What is msdrv32.exe, How to remove msdrv32.exe


msdrv32.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.
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Name: msdrv32
Filename: msdrv32.exe
Registry key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | Microsoft Driver Setup
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\Explorer\Run | Microsoft Driver Setup

Command: %WinDir%\msdrv32.exe
Startup Type: HKLM->Run
HijackThis Category: O4
HijackThis Line:

O4 – HKLM\..\Run: [Microsoft Driver Setup] C:\Windows\msdrv32.exe
O4 – HKLM\..\policies\Explorer\Run: [Microsoft Driver Setup] C:\Windows\msdrv32.exe

DDS Line:

mRun: [Microsoft Driver Setup] C:\Windows\msdrv32.exe

Combofix/RSIT Line:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
“Microsoft Driver Setup”=C:\Windows\msdrv32.exe
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\Explorer\Run]
“Microsoft Driver Setup”=C:\Windows\msdrv32.exe

Description: worm also known as Worm:Win32/Pushbot.gen [Microsoft], Backdoor.Win32.IRCBot.gen [Kaspersky Lab], Exploit-DcomRpc.gen [McAfee], Mal/Behav-134, Mal/IRCBot-B [Sophos]

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