Archive for the 'Run' Category

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.

What is KB5625711.exe, How to remove KB5625711.exe

Friday, September 10th, 2010

KB5625711.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: KB5625711
Filename: KB5625711.exe
Registry key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | KB5625711.exe

Command: %AppData%\{RANDOM}\KB5625711.exe
Startup Type: HKCU->Run, Startup Folder
HijackThis Category: O4
HijackThis Line:

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [KB5625711.exe] C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application Data\692A3AB5356E8BA8D60B237EB24238F7\KB5625711.exe
O4 – Startup: Malware Destructor.lnk = C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application Data\692A3AB5356E8BA8D60B237EB24238F7\KB5625711.exe

DDS Line:

uRun: [KB5625711.exe] C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application Data\692A3AB5356E8BA8D60B237EB24238F7\KB5625711.exe

Combofix/RSIT Line:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
“KB5625711.exe”=C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application Data\692A3AB5356E8BA8D60B237EB24238F7\KB5625711.exe

Description: core component of Malware Destructor 2011 (rogue antispyware)

How to remove: use the Malware Destructor 2011 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: [KB5625711.exe] C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application Data\692A3AB5356E8BA8D60B237EB24238F7\KB5625711.exe
O4 – Startup: Malware Destructor.lnk = C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application Data\692A3AB5356E8BA8D60B237EB24238F7\KB5625711.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 XBV6RD5SZF, How to remove XBV6RD5SZF

Friday, September 3rd, 2010

XBV6RD5SZF 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 | XBV6RD5SZF

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

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [XBV6RD5SZF] C:\DOCUME~1\username\LOCALS~1\Temp\Ude.exe

DDS Line:

uRun: [XBV6RD5SZF] C:\DOCUME~1\username\LOCALS~1\Temp\Ude.exe

Combofix/RSIT Line:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
“XBV6RD5SZF”=C:\DOCUME~1\username\LOCALS~1\Temp\Ude.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]
“XBV6RD5SZF”=-

: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 AWM.exe, How to remove AWM.exe

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

AWM.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: AWM
Filename: AWM.exe
Registry key:

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

Command: %AppData%\AWM\AWM.exe
Startup Type:
HijackThis Category: O4
HijackThis Line:

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [awm] C:\Documents and Settings\username\Application Data\AWM\AWM.exe

DDS Line:

uRun: [awm] C:\Documents and Settings\username\Application Data\AWM\AWM.exe

Combofix/RSIT Line:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
“awm”=C:\Documents and Settings\username\Application Data\AWM\AWM.exe

Description: core component of AWM Antivirus

How to remove: use the AWM Antivirus removal guide or the steps below.

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

What is mediafix70700en02.exe, How to remove mediafix70700en02.exe

Sunday, August 29th, 2010

mediafix70700en02.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: mediafix70700en02
Filename: mediafix70700en02.exe
Registry key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | mediafix70700en02.exe

Command: %AppData%\{RANDOM}\mediafix70700en02.exe
Startup Type: HKCU->Run
HijackThis Category: O4
HijackThis Line:

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [mediafix70700en02.exe] C:\Documents and Settings\User\Application Data\CA196E3D0F2D18F19323483E318BCFD5\mediafix70700en02.exe

DDS Line:

uRun: [mediafix70700en02.exe] C:\Documents and Settings\User\Application Data\CA196E3D0F2D18F19323483E318BCFD5\mediafix70700en02.exe

Combofix/RSIT Line:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
“mediafix70700en02.exe”=C:\Documents and Settings\User\Application Data\CA196E3D0F2D18F19323483E318BCFD5\mediafix70700en02.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: [mediafix70700en02.exe] C:\Documents and Settings\User\Application Data\CA196E3D0F2D18F19323483E318BCFD5\mediafix70700en02.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 Advanced Security Tool 2010, How to remove Advanced Security Tool 2010

Friday, August 27th, 2010

Advanced Security Tool 2010 is a malicious program.

remove It is a malware, 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: asectool.exe
Registry key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
“AdvSecTool

Command: %UserProfile%\Application Data\asectool.exe
Startup Type: HKCU->Run
Description: rogue antivirus program

How to remove: use the Advanced Security Tool 2010 removal instructions

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

Friday, August 27th, 2010

asectool.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: asectool
Filename: asectool.exe
Registry key:

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

Command: %UserProfile%\Application Data\asectool.exe
Startup Type: HKCU->Run
HijackThis Category: O4
HijackThis Line:

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [AdvSecTool] “%UserProfile%\Application Data\asectool.exe”

DDS Line:

uRun: [AdvSecTool] %UserProfile%\Application Data\asectool.exe

Combofix/RSIT Line:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
“AdvSecTool”=%UserProfile%\Application Data\asectool.exe

Description: core component of Advanced Security Tool 2010 (rogue antispyware)

How to remove: use the Advanced Security Tool 2010 removal instructions.