We are huge fans of Malwarebytes Premium and use it on all of our devices, including Windows and Mac computers as well as our mobile devices. Malwarebytes sits beside your traditional antivirus, filling in any gaps in its defenses, and providing extra protection against sneakier security threats. Keep software and operating systems up-to-date. Keep your operating system and apps up to date. Whenever an update is released for your device, download and install it right away. These updates often include security fixes, vulnerability patches, and other necessary maintenance. Be careful when installing programs and apps. Pay close attention to installation screens and license agreements when installing software. Custom or advanced installation options will often disclose any third-party software that is also being installed. Take great care in every stage of the process and make sure you know what it is you're agreeing to before you click "Next." Install an ad blocker. Use a browser-based content blocker, like AdGuard. Content blockers help stop malicious ads, Trojans, phishing, and other undesirable content that an antivirus product alone may not stop. Be careful what you download. A top goal of cybercriminals is to trick you into downloading malware—programs or apps that carry malware or try to steal information. This malware can be disguised as an app anything from a popular game to something that checks traffic or the weather. 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Be cautious when clicking on links or downloading attachments from unknown sources. These could potentially contain malware or phishing scams. Don't use pirated software. Avoid using Peer-to-Peer P2P file-sharing programs, keygens, cracks, and other pirated software that can often compromise your data, privacy, or both. To avoid potential dangers on the internet, it's important to follow these 10 basic safety rules. By doing so, you can protect yourself from many of the unpleasant surprises that can arise when using the web.

ShadowGuardprovides you with the means to stop malware or ransomware from deleting your Windows shadow copies. ESET Poweliks Cleaner can clean the Win32/Poweliks.A trojan. AhnLab Win32/ Tool is designed to scan for and then allow for the removal of any instances of Win32/Conficker.worm.

WormWin32/AutoRun is a heuristic detection designed to generically detect a Trojan Horse. Due to the generic nature of this threat, we are unable to provide specific information on what it does. Typical behavior for Trojans like WormWin32/AutoRun is one or more of the following Download and install other malware. Use your computer for click fraud. Record your keystrokes and the sites you visit. Send information about your PC, including usernames and browsing history, to a remote malicious hacker. Give remote access to your PC. Advertising banners are injected with the web pages that you are visiting. Random web page text is turned into hyperlinks. Browser popups appear which recommend fake updates or other software. Files reported as WormWin32/AutoRun may not necessarily be malicious. Should you be uncertain as to whether a file is malicious or a false positive detection, you can submit the affected file to to be scanned with multiple antivirus engines. To check your computer for malware and remove it for free, please use the guide below. Removal Instructions for WormWin32/AutoRun This malware removal guide may appear overwhelming due to the number of steps and numerous programs that are being used. We have only written it this way to provide clear, detailed, and easy-to-understand instructions that anyone can use to remove malware for free. Please perform all the steps in the correct order. If you have any questions or doubt at any point, stop and ask for our assistance. To remove the WormWin32/AutoRun, follow these steps STEP 1 Start your computer in Safe Mode with Networking STEP 2 Use Malwarebytes to remove the WormWin32/AutoRun STEP 3 Scan and clean your computer with HitmanPro STEP 4 Double-check for the WormWin32/AutoRun with Emsisoft Emergency Kit STEP 5 Use AdwCleaner to remove malicious browser policies STEP 1 Start your computer in Safe Mode with Networking In this first step, we will start your computer in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent WormWin32/AutoRun malicious drivers and services from loading at Windows start-up. We’re using Safe mode because it starts Windows in a basic state, using a limited set of files and drivers. Windows 11Windows 10Windows 7 Before you enter Safe Mode, you need to enter the Windows Recovery Environment winRE. To do this, follow the below steps Press Windows logo key + I on your keyboard to open Settings. If that doesn’t work, right-click on the Start button, then select Settings. In the right window, click on Recovery. Under Advanced startup, select Restart now. Now that you are in Windows Recovery Environment, you will follow these steps to take you to safe mode On the Choose an option screen, select “Troubleshoot“. On the “Troubleshoot” screen, click the “Advanced Options” button. On the “Advanced Options” page, click the “Startup Settings” option. On the “Startup Settings” page, click the “Restart”. After your device restarts, you’ll see a list of options. Select option 5 from the list or press F5 to enter Safe Mode with Networking. While your computer is running in Safe Mode with Networking, we will need to download, install and run a scan with Malwarebytes explained in Step 2. Before you enter Safe Mode, you need to enter the Windows Recovery Environment winRE. To do this, follow the below steps Press the Windows logo key + I on your keyboard to open Settings. If that doesn’t work, select the Start button, then select Settings. When the Windows Settings window opens, select Update & Security, then click on Recovery. Under Advanced startup, select Restart now. Now that you are in Windows Recovery Environment, you will follow these steps to take you to safe mode On the Choose an option screen, select “Troubleshoot“. On the “Troubleshoot” screen, click the “Advanced Options” button. On the “Advanced Options” page, click the “Startup Settings” option. In Windows 8, this option is labeled “Windows Startup Settings” instead. On the “Startup Settings” page, click the “Restart”. After your device restarts, you’ll see a list of options. Select option 5 from the list or press F5 to enter Safe Mode with Networking. While your computer is running in Safe Mode with Networking, we will need to download, install and run a scan with Malwarebytes explained in Step 2. STEP 2 Use Malwarebytes to remove WormWin32/AutoRun While the computer is in Safe Mode with Networking, we will download, install and run a system scan with Malwarebytes. Malwarebytes Free is one of the most popular and most used anti-malware software for Windows and for good reasons. It is able to destroy many types of malware that other software tends to miss, without costing you absolutely nothing. When it comes to cleaning up an infected device, Malwarebytes has always been free and we recommend it as an essential tool in the fight against malware. Download Malwarebytes. You can download Malwarebytes for Windows by clicking the link below. MALWAREBYTES DOWNLOAD LINK The above link will open a new page from where you can download Malwarebytes Double-click on the Malwarebytes setup file. When Malwarebytes has finished downloading, double-click on the MBSetup file to install Malwarebytes on your computer. In most cases, downloaded files are saved to the Downloads folder. You may be presented with a User Account Control pop-up asking if you want to allow Malwarebytes to make changes to your device. If this happens, you should click “Yes” to continue with the Malwarebytes installation. Follow the on-screen prompts to install Malwarebytes. When the Malwarebytes installation begins, you will see the Malwarebytes setup wizard which will guide you through the installation process. The Malwarebytes installer will first ask you what type of computer are you installing this program on, click either Personal Computer or Work Computer. On the next screen, click “Install” to install Malwarebytes on your computer. When your Malwarebytes installation completes, the program opens to the Welcome to Malwarebytes screen. Click the “Get started” button. Click on “Scan”. To scan your computer with Malwarebytes, click on the “Scan” button. Malwarebytes will automatically update the antivirus database and start scanning your computer for malware. Wait for the Malwarebytes scan to complete. Malwarebytes will scan your computer for the WormWin32/AutoRun and other malicious programs. This process can take a few minutes, so we suggest you do something else and periodically check on the status of the scan to see when it is finished. Click on “Quarantine”. When the scan has been completed, you will be presented with a screen showing the malware infections that Malwarebytes has detected. To remove the JS malicious files that Malwarebytes has found, click on the “Quarantine” button. Restart computer. Malwarebytes will now remove the WormWin32/AutoRun malware and other malicious programs that it has found. To complete the malware removal process, Malwarebytes will ask you to restart your computer. When the malware removal process is complete, your computer should start in normal mode if not, simply restart your device to exit Safe Mode and continue with the rest of the instructions. We do recommend that you run another scan with Malwarebytes once you’re in Normal mode to make sure all the malicious files were removed. STEP 3 Scan and clean your computer with HitmanPro In this third step, while the computer is in normal back, we will download and run a scan with HitmanPro to remove the WormWin32/AutoRun and other malicious programs. HitmanPro is a