3Ex2BJT2aiqDJKPAFeuWMbB4T6MhML384p: what it is and how to remove it
3Ex2BJT2aiqDJKPAFeuWMbB4T6MhML384p malware is used to steal cryptocurrency, Bitcoin specifically. The malicious program detects whenever users copy a BTC wallet address and replaces it with the one that belongs to the cybercriminals.
Facts checked October 7, 2026. Removal steps tested on Windows 11 (26H2) and checked against Microsoft's and the browser makers' current documentation. Sections marked as our earlier report are the original text: they describe the threat as it was then and have not been reviewed since. The 2026 status, the removal steps and the questions are current.
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3Ex2BJT2aiqDJKPAFeuWMbB4T6MhML384p: summary
| Distribution | Torrent websites; "cracked" software; malicious links |
|---|---|
| NAME | 3Ex2BJT2aiqDJKPAFeuWMbB4T6MhML384p |
| TYPE | Malware |
| SYMPTOMS | When users paste something into their clipboard, the text changes into a string of letters and numbers; people could also experience an increased amount of commercial content and changed browser settings |
| DANGERS | The malware can come with bundled software that could cause the installation of other malicious programs and PUAs |
| Detection names | No Microsoft detection name is known |
| Removal | Scan the PC with security software to find and remove the malware and anything installed with it. Fortect scans Windows for malware and repairs the system files and settings it damaged. Remove it nowTo use the full-featured product, you have to purchase a license for Fortect. The scan is free. |
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| Damage | Not recorded in the old report |
|---|---|
| Name | 3Ex2BJT2aiqDJKPAFeuWMbB4T6MhML384p |
| Type | Loader |
| Symptoms | An unknown process in Task Manager |
| Evidence | 5 write-ups by security sites; details still limited |
| File names | ReimageRepair.exe |
| First seen | 5 May 2022 |
| Facts checked | 7 October 2026 |
What 3Ex2BJT2aiqDJKPAFeuWMbB4T6MhML384p does on an infected PC
From our report of May 2022 · not reviewed since
3Ex2BJT2aiqDJKPAFeuWMbB4T6MhML384p is the crypto wallet address of clipper malware developers
3Ex2BJT2aiqDJKPAFeuWMbB4T6MhML384p malware is used to steal cryptocurrency, Bitcoin specifically.
The malicious program detects whenever users copy a BTC wallet address and replaces it with the one that belongs to the cybercriminals. During the research, it was found that it would be replaced with either 12CLn8QNN7twEuRJSXi8Na4VfzhAxWxDUn or 3Ex2BJT2aiqDJKPAFeuWMbB4T6MhML384p address.
Users then unknowingly transfer their cryptocurrency funds to the attackers. It was also found that the installer used to distribute the clipper malware installs potentially unwanted programs, like adware, and browser hijackers.
So people can also notice the browser settings change, like the homepage, new tab address, and search engine. Adware can cause an increased amount of commercial content, like pop-ups, banners, and redirects. It can also collect data, and cause other problems.
From our report of May 2022 · not reviewed since
Stop the malicious background process
You can stop the disruptive copy/paste actions performed by the 3Ex2BJT2aiqDJKPAFeuWMbB4T6MhML384p malware by ending the process in the Task Manager:
Check program Startup
Terminating the process will not remove the program itself. Therefore, we strongly advise you to continue with our guide to remove the malware completely.
- Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc on your keyboard to open Windows Task Manager.
- Click on More details.
- Right-click and select Open file location.
- Go back to the process, right-click and pick End Task.
- Delete the contents of the malicious folder.
- Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc on your keyboard to open Windows Task Manager.
- Go to Startup tab.
- Right-click on AutoIt v3 Script (32 bit) and pick Disable.
From our report of May 2022 · not reviewed since
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How 3Ex2BJT2aiqDJKPAFeuWMbB4T6MhML384p got on your PC
From our report of May 2022 · not reviewed since
The clipper malware was found through a "cracked" software download page.
Security experts strongly advise against installing pirated software for this exact reason. It is impossible to know if the program you want to download is safe and not altered by cybercriminals to perform malicious tasks.
Other common malware distribution methods include peer-to-peer file-sharing and freeware platforms, and third-party downloaders. Freeware installers often include additional programs that monetize user activity. It is important to always choose the "Custom" or "Advanced" installation method, read the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. The most important part is to check the file list and untick the boxes next to any unrelated applications.
Some threat actors also spread malware using email. Usually, social engineering tactics are used to disguise the emails to look unsuspicious. It may look like a message from a friend or a well-known company.
