Archive for the 'Startup Type' Category

What is 3FWHZQA3LT, How to remove 3FWHZQA3LT

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010

3FWHZQA3LT is a harmful program.

remove It is a component of malware or spyware, you should immediately remove it using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Filename: {RANDOM:3}.exe
Registry key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | 3FWHZQA3LT

Command: %Temp%\{RANDOM:3}.exe
Startup Type: HKCU->Run
HijackThis Category: O4
HijackThis Line:

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [3FWHZQA3LT] C:\DOCUME~1\username\LOCALS~1\Temp\Qwd.exe

DDS Line:

uRun: [3FWHZQA3LT] C:\DOCUME~1\username\LOCALS~1\Temp\Qwd.exe

Combofix/RSIT Line:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
“3FWHZQA3LT”=C:\DOCUME~1\username\LOCALS~1\Temp\Qwd.exe

Description: new variant of trojan FakeAlert that also known as Mal/FakeAV-CX [Sophos], TrojanDownloader:Win32/Renos.KF [Microsoft], Win-Trojan/Variant.183296.B [AhnLab]

How to remove: use HijackThis + Malwarebytes` Anti-malware or the steps below.

1. Download OTM by OldTimer from here and save to your desktop.
Run OTM, copy,then paste the following text in “Paste Instructions for Items to be Moved” window (under the yellow bar):

:reg
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
“3FWHZQA3LT”=-

:Commands
[emptytemp]
[Reboot]

Click the red Moveit! button. If you are asked to reboot the machine choose Yes. When the tool is finished, it will produce a report for you.

2. Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware. Install, perform a scan and let it remove what it found. Reboot afterwards (important).

What is handlerfix70700en00.exe, How to remove handlerfix70700en00.exe

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010

handlerfix70700en00.exe is a harmful program.

remove It is a component of malware or spyware, you should immediately remove it using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Name: handlerfix70700en00
Filename: handlerfix70700en00.exe
Registry key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | handlerfix70700en00.exe

Command: %AppData%\{RANDOM}\handlerfix70700en00.exe
Startup Type: HKCU->Run
HijackThis Category: O4
HijackThis Line:

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [handlerfix70700en00.exe] C:\Documents and Settings\User\Application Data\CA196E3D0F2D18F19323483E318BCFD5\handlerfix70700en00.exe

DDS Line:

uRun: [handlerfix70700en00.exe] C:\Documents and Settings\User\Application Data\CA196E3D0F2D18F19323483E318BCFD5\handlerfix70700en00.exe

Combofix/RSIT Line:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
“handlerfix70700en00.exe”=C:\Documents and Settings\User\Application Data\CA196E3D0F2D18F19323483E318BCFD5\handlerfix70700en00.exe

Description: core component of Antimalware Doctor (rogue antispyware)

How to remove: use the Antimalware Doctor removal guide or the steps below.

1. Download HijackThis from here and save it to your desktop.

2. Run HijackThis. Main menu opens. Click to “Do a system scan only” button. After HijackThis completes the system scan, check the box to the left of the following items:

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [handlerfix70700en00.exe] C:\Documents and Settings\User\Application Data\CA196E3D0F2D18F19323483E318BCFD5\handlerfix70700en00.exe

Please be very careful, do NOT check any other boxes! Next, click on Fix checked on the bottom left side of the HijackThis screen. Close HijackThis.

3. Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware. Install, perform a scan and let it remove what it found. Reboot afterwards (important).

What is binary70707setup.exe, How to remove binary70707setup.exe

Friday, September 24th, 2010

binary70707setup.exe is a harmful program.

remove It is a component of malware or spyware, you should immediately remove it using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Name: binary70707setup
Filename: binary70707setup.exe
Registry key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | binary70707setup.exe

Command: %AppData%\{RANDOM}\binary70707setup.exe
Startup Type: HKCU->Run
HijackThis Category: O4
HijackThis Line:

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [binary70707setup.exe] C:\Documents and Settings\User\Application Data\CA196E3D0F2D18F19323483E318BCFD5\binary70707setup.exe

DDS Line:

uRun: [binary70707setup.exe] C:\Documents and Settings\User\Application Data\CA196E3D0F2D18F19323483E318BCFD5\binary70707setup.exe

Combofix/RSIT Line:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
“binary70707setup.exe”=C:\Documents and Settings\User\Application Data\CA196E3D0F2D18F19323483E318BCFD5\binary70707setup.exe

Description: core component of Antimalware Doctor (rogue antispyware)

How to remove: use the Antimalware Doctor removal guide or the steps below.

