Trojan Remover Tools

If you cannot download any programs onto your PC, then get a USB Flash Drive and download the programs onto a clean computer's desktop. Insert Flash Drive into modem and do:

depress: Start, My Computer, and see the Section 'Devices and Removable Storage' and click on Removable Disk (usually F:) - this will open this USB Flash Drive.

now, with your mouse go to the executable programs on the Desktop and left click and pull individually each one into the Folder for the USB Flash Drive and put it in the folder.

Do this for all executable problems you believe you'll need i.e. Malwarebytes, Avira, Superantispyware, Trojan Remover, and any other you've researched, that you might need.

Remove USB Flash Drive from that PC and insert into your PC's modem. You'll get a pop up window and don't use a program to open it, go down to the bottom and click on 'Open Folder to View Files with Windows Explorer'. With you mouse left click executable program and pull from folder to your desktop. Do this for each one. Now install the programs. Leave the anti-virus program to be installed last.

Some malware are able to prevent you from installing a program that is going to kill them.

Rename your executable program.

Right click the executable program and click 'rename'. Call it something a little different (so long as you can still identify what it is), but make sure it has the same extension such as xxxxxxxx.exe.

Now launch it!

Step 1

Download Avira. DO NOT INSTALL YET. You will install the anti-virus program last.

Download Malwarebytes, and SuperantiSpyware. If you're going to buy a trojan remover program, then I recommend Malwarebytes over Trojan Remover, because Trojan Remover only removes Trojans, whereas Malwarebytes removes everything. Install Malwarebytes and Superantispyware. DO NOT RUN ANY OF THESE PROGRAMS YET.

See my lens Steps for Resistant PC Infection and follow the steps for your specific operating system to "show all hidden system files and all hidden files and folders" (so programs below can get into those files where the trojans might be residing and deal with them) and then return here to this lens.

I note not enough traffic over to 'Steps for Resistant PC Infection'. You must follow the steps I have outlined in that blog!!!!!!!! and then return here to move onto Step 2.

Step 2


Disable System Restore. Start, All Programs, Accessories, Systems Tools, System Restore and tick 'disable System Restore'.

Uninstall your old anti-virus program. Ya I know - just do it! If you wont' uninstall it, then deactivate your anti-virus NOW.

Do a Smart Scan for all of the following scanners: Update prior to scanning.

(Note: after installation of all programs, update them until all the updates are yes - up-to-date!)

*** If you have a lot of annoying pop-ups then do the scans in Safe Mode.

*** If you have a hunch that you have recyclers then automatically do scans in Safe Mode.

*** If you're already a nervous wreak - LOL - then do the scans in Safe Mode!

Run MalwareBytes and let Malwarebytes get rid of the trojans. Restart computer.

After that is done, run SuperantiSpyware and restart computer.

Once these 2 scans have been done you can install the Anti-virus Scanner that you just downloaded (get all new updates for this scanner by depressing 'Update' button), or re-activate your old anti-virus program that you did not wish to uninstall and get its updates. Set Avira for the highest heuristics and first action - quarantine, second action - delete. I don't have it on my PC anymore, I just run Malwarebytes and it handles everything - so I can't give you a step by step on how to set it up. You might ask why I recommend an anti-virus. Well I don't like to leave things to chance. There is the potential Avira will find something Malwarebytes doesn't. Does your present anti-virus work. If it doesn't then it is probably infected with something and should be uninstalled. If you can't uninstall it, you probably have a backdoor trojan, which I discuss later.

Now run the scan on the anti-virus program. Restart PC.

Once everything has been cleaned you can now Enable System Restore. If you're a computer geek and don't mind reformatting your PC, then don't enable System Restore because it's just a good hiding place for viruses.

Files that you unchecked to show hidden systems files, etc. can remain unchecked.

***If you continue to have problems then the trojan is recycling and you'll need to do the scans in 'Safe Mode' where the trojan can't move around and recycle/rename itself. Malwarebytes works in Safe Mode. So do it first. Avira will work in safe mode also.

Malwarebytes removes Trojan.Vundo, but here is a new revised version of VundoFix Version 7, just in case Malwarebytes can't get rid of trojan vundo.

