Remove Trojan FakeAValert. Description and removal instructions

 
Title: Trojan FakeAValert
Also known as: FakeAValert, TrojanFakeAValert
Type:
Severity scale:Trojan FakeAValert severity is 70  (70 / 100)
 
Trojan FakeAValert is a malware that promotes fake security tools. It loads annoying pop-ups and slows down computer’s performance. FakeAValert also disables various security tools including firewalls. This greatly lowers computer’s security settings and leaves a machine opened for other malwares.

The main purpose of Trojan FakeAValert is intimidating people with falsified security alerts. If clicked upon, the alerts recommend downloading rogue security tools and paying for a license. All the programs offered by Trojan FakeAValert are fake, but the alerts loaded by this trojan are very convincing. The pop-ups delivers the following message:

“Warning! Potential Spyware Operation
Your computer is making unauthorized copies of your system and Internet files. Run full scan now to pervent any unathorised access to your files! Click YES to download spyware remover …”

The warning may look like official message loaded by MS Windows, but if you take a closer look, you will find spelling mistakes and lack of logic. Do not trust Trojan FakeAValert and do not purchase applications recommended by this trojan.


Related files: system.exe, autorun.exe, printer.exe, WinAvXX.exe

Trojan FakeAValert properties:
• Shows commercial adverts
• Connects itself to the internet
• Stays resident in background

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Trojan FakeAValert manual removal:

Kill processes:
system.exe autorun.exe printer.exe WinAvXX.exe
Delete registry values:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\”WinAVX” = “%System%\WinAvXX.exe”
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\”WinAVX” = “%System%\WinAvXX.exe”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\”Shell” = “Explorer.exe”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\”Shell” = “Explorer.exe %System%\printer.exe”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\InternetSettings\Zones\0\”1200″ = “0″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\InternetSettings\Zones\0\”1201″ = “0″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\InternetSettings\Zones\0\”1208″ = “0″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\InternetSettings\Zones\0\”1608″ = “0″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\InternetSettings\Zones\0\”1804″ = “1″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\InternetSettings\Zones\0\”2500″ = “3″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\InternetSettings\Zones\1\”1200″ = “0″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\InternetSettings\Zones\1\”1201″ = “0″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\InternetSettings\Zones\1\”1208″ = “0″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\InternetSettings\Zones\1\”1608″ = “0″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\InternetSettings\Zones\1\”1804″ = “1″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\InternetSettings\Zones\1\”2500″ = “3″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\InternetSettings\Zones\2\”1200″ = “0″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\InternetSettings\Zones\2\”1201″ = “0″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\InternetSettings\Zones\2\”1208″ = “0″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\InternetSettings\Zones\2\”1608″ = “0″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\InternetSettings\Zones\2\”1804″ = “1″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\InternetSettings\Zones\2\”2500″ = “3″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\InternetSettings\Zones\3\”1200″ = “0″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\InternetSettings\Zones\3\”1201″ = “0″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\InternetSettings\Zones\3\”1208″ = “0″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\InternetSettings\Zones\3\”1608″ = “0″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\InternetSettings\Zones\3\”1804″ = “1″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\InternetSettings\Zones\3\”2500″ = “3″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\InternetSettings\Zones\4\”1200″ = “0″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\InternetSettings\Zones\4\”1201″ = “0″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\InternetSettings\Zones\4\”1208″ = “0″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\InternetSettings\Zones\4\”1608″ = “0″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\InternetSettings\Zones\4\”1804″ = “1″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\InternetSettings\Zones\4\”2500″ = “3″
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\”Enable Browser Extensions” = “yes”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\DomainProfile\AuthorizedApplications\List\%Windir%\system32\”winav.exe” = “%Windir%\system32\winav.exe:*:Enabled:@xpsp2res.dll,-22019″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\StandardProfile\AuthorizedApplications\List\%Windir%\system32\”winav.exe” = “%Windir%\system32\winav.exe:*:Enabled:@xpsp2res.dll,-22019″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\DomainProfile\AuthorizedApplications\List\%Windir%\system32\”winav.exe” = “%Windir%\system32\winav.exe:*:Enabled:@xpsp2res.dll,-22019″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\StandardProfile\AuthorizedApplications\List\%Windir%\system32\”winav.exe” = “%Windir%\system32\winav.exe:*:Enabled:@xpsp2res.dll,-22019″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\DomainProfile\AuthorizedApplications\List\%Windir%\system32\”winav.exe” = “%Windir%\system32\winav.exe:*:Enabled:@xpsp2res.dll,-22019″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\StandardProfile\AuthorizedApplications\List\%Windir%\system32\”winav.exe” = “%Windir%\system32\winav.exe:*:Enabled:@xpsp2res.dll,-22019″
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.htm\”(Default Value)” = “htmlfile”
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.html\”(Default Value)” = “htmlfile”
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.shtml\”(Default Value)” = “htmlfile”
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.xht\”(Default Value)” = “htmlfile”
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.xhtml\”(Default Value)” = “htmlfile”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\”EnableBalloonTips” = “1″
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\”EnableBalloonTips” = “1″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\system\”DisableTaskMgr” = “1″
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\system\”DisableTaskMgr” = “1″
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\”NoControlPanel” = “1″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\”NoControlPanel” = “1″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\system\”DisableRegistryTools” = “1″
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\system\”DisableRegistryTools” = “1″
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\windows\Windows Update\”NoAutoUpdate” = “1″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU\”NoAutoUpdate” = “1″
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\”NoWindowsUpdate” = “1″
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\gopher\shell\open\command\:”"C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\”iexplore.exe” = “-nohome”
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\gopher\shell\open\command\: “”C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\”iexplore.exe” = “%1″
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\HTTP\shell\open\command\: “”C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\”iexplore.exe” = “-nohome”
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\HTTP\shell\open\command\: “”C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\”iexplore.exe” = “%1″
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\https\shell\open\command\: “”C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\”iexplore.exe” = “-nohome”
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\https\shell\open\command\: “”C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\”iexplore.exe” = “%1″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\”Default_Search_URL” = “http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/redir.dll?prd=ie&ar=iesearch”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\”Default_Search_URL” = “http://www.google.com/ie”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\”Search Page” = “http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/redir.dll?prd=ie&ar=iesearch”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\”Search Page” = “http://www.google.com”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\”Start Page” = “http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/redir.dll?prd={SUB_PRD}&clcid={SUB_CLSID}&pver={SUB_PVER}&ar=home”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\”Start Page” = “http://www.google.com”
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\”Start Page” = “http://www.google.com/”
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\”Start Page” = “http://www.google.com”
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\”Search Page” = “http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/redir.dll?prd=ie&ar=iesearch”
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\”Search Page” = “http://www.google.com”
Delete files:
UserProfile\\Start Menu\\Programs\\Startup\\system.exe C:\\Documents and Settings\\All Users\\ Start Menu\\Programs\\Startup\\autorun.exe System\\printer.exe System\\WinAvXX.exe

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Information added: 12/11/08
Information updated: 12/11/08

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