second opinion scanner that takes a unique cloud-based approach to malware scanning. HitmanPro scans the behavior of active files and also files in locations where malware normally resides for suspicious activity. If it finds a suspicious file that’s not already known, HitmanPro sends it to its clouds to be scanned by two of the best antivirus engines today, which are Bitdefender and Kaspersky. Although HitmanPro is shareware and costs $ for 1 year on 1 PC, there is actually no limit on scanning. The limitation only kicks in when there is a need to remove or quarantine detected malware by HitmanPro on your system and by then, you can activate the one-time 30-days trial to enable the clean up. Download HitmanPro. You can download HitmanPro by clicking the link below. HITMANPRO DOWNLOAD LINK The above link will open a new web page from where you can download HitmanPro Install HitmanPro. When HitmanPro has finished downloading, double-click on “ for 32-bit versions of Windows or “ for 64-bit versions of Windows to install this program on your PC. In most cases, downloaded files are saved to the Downloads folder. You may be presented with a User Account Control pop-up asking if you want to allow HitmanPro to make changes to your device. If this happens, you should click “Yes” to continue with the installation. Follow the on-screen prompts. When HitmanPro starts you will be presented with the start screen as shown below. Click on the “Next” button to perform a system scan. Wait for the HitmanPro scan to complete. HitmanPro will now begin to scan your computer for the WormWin32/AutoRun and other malicious programs. This process will take a few minutes. Click on “Next”. When HitmanPro has finished the scan, it will display a list of all the malware that the program has found. Click on the “Next” button to remove the WormWin32/AutoRun and other malicious programs. Click on “Activate free license”. Click on the “Activate free license” button to begin the free 30 days trial and remove the WormWin32/AutoRun and other malicious files from the computer. When the process is complete, you can close HitmanPro and continue with the rest of the instructions. STEP 4 Double-check for malicious programs with Emsisoft Emergency Kit In this fourth step, we will scan the computer with Emsisoft Emergency Kit to remove any leftover files from the WormWin32/AutoRun and other malicious programs. While the Malwarebytes and HitmanPro scans are more than enough, we’re recommending Emsisoft Emergency Kit to users who still have malware-related issues or just want to make sure their computer is 100% clean. Emsisoft Emergency Kit is a free second opinion scanner that can be used without installation to scan and clean infected computers. Emsisoft scans the behavior of active files and also files in locations where malware normally resides for suspicious activity. Download Emsisoft Emergency Kit. You can download Emsisoft Emergency Kit by clicking the link below. Install Emsisoft Emergency Kit. Double-click on the EmsisoftEmergencyKit setup file to start the installation process, then click on the “Install” button. Start Emsisoft Emergency Kit. On your desktop, the “EEK” folder C\EEK should now be open. To start Emsisoft, click on the “Start Emsisoft Emergency Kit” file to open this program. You may be presented with a User Account Control dialog asking you if you want to run this file. If this happens, you should click “Yes” to continue with the installation. Click on “Malware Scan”. Emsisoft Emergency Kit will start and it will ask you for permission to update itself. Once the update process is complete, click on the “Scan” tab, and perform a “Malware Scan“. Emsisoft Emergency Kit will now scan your computer for the JS malicious files. This process can take a few minutes. Click on “Quarantine Selected”. When the Emsisoft scan has finished, you will be presented with a screen reporting which malicious files were detected on your computer. To remove the WormWin32/AutoRun, click on the “Quarantine Selected“. When the malware removal process is complete, Emsisoft Emergency Kit may need to restart your computer. Click on the “Restart” button to restart your computer. When the process is complete, you can close Emsisoft and continue with the rest of the instructions. STEP 5 Use AdwCleaner to remove malicious browser policies In this final step, we will use AdwCleaner to remove malicious browser policies and unwanted browser extensions from your computer. AdwCleaner is a free popular on-demand scanner that can detect and remove malware that even the most well-known anti-virus and anti-malware applications fail to find. This on-demand scanner includes a lot of tools that can be used to fix the side effects of browser hijackers. Download AdwCleaner. You can download AdwCleaner by clicking the link below. ADWCLEANER DOWNLOAD LINK The above link will open a new web page from where you can download AdwCleaner Double-click on the setup file. Double-click on the file named “ to start AdwCleaner. In most cases, downloaded files are saved to the Downloads folder. You may be presented with a User Account Control dialog asking you if you want to run this file. If this happens, you should click “Yes” to continue with the installation. Enable “Reset Chrome policies”. When AdwCleaner starts, on the left side of the window, click on “Settings” and then enable “Reset Chrome policies“. Click on “Scan Now”. On the left side of the window, click on “Dashboard” and then click “Scan Now” to perform a system scan. Wait for the AdwCleaner scan to complete. AdwCleaner will now scan your computer for the WormWin32/AutoRun and other malicious programs. This process can take a few minutes. Click on “Clean & Repair”. When AdwCleaner has finished it will display a list of all the malware that the program found. Click on the “Clean & Repair” button to remove the WormWin32/AutoRun and other malicious programs from your computer. Click on “Clean & Restart Now” When the malware removal process is complete, AdwCleaner may need to restart your device. Click on the “Clean & Restart Now” button to finish the removal process. Your computer should now be free of the WormWin32/AutoRun and other malicious programs. If your current antivirus allowed this malicious program on your computer, you may want to consider purchasing the full-featured version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware to protect against these types of threats in the future. If you are still having problems with your computer after completing these instructions, then please follow one of the steps Run a computer scan with ESET Online Scanner Ask for help in our Malware Removal Assistance for Windows forum. Here are 10 basic security tips to help you avoid malware and protect your device Use a good antivirus and keep it up-to-date. It's essential to use a good quality antivirus and keep it up-to-date to stay ahead of the latest cyber threats. We are huge fans of Malwarebytes Premium and use it on all of our devices, including Windows and Mac computers as well as our mobile devices. Malwarebytes sits beside your traditional antivirus, filling in any gaps in its defenses, and providing extra protection against sneakier security threats. Keep software and operating systems up-to-date. Keep your operating system and apps up to date. Whenever an update is released for your device, download and install it right away. These updates often include security fixes, vulnerability patches, and other necessary maintenance. Be careful when installing programs and apps. Pay close attention to installation screens and license agreements when installing software. Custom or advanced installation options will often disclose any third-party software that is also being installed. Take great care in every stage of the process and make sure you know what it is you're agreeing to before you click "Next." Install an ad blocker. Use a browser-based content blocker, like AdGuard. Content blockers help stop malicious ads, Trojans, phishing, and other undesirable content that an antivirus product alone may not stop. Be careful what you download. A top goal of cybercriminals is to trick you into downloading malware—programs or apps that carry malware or try to steal information. This malware can be disguised as an app anything from a popular game to something that checks traffic or the weather. Be alert for people trying to trick you. Whether it's your email, phone, messenger, or other applications, always be alert and on guard for someone trying to trick you into clicking on links or replying to messages. Remember that it's easy to spoof phone numbers, so a familiar name or number doesn't make messages more trustworthy. Back up your data. Back up your data frequently and check that your backup data can be restored. You can do this manually on an external HDD/USB stick, or automatically using backup software. This is also the best way to counter ransomware. Never connect the backup drive to a computer if you suspect that the computer is infected with malware. Choose strong passwords. Use strong and unique passwords for each of your accounts. Avoid using personal information or easily guessable words in your passwords. Enable two-factor authentication 2FA on your accounts whenever possible. Be careful where you click. Be cautious when clicking on links or downloading attachments from unknown sources. These could potentially contain malware or phishing scams. Don't use pirated software. Avoid using Peer-to-Peer P2P file-sharing programs, keygens, cracks, and other pirated software that can often compromise your data, privacy, or both. To avoid potential dangers on the internet, it's important to follow these 10 basic safety rules. By doing so, you can protect yourself from many of the unpleasant surprises that can arise when using the web.