If you're using Internet Explorer and for some odd reason it is still being hijacked then Reset Internet Explorer Settings under its Advanced tab which puts the settings back to the default factory settings and run Malwarebytes again for good measure.

Still problems, then try Trojan Remover. Run Trojan Remover, (still with your anti-virus software deactivated if you refused to uninstall your old anti-virus - LOL), and restart your computer.

(Remember when you are scanning with a non-anti-virus program, make sure your anti-virus program is deactivated and never install 2 anti-virus programs on your PC. Malwarebytes is anti-malware and can be safely installed on your PC without conflicting with your Anti-virus program.) Once you're PC is cleaned up Malwarebytes (the full version) should be all you need; in other words you don't need an Anti-Virus. Besides iMalwarebytes is light on system resources and cheaper than most anti-virus programs.

***** If your system is crashing during scans, access your log files from whatever last successful scan you had, and locate the exact folder and file where the trojans or viruses are. Go into the directory, open it and find the exact file where the problem is, and do a right click and run Malwarebytes just in that folder and on that file. For instance, if you have no log files to access and don't know where the trojans or viruses are, most hide in C:\Windows\System32. So find the exact folder.

depress Start, My Computer, C, Windows, System 32 and scan ..

(Note when you right click you will see the option also to scan with the current anti-virus software that you have installed). So do that later. Do Malwarebytes scan first!

If a specific file is resistant to removal this way, then use FileASSASSIN which can be found in the Malwarebytes 'More Tools' Tab. .

It is imperative to keep your Operating System, Browser, Drivers, Java, Software, etc. up-to-date. If you don't, you leave yourself open to more trojan attacks. A good Trojan Remover, like Malwarebytes (which also removes viruses, worms, spyware, malware and adware), can't do its full job if your system, drivers and software are not up-to-date.

Updating drivers can be a difficult task because it often entails time consuming internet searches. Here's a great alternative, a Driver Robot which will automatically update all your drivers. It correctly scans and detects your hardware devices. It has a huge database, to ensure you get the most up-to-date drivers that perfectly match your operating system and hardware.

Ensure you keep your PC humming with updates that can fend off most viral attacks.

Trojans can damage or corrupt your operating system and alter your Registry and some anti-malware programs might not be able to reset your Registry or Operating System back to its normal state; so you might need to use a program such as HijackThis. I've also provided a link to an on-line automatic HijackThis Analysis.

You can also download ESET System Inspector to analyze your system and pinpoint problems. It generates a log that you can upload to forums for assistance.

You can download Trend Micro HijackThis. Run HijackThis but do not have it do any repairs, just copy the log file and post it to a PC help forum for assistance or copy the report and submit it to HijackThis Automatic Log Analysis which is done online.

If you are unable to update your operating system after trying the above procedures, then repair your system with a Recovery Disk or the Operating System CD and possibly that it will restore the files to the original form. Do not do a reformat, just a repair for now.

If this does not correct the issue, then you should consider reformatting your PC. Do a clean format from your Recovery Disk or Operating System CD.

This information I garnered from my experience assisting people remotely to remove malware that turned out to be backdoor trojans.

My number one tip, once your anti-malware programs have discovered trojans, but are unable to remove them successfully, (or they remove them but the trojans recycle and rename themselves and you have done all the scans in safe mode to no avail) is to establish if you have a backdoor trojan. These are the steps to take:

1. download a free anti-virus program such as Avira or NOD 32 onto your desktop. Don't install it yet.

2. uninstall your current anti-virus program, even if you have paid for it... in most cases you should have a purchase key, if you want to reinstall it later.

If you have Norton, then be sure to uninstall Symantec also.

Uninstall your anti-virus program through 'Control Panel', in Add/Remove.

If your PC will not allow you to uninstall your current anti-virus program and says it is due to you not having System Administrator privileges, you are either not in the proper User Account, or if you are in the System Administrator Account, then a Backdoor Trojan has taken over your System Administrator privileges and your PC.

In this case all sensitive information such as passwords, banking and credit card information can be accessed by the Hacker.

It is recommended that you call your bank or credit card company if you have had relevant transactions.

Note: I had a search query "can't remove trojan remover 6.7.3". I believe this would fall within the discussion here. Any anti-malware program can be compromised and corrupted by backdoor trojans including Trojan Remover. Follow the steps outlined in this module