Windows Abnormality Checker
Last Updated on Wednesday, 22 August 2012 13:35 Monday, 14 May 2012 09:06
Here the analysis of a fake software program - Windows Abnormality Checker
This program creates a file name Protector-####.exe,
where # stands for random characters
Files found - view
%AppData%\NPSWF32.dll
%AppData%\Protector-rvvy.exe
%AppData%\result.db
C:\windows\system32\d3d9caps.dat
(Full path for the short folder names)
There may be more files created by this virus program. You can find them out. First locate and note down the "date of creation" of any of the files mentioned above, and after that, search the hard disk for other files created on that date or onward. See image.
Necessary steps to remove this virus program
- To remove processes created by the virus program from the Task Manager
- To search and delete files created by the virus program from the hard disk. Enable to view "hidden files and folders" before you search. Otherwise files created by the virus program inside the hidden folders will not be found
- To remove obsolete registry keys using CCleaner
Detailed instructions and free Tools
Preventive steps to avoid virus programs
Reprinted with permission from Threatexpert.com
Vocabulary of the technical terms used in this article
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