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What is How to remove infection? How does infect a computer? A new Trojan, dubbed has been recently detected by security resarchers. The dangerous Trojan aims to infect computers and then stay silently hidden there, while performing a lot of malicious activities. Having on your computer means that all your information and passwords is at risk. Read this article to understand how to remove from your computer effectively. On this pageThreat – How Did I Get It and What Does It Do?How to Remove Completely Threat Summary Name Type Trojan Short Description Aims to slither on your computer undetected and perform a range of virus activities. Symptoms Your computer may show pop-up errors and have its antivirus disabled. Distribution Method Via malspam or fake setups. Detection Tool See If Your System Has Been Affected by malware Download Malware Removal Tool User Experience Join Our Forum to Discuss – How Did I Get It and What Does It Do? The main method of distribution in relation to could be via malicious e-mail spam messages. These types of malspam could appear carrying the infection file as an e-mail attachment of some sort, like an invoice or a receipt that is otherwise fake. Furthermore, in addition to this, the could also infect your computer by being downloaded from a compromised website. There, the virus may pose as a fake installer, crack, patch or any other form of program that you may be looking to download. Once on your computer, the may begin to obtain rigths as an administrator. These rights may then be used to spread the virus onto multiple different types of Windows directories and allow it to perform the virus activities it is set to do. The has the capability of performing the following malicious activities Steal files. Copy text. Take screenshots. Read and Write files. Delete files. Log the keystrokes you type on your computer. Monitor you via the web camera or microphone. Update itself. Install other malware. Disable your antivirus. Create mutexes. Touch system files of Windows. These are the main reasons to consider removing the right now. How to Remove Completely In order to get rid of from your computer, we strongly recommend that you follow the removal steps underneath. They have been created with the primary purpose to help you isolate and delete the files of the infection from your computer. If you cannot find the virus files on your computer, then we strongly suggest that you use an advanced anti-malware program for the removal. This will effectively make sure that you remove the malware from your computer and also protect it against future viruses just like it. Ventsislav KrastevVentsislav is a cybersecurity expert at SensorsTechForum since 2015. He has been researching, covering, helping victims with the latest malware infections plus testing and reviewing software and the newest tech developments. Having graduated Marketing as well, Ventsislav also has passion for learning new shifts and innovations in cybersecurity that become game changers. After studying Value Chain Management, Network Administration and Computer Administration of System Applications, he found his true calling within the cybersecrurity industry and is a strong believer in the education of every user towards online safety and Posts - Website Follow Me Preparation before removing Before starting the actual removal process, we recommend that you do the following preparation steps. Make sure you have these instructions always open and in front of your eyes. Do a backup of all of your files, even if they could be damaged. You should back up your data with a cloud backup solution and insure your files against any type of loss, even from the most severe threats. Be patient as this could take a while. Step 1 Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove 1. Hold Windows key  + R 2. The "Run" Window will appear. In it, type "msconfig" and click OK. 3. Go to the "Boot" tab. There select "Safe Boot" and then click "Apply" and "OK". Tip Make sure to reverse those changes by unticking Safe Boot after that, because your system will always boot in Safe Boot from now on. 4. When prompted, click on "Restart" to go into Safe Mode. 5. You can recognize Safe Mode by the words written on the corners of your screen. Step 2 Clean any registries, created by on your computer. The usually targeted registries of Windows machines are the following HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce You can access them by opening the Windows registry editor and deleting any values, created by there. This can happen by following the steps underneath 1. Open the Run Window again, type "regedit" and click OK. 2. When you open it, you can freely navigate to the Run and RunOnce keys, whose locations are shown above. 3. You can remove the value of the virus by right-clicking on it and removing it. Tip To find a virus-created value, you can right-click on it and click "Modify" to see which file it is set to run. If this is the virus file location, remove the value. Step 3 Find virus files created by on your PC. Tab titleTab title For Newer Windows Operating Systems 1 On your keyboard press  + R and write in the Run text box and then click on the Ok button. < 2 Click on your PC from the quick access bar. This is usually an icon with a monitor and its name is either “My Computer”, “My PC” or “This PC” or whatever you have named it. 3 Navigate to the search box in the top-right of your PC's screen and type “fileextension” and after which type the file extension. If you are looking for malicious executables, an example may be "fileextensionexe". After doing that, leave a space and type the file name you believe the malware has created. Here is how it may appear if your file has been found We recommend to wait for the green loading bar in the navigation box to fill up in case the PC is looking for the file and hasn't found it yet. For Older Windows Operating Systems In older Windows OS's the conventional approach should be the effective one 1 Click on the Start Menu icon usually on your bottom-left and then choose the Search preference. 2 After the search window appears, choose More Advanced Options from the search assistant box. Another way is by clicking on All Files and Folders. 3 After that type the name of the file you are looking for and click on the Search button. This might take some time after which results will appear. If you have found the malicious file, you may copy or open its location by right-clicking on it. Now you should be able to discover any file on Windows as long as it is on your hard drive and is not concealed via special software. IMPORTANT! Before starting "Step 4", please boot back into Normal mode, in case you are currently in Safe Mode. This will enable you to install and use SpyHunter 5 successfully. Step 4 Scan for with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool 1. Click on the "Download" button to proceed to SpyHunter's download page. It is recommended to run a scan before purchasing the full version of the software to make sure that the current version of the malware can be detected by SpyHunter. Click on the corresponding links to check SpyHunter's EULA, Privacy Policy and Threat Assessment Criteria. 2. After you have installed SpyHunter, wait for it to update automatically. 3. After the update process has finished, click on the 'Malware/PC Scan' tab. A new window will appear. Click on 'Start Scan'. 4. After SpyHunter has finished scanning your PC for any files of the associated threat and found them, you can try to get them removed automatically and permanently by clicking on the 'Next' button. If any threats have been removed, it is highly recommended to restart your PC. FAQ What Does Trojan Do? The Trojan is a malicious computer program designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system. It can be used to steal sensitive data, gain control over a system, or launch other malicious activities. What Damage Can Trojan Cause? The Trojan is a malicious type of malware that can cause significant damage to computers, networks and data. It can be used to steal information, take control of systems, and spread other malicious viruses and malware. Is Trojan a Harmful Virus? Yes, it is. A Trojan is a type of malicious software that is used to gain unauthorized access to a person's device or system. It can damage files, delete data, and even steal confidential information. Can Trojans, Like Steal Passwords? Yes, Trojans, like can steal passwords. These malicious programs are designed to gain access to a user's computer, spy on victims and steal sensitive information such as banking details and passwords. Can Trojan Hide Itself? Yes, it can. A Trojan can use various techniques to mask itself, including rootkits, encryption, and obfuscation, to hide from security scanners and evade Can a Trojan Virus be Removed by Factory Reset? Yes, a Trojan Virus can be removed by factory resetting your device. This is because it will restore the device to its original state, eliminating