Remove DownloadPlus. Description and removal instructions

Title: DownloadPlus
Type: Adware	Severity scale: (23 / 100)

DownloadPlus is an adware parasite that serves unexpected pop-up advertisements, usually with pornographic content. It also displays undesirable weather reports. The threat can be installed by some insecure web sites or may get into the system along with some parasites. DownloadPlus is able to update itself via the Internet without asking for user permission.

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DownloadPlus properties:
• Shows commercial adverts
• Connects itself to the internet
• Hides from the user
• Stays resident in background

Automatic DownloadPlus removal:

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DownloadPlus manual removal:

Kill processes:
downloadplus.exe

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Delete registry values:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\0x7A69

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Delete files:
downloadplus.exe

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Misc:
The downloadplus.exe file can be found in C:\Windows\Profiles\[Current User]\Application Data or C:\Documents and Settings\[Current User]\Application Data directory.

Other programs to remove DownloadPlus:

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Information added: 19/03/04
Information updated: 01/09/05

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Comments from visitors:

1. by A. 2004-06-01 15:06:35

Whenever I try to delete it it tells me access is denied

2. by Jay. 2004-05-17 13:05:31

Yea, every time I try to open Windows Media Player, Download Plus installs again!

3. by FloresJoseAl@aol.com. 2004-05-09 02:05:19

How come this thing, has attached itself to my windows media player? I can't open the media player

4. by Mirsad. 2004-03-01 23:45:31

Can silently download and execute arbitrary unsigned code from its controlling server, as a self-updating feature.

One comment inside the program claims copyright by 'PornKing'.