1. Download HijackThis from here and save it to your desktop.

2. Run HijackThis. Main menu opens. Click to “Do a system scan only” button. After HijackThis completes the system scan, check the box to the left of the following items:

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [binary70707setup.exe] C:\Documents and Settings\User\Application Data\CA196E3D0F2D18F19323483E318BCFD5\binary70707setup.exe

Please be very careful, do NOT check any other boxes! Next, click on Fix checked on the bottom left side of the HijackThis screen. Close HijackThis.

3. Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware. Install, perform a scan and let it remove what it found. Reboot afterwards (important).

What is ASH24SXZ9S, How to remove ASH24SXZ9S

Friday, September 24th, 2010

ASH24SXZ9S is a harmful program.

remove It is a component of malware or spyware, you should immediately remove it using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Filename: {RANDOM:3}.exe
Registry key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | ASH24SXZ9S

Command: %Temp%\{RANDOM:3}.exe
Startup Type: HKCU->Run
HijackThis Category: O4
HijackThis Line:

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [ASH24SXZ9S] C:\DOCUME~1\username\LOCALS~1\Temp\Qwd.exe

DDS Line:

uRun: [ASH24SXZ9S] C:\DOCUME~1\username\LOCALS~1\Temp\Qwd.exe

Combofix/RSIT Line:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
“ASH24SXZ9S”=C:\DOCUME~1\username\LOCALS~1\Temp\Qwd.exe

Description: new variant of trojan FakeAlert that also known as Mal/FakeAV-CX [Sophos], TrojanDownloader:Win32/Renos.KF [Microsoft], Win-Trojan/Variant.183296.B [AhnLab]

How to remove: use HijackThis + Malwarebytes` Anti-malware or the steps below.

1. Download OTM by OldTimer from here and save to your desktop.
Run OTM, copy,then paste the following text in “Paste Instructions for Items to be Moved” window (under the yellow bar):

:reg
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
“ASH24SXZ9S”=-

:Commands
[emptytemp]
[Reboot]

Click the red Moveit! button. If you are asked to reboot the machine choose Yes. When the tool is finished, it will produce a report for you.

2. Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware. Install, perform a scan and let it remove what it found. Reboot afterwards (important).

What is av8 .exe, How to remove av8.exe

Friday, September 24th, 2010

av8.exe is a harmful program.

remove It is a component of malware or spyware, you should immediately remove it using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Name: av8
Filename: av8.exe
Registry key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | AV8

Command: %ProgramFiles%\AV8\av8.exe
Startup Type: HKCU->Run
HijackThis Category: O4
HijackThis Line:

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [AV8] C:\Program Files\AV8\av8.exe

DDS Line:

uRun: [AV8] C:\Program Files\AV8\av8.exe

Combofix/RSIT Line:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
“AV8″=C:\Program Files\AV8\av8.exe

Description: core component of Antivirus8. Antivirus 8 is a rogue antivirus program.

How to remove: use the Antivirus8 removal instructions.

What is hotfix.exe, How to remove hotfix.exe

Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010

hotfix.exe is a harmful program.

remove It is a component of malware or spyware, you should immediately remove it using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Name: hotfix
Filename: hotfix.exe
Registry key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon | “Shell” = “%UserProfile%\Application Data\hotfix.exe”

Command: %AppData%\hotfix.exe
Startup Type: HKCU->Winlogon->Shell
Description: core component of Microsoft Security Essentials FakeAlert trojan

How to remove: use the fake Microsoft Security Essentials Alert removal instructions.

What is mmx.dll, How to remove mmx.dll

Monday, September 20th, 2010

mmx.dll is a harmful program.

remove It is a component of malware or spyware, you should immediately remove it using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Name: mmx
Filename: mmx.dll
Registry key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{0EFC03F8-191D-4E6B-8E44-E3B6FEEA3629}

Command: %WinDir%\$NtUninstallMTF1011$\mmx.dll
CLSID: {0EFC03F8-191D-4E6B-8E44-E3B6FEEA3629}
Startup Type: BHO
HijackThis Category: O2
HijackThis Line:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{0EFC03F8-191D-4E6B-8E44-E3B6FEEA3629}]
brumaqpyxgrm Object – C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallMTF1011$\mmx.dll [2010-08-17 247296]

DDS Line:

BHO: brumaqpyxgrm Object : {0EFC03F8-191D-4E6B-8E44-E3B6FEEA3629} – C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallMTF1011$\mmx.dll

Combofix/RSIT Line:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{0EFC03F8-191D-4E6B-8E44-E3B6FEEA3629}]
brumaqpyxgrm Object – C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallMTF1011$\mmx.dll

Description: variant of Win32/Adware.Lifze

How to remove: use HijackThis + Malwarebytes` Anti-malware or the steps below.