any malicious software that may have been installed. Can Trojan Infect WiFi? Yes, it is possible for a Trojan to infect WiFi networks. When a user connects to the infected network, the Trojan can spread to other connected devices and can access sensitive information on the network. Can Trojans Be Deleted? Yes, Trojans can be deleted. This is typically done by running a powerful anti-virus or anti-malware program that is designed to detect and remove malicious files. In some cases, manual deletion of the Trojan may also be necessary. Are Trojans Hard to Remove? Yes, Trojans can be very hard to remove as they often disguise themselves as legitimate programs, making them difficult to detect and extremely tricky to remove. Can Trojans Steal Files? Yes, Trojans can steal files if they are installed on a computer. This is done by allowing the malware author or user to gain access to the computer and then steal the files stored on it. Which Anti-Malware Can Remove Trojans? Anti-malware programs such as SpyHunter are capable of scanning for and removing Trojans from your computer. It is important to keep your anti-malware up to date and regularly scan your system for any malicious software. Can Trojans Infect USB? Yes, Trojans can infect USB devices. USB Trojans typically spread through malicious files downloaded from the internet or shared via email, allowing the hacker to gain access to a user's confidential data. About the Research The content we publish on this how-to removal guide included, is the outcome of extensive research, hard work and our team’s devotion to help you remove the specific trojan problem. How did we conduct the research on Please note that our research is based on an independent investigation. We are in contact with independent security researchers, thanks to which we receive daily updates on the latest malware definitions, including the various types of trojans backdoor, downloader, infostealer, ransom, etc. Furthermore, the research behind the threat is backed with VirusTotal. To better understand the threat posed by trojans, please refer to the following articles which provide knowledgeable details. References 1. Trojan Horse – What Is It? 2. Trojanized AnyDesk App Delivered through Fake Google Ads 3. Hackers Continue to Use Malicious Excel Macros to Deliver Banking Trojans 4. Ficker Infostealer Uses Fake Spotify Ads to Propagate 5. Jupyter Infostealer Malware Targets Chrome and Firefox Browser Data Name Win32.AutoRun Aliases: Worm.Win32.AutoRun (Kaspersky), W32.SillyFDC (Symantec) Type: Worm Size: Depends on version First appeared on: October 10, 2007 Damage: Low Brief Description: Win32.AutoRun is a worm that spreads via removable media. Visible Symptoms: Win32.AutoRun creates some files listed below. Technical description: When executed, the worm ^{is the heurestic term the antivirus program Kaspersky names the virus threats found by its scanners. These malware are harmful and have the potential to do harm to the device they infect. Kaspersky may have has alerted you that is present in your device since it might have picked up the said virus during its scan. These warnings about detections shouldn't be ignored because they indicate that your device is weak and open to attack from cybercriminals. Once your anti-malware software detects these kinds of threats on your device, you should take the appropriate action. It is important to get rid of anything before it does the computer a lot of damage. These dangerous malware are frequently obtained via clicking on links in emails, visiting compromised websites, or receiving spam. will start to propagate across your PC via Windows System files once it has been installed on the computer system. Once they have been installed on the system, hackers may be able to access all the data on your computer and even take control of it. Threats like this shouldn't be allowed to stay on the computer for a long time since they could cause permanent damage. Kaspersky may continue to warn you about this threat until you take action on it. The following issues are most likely to be encountered by users who have installed on their devices. Sudden problems with programs and the internet. Freezes or performance lags on the machine. Having trouble accessing or opening files. Unusual pop-up advertising while surfing or browsing the web. Excessive heat and CPU utilization from unknown programs. These kinds of discovered threats are particularly dangerous since they can be leveraged to steal bank information, privacy passwords, and other data from unknowing people and use it to attack them online. As soon as you believe you may have been exposed to this virus, you must get rid of it. Since Kaspersky was the program that specifically identified and located the malware on your PC. Their own antivirus program should be enough to eliminate the threat posed by Before attempting to remove the virus, it is preferable to run the anti-malware tool in safe mode because there may be other programs running that prevent the threat from being eliminated, unless specific circumstances prevent the program from doing so. Safe mode will make it much simpler to remove because it only uses the drivers and software that the system absolutely needs. Boot into Safe Mode with Networking In order to launch Windows Safe mode with networking, click Windows button + R simultaneously to open the run dialog box. Once the run box is open, type to open the Microsoft system configuration window. After the system configuration window has opened, click on the Boot option, tick Safe boot, and then select the option below that indicates Network. You should then be booted into safe mode with networking after clicking apply. Once you are in the Safe mode, you may now proceed to remove using Kaspersky in safe mode. However if Kaspersky was unable to remove the malicious threat from the computer, you may utilize Malwarebytes Anti Malware to help you remove the virus instead. You may follow the steps below to eliminate the threat that has been discovered from your system using Malwarebytes. Remove with Malwarebytes Alternative This program is one of the most effective anti-malware programs available. They have some of the greatest threat detection software, ensuring that any unwanted threats on your computer are totally eliminated. You can utilize this antivirus program to complete the task since it was this program that detected the malicious threat. Furthermore, even if is completely removed from the computer, we recommend that you run a complete scan just in case. Download Malwarebytes 1 Visit the antivirus website or click the button above to download the most up-to-date version of the software that best suits your requirements. 2 Follow the software installation instructions until they are completed. 3 Run a complete malware scan on the machine and wait for it to finish. 4 All the detected threats found on the computer will be shown on the screen and clicking the "quarantine" button to remove them. as well as any other harmful viruses discovered on the computer, should be eliminated once the process is complete. We also recommend to use Malwarebytes Real Time Protection, which will secure your machine and detect any threats as soon as they appear. Tips to Keep Your Device Safe Never download software or programs from unknown sources. This is one of the most popular ways for adware and other malware to infiltrate your computer. Download only from recognized and legal sources. To be secure, avoid torrent downloads and cracked software download sites, as the files will almost always contain viruses. One of the most reliable ways to be safe online is to use a firewall. It protects users from potentially hazardous websites by acting as a first line of protection. It keeps intruders out of the user's network and device. In today's world, a firewall will protect a user from the risks that lurk on the huge internet. Anti-virus software must be kept up to date. These programs should always be updated on a computer since hundreds of new malware threats are produced every day that aim to infect the machine's weaknesses. Antivirus updates contain the most recent files needed to combat new threats and protect your computer. Only visit websites that has a secured connection. A site with HTTP connection does not encrypt the data it receives and therefore is not considered secure. Entering personal information such as email addresses, phone numbers, and passwords on a website with an HTTP connection is risky since it could be compromised and your information stolen. Websites with HTTPS connections, on the other hand, are secure since data is encrypted and attackers are unlikely to gain access to information exchanged within the site.}

SomehowI got the win32 trojan -gen virus onto my PC. I'm using avast! which wasn't able to repair or remove infected file (C:/windows/start menu/programs/autostart/ is infected). It recommended to get it into quarantine. So I did. But the thing that happend afterwards is that I can't run avast! at all now.

