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Do you know what Worm.Win32.Netbooster is?

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Worm.Win32.Netbooster, sometimes referred to as Worm.Win32 or Netbooster, is a rogue anti-spyware program that use to be a classified as a virus. Worm.Win32.Netbooster is similar to IE Defender which is another fake anti-spyware program that uses devious tricks to get users to pay for a full version of the rogue software. Through our experience, Worm.Win32.Netbooster is usually installed in a stealthily manor through either a Trojan, virus, or a fake video codec download.

Worm.Win32.Netbooster was discovered to display fake system alerts and popups to try to get users to buy the full licensed version of the Worm.Win32.Netbooster program. Usually the system alert message comes in the form of a critical system error that resembles the image below.

In non-techie terms: Worm.Win32.Netbooster is similar to other rogue anti-spyware programs such as IE Defender which both use illicit tactics to extort money from computer users. Worm.Win32.Netbooster may be promoted on malicious websites and it is recommended that all computer users avoid those sites no matter how legit they may look. Do not under any circumstances purchase Worm.Win32.Netbooster.

Aliases: Worm.Win32.Netbooster, Trojan.Win32, Worm.Win32 Trojan.Win32.Obfuscated.gx, Netbooster

Worm.Win32.Netbooster Automatic Removal Instructions

This automatic removal method is for non-techie computer users. If you’re too lazy to learn about spyware removal or how to access sensitive files in your computer, then this is the method for you.
Before you start: Print or bookmark these instructions because you’ll have to reboot into Safe Mode. Also back up your computer in case you make a mistake.

1. Download and save SmitFraudFix to your desktop.
2. Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode). Once the
   desktop appears, double click on the SmitfraudFix.exe on your desktop.
3. After the credits screen, you’ll see a menu. Select the option number 2, which is ‘Clean (safe mode recommended)’, and then
   press Enter to delete infect files.
4. SmitFraudFix will begin cleaning your computer and take a series of cleanup processes. When the process is over, it will automatically begin the Disk Cleanup program.
5. Once the Disk Cleanup program is complete, you will be prompted with the message ‘Registry cleaning - Do you want to clean the registry’. Answer Y (Yes) and hit Enter. Reboot your computer.
6. SmitFraudFix will now check if wininet.dll is infected. SmitFraudFix will ask you whether to replace the infected file (if there’s any) ‘Replace infected
   file?’ Answer by typing Y (Yes) and hit Enter.
7. Reboot your computer to complete the cleaning process.
8. After reboot, a Notepad screen may appear containing a log of all the files
   removed from your computer. If it doesn’t appear, a file will be created called
   rapport.txt in the root of your drive, (Local Disk C:).
9. Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode).
10. Go to C:\Windows\Temp, click Edit, click Select All, press DELETE, and then
    click Yes to confirm that you want all the items to go to the Recycle Bin.
11. Go to C:\Documents and Settings\[LISTED USER]\Local Settings\Temp, click Edit, click Select All, press DELETE, and then click Yes to confirm that
    you want all the items to go to the Recycle Bin.
12. Reboot your computer back to normal mode. Go to Windows Update and download all critical updates.

Worm.Win32.Netbooster Manual Removal Instructions

This manual removal method is for techie computer users. Worm.Win32.Netbooster manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that Worm.Win32.Netbooster will be removed completely. So read the Worm.Win32.Netbooster removal steps carefully and good luck.

Before you start: Close all programs and Internet browsers. Also back up your computer in case you make a mistake and your computer stops working.

1. Uninstall Worm.Win32.Netbooster Program
   Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall Worm.Win32.Netbooster if found.
2. To Unregister Worm.Win32.Netbooster DLLs (view DLL removal steps)
   Search and unregister these Worm.Win32.Netbooster DLLs:
   cjvy.dll
   urqnomm.dll
   websrc32.dll
   pmspl.dll
   ssqppol.dll
   vtssp.dll
   windivx.dll
   msvideo.dll
   ecxwp.dll
   gqagksr.dll
   mscfg32.dll
   mlljh.dll
   stream32a.dll
   esent9.dll
   ttvbonvgl.dll
   
   To locate the Worm.Win32.Netbooster DLL path, go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders. Type Worm.Win32.Netbooster and in the Look in: select either My Computer or Local Hard Drives. Click the Search button.
   Once you have the Worm.Win32.Netbooster DLL path, go to Start and then click on Run. In the Run command box, type cmd, and then click on OK.
   To locate the exact DLL path, type cd in order to change the current directory. To display the contents of the directory, use the dir command. To remove the DLL file type regsvr32 /u FILENAME.dll (FILENAME is the name of the file that you want to unregister).
3. To unregister Worm.Win32.Netbooster registry keys (view registry keys removal steps)
   Go to Start > Run > type regedit > press OK.
   Edit the value (on the right pane) by right-clicking on it and selecting the Modify option. Select the Delete option.
   Search and delete these Worm.Win32.Netbooster registry keys:

   6A719349-BDF5-4268-9019-4ACA0C2562D2
   A8565FBC-8D53-4D4F-9BB0-CBC68A22B126
   202EBB90-ABD4-46CC-BB5A-4F0ECC67B331
   c4545fc9-26d0-4ccf-b4fb-728aed895dbd
   D17CFF74-A19C-4C36-821A-E074E4F889CA
   62EA9201-8CC7-4199-AC30-7744F836322E
   43BA0532-0D69-458A-8C71-AD0F6AE70D19
   B3E45A9B-7756-46A2-AB14-90175CD374F9
   BBB05D9E-0297-404D-A6BF-D8F2876B84A6
   15EB9F40-D775-4463-B75B-8687B3C66BB7
   6D64B03B-3B93-4AF2-BFC6-01264A4C7F2A
   69B98C68-D2B8-4A4E-9CB7-E85B6F3A7014
   F9EAAA11-DF98-4615-A2C7-7D03C86A6BE9
   E856E05E-1B91-4339-9EFC-9A3308CB5491
   b166be07-30a4-4d38-b781-44528a630706
   

4. If your homepage has been changed, go to Start > Control Panel > Internet Options > click on the General > click Use Default under Home Page. Add the your desired default homepage, then click Apply > click OK. Open a new web browser to check that you have your desired default homepage.
5. Remove Worm.Win32.Netbooster Directories.
   To find Worm.Win32.Netbooster directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.

   Right-click on the Worm.Win32.Netbooster folder and select Delete.

   A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the folder Worm.Win32.Netbooster and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
   Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting Worm.Win32.Netbooster could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes.

6. To remove Worm.Win32.Netbooster icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.

You’ve completed the Worm.Win32.Netbooster manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your Worm.Win32.Netbooster problems. If you want to contribute to this article, post your comment below.

Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes. By using this information you agree to be bound by the disclaimer. There’s no guarantee that Worm.Win32.Netbooster will be completely removed from your computer. Seek professional help if your computer continues to experience problems.

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