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Do you know what Trojan.Win32 is?

DESCRIPTION

Trojan.Win32 is a Trojan that may appear on warning messages tricking people into thinking that they have a critical system error that must be fixed by fake anti-spyware software. Trojan.Win32 is usually installed by fake anti-spyware programs. Trojan.Win32 comes as a crazy warning message popup that catches users off guard.

In non-techie terms: Do not under any circumstances click OK on any popup or system alert messages that Trojan.Win32 may generate. You must not fall in the trap of downloading or purchasing the fake anti-spyware programs that Trojan.Win32 may offer through its warning messages.

Trojan.Win32 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.

Trojan.Win32 Manual Removal Instructions

This manual removal method is for techie computer users. Trojan.Win32 manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that Trojan.Win32 will be removed completely. So read the Trojan.Win32 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 Trojan.Win32 Program
   Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall Trojan.Win32 if found.
2. To Unregister Trojan.Win32 DLLs (view DLL removal steps)
   Search and unregister these Trojan.Win32 DLLs:
   windivx.dll
   stream32a.dll
   vipextqtr.dll
   ecxwp.dll

   To locate the Trojan.Win32 DLL path, go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders. Type Trojan.Win32 and in the Look in: select either My Computer or Local Hard Drives. Click the Search button.
   Once you have the Trojan.Win32 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. 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.
4. Remove Trojan.Win32 Directories.
   To find Trojan.Win32 directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.
   Search and delete the following Trojan.Win32 directories:
   C:\ProgramFiles\TrojanWin32\

   Right-click on the Trojan.Win32 folder and select Delete.
   A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the folder [NAME OF FOLDER] and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
   Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting [FOLDERNAME] could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes.

5. To remove Trojan.Win32 icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.

You’ve completed the Trojan.Win32 manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your Trojan.Win32 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.Win32 will be completely removed from your computer. Seek professional help if your computer continues to experience problems.

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