What is AutoRun Gen? AutoRun Gen is the generic name of threat detection by various anti-virus tools. Depending on the anti-virus AV suite and its database, AutoRun Gen can be detected under different names "INF/ " " "INFAutoRun-gen", etc.. Since, the names are similar, however, no matter which AV suite you are using, determining that AutoRun Gen was detected is quite simple. Depending on the situation, this warning message might be a "false positive", indicating that the detected file is in fact legitimate clean. If, however, the detection is not false, your computer is probably infected with a worm-type virus. Note that the AutoRun Gen warning occurs when AV software detects a filename called " The problem is that some legitimate applications also create and use these files, which leads to a false positive detection. In other words, a false positive detection means that your computer is actually safe and the AV suite wrongly detected a legitimate file as a threat. If, however, a worm has infiltrated your computer, then you are at risk. Worms are used to proliferate other malware. They infiltrate computers and download/install additional viruses onto the system. Worms can be used to proliferate any type of malware, including adware, browser hijackers, info-stealing trojans, ransomware, cryptominers, and many others. If the worm injects only adware or a browser hijacker, you are fortunate, since these are the least harmful - these apps simply cause unwanted redirects, deliver intrusive advertisements, and gather some information websites visited, IP addresses, etc.. If, however, your computer is infected with a trojan, ransomware, or cryptominer, the threat is much bigger. Data-stealing viruses are capable of recording keyboard/mouse activity, screen information, saved logins/passwords, and other extremely sensitive data. By gaining access to banks, social networks, emails, and other personal accounts, criminals can cause significant financial losses and serious privacy issues. Ransomware is designed to encrypt data and make ransom demands. It is impossible to restore files without the involvement of criminals. Most of them refuse to collaborate even ransoms are paid, and so encrypted data is considered permanently lost. Cryptominers can be used to misuse infected systems to mine cryptocurrency without users' consent. The mining process can take up to 100% of system's resources, making it virtually unusable it barely responds and unstable it can easily crash. Moreover, fully-loaded components generate excessive heat. Thus, under certain circumstances bad cooling systems, high room temperatures, etc., hardware can overheat and be permanently damaged. In summary, worms themselves are not a great threat, however, they spread infections that can be extremely dangerous. Therefore, if your AV suite has detected AutoRun Gen threat, you should take a closer look to check whether it is a false positive. If you find anything suspicious, immediately scan the system with a reputable anti-virus/anti-spyware suite and eliminate all detected threats. Threat Summary Name AutoRun Gen virus Threat Type Trojan, Password stealing virus, Banking malware, Spyware Symptoms Trojans are designed to stealthily infiltrate victim's computer and remain silent thus no particular symptoms are clearly visible on an infected machine. Distribution methods Infected email attachments, malicious online advertisements, social engineering, software cracks. Damage Stolen banking information, passwords, identity theft, victim's computer added to a botnet. Malware Removal Windows To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your computer with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner.▼ Download Combo Cleaner To use full-featured product, you have to purchase a license for Combo Cleaner. 7 days free trial available. Combo Cleaner is owned and operated by Rcs Lt, the parent company of read more. All anti-virus suites falsely detect some files as a threat, even though they are legitimate, however, this does not mean that the software itself is malfunctioning or poorly designed. False positive detections typically occur due to incorrect entries in virus databases. Fortunately, developers of AV programs solve these problems rapidly and the issue does not last long. If your antivirus suite continually detects a legitimate file as a threat, you should update the suite, which will probably solve the problem. Examples of other false positives areTrojanWin32/Fuerboos, and How did AutoRun Gen infiltrate my computer? In most cases, worms infiltrate computers through removable drives external hard drives, USB Flash drives and local networks. They simply crawl from one system to another without users' consent, however, criminals also proliferate them using spam email campaigns and private messages within various instant messaging apps Skype, Discord, etc.. In this case, users' interference is necessary - users must manually open links/files received from cyber criminals. As mentioned above, after successfully infiltrating computers, worms often succeed in injecting additional malware. How to avoid installation of malware? To prevent this situation, be very cautious when browsing the internet. Never open email attachments that seem irrelevant or are received from suspicious/unrecognizable email addresses. Criminals often send deceptive messages stating that the recipient has won a lottery, received a package, or benefited from something free of charge. In this way, they often trick users into opening attachments. Criminals also use hacked accounts to send malicious links/files to all contacts. Therefore, if any of your friends send you a dubious link/file, do not open it before checking that it is safe. Having a reputable anti-virus/anti-spyware suite installed and running is also extremely important, since these tools can detect and eliminate malware before it harms the system. The key to computer safety is caution. If you believe that your computer is already infected, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate infiltrated malware. Instant automatic malware removal Manual threat removal might be a lengthy and complicated process that requires advanced computer skills. Combo Cleaner is a professional automatic malware removal tool that is recommended to get rid of malware. Download it by clicking the button below ▼ DOWNLOAD Combo Cleaner By downloading any software listed on this website you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. To use full-featured product, you have to purchase a license for Combo Cleaner. 7 days free trial available. Combo Cleaner is owned and operated by Rcs Lt, the parent company of read more. Quick menu What is AutoRun Gen? STEP 1. Manual removal of AutoRun Gen malware. STEP 2. Check if your computer is clean. How to remove malware manually? Manual malware removal is a complicated task - usually it is best to allow antivirus or anti-malware programs to do this automatically. To remove this malware, we recommend using Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows. If you wish to remove malware manually, the first step is to identify the name of the malware that you are trying to remove. Here is an example of a suspicious program running on a user's computer If you checked the list of programs running on your computer, for example, using task manager, and identified a program that looks suspicious, you should continue with these steps Download a program called Autoruns. This program shows auto-start applications, Registry, and file system locations Restart your computer into Safe Mode Windows XP and Windows 7 users Start your computer in Safe Mode. Click Start, click Shut Down, click Restart, click OK. During your computer start process, press the F8 key on your keyboard multiple times until you see the Windows Advanced Option menu, and then select Safe Mode with Networking from the list. Video showing how to start Windows 7 in "Safe Mode with Networking" Windows 8 users Start Windows 8 is Safe Mode with Networking - Go to Windows 8 Start Screen, type Advanced, in the search results select Settings. Click Advanced startup options, in the opened "General PC Settings" window, select Advanced startup. Click the "Restart now" button. Your computer will now restart into the "Advanced Startup options menu". Click the "Troubleshoot" button, and then click the "Advanced options" button. In the advanced option screen, click "Startup settings". Click the "Restart" button. Your PC will restart into the Startup Settings screen. Press F5 to boot in Safe Mode with Networking. Video showing how to start Windows 8 in "Safe Mode with Networking" Windows 10 users Click the Windows logo and select