What is ntload.exe, How to remove ntload.exe
ntload.exe is a harmful program.
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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: ntload
Filename: ntload.exe
Registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | rundll32
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon | Shell
Command: %Windir%\system32\ntload.exe
Startup Type: Winlogon->Shell, HKLM->Run
HijackThis Category: F2, O4
HijackThis Line:
F2 – REG:system.ini: Shell=explorer.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\ntload.exe
O4 – HKLM\..\Run: [rundll32] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ntload.exe
Description: component of Advanced Security Tool 2010 (rogue antispyware)
How to remove: use the Advanced Security Tool 2010 removal guide or or the steps below.
1. Download HijackThis from here and save it to your desktop. Most important, in the Save dialog, rename HijackThis.exe to iexplore.exe !!!
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:
F2 – REG:system.ini: Shell=explorer.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\ntload.exe
O4 – HKLM\..\Run: [rundll32] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ntload.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).
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