Remove W32/TDSS.BR. Description and removal instructions

Title: W32/TDSS.BR	Also known as: Win32.TDSS.tqf, W32/Alureon.gen!J
Type: Trojans	Severity scale: (31 / 100)

W32/TDSS.BR is a trojan virus. Mainly it infects only Windows systems. However, people who use other operating systems should be also aware of this parasite. Like many other similar viruses, trojan W32/TDSS.BR was designed to perform undisclosed noxious functions that allow unauthorized access to the system. Once installed, W32/TDSS.BR modifies certain registry values and drops various malicious files. The main goal of W32/TDSS.BR is to make system vulnerable and to download additional malicious applications. W32/TDSS.BR must be removed without hesitation. Removal delay will only worsen the situation.

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Related files: Uninstall.exe, uninstall.lnk

W32/TDSS.BR properties:
• Changes browser settings
• Shows commercial adverts
• Connects itself to the internet
• Hides from the user
• Stays resident in background

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W32/TDSS.BR manual removal:

Kill processes:
Uninstall.exe

HELP:
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Delete registry values:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\PlayMe (Default) = "%ProgramFiles%\PlayMe"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\PlayMeSoft Start Menu Folder = "PlayMe"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\PlayMe UninstallString = "%ProgramFiles%\PlayMe\Uninstall.exe"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\PlayMe DisplayName = "PlayMe"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\PlayMe DisplayIcon = "%ProgramFiles%\PlayMe\Uninstall.exe,0"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\PlayMe InstallLocation = "%ProgramFiles%\PlayMe"

HELP:
how to remove registry entries

Delete files:
Uninstall.exe Uninstall.lnk

HELP:
how to remove harmful files

Delete directories:
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\PlayMe\
%ProgramFiles%\PlayMe\

Other programs to remove W32/TDSS.BR:

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Information added: 06/04/09
Information updated: 06/04/09

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