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To identify and delete the malware/grayware file:

• On Windows XP and Server 2003 systems:

1. Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product and then take note of the names of the malware/grayware files detected.
2. Click Start>Run. In the Open input box, type secpol.msc and press Enter.
3. In the left panel, double-click Local Policies>Security Options.
4. In the right panel, double-click Recovery Console: Allow floppy copy and access to all drives and folders.
5. Select Enabled and click OK.
6. Insert the Windows Installation CD into the CD drive, then restart your computer.
7. When prompted, press any key to boot from the CD.
8. On the main menu, type r to go to the Recovery Console.
9. Type the number that corresponds to the drive and directory that contains Windows (usually C:\WINDOWS) and press Enter.
10. Type the Administrator password and press Enter.
11. In the input box, type the following then press Enter:
    SET AllowAllPaths = TRUE
    del "{malware/grayware path and file name}"
12. Type exit and press Enter to restart the system normally.

• On Windows Vista, 7, and Server 2008 systems:

1. Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product and then take note of the names of the malware/grayware files detected.
2. Insert your Windows Installation DVD in the DVD drive, then Press the restart button.
3. When prompted, press any key to boot from the CD.
4. Depending on your Windows Installation DVD, you might be required to select the installation language. Then on the Install Windows window, choose your language, locale, and keyboard layout or input method. Click Next, then click Repair your computer.
5. Select Use recovery tools that can help fix problems starting Windows. Select your installation of Windows. Click Next.
6. If the Startup Repair window appears, click Cancel, Yes, then Finish.
7. In the System Recovery Options window, click Command Prompt.
8. In the Command Prompt window, type the following then press Enter:
   BootRec.exe /fixmbr
   del "{malware/grayware path and file name}"
9. Type exit and press Enter to close the Command Prompt window.
10. Click Restart to restart the system normally.

• On Windows 8, 8.1, and Server 2012 systems:

1. Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product and then take note of the names of the malware/grayware files detected.
2. Insert your Windows Installation DVD in the DVD drive, then restart your computer.
3. When prompted, press any key to boot from the DVD.
4. Depending on your Windows Installation DVD, you might be required to select the keyboard layout. Then on the Windows Setup window, choose your language, locale, and input method. Click Next, then click Repair your computer.
5. Click Troubleshoot>Advanced Options>Command Prompt.
6. In the Command Prompt window, type the following then press Enter:
   BootRec.exe /fixmbr
   del "{malware/grayware path and file name}"
7. Type exit and press Enter to close the Command Prompt window.
8. Click Continue to restart the system normally.

To delete the registry value this malware/grayware created:

1. Open Registry Editor.
   » For Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 users, click Start>Run, type regedit in the text box provided, and then press Enter.
   » For Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 users, click the Start button, type regedit in the Search input field then press Enter.
   » For Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 users, right-click on the lower-left corner of the screen, click Run, type regedit in the text box provided, and then press Enter.
2. In the left panel, double-click the following:
   HKEY_CURRENT_USER>Software>{random}
3. In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
   {1st Letter of Username}{Num}_{Num} = "{DWORD}"
4. In the left panel, double-click the following:
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Microsoft>Security Center
5. In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
   AntiVirusOverride = "1"
6. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
   AntiVirusDisableNotify = "1"
7. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
   FirewallDisableNotify = "1"
8. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
   FirewallOverride = "1"
9. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
   UpdatesDisableNotify = "1"
10. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    UacDisableNotify = "1"
11. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Microsoft>Security Center>Svc
12. In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    AntiVirusOverride = "1"
13. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    AntiVirusDisableNotify = "1"
14. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    FirewallDisableNotify = "1"
15. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    FirewallOverride = "1"
16. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    UpdatesDisableNotify = "1"
17. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    UacDisableNotify = "1"
18. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER>Software>{random}>{random value}
19. In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    {random value} = "{value}"
20. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    {random value} = "0"
21. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    {random value} = "{random characters}"
22. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER>Software>Microsoft>Windows>CurrentVersion>Internet Settings
23. In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    GlobalUserOffline = "0"
24. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Microsoft>Windows>CurrentVersion>policies>system
25. In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    EnableLUA = "0"
26. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SYSTEM>ControlSet001>Services>SharedAccess>Parameters>FirewallPolicy>StandardProfile>AuthorizedApplications>List
27. In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    {malware path and file name} = "{malware path and file name}:*:enabled:ipsec"
28. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SYSTEM>ControlSet001>Services>SharedAccess>Parameters>FirewallPolicy>StandardProfile
29. In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    EnableFirewall = "0"
30. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    DoNotAllowExceptions = "0"
31. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    DisableNotifications = "1"
32. Close Registry Editor.