the Power icon. In the opened menu click "Restart" while holding "Shift" button on your keyboard. In the "choose an option" window click on the "Troubleshoot", next select "Advanced options". In the advanced options menu select "Startup Settings" and click on the "Restart" button. In the following window you should click the "F5" button on your keyboard. This will restart your operating system in safe mode with networking. Video showing how to start Windows 10 in "Safe Mode with Networking" Extract the downloaded archive and run the file. In the Autoruns application, click "Options" at the top and uncheck the "Hide Empty Locations" and "Hide Windows Entries" options. After this procedure, click the "Refresh" icon. Check the list provided by the Autoruns application and locate the malware filename that you want to eliminate. You should write down its full path and name. Note that some malware hides process names under legitimate Windows process names. At this stage, it is very important to avoid removing system files. After you locate the suspicious program you wish to remove, right click your mouse over its name and choose "Delete". After removing the malware through the Autoruns application this ensures that the malware will not run automatically on the next system startup, you should search for the malware name on your computer. Be sure to enable hidden files and folders before proceeding. If you find the filename of the malware, be sure to remove it. Reboot your computer in normal mode. Following these steps should remove any malware from your computer. Note that manual threat removal requires advanced computer skills. If you do not have these skills, leave malware removal to antivirus and anti-malware programs. These steps might not work with advanced malware infections. As always it is best to prevent infection than try to remove malware later. To keep your computer safe, install the latest operating system updates and use antivirus software. To be sure your computer is free of malware infections, we recommend scanning it with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows.

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Win32Trojan-gen is a heuristic detection designed to generically detect a Trojan Horse. Typical behavior for Trojans like Win32Trojan-gen is one or more of the following Download and install other malware. Use your computer for click fraud. Record your keystrokes and the sites you visit. Send information about your PC, including usernames and browsing history, to a remote malicious hacker. Give remote access to your PC. Advertising banners are injected with the web pages that you are visiting. Use your computer to mine cryptocurrencies. Files reported as Win32Trojan-gen may not necessarily be malicious. Should you be uncertain as to whether a file is malicious or a false positive detection, you can submit the affected file to to be scanned with multiple antivirus engines. To check your computer for malware and remove it for free, please use the guide below. Removal Instructions for Win32Trojan-gen This malware removal guide may appear overwhelming due to the number of steps and numerous programs that are being used. We have only written it this way to provide clear, detailed, and easy-to-understand instructions that anyone can use to remove malware for perform all the steps in the correct order. If you have any questions or doubt at any point, stop and ask for our assistance. To remove the Win32Trojan-gen malware, follow these steps STEP 1 Uninstall malicious programs from Windows STEP 2 Reset browsers back to default settings STEP 3 Use Rkill to terminate suspicious programs STEP 4 Use Malwarebytes to remove for Trojans and Unwanted Programs STEP 5 Use HitmanPro to remove Rootkits and other Malware STEP 6 Use AdwCleaner to remove Malicious Browser Policies and Adware STEP 7 Perform a final check with ESET Online Scanner STEP 1 Uninstall malicious programs from Windows In this first step, we will manually check if any unknown or malicious programs are installed on the computer. Sometimes adware and browser hijackers can have a usable Uninstall entry that can be used to remove them. Windows 11Windows 10Windows 8Windows 7 Press the Windows key + I on your keyboard to open the Settings app. First, open Windows Settings by pressing Windows+I on your keyboard. You can also right-click your Start button and select “Settings” from the list. In the Settings app, click on “Apps” and then “Apps & features”. When Settings opens, click “Apps” in the sidebar, then select “Apps & Features”. Find the malicious program in the list of installed apps and uninstall it. In Apps & Features settings, scroll down to the app list and search for unknown or suspicious programs. To make things easier, you can sort all installed programs by their installation date. To do this, click “Sort by” and select “Install date”. Look out for any suspicious program that could be behind all the drama – anything you don’t remember downloading or that doesn’t sound like a genuine program. When you find a malicious program, click the three dots button beside it and select “Uninstall” in the menu that appears. If you have checked your computer for malicious programs and did not find any, you can proceed with the next step in this guide. Follow the prompts to uninstall the program. In the next message box, confirm the uninstall process by clicking on Uninstall, then follow the prompts to uninstall the malicious program. Make sure to read all of the prompts carefully, because some malicious programs try to sneak things in hoping that you won’t read them closely. Press the Windows key + I on your keyboard to open the Settings app. Press the Windows key + I on your keyboard to open the Settings app. You can also ope the Settings app by clicking the Start button on the taskbar, then select “Settings” gear icon. In the Settings app, click on “Apps”. When the “Windows Settings” window opens, click on “Apps“. By default, it should open “Apps and Features” but if it doesn’t, select it from the list on the left. Find the malicious program in the list of installed apps and uninstall it. In Apps & Features settings, scroll down to the app list and search for unknown or suspicious programs. To make things easier, you can sort all installed programs by their installation date. To do this, click “Sort by” and select “Install date”. Look out for any suspicious program that could be behind all the drama – anything you don’t remember downloading or that doesn’t sound like a genuine program. When you find a malicious program, click on it and select “Uninstall” in the menu that appears. If you have checked your computer for malicious programs and did not find any, you can proceed with the next step in this guide. Follow the prompts to uninstall the program. In the next message box, confirm the uninstall process by clicking on Uninstall, then follow the prompts to uninstall the malicious program. Make sure to read all of the prompts carefully, because some malicious programs try to sneak things in hoping that you won’t read closely. Go to “Program and Features”. Right-click on the Start button in the taskbar, then select “Programs and Features”. This will take you directly to your list of installed programs. Search for malicious program and uninstall it. The “Programs and Features” screen will be displayed with a list of all the programs installed on your computer. Scroll through the list until you find any unknown or suspicious program, then click to highlight it, then click the “Uninstall” button. Look out for any suspicious program that could be behind all the drama – anything you don’t remember downloading or that doesn’t sound like a genuine program. If you have checked your computer for malicious programs and did not find any, you can proceed with the next step in this guide. Follow the on-screen prompts to uninstall malicious program. In the next message box, confirm the uninstall process by clicking on Yes, then follow the prompts to uninstall malicious program. Make sure to read all of the prompts carefully, because some malicious programs try to sneak things in hoping that you won’t read closely. Open the “Control Panel”. Click on the “Start” button, then click on “Control Panel“. Click on “Uninstall a Program”. When the “Control Panel” appears, click on “Uninstall a Program” from the Programs category. Search for malicious programs and uninstall them. The “Programs and Features” screen will be displayed with a list of all the programs installed on your computer. Scroll through the list until you find any suspicious or unknown program, then click to highlight it, then click the “Uninstall” button. Look out for any