Remove Trojan:Win32\Kovter.C

You feel hopeless for your beloved computer is caught up by Trojan:Win32\Kovter.C? Try all the antivirus programs you know but still do not get any positive cues? Please don’t be upset. You can refer to the step-by-step removal guide here to get rid of this hateful virus.

Details of Trojan:Win32\Kovter.C:

Trojan:Win32\Kovter.C is a malignant Trojan virus which is considered as a high risk threat for computers equipped with Windows systems. It is an infection with advanced technology. Though antivirus programs may be able to remove some parts of it, it can be back again and again after the computer restarts with its own recovery assistance. Similar to other Trojans such as Trojan.Dropper.PI and Win32/Boaxxe.BB, this one is usually hidden in some free programs or shared software downloads to await an opportunity. The virus makers try to make victims believe that they are downloading a useful program. Actually, many unknown downloads will activate and automatically execute virus installation. In addition, some suspicious websites may contain the Trojan horse virus. Computer users may also suffer from the virus when they open spam email attachments or click unreliable links.

Trojan:Win32\Kovter.C has the ability to install some other malicious viruses secretly in the computer via using system loopholes. With the aid of virus, extra malware, spyware and worms can install to the infected computer easily. It slows down system performance by occupying high computer system resources. Moreover, it can use the loopholes in the system to open a backdoor for virus makers allowing them to steal confidential data stored on your hard drive which may include online banking credentials, personal identification information or other sensitive data. There is no doubt that computer users must be informed of its dangerous symptoms and remove it as soon as possible.

What Can the Vicious Virus Do?

1. It has the ability to download additional components and other infections in the target computer in order to fully complete its penetration.
2. It is able to cause system crash and destroy some of your programs in the infected computer.
3. It facilitates the virus makers to intrude your computer remotely without letting you know.
4. It is capable of collecting your browsing history and other private data.

Manual Removal Guide:

The malicious Trojan:Win32\Kovter.C can install itself into the computer system without your consent and awareness. It makes your computer work slowly and implants other nasty infections into the computer. To make things worse, this Trojan is a tool for the cyber criminals to invade the infected computer to steal your information. Through making use of advanced technology, it maintains the ability to combine its components with system files or to generate fake system files, which confuses computer users as well as antivirus programs. They cannot identify it accurately and timely, let alone remove it thoroughly. Therefore, manual removal is the best choice to drive it away from your computer. In this case, you are advised to delete every file generated by it manually so as to spare all later trouble. The manual removal needs to be handled carefully so as to avoid any subsequent damages. Users can follow the manual guide here to have the hijacker removed instantly.

1. End Relevant Processes

(1). Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc together to pop up Windows Task Manager, click Processes tab

*For Win 8 Users:

Click More details when you see the Task Manager box

And then click Details tab

(2). Find out and end the processes of Trojan:Win32\Kovter.C

2. Show Hidden Files

(1). Click on Start button and then on Control Panel

(2). Click on Appearance and Personalization

(3). Click on Folder Options

(4). Click on the View tab in the Folder Options window

(5). Choose Show hidden files, folders, and drives under the Hidden files and folders category

(6). Click OK at the bottom of the Folder Options window

*For Win 8 Users:

Press Win+E together to open Computer window, click View and then click Options

Click View tab in the Folder Options window, choose Show hidden files, folders, and drives under the Hidden files and folders category

3. Delete Relevant Registry Entries and Files

(1). Delete the registry entries of Trojan:Win32\Kovter.C through Registry Editor

Press Win+R to bring up the Run window, type “regedit” and click “OK”

While the Registry Editor is open, search and delete the related registry entries

(2). Find out and remove the associated files

Video Shows You How to Safely Modify Windows Registry Editor:

Trojan:Win32\Kovter.C is a new Trojan virus. It is rampant because it is good at using system loopholes as well as security vulnerabilities to penetrate into the target computer. It is packaged by the virus makers together with some programs which appear to be legitimate. When you download or install these infected programs, your computer will get infected. It has the ability to run automatically when you start the computer. A basic symptom of the virus is slow system performance because it usually requires a large amount of system resources. Besides, it is able to endanger the confidentiality of your personal data including password security, online banking credentials, personal identification information and online habits. Therefore, you must remove Trojan:Win32\Kovter.C from computer promptly to end its malicious behaviors.

The above manual removal is quite dangerous and complicated, which needs sufficient professional skills. Therefore, only computer users with rich computer knowledge are recommended to implement the process because any errors including deleting important system files and registry entries will crash your computer system. If you have no idea of how to process the manual removal, please contact experts from YooCare Online Tech Support for further assistance.

Published by & last updated on February 26, 2014 6:13 pm