To restore registry values this malware/grayware modified:

1. Open Registry Editor. To do this:
   
   • On Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003:
     Click Start>Run, type REGEDIT in the text box provided, and then press Enter.
   • On Windows Vista, 7, and Server 2008:
     Click the Start button, type REGEDIT in the Search input field then press Enter.
   • On Windows 8, 8.1, and Server 2012:
     Right-click on the lower left corner of the screen and click Run, type REGEDIT in the Run input field, and then press Enter.
2. In the left panel, double-click the following:
   HKEY_CURRENT_USER>Software>Microsoft>Windows>CurrentVersion>Explorer>Advanced
3. In the right panel, locate the registry value:
   Hidden = "2"
4. Right-click on the value name and choose Modify. Change the value data of this entry to:
   Hidden = "1"
5. Close Registry Editor.

To identify and delete AUTORUN.INF files created:

For Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003:

1. Right-click the Start button then choose Search... or Find..., depending on the version of Windows you are running.
2. In the File name* input box, type:
   AUTORUN.INF
3. In the Look in: drop-down list, select a drive, then press Enter.
4. Select the file, then open using Notepad.
5. Check if the following lines are present in the file:
   
   • [AutoRun]
   • ;{garbage characters}
   • shell\open\default = 1
   • ;{garbage characters}
   • open = {Random Filename}.{exe/pif/cmd}
   • ;{garbage characters}
   • shell\open\command = {Random Filename}.{exe/pif/cmd}
   • ;{garbage characters}
   • shell\explore\command = {Random Filename}.{exe/pif/cmd}
   • ;{garbage characters}
   • shell\autoplay\command = {Random Filename}.{exe/pif/cmd}
   • ;{garbage characters}
6. If the lines are present, delete the file.
7. Repeat steps 3 to 6 for the remaining AUTORUN.INF files in other remaining removable drives.
8. Close Search Results.

For Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2003, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012:

1. Open a Windows Explorer window.
   • For Windows Vista, 7, and Server 2008 users, click Start>Computer.
   • For Windows 8, 8.1, and Server 2012 users, right-click on the lower left corner of the screen, then click File Explorer.
2. In the Search Computer/This PC input box, type:
   AUTORUN.INF
3. Select the file, then open using Notepad.
4. Check if the following lines are present in the file:
   
   • [AutoRun]
   • ;{garbage characters}
   • shell\open\default = 1
   • ;{garbage characters}
   • open = {Random Filename}.{exe/pif/cmd}
   • ;{garbage characters}
   • shell\open\command = {Random Filename}.{exe/pif/cmd}
   • ;{garbage characters}
   • shell\explore\command = {Random Filename}.{exe/pif/cmd}
   • ;{garbage characters}
   • shell\autoplay\command = {Random Filename}.{exe/pif/cmd}
   • ;{garbage characters}
5. If the lines are present, delete the file.
6. Repeat steps 3 to 5 for the remaining AUTORUN.INF files in other remaining removable drives.
7. Close Search Results.

To edit SYSTEM.INI:

1. Open SYSTEM.INI. To do this:
   
   • On Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003:
     Click Start>Run, type SYSTEM.INI in the Open input box, then press Enter.
   • On Windows Vista, 7, and Server 2008:
     Click Start, type SYSTEM.INI in the Search input field then press Enter.
   • On Windows 8, 8.1, and Server 2012:
     Right-click on the lower left corner of the screen, click Run, type SYSTEM.INI in the Open input box then press Enter.
2. Check if the following lines are present in the file:
   
   • [MCIDRV_VER]
   • DEVICEMB={Random Numbers}
3. Delete the said entries that are created by the malware.
4. Close SYSTEM.INI. Click Yes when prompted to save.

To reset Internet security settings:

1. Close all Internet browser windows.
2. Open Control Panel. To do this:
   • On Windows 2000
   Click Start>Settings>Control Panel
   • On Windows XP, Server 2003, Vista, and 7
   Click Start>Control Panel
3. Double-click Internet Options.
4. In the Internet Properties window, click the Security tab.
5. For each Web content zone, click on the Default Level button to set each zone to the default setting.
6. Click OK.