Often there would be a prompt to get users to open the email attachment. Most commonly used files to distribute malware are JavaScript files, executable files, archives (like ZIP, RAR), Microsoft Office, and PDF documents.
It is best not to open any emails from unknown senders. If you receive an email with an attachment you were not expecting from someone you know, it is also best to double-check with them through another platform. Sometimes threat actors can access the friend list and make the email look like from someone you know.
How to check the PC for 3Ex2BJT2aiqDJKPAFeuWMbB4T6MhML384p
- File:
ReimageRepair.exe
How to remove 3Ex2BJT2aiqDJKPAFeuWMbB4T6MhML384p
A loader's job is to install other malware, so treat the PC as infected with more than one program until the scans are clean.
Step 1: Check where ReimageRepair.exe runs from and stop it
ReimageRepair.exeis the part you can see, and its location tells you whether it belongs there. Right-click it on the Processes page of Task Manager and choose Open file location, then right-click the file > Properties > Digital Signatures to see who signed it.An unsigned file, or one in a user folder such as
%AppData%, is the one to remove: end the task, then delete the file.Note the folder name, because the same folder usually holds its other files. This is the same in Windows 11 and Windows 10.
Full procedure with screenshots: Close a frozen app (Task Manager, Force Quit) On uGetFix
Step 2: Delete scheduled tasks that bring it back
Open Task Scheduler from the Start menu and click Task Scheduler Library. Select each task you do not recognise and read the Actions tab:
- a task that starts a file in
%AppData%or%Temp% - runs
powershellwith a long encoded line - opens a web address belongs to 3Ex2BJT2aiqDJKPAFeuWMbB4T6MhML384p or a similar program
Right-click such a task and choose Delete, and check the subfolders too. Leave tasks from Microsoft, your PC's maker and programs you use. Task Scheduler is the same in Windows 11 and Windows 10.
Windows 11: Task Scheduler Library, the task selected, the Actions tab shows the file it runs. Full procedure with screenshots: Remove what malware leaves behind in Windows
- a task that starts a file in
Step 3: Remove it from startup
Whatever 3Ex2BJT2aiqDJKPAFeuWMbB4T6MhML384p installed usually starts with Windows. Open Task Manager with Ctrl + Shift + Esc, go to Startup apps in Windows 11 or the Startup tab in Windows 10, and disable what you do not know, starting with entries that have an empty Publisher column.
Open file location on the right-click menu shows the file, which helps you decide and tells you what to delete later. Disabling is safe: if something you need stops working, switch it back on.
Full procedure with screenshots: Stop apps from opening at startup On uGetFix
Step 4: Delete the folders left behind
What the uninstaller leaves behind is usually in the user folders. Open File Explorer, switch on View > Show > Hidden items (in Windows 10 View > Hidden items), and go through
%LocalAppData%,%AppData%, %ProgramData% and the two Program Files folders.Sort by Date modified and delete folders that appeared together with the problem and belong to no program you use. Folders with random names that hold
.exe,.dll, .js or .ps1 files are the strongest sign.Full procedure with screenshots: Remove what malware leaves behind in Windows
Step 5: Scan the PC, then run the offline scan
Open Windows Security > Virus & threat protection > Scan options, run a Full scan and remove everything it finds. Then select Microsoft Defender Antivirus (offline scan) and click Scan now: the PC restarts and scans before Windows loads, which finds files that hide while Windows runs.
Save your work first, because the offline scan takes about 15 minutes. Both scans are built into Windows 11 and Windows 10, and a second scanner from another vendor is a useful extra opinion.
Windows 11: Windows Security > Virus & threat protection > Scan options. Full procedure with screenshots: Run a Microsoft Defender Offline scan
Step 6: Change passwords from another device and sign out other sessions
Assume that the passwords saved in this PC's browsers, and the accounts that were open in them, are known to the attacker. From a phone or a clean computer, change the e-mail password first, then banking, shopping, social and gaming accounts.
Use each service's option to sign out of all other sessions, because stolen cookies keep a session open even after a password change. Turn on two-step verification on each account. Wait with the infected Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC until the scans are clean.
Full procedure with screenshots: Turn on two-step verification / secure a hacked account
Instructions for each browser and system
The detailed steps for every browser and system this guide covers. Open the one you use.
Remove from Google Chrome
Delete malicious extensions from Google Chrome:
- Open Google Chrome, click on the Menu (three vertical dots at the top-right corner) and select More tools > Extensions.
- In the newly opened window, you will see all the installed extensions. Uninstall all suspicious extensions related to the unwanted program by clicking Remove.
Clear cache and web data from Chrome:
- Click on Menu and pick Settings.
