Trojan.Win32.LinkReplacer Removal Guide
Do you know what Trojan.Win32.LinkReplacer is?
DESCRIPTION
Trojan.Win32.LinkReplacer is a malicious Trojan that can be found in several bogus video codecs used to view video files, especially with adult content. Trojan.Win32.LinkReplacer distributes rogue anti-spyware programs such as IEDefender. Trojan.Win32.LinkReplacer infects and bombards your computer with deceptive warning messages which trick you into buying a full version of IEDefender. Once you’ve received the first message it is difficult to make the Trojan.Win32.LinkReplacer fake error messages to go away. If you get any error messages similar to the ones mentioned below, you should remove Trojan.Win32.LinkReplacer with a legitimate anti-spyware program not with IEDefender.
Trojan.Win32.LinkReplacer Fake Alert Messages:
System Error!
Your computer was hijacked by Trojan.Win32.LinkReplacer
It’s dangerous for your system, some files can be lost and your browser can be slow!
Click OK to download the antispyware program to clean your computer! (Recommended)
Google Error!
Your browser was hijacked! Some results was changed by porn advertising! You need to clean your system immediately to prevent it. Download the newest antispyware software!
Do not click or download any product that is recommended on Trojan.Win32.LinkReplacer’s fake alert messages. A clear sign that you’re infected with Trojan.Win32.LinkReplacer is when your browser has been hijacked and an error message with a fake porn video is displayed within the search results of Google.
In non-techie terms: Distributors of trojans such as Trojan.Win32.LinkReplacer conduct illicit installation methods to extort money from you. Don’t let Trojan.Win32.LinkReplacer mislead you! What Trojan.Win32.LinkReplacer is promoting may lead to further spyware and trojan infections. This Trojan.Win32.LinkReplacer removal guide is meant to help you get rid of Trojan.Win32.LinkReplacer but you have to take the iniciative and learn to do it yourself. Trojan.Win32.LinkReplacer is another version of Zlob Trojan and Trojan.Win32.Obfuscated.gx.
Trojan.Win32.LinkReplacer 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.Win32.LinkReplacer Manual Removal Instructions
This manual removal method is for techie computer users. Trojan.Win32.LinkReplacer manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that Trojan.Win32.LinkReplacer will be removed completely. So read the Trojan.Win32.LinkReplacer 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.Win32.LinkReplacer Program
Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall Trojan.Win32.LinkReplacer if found. - To Unregister Trojan.Win32.LinkReplacer DLLs (view DLL removal steps)
Search and unregister these Trojan.Win32.LinkReplacer DLLs:
windivx.dll
ecxwp.dll
stream32a.dll
vipextqtr.dll
To locate the Trojan.Win32.LinkReplacer DLL path, go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders. Type Trojan.Win32.LinkReplacer and in the Look in: select either My Computer or Local Hard Drives. Click the Search button.
Once you have the Trojan.Win32.LinkReplacer 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). - To unregister Trojan.Win32.LinkReplacer 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 Trojan.Win32.LinkReplacer registry keys: - 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.
- Remove Trojan.Win32.LinkReplacer Directories.
To find Trojan.Win32.LinkReplacer directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.Right-click on the Trojan.Win32.LinkReplacer folder and select Delete.
A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the folder Trojan.Win32.LinkReplacer and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting Trojan.Win32.LinkReplacer could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes. - To remove Trojan.Win32.LinkReplacer icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.
You’ve completed the Trojan.Win32.LinkReplacer manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your Trojan.Win32.LinkReplacer 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.LinkReplacer will be completely removed from your computer. Seek professional help if your computer continues to experience problems.
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Thank you SOOO much. I ran four different antivirus and spyware programs (including Spybot S&D, Norton 360, AVG, and Spyware Doctor) and none worked to remove the trojan. After spending an entire day downloading and running programs to no avail, I came across your fix and within 20 minutes my comp was back to normal. Such a relief to know what to do (and quickly) should the hijacking recur. Again - thank you!