Trojan-Downloader.Matcash Removal Guide
Do you know what Matcash is?
DESCRIPTION
Matcash or Trojan-Downloader.Matcash, is a dangerous Trojan infection known to be circulated over the internet with the intent to secretly download or install malware. Trojan-Downloader.Matcash may be similar to other Trojans where they have the ability to download and install rogue anti-spyware programs.
In non-techie terms: Let it be known, Matcash is just as bad as having a very dangerous virus or any other infection that could potentially damage your system. Not only can Matcash damage your files it may expose your personal data such as banking account info and passwords. It is vital to be prepared to remove the Matcash Trojan from your system.
Aliases: Trojan-Downloader.Matcash, Matcash Trojan, Matcash.
Trojan-Downloader.Matcash 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.
- Download and save SmitFraudFix to your desktop.
- Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode). Once the
desktop appears, double click on the SmitfraudFix.exe on your desktop. - 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. - 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.
- 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.
- 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. - Reboot your computer to complete the cleaning process.
- 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:). - Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode).
- 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. - 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. - Reboot your computer back to normal mode. Go to Windows Update and download all critical updates.
Trojan-Downloader.Matcash Manual Removal Instructions
This manual removal method is for techie computer users. Trojan-Downloader.Matcash manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that Trojan-Downloader.Matcash will be removed completely. So read the Trojan-Downloader.Matcash 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.
- Uninstall Trojan-Downloader.Matcash Program
Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall Trojan-Downloader.Matcash if found. - To stop Trojan-Downloader.Matcash processes (view process removal steps)
Go to Start > Run > type taskmgr. The click the Processes tab and you’ll see a list of running processes.
Search and stop these Trojan-Downloader.Matcash processes:
gadcom.exe
Svconr.exe
Router.exe
%USERPROFILE%\Application Data\gadcom\gadcom.exe
MapEDC.exe
mrofinu1000106.exe
Sakora.exe
mrofinu1188.exe
For each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select “End task”. - To remove Trojan-Downloader.Matcash icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.
Right-click on the Trojan-Downloader.Matcash folder and select Delete.
A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the folder Trojan-Downloader.Matcash and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting Trojan-Downloader.Matcash could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes.
You’ve completed the Trojan-Downloader.Matcash manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your Trojan-Downloader.Matcash 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 Trojan-Downloader.Matcash will be completely removed from your computer. Seek professional help if your computer continues to experience problems.
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