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 Removal Guide Automatic Removal Instructions
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 the infection will be removed completely. So read the 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 the infection if found. - To stop Trojan.Win32.LinkReplacer 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 processes:
There are no processes.
For each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select “End task”. - To Unregister Trojan.Win32.LinkReplacer DLLs (view DLL removal steps)
Search and unregister these DLLs:
msvideo.dll
To locate the 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 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 registry keys:
There are no 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 infection directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.
Search and delete the following directories:
There are no directories.
Right-click on the named folder and select Delete.A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the selected folder and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting a folder 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 manual removal instructions!
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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!