suspicious program that could be behind all the drama – anything you don’t remember downloading or that doesn’t sound like a genuine program. If you have checked your computer for malicious programs and did not find any, you can proceed with the next step in this guide. Follow the on-screen prompts to uninstall malicious program. In the next message box, confirm the uninstall process by clicking on Yes, then follow the prompts to uninstall malicious program. Make sure to read all of the prompts carefully, because some malicious programs try to sneak things in hoping that you won’t read closely. If you are experiencing difficulty while attempting to uninstall a program, you can use Revo Uninstaller to completely remove the unwanted program from your computer. Now that the malicious programs have been removed from your computer, we can proceed with the next step in this guide. STEP 2 Reset browsers back to default settings In this step, we will remove spam notifications, malicious extensions, and change to default any settings that might have been changed by note that this method will remove all extensions, toolbars, and other customizations but will leave your bookmarks and favorites intact. For each browser that you have installed on your computer, please click on the browsers tab below and follow the displayed steps to reset that browser. ChromeFirefoxMicrosoft EdgeInternet Explorer Reset Chrome for Windows to default settings We will now reset your Chrome browser settings to their original defaults. This will reset your startup page, new tab page, search engine, and pinned tabs. It will also disable all extensions and clear temporary data like cookies. Your favorites, history, and saved passwords will not be cleared. Click the three dots in the top-right corner and then click on “Settings”. Open Chrome and click on the menu button represented by three vertical dots in the top right corner of the window. In the dropdown menu that opens, click “Settings“. Click “Advanced”. Chrome’s “Settings” should now be displayed in a new tab or window, depending on your configuration. In the left sidebar, click on the “Advanced” link. Click “Reset and clean up”. In the left sidebar, under the “Advanced” section, click on “Reset and clean up“. Click “Reset settings to their original defaults”. In the main window, the “Reset and clean up” section is visible, as shown in the screenshot below. Click on “Reset settings to their original defaults“. Click “Reset settings”. A confirmation dialog will now be displayed, detailing the components that will be restored to their default state should you continue with the reset process. To complete the restoration process, click on the “Reset settings” button. Optional Reset Chrome Data Sync. In case a malicious extension reinstalls itself even after performing a browser reset, you have an additional option to reset the data sync for your browser. To do this, navigate to and click on the Clear Data button. Reset Firefox for Windows to default settings We will now reset your Firefox browser settings to their default. The reset feature fixes many issues by restoring Firefox to its factory default state while saving your essential information like bookmarks, passwords, web form auto-fill information, browsing history, and open tabs. Click the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner and then click on “Help”. Click on Firefox’s main menu button, represented by three horizontal lines. When the drop-down menu appears, select the option labeled “Help“. Click “More troubleshooting information”. From the Help menu, click on “More troubleshooting information“. Click on “Refresh Firefox” When the “Troubleshooting Information” page opens, click on the “Refresh Firefox” button. Confirm that you want to reset your browser settings. To finish the reset process, click on the “Refresh Firefox” button in the new confirmation window that opens. Click “Finish”. Firefox will now close itself and will revert to its default settings. When it’s done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click on “Finish“. Your old Firefox profile will be placed on your desktop in a folder named “Old Firefox Data“. If the reset didn’t fix your problem you can restore some of the information not saved by copying files to the new profile that was created. If you don’t need this folder any longer, you should delete it as it contains sensitive information. Reset Microsoft Edge to default settings We will now reset your Microsoft Edge browser settings to their default. This will reset your startup page, new tab page, search engine, and pinned tabs. It will also disable all extensions and clear temporary data like cookies. Your favorites, history, and saved passwords will not be cleared. Click the three dots in the top-right corner and then click on “Settings”. In the top right corner, click on Microsoft Edge’s main menu button, represented by three horizontal dots. When the drop-down menu appears, click on “Settings“. Click on “Reset Settings”. On the left side of the window, click on “Reset Settings“. Click on “Restore settings to their default values”. In the main window, click on “Restore settings to their default values“. Click “Reset”. A confirmation dialog should now be displayed, detailing the components that will be restored to their default state should you continue with the reset process. To complete the restoration process, click on the “Reset” Edge will now erase all your personal data, browsing history, and disable all installed extensions. Your bookmarks, though, will remain intact and still be accessible. Reset Internet Explorer to default settings We will now reset your Internet Explorer browser settings to their default. You can reset Internet Explorer settings to return them to the state they were in when Internet Explorer was first installed on your computer. Go to “Internet Options”. Open Internet Explorer, click on the gear icon in the upper-right part of your browser, then select “Internet Options“. Select the “Advanced” tab, then click “Reset” In the “Internet Options” dialog box, select the “Advanced” tab, then click on the “Reset” button. Click on “Reset”. In the “Reset Internet Explorer settings” section, select the “Delete personal settings” checkbox, then click on the “Reset” button. Click on “Close”. When Internet Explorer has completed its task, click on the “Close” button in the confirmation dialogue your browser and then you can open Internet Explorer again. STEP 3 Use Rkill to terminate suspicious programs. In this thrid step, we will download and run Rkill to terminate suspicious programs that may be running on your computer. RKill is a program that was developed at that attempts to terminate known malware processes so that your normal security software can then run and clean your computer of infections. When RKill runs it will kill malware processes and then removes incorrect executable associations and fixes policies that stop us from using certain tools. Download Rkill. You can download RKill to your computer from the below link. When at the download page, click on the Download Now button labeled We are downloading a renamed version of Rkill because some malware will not allow processes to run unless they have a certain filename. Run RKill. After downloading, double-click the icon to kill malicious processes. In most cases, downloaded files are saved to the Downloads program may take some time to search for and end various malware programs. When it is finished, the black window will close automatically and a log file will open. Do not restart your computer. Proceed to the next step in this guide. STEP 4 Use Malwarebytes to remove for Trojans and Unwanted Programs In this next step, we will we will install Malwarebytes to scan and remove any infections, adware, or potentially unwanted programs that may be present on your computer. Malwarebytes is one of the most popular and most used anti-malware software for Windows, and for good reasons. It is able to destroy many types of malware that other software tends to miss, without costing you absolutely nothing. When it comes to cleaning up an infected device, Malwarebytes has always been free and we recommend it as an essential tool in the fight against malware. Download Malwarebytes for Windows. You can download Malwarebytes by clicking the link below. Double-click on the Malwarebytes setup file. When Malwarebytes has finished downloading, double-click on the MBSetup file to install Malwarebytes on your computer. In most cases, downloaded files are saved to the Downloads folder. You may be presented with a User Account Control pop-up asking if you want to allow Malwarebytes to make changes to your device. If this happens, you