1. Download OTM by OldTimer from here and save to your desktop.
Run OTM, copy,then paste the following text in “Paste Instructions for Items to be Moved” window (under the yellow bar):

:reg
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{0EFC03F8-191D-4E6B-8E44-E3B6FEEA3629}]

:files
%WinDir%\$NtUninstallMTF1011$\mmx.dll

:Commands
[emptytemp]
[Reboot]

Click the red Moveit! button. If you are asked to reboot the machine choose Yes. When the tool is finished, it will produce a report for you.

2. Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware. Install, perform a scan and let it remove what it found. Reboot afterwards (important).

What is dfrgsnapnt.exe, How to remove dfrgsnapnt.exe

Wednesday, September 15th, 2010

dfrgsnapnt.exe is a harmful program.

remove It is a component of malware or spyware, you should immediately remove it using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Name: dfrgsnapnt
Filename: dfrgsnapnt.exe
Registry key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | dfrgsnapnt.exe

Command: %TEMP%\dfrgsnapnt.exe
Startup Type: HKCU->Run
HijackThis Category: O4
HijackThis Line:

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [dfrgsnapnt.exe] C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\dfrgsnapnt.exe

DDS Line:

uRun: [dfrgsnapnt.exe] C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\dfrgsnapnt.exe

Combofix/RSIT Line:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
“dfrgsnapnt.exe”=C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\dfrgsnapnt.exe

Description: trojan FakeAlert

How to remove: use HijackThis + Malwarebytes` Anti-malware

What is YXE7DXCQ37, How to remove YXE7DXCQ37

Monday, September 13th, 2010

YXE7DXCQ37 is a harmful program.

remove It is a component of malware or spyware, you should immediately remove it using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Filename: {RANDOM:3}.exe
Registry key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | YXE7DXCQ37

Command: %Temp%\{RANDOM:3}.exe
Startup Type: HKCU->Run
HijackThis Category: O4
HijackThis Line:

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [YXE7DXCQ37] C:\DOCUME~1\username\LOCALS~1\Temp\Rch.exe

DDS Line:

uRun: [YXE7DXCQ37] C:\DOCUME~1\username\LOCALS~1\Temp\Rch.exe

Combofix/RSIT Line:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
“YXE7DXCQ37″=C:\DOCUME~1\username\LOCALS~1\Temp\Rch.exe

Description: new variant of trojan FakeAlert that also known as Mal/FakeAV-CX [Sophos], TrojanDownloader:Win32/Renos.KF [Microsoft], Win-Trojan/Variant.183296.B [AhnLab]

How to remove: use HijackThis + Malwarebytes` Anti-malware or the steps below.

1. Download OTM by OldTimer from here and save to your desktop.
Run OTM, copy,then paste the following text in “Paste Instructions for Items to be Moved” window (under the yellow bar):

:reg
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
“YXE7DXCQ37”=-

:Commands
[emptytemp]
[Reboot]

Click the red Moveit! button. If you are asked to reboot the machine choose Yes. When the tool is finished, it will produce a report for you.

2. Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware. Install, perform a scan and let it remove what it found. Reboot afterwards (important).

What is IronDefender, How to remove IronDefender

Monday, September 13th, 2010

This is a harmful program.

remove It is a malware or spyware, you should immediately remove it using an antivirus and antispyware program.
If that does not help, then ask us for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Files:

c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\IronDefender.lnk
%UserProfile%\Desktop\IronDefender.lnk
c:\Program Files\{RANDOM}
c:\Program Files\{RANDOM}\{RANDOM}.exe
c:\Program Files\{RANDOM}\Uninstall.exe
c:\WINDOWS\{RANDOM}.exe
c:\WINDOWS\{RANDOM}.bin
c:\WINDOWS\{RANDOM}.dll
c:\WINDOWS\{RANDOM}.cpl
c:\WINDOWS\system32\{RANDOM}.exe
c:\WINDOWS\system32\{RANDOM}.bin
c:\WINDOWS\system32\{RANDOM}.dll
c:\WINDOWS\system32\{RANDOM}.cpl

Registry keys/values:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\IronDefender
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\IronDefender
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\IronDefender
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software | Install_Dir = “C:\Program Files\{RANDOM}”
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | {RANDOM}.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | {RANDOM}.exe

Startup Type: HKLM->Run, HKCU->Run
HijackThis Category: O4
HijackThis Line:

O4 – HKLM\..\Run: [{RANDOM}.exe] “C:\Program Files\{RANDOM}\{RANDOM}.exe” -min
O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [{RANDOM}.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\{RANDOM}.exe

Description: rogue antispyware program

How to remove: use the IronDefender removal instructions.