- Under Privacy and security, select Clear browsing data.
- Select Browsing history, Cookies and other site data, as well as Cached images and files.
- Click Clear data.
Change your homepage:
- Click menu and choose Settings.
- Look for a suspicious site in the On startup section.
- Click on Open a specific or set of pages and click on three dots to find the Remove option.
Reset Google Chrome:
If the previous methods did not help you, reset Google Chrome to eliminate all the unwanted components:
- Click on Menu and select Settings.
- In the Settings, scroll down and click Advanced.
- Scroll down and locate Reset and clean up section.
- Now click Restore settings to their original defaults.
- Confirm with Reset settings.
Remove from Microsoft Edge
Delete unwanted extensions from MS Edge:
- Select Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and pick Extensions.
- From the list, pick the extension and click on the Gear icon.
- Click Remove.
Clear cookies and other browser data:
- Click on the Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and select Settings > Privacy, search, and services..
- Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
- Select Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files. (apart from passwords, although you might want to include Media licenses as well, if applicable) and click on Clear.
Restore new tab and homepage settings:
- Click the menu icon and choose Settings.
- Then find On startup section.
- Click Remove next to any suspicious startup page.
Reset MS Edge if the above steps did not work:
- Press on Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
- Click on More details arrow at the bottom of the window.
- Select Details tab.
- Now scroll down and locate every entry with Microsoft Edge name in it. Right-click on each of them and select End Task to stop MS Edge from running.
Delete extensions from MS Edge (Chromium):
- Open Edge and click select Settings > Extensions.
- Delete unwanted extensions by clicking Remove.
Clear cache and site data:
- Click on Menu and go to Settings.
- Select Privacy, search and services.
- Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
- Under Time range, pick All time.
- Select Clear now.
Reset Chromium-based MS Edge:
- Click on Menu and select Settings.
- On the left side, pick Reset settings.
- Select Restore settings to their default values.
- Confirm with Reset.
- This will disable extensions and reset startup pages but will not delete bookmarks, saved passwords, or browsing history.
Remove from Mozilla Firefox (FF)
Remove dangerous extensions:
- Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click on the Menu (three horizontal lines at the top-right of the window).
- Select Add-ons.
- In here, select the unwanted extension and click Remove.
Reset the homepage:
- Click three horizontal lines at the top right corner to open the menu.
- Choose Settings.
- Under Home, set your preferred homepage and new tab settings.
Clear cookies and site data:
- Click Menu and pick Settings.
- Go to Privacy & Security section.
- Scroll down to locate Cookies and Site Data.
- Click on Clear Data...
- Select Cookies and Site Data and Temporary cached files and pages, then click Clear.
Reset Mozilla Firefox
If clearing the browser as explained above did not help, reset Mozilla Firefox:
- Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click the Menu.
- Go to Help and then choose Troubleshooting Information.
- Under Give Firefox a tune up section, click on Refresh Firefox...
- Once the pop-up shows up, confirm the action by pressing on Refresh Firefox.
From our report of May 2022 · not reviewed since
Remove malware and PUPs from your machine
Since the clipper malware was found to be distributed bundled together with other PUAs and malware, you should clean your system thoroughly.
PUPs can be disguised as "handy" tools that look like system optimizers, browser extensions, antivirus programs, etc.
Regular users often fail to identify these unwanted applications as they are designed to look unsuspicious. Manual removal can also sometimes result in the renewal of infection as users often do not remove all the related files and entries.
These anti-malware tools will completely eliminate the malicious processes running in the background and will warn you in the future if a suspicious program will try to enter the system. However, if you still want to do this yourself, you can follow the steps below:
Instructions for Windows 10/8 machines:
If you are Windows 7/XP user, proceed with the following instructions:
- Enter Control Panel into Windows search box and hit Enter or click on the search result.
- Under Programs, select Uninstall a program.
- From the list, find the entry of the suspicious program.
- Right-click on the application and select Uninstall.
- If User Account Control shows up, click Yes.
- Wait till uninstallation process is complete and click OK.
- Click on Windows Start > Control Panel located on the right pane (if you are Windows XP user, click on Add/Remove Programs).
- In Control Panel, select Programs > Uninstall a program.
- Pick the unwanted application by clicking on it once.
- At the top, click Uninstall/Change.
- In the confirmation prompt, pick Yes.
- Click OK once the removal process is finished.
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Repair the damaged operating system
Performance, stability, and usability issues, to the point where a full Windows reinstall is required, are nothing unusual after a virus infection.
These types of intruders can alter the Windows registry database, damage vital bootup, and other sections, delete or corrupt DLL files, etc. Once a system file is damaged, antivirus software cannot fix it.
Manual troubleshooting of such damage is also very complicated and can take a long time. This is why was developed. It can fix a lot of the damage caused by an infection like this.
Blue Screen errors, freezes, registry errors, damaged DLLs, etc., can make your computer completely unusable. By using this actually useful maintenance tool, you could prevent yourself from having to reinstall WIndows completely.
- Download the application by clicking on the link above
- Click on the ReimageRepair.exe
- If User Account Control (UAC) shows up, select Yes
- Press Install and wait till the program finishes the installation process
- The analysis of your machine will begin immediately
- Once complete, check the results - they will be listed in the Summary
- You can now click on each of the issues and fix them manually
From our report of May 2022 · not reviewed since
Fix browser issues
Since the 3Ex2BJT2aiqDJKPAFeuWMbB4T6MhML384p malware might have been bundled together with browser hijackers, you should also take care of your browsers.
Browser hijackers are mild infections compared to malware but they can lead to more serious problems. Users who are infected by a browser hijacker might experience a changed homepage, new tab address, and search engine.
Some may also notice an increased amount of commercial content, like redirects, or push notifications. These advertisements can contain links leading to dangerous websites, resulting in personal information disclosure to fraudsters and more installations of PUPs and malware.
If you experience any of this erratic behavior, you can look for instructions on how to deal with it below this article. Guides are available for Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and MS Edge.
After removal: passwords, accounts and prevention
Your passwords after 3Ex2BJT2aiqDJKPAFeuWMbB4T6MhML384p
Removing 3Ex2BJT2aiqDJKPAFeuWMbB4T6MhML384p does not undo what it may already have sent out while the PC showed an unfamiliar process called ReimageRepair.exe in Task Manager.
Treat saved browser passwords and logged-in sessions on this PC as known to the attacker.
From another device, change the e-mail password first and end all its sessions. Then do the same for the bank, PayPal, Microsoft, Google and Apple accounts. Stolen session cookies keep working after a password change until you sign out everywhere.
Move crypto to a new wallet created on a clean device. A step-by-step order for every kind of account is in our guide to account security after an infection.
Choose a proper web browser and improve your safety with a VPN tool
Online spying has got momentum in recent years and people are getting more and more interested in how to protect their privacy online.
One of the basic means to add a layer of security - choose the most private and secure web browser. Although web browsers can't grant full privacy protection and security, some of them are much better at sandboxing, HTTPS upgrading, active content blocking, tracking blocking, phishing protection, and similar privacy-oriented features.
However, if you want true anonymity, we suggest you employ a powerful VPN - it can encrypt all the traffic that comes and goes out of your computer, preventing tracking completely.
Lost your files? Use data recovery software
While some files located on any computer are replaceable or useless, others can be extremely valuable.
Family photos, work documents, school projects - these are types of files that we don't want to lose. Unfortunately, there are many ways how unexpected data loss can occur:
- power cuts
- Blue Screen of Death errors
- hardware failures
- crypto-malware attack
- even accidental deletion
To ensure that all the files remain intact, you should prepare regular data backups. You can choose cloud-based or physical copies you could restore from later in case of a disaster. If your backups were lost as well or you never bothered to prepare any, can be your only hope to retrieve your invaluable files.
Questions about 3Ex2BJT2aiqDJKPAFeuWMbB4T6MhML384p
Is ReimageRepair.exe a virus?
The name ReimageRepair.exe is not enough to say. Malware often uses technical-sounding names, and harmless updaters often use odd ones. Check three things:
- the folder the file runs from
- the Digital Signatures tab in its properties
- the program that starts it (Startup apps, Task Scheduler or services)
A signed file from a company whose product you use is almost certainly fine. An unsigned file in a user folder that no installed program explains should be removed, and the PC scanned with Microsoft Defender in offline mode.
Can I delete the ReimageRepair.exe file?
Only after you know what it belongs to. If ReimageRepair.exe is part of a program, uninstall that program through Settings instead, so its services and tasks go too. If it belongs to nothing and is unsigned, end the process, disable whatever starts it and then delete its folder.
Do not delete files from the Windows folder or files signed by Microsoft: those are part of the system, and removing them can stop Windows from starting. When in doubt, run a Microsoft Defender scan first and let it decide.
Can I just delete ReimageRepair.exe?
Deleting ReimageRepair.exe by hand rarely removes 3Ex2BJT2aiqDJKPAFeuWMbB4T6MhML384p. While the trojan runs, Windows may refuse to delete the file, and if you succeed, a scheduled task, a service or a second copy may bring it back at the next restart.
The file can also be only one part of the infection: loaders and remote access tools often install other programs. Use the Microsoft Defender offline scan, which removes the file together with its startup entries before Windows loads, and then check startup items and scheduled tasks as described in the plan.
Should I reset my PC because of 3Ex2BJT2aiqDJKPAFeuWMbB4T6MhML384p?
Only if the signs point to deeper access. Reset when you see an unfamiliar process called ReimageRepair.exe in Task Manager again after removal, when Windows Security cannot start or update, when remote access tools you did not install keep appearing, or when you simply cannot trust the PC any more.
Otherwise, the plan in this guide plus an offline scan is enough. If you do reset, choose Remove everything and Cloud download for a fresh copy of Windows, restore only documents and photos, and reinstall programs from their official sites. Change important passwords from the clean system afterwards.
Why didn't my antivirus stop 3Ex2BJT2aiqDJKPAFeuWMbB4T6MhML384p?
New trojan builds are packed and changed often so that signatures do not match, and some are signed with stolen or bought certificates. Many arrive inside password-protected archives, which scanners cannot open until you extract them.
Some downloads also tell the user to turn off the antivirus "because it gives false alarms", a common line in cracked software instructions. Keep real-time protection on, never disable it for an installer, and run the offline scan whenever you suspect something slipped through.
Can I keep using the PC while 3Ex2BJT2aiqDJKPAFeuWMbB4T6MhML384p is on it?
Not for anything that matters. As long as the program behind an unfamiliar process called ReimageRepair.exe in Task Manager runs, it can see what you type and what the browser stores, and it may download more malware. Disconnect the PC from the internet while you remove it, and do your banking, e-mail and password changes from another device.
Once the offline scan finds nothing and the sign does not return after a few restarts, normal use is fine. If the scan keeps finding new items, or you cannot remove the startup entry, a reset of Windows is the safer choice.
Why can't I find 3Ex2BJT2aiqDJKPAFeuWMbB4T6MhML384p in antivirus databases?
Because it is new or because it is listed under a different name. Antivirus companies name threats after the family they belong to, and a program that appears as 3Ex2BJT2aiqDJKPAFeuWMbB4T6MhML384p on your PC may carry a generic or unrelated label in their databases.
Many new samples are first detected only by behaviour, without a family name. What you saw, an unfamiliar process called ReimageRepair.exe in Task Manager, is enough to act on:
- end the program
- remove its startup entry
- run a Microsoft Defender offline scan
- secure your accounts
A detection name from a scan is worth noting for later.
Can a normal remote support program be a backdoor?
Yes. Tools such as AnyDesk, TeamViewer and ScreenConnect are legitimate, but whoever controls the account behind them controls the PC. Scammers install them during fake support calls, and some trojan campaigns install them silently because antivirus programs do not flag a genuine, signed product.
If you find one you did not set up, uninstall it, check Startup apps for related entries and change passwords from another device. If money or accounts were involved, call your bank and report the incident.
Can 3Ex2BJT2aiqDJKPAFeuWMbB4T6MhML384p spread to other devices on my network?
Most trojans aimed at home users stay on the PC they infected, but an attacker with remote access can look at the network, open shared folders and try passwords on other devices. Loaders sometimes deliver worms or ransomware that do spread.
Disconnect the PC while cleaning, run a full scan on other Windows PCs, change the router's admin password and the Wi-Fi password if they were saved on the infected PC, and update the router's firmware. If other PCs show the same detection, treat them as infected too.
Will Fortect remove 3Ex2BJT2aiqDJKPAFeuWMbB4T6MhML384p?
Fortect scans Windows for malware and unwanted programs and repairs the system files and settings they change, and its free scan shows what it finds on your PC before you decide anything.
For 3Ex2BJT2aiqDJKPAFeuWMbB4T6MhML384p, follow the plan above as well: the browser steps take back permissions and settings that no scanner treats as a threat, and uninstalling the program that brought it removes the source.
Run Microsoft Defender's full scan and, if anything was found, its offline scan as a second opinion. If the symptoms are gone after the plan and both scans are clean, there is nothing more to do.
Sources
- Howtogeek: PUPs Explained: What is a "Potentially Unwanted Program"? (read October 7, 2026)
- Makeuseof: 5 Security Reasons Not to Download Cracked Software (read October 7, 2026)
- Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: Social engineering (security) (read October 7, 2026)
- FTC: How to recognize, remove and avoid malware (read October 7, 2026)
- Microsoft Learn: Microsoft Defender Offline (read October 7, 2026)