How to Remove Trojan.Gen.2 (Removal Step by Step)

Can’t get rid of Trojan.Gen.2 virus by Norton Anti-virus software, what to to? This Trojan has an ability to download and run other malware on the compromised computer. It runs high risk for the compromised PCs. While it is running, it may be designed to be practically undetectable; therefore even you are using the most advanced antivirus program you still find nothing related to this virus. Is there any way to remove the virus completely? Learn more below.

Trojan.Gen.2 Description:

Trojan.Gen.2 is a malicious Trojan detected by Symantec aiming to wreak havoc on a computer system and compromise the user’s privacy. Being as a malicious Trojan, it can keep performing the same evil actions like other Trojans do. Thus, it is not surprised that your computer is getting slower and slower and occurs some unknown pop-ups frequently. Though it can be detected by Symantec security tools, every time when you quarantine it but it will come back again. This stubborn trojan is difficult to be uninstalled. What it can do is to display numerous annoying advertisements and it is also capable of bring additional spyware. Trojan.Gen.2 is able to open a backdoor to let remote hacker access compromised computer easily which means your privacy and personal information such as password, credit card information will be exposed. It is definitely a dangerous threat for every computer users, it is strongly recommended users to remove it as soon as possible.

Kindly Reminder: If you can’t deal with this virus by yourself, please contact YooCare experts 24/7 online for help.

Trojan.Gen.2 Infected Symptoms:

Crash your system
Install other trojan or spyware on your computer
Destroy critical system files
Allow the hacker to access your entire system
Important information will be sent to remote server

Trojan.Gen.2 Popup Manual Removal Guides:

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.

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:
%UserProfile%Application Data\Trojan.Gen.2.lnk
%AppData%\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Templates\[random]
%AppData%\Local\[random].exe

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ Software\ Microsoft \Windows\ CurrentVersion
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System ‘DisableTaskMgr’ = ’1?
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Malware Defense

Video Shows You How to Safely Modify Windows Registry Editor:

Trojan.Gen.2 virus makes people frustrated because it can cause lots of troubles on the target machines once it is installed. Now this Trojan is known to attack computers running with Windows operating system including Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and even Windows 8 (Windows 8.1). As similar as other Trojan infections, it can introduce other threats like ransomware and browser hijackers to your computer. After computer is seriously infected, you may find that your browser goes crazy. It may display pop-up advertisements every time when you are online. Also your homepage and default search engine may have been changed to other low-quality web pages. When you perform a search, you may be redirected to unsafe websites repeatedly. With this way, criminals behind this Trojan can easily generate an illicit profit. You have to remove it manually to make sure it is gone from your PC.

Kindly Reminder: Manual removal of Trojan.Gen.2 requires Expertise, if you are not computer savvy and failed to remove this Malware, you are suggested to contact YooCare PC expert for tech support.

Published by on May 28, 2012 1:53 am, last updated on November 13, 2014 5:20 am