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WinAlert.exe, Commgr.exe, WinSysApp.exe

Worm - Silly FDC

Files by the names WinAlert.exe, Commgr.exe, WinSysApp.exe are created by a virus program that affects the computers running on the Microsoft windows operating systems. It's analysis report is given below.

Files and folders found - view
C:\Program Files\Windows Alerter\WinAlert.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Common Files\Commgr.exe
C:\RECYCLER\X-1-5-21-1960408961-725345543-839522115-1003\WinSysApp.exe
C:\RECYCLER\X-1-5-21-1960408961-725345543-839522115-1003\bnf0342
C:\RECYCLER\X-1-5-21-1960408961-725345543-839522115-1003\info
C:\RECYCLER\X-1-5-21-1960408961-725345543-839522115-1003\wndsvc.dll

Folders
C:\Program Files\Windows Alerter
C:\Program Files\Windows Common Files
C:\RECYCLER\X-1-5-21-1960408961-725345543-839522115-1003

This virus program creates a sub-folder in the Recycler folder and registers it as Recycle bin.

C:\RECYCLER is a legitimate folder in  (Windows 2000, XP, NT). 

Read more about this virus on this page 

Watch a video tutorial about detecting and removing a fake recycle bin folder - on youtube

Necessary steps to remove this virus program
  • To detect and remove a fake recycle bin folder.
  • 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

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