should click “Yes” to continue with the Malwarebytes installation. Follow the on-screen prompts to install Malwarebytes. When the Malwarebytes installation begins, you will see the Malwarebytes setup wizard which will guide you through the installation process. The Malwarebytes installer will first ask you what type of computer are you installing this program on, click either Personal Computer or Work Computer. On the next screen, click “Install” to install Malwarebytes on your computer. When your Malwarebytes installation completes, the program opens the Welcome to Malwarebytes screen. Click on “Scan”. Malwarebytes is now installed on your computer, to start a scan click on the “Scan” button. Malwarebytes will automatically update the antivirus database and start scanning your computer for malicious programs. Wait for the Malwarebytes scan to complete. Malwarebytes will now scan your computer for browser hijackers and other malicious programs. This process can take a few minutes, so we suggest you do something else and periodically check on the status of the scan to see when it is finished. Click on “Quarantine”. When the Malwarebytes scan is finished scanning it will show a screen that displays any malware, adware, or potentially unwanted programs that it has detected. To remove the adware and other malicious programs that Malwarebytes has found, click on the “Quarantine” button. Restart computer. Malwarebytes will now remove all the malicious files and registry keys that it has found. To complete the malware removal process, Malwarebytes may ask you to restart your computer. STEP 5 Use HitmanPro to remove Rootkits and other Malware In this fifth step, while the computer is in normal back, we will download and run a scan with HitmanPro to remove Trojans, rootkits, and other malicious programs. HitmanPro is a second-opinion scanner that takes a unique cloud-based approach to malware scanning. HitmanPro scans the behavior of active files and also files in locations where malware normally resides for suspicious activity. If it finds a suspicious file that’s not already known, HitmanPro sends it to its clouds to be scanned by two of the best antivirus engines today, which are Bitdefender and Kaspersky. Although HitmanPro is shareware and costs $ for 1 year on 1 PC, there is no limit on scanning. The limitation only kicks in when there is a need to remove or quarantine detected malware by HitmanPro on your system and by then, you can activate the one-time 30-days trial to enable the cleanup. Download HitmanPro. You can download HitmanPro by clicking the link below. HITMANPRO DOWNLOAD LINKThe above link will open a new web page from where you can download HitmanPro Install HitmanPro. When HitmanPro has finished downloading, double-click on “ for 32-bit versions of Windows or “ for 64-bit versions of Windows to install this program on your computer. In most cases, downloaded files are saved to the Downloads folder. You may be presented with a User Account Control pop-up asking if you want to allow HitmanPro to make changes to your device. If this happens, you should click “Yes” to continue with the installation. Follow the on-screen prompts. When HitmanPro starts you will be presented with the start screen as shown below. Click on the “Next” button to perform a system scan. Wait for the HitmanPro scan to complete. HitmanPro will now begin to scan your computer for malicious programs. Click on “Next”. When HitmanPro has finished the scan, it will display a list of all the malware that it has found. Click on the “Next” button to have HitmanPro remove the detected items. Click on “Activate free license”. HitmanPro may now require to activate the free 30-days trial to remove the malicious files. To do this, click on the “Activate free license” button to begin the free 30 days trial and remove all the malicious files from your computer. When the malware removal process is complete, it will display a screen that shows the status of the various programs that were removed. At this screen, you should click on the Next button and then if prompted you should click on the Reboot button. If HitmanPro does not prompt you to reboot, please just click on the Close button. STEP 6 Use AdwCleaner to remove Malicious Browser Policies and Adware In this next step, we will use AdwCleaner to remove malicious browser policies and unwanted browser extensions from your computer. AdwCleaner is a free popular on-demand scanner that can detect and remove malware that even the most well-known anti-virus and anti-malware applications fail to find. This on-demand scanner includes a lot of tools that can be used to fix the side effects of adware. browser hijackers and other malware. Download AdwCleaner. You can download AdwCleaner by clicking the link below. Double-click on the setup file. Double-click on the file named “ to start AdwCleaner. In most cases, downloaded files are saved to the Downloads folder. AdwCleaner program will now open and you will be presented with the program’s license agreement. After you read it, click on the I agree button if you wish to continue. If Windows prompts you as to whether or not you wish to run AdwCleaner, please allow it to run. Enable “Reset Chrome policies” to remove malicious browser policies. When AdwCleaner starts, on the left side of the window, click on “Settings” and then enable “Reset Chrome policies“. Click on the “Scan” button. On the left side of the AdwCleaner window, click on “Dashboard” and then click “Scan” to perform a computer scan. Wait for the AdwCleaner scan to finish. AdwCleaner will now scan your computer for malware. This process can take a few minutes. Click on “Quarantine” to remove malware. When the AdwCleaner scan is completed it will display all of the items it has found. Click on the “Quarantine” button to remove the malicious programs from your computer. Click on “Continue” to remove the malicious programs. AdwCleaner will now prompt you to save any open files or data as the program will need to close any open programs before it starts to clean. Click on the “Continue” button to finish the removal process. AdwCleaner will now delete all detected malware from your computer. When the malware removal process is complete, you may be asked to restart your computer. STEP 7 Perform a final check with ESET Online Scanner This final step involves installing and running a scan with ESET Online Scanner to check for any additional malicious programs that may be installed on the computer.. ESET Online Scanner is a free second-opinion scanner, designed to rescue your computer from malware viruses, trojans, rootkits, etc. that have infected your computer despite all the security measures you have taken such as anti-virus software, firewalls, etc.. Download ESET Online Scanner. You can download ESET Online Scanner by clicking the link below. Double-click on to run the installer. When ESET Online Scanner has finished downloading, double-click on “ to install it program on your computer. In most cases, downloaded files are saved to the Downloads folder. Install ESET Online Scanner. When ESET Online Scanner starts you will be presented with the start screen as shown below. Select your desired language from the drop-down menu and click Get started. In the Terms of use screen, click Accept. Select your preference for the Customer Experience Improvement Program and the Detection feedback system and click Continue. Start a Full Scan with ESET Online Scanner Click on Full Scan to perform an in-depth inspection of the entire computer. Select Enable for Detection of Potentially Unwanted Applications, then click Start scan. Wait for the ESET Online Scanner scan to finish. ESET Online Scanner will now begin to scan your computer for malware. This process can take quite a while, so we suggest you do something else and periodically check on the status of the scan to see when it is finished. ESET Online Scanner will automatically remove the malicious files. At the end of the scan, the Found and resolved detections screen will be displayed. You can click View detailed results to view specific information. Detected threats are automatically cleaned and quarantined. Your computer should now be free of Win32Trojan-gen Trojan and other malware. If your current antivirus allowed this malicious program on your computer, you may want to consider purchasing Malwarebytes Premium to protect against these types of threats in the you are still having problems with your computer after completing these instructions, then please follow one of the steps Run a computer scan with ESET Online ScannerAsk for help in our Windows Malware Removal Help & Support forum. 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