Win32/Sirefef.FB.Gen is a highly dangerous that will give the hacker/attacker full control over the targeted computer equivalent to the user’s permissions. After infected, your system files may be irrevocably corrupted and the antivirus you installed may be disabled as well.
Users always get this virus by clicking malicious links, opening unknown attachment or visiting pornographic website. Once the virus is installed, a number of pop-up advertisements can be flooded your desktop. Also your computer will turn to be really slow and it gets stuck all the time. As a tricky Trojan, it has the ability to give access to remote hackers and download files on the compromised computer on the background. It may hijack web browser and perform search redirection to malicious sites. Therefore, it is recommended to get rid of such pesky virus in time to protect your computer.
1. Reboot your computer to safe mode with networking. ?As your computer restarts but before Windows launches, tap “F8” key constantly. ?
2. Show hidden files and folders.
Open Folder Options by clicking the Start button, clicking Control Panel, clicking Appearance and Personalization, and then clicking Folder Options.
Click the View tab.
Under Advanced settings, click Show hidden files and folders, uncheck Hide protected operating system files (Recommended) and then click OK.
3. Open Registry entries. Find out the malicious files and entries and then delete all.
Attention: Always be sure to back up your PC before making any changes.
a. Press the “Start” button and then choose the option “Run”. In the “Open” field, type “regedit” and click the “OK” button.
b. All malicious files and registry entries that should be deleted:
%AllUsersProfile%\[random]
%AppData%\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Templates\[random]
%AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\.exe
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\random
If you failed to remove this Trojan with the instructions above or need any assistant, you are welcome to contact YooCare experts to resolve all the problems completely.
Published by on July 26, 2012 5:59 am, last updated on July 26, 2012 5:59 am
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