Trojan.Win32.StarField Removal Guide
Do you know what Trojan.Win32.StarField is?
DESCRIPTION
Trojan.Win32.StarField or Trojan.Win32.Startpage.fq is a Trojan that is intended to lure you into purchasing whatever program they’re advertising, which right now happens to be IEDefender. Now if the product they have would be a reliable program, I would not be writing this description.
Trojan.Win32.StarField comes bundled in free video codecs which are mostly used to view adult videos. Once you download the free video codec, it installs Trojan.Win32.StarField and you’ll get a bogus error message similar to the examples below. Even if you press the “X” button on the error message, you’ll still continue to be bombarded with messages reminding you that your system is at risk.
Trojan.Win32.StarField Fake Alert Message:
Critical System Error!
Your computer was infected by Trojan.Win32.Starfield
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)
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!
Trojan.Win32.StarField’s error message is a crafty and scary approach that ultimately has you convinced that you have a spyware problem and that you need to download their rogue anti-spyware program. Do not fall under the trojan makers’ tricks and do not download any program recommended on Trojan.Win32.StarField’s fake alert message.
Aliases: Trj/W32.Starfield (Panda), Win32/StarField.B!Trojan (Computer Associates).
In non-techie terms: Distributors of trojans conduct illicit installation methods to extort money from you. Trojan.Win32.StarField is no different than Zlob Trojan.
Trojan.Win32.StarField 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.StarField Manual Removal Instructions
This manual removal method is for techie computer users. Trojan.Win32.StarField manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that Trojan.Win32.StarField will be removed completely. So read the Trojan.Win32.StarField 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.StarField Program
Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall Trojan.Win32.StarField if found. - To stop Trojan.Win32.StarField 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.Win32.StarField processes:
trojan.win32.starfield.exe
For each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select “End task”. - To Unregister Trojan.Win32.StarField DLLs (view DLL removal steps)
Search and unregister these Trojan.Win32.StarField DLLs:
ddcdedd.dll
vipextqtr.dll
cpwvehup.dll
bkfgnqhm.dll
ddccd.dll
mljge.dll
tdlRMS.dll
ddayv.dll
ljjhedc.dll
advpac.dll
ecxwp.dll
enhtb.dll
orkbobob.dll
sgqddvym.dll
ddcbyvt.dll
lcxmehhg.dll
vkcxxfvi.dll
cabvie.dll
mlljh.dll
gebca.dll
stream32a.dll
tuvttrr.dll
pofwjina.dll
advrepkon.dll
hdbxuqje.dll
ssqpo.dll
windivx.dll
ibpmxtbv.dll
To locate the Trojan.Win32.StarField DLL path, go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders. Type Trojan.Win32.StarField and in the Look in: select either My Computer or Local Hard Drives. Click the Search button.
Once you have the Trojan.Win32.StarField 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.StarField 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.StarField 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.StarField Directories.
To find Trojan.Win32.StarField directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.Right-click on the Trojan.Win32.StarField folder and select Delete.
A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the folder Trojan.Win32.StarField and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting Trojan.Win32.StarField could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes. - To remove Trojan.Win32.StarField icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.
You’ve completed the Trojan.Win32.StarField manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your Trojan.Win32.StarField 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.StarField will be completely removed from your computer. Seek professional help if your computer continues to experience problems.
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