Trojan:Win32/Dex@hot (virus) - Removal Instructions

What is Trojan:Win32/Dex@hot?

Trojan:Win32/Dex@hot – a Windows infection that could upload additional malware

Trojan horses are extremely dangerous as they could infect your device with multiple threats

Trojan:Win32/Dex@hot is an extremely hazardous computer virus that can infect any Windows device that doesn't have sufficient protection to identify, isolate, and remove the threat. Its payload file is very small, so its primary distribution method is via infected email attachments, but it could also be spread through high-risk file-sharing platforms.

The main purpose of this trojan is to connect to a remote threat actor server and upload additional malware into the infected device. This might include backdoor trojans meant to take over the device remotely, ransomware, which locks personal files and demands a ransom, and other perilous cyber threats.

Trojan:Win32/Dex@hot ensures that it runs every time you reboot your computer by editing the Windows Registry and other core system settings. Symptoms of this infection are diminished PC performance, much slower browsing speed, questionable pop-up windows, system crashes, freezes, errors, and any other abnormal device behavior.

Many users have reported that Windows Defender has presented them with a message that the article's culprit was detected on their computers. Unfortunately, the default Windows security tool might not be enough to remove this threat from your device. But that's what we are for.

Since you came to us for help, we'll try not to let you down. This article contains illustrated guidelines of what you have to do to remove Trojan:Win32/Dex@hot from your infected device before it uploaded any more cyberthreats. We'll also tell you how to recognize a phishing email and repair damaged system sections.

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Remove Trojan:Win32/Dex@hot before your device is overrun by severe infections

As previously mentioned, the article's culprit acts as a downloaded. Once it's in the system, it runs in the Windows temporary folder and edits core system files, forcing the OS to execute it each time the device is powered on. Then, depending on its coding and purpose, it can connect to a remote server and download severe malware such as:

• keyloggers,^[1]
• data-stealers,
• ransomware,
• backdoors,^[2] etc.

Trojan:Win32/Dex@hot can stay dormant for a long period of time until a command to download such infection is given. Once either of the above-mentioned or other malware is downloaded, it's immediately executed and both, you and your device can be in lots of danger.

Therefore if you spot any infection symptoms, it's crucial to act quickly. Download the Malwarebytes security software, update its virus definition database, and perform a full system scan. It should reveal all suspicious or malicious files/entries that are stored on your computer.

Better yet, access the Safe Mode with Networking and perform the scan then, as Trojan:Win32/Dex@hot might prevent anti-malware tools from identifying it when Windows running in normal mode. If you need assistance with entering the said OS mode, please use this guide:

1. Right-click on the Start button and select Settings.
   
   
2. Scroll down to pick Update & Security.
3. On the left side of the window, pick Recovery.
4. Now scroll down to find the Advanced Startup section.
5. Click Restart now.
   
6. Select Troubleshoot.
7. Go to Advanced options.
8. Select Startup Settings.
9. Press Restart.
10. Now press 5 or click 5) Enable Safe Mode with Networking.

When you enter this mode, download a reliable anti-malware tool like the SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner and perform a full system scan. Once it's finished, comply with what the anti-virus software recommends and remove Trojan:Win32/Dex@hot with any other malware that it might have already downloaded.

Please note that trustworthy anti-malware software is your primary defense against ever-growing amounts of various computer infections that target insufficiently protected devices. Perform full system scans regularly and avoid becoming the next victim of a cybercrime.

Additionally, you can use the Windows Task Manager to remove treacherous processes of the trojan infection and associated files. This useful tool shows all the processes running in the background. If malware is running a process, you need to shut it down. Do as follows:

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc on your keyboard to open Windows Task Manager.
2. Click on More details.
3. Scroll down to the Background processes section, and look for anything suspicious.
4. Right-click and select Open file location.
   
5. Go back to the process, right-click and pick End Task.
   
6. Delete the contents of the malicious folder.

Additionally, you have to remove suspicious Start-Up entries. This task is pretty simple, as you should be familiar with what applications you use and which of them are loaded when you boot up your device. Nonetheless, use these short instructions to remove any unrecognized ones:

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc on your keyboard to open Windows Task Manager.
2. Go to the Startup tab.
3. Right-click on the suspicious program and pick Disable.
   
   

You should have completely removed the Trojan:Win32/Dex@hot by completing all the removal methods shown above. Please remember to update your chosen anti-malware software virus database to keep your device protected against the latest threats.

Proper security software wouldn't let you download an infected email attachment that this infection travels by, by identifying the virus and blocking it. These emails might be hard to identify, but you should know the main signs that distinguish them from the rest.

Phishing emails contain grammatical errors; push to open their attachments by stating that it's crucial you do that. They're also sent from public email domains, or the domains are misspelled. They contain various links which official emails wouldn't have. And most importantly, phishing emails create a sense of urgency. Please refrain from opening any of them. As soon as you spot such a message in your inbox or spam folder, delete it immediately.

Once you remove Trojan:Win32/Dex@hot virus, you have to fix system files that were altered to establish persistence. We've already mentioned that it edits the registry. However, it could have done more damage. Therefore, IT specialists^[3] highly recommend using the all-in-one FortectIntego system diagnostics tool.

It will automatically detect all system irregularities and fix them with a push of a button. Its patented technology will identify corrupted Windows core settings, broken DLLs, outdated files, and other system-related issues and recommend fixing them. You can try this software out for free, so you don't have what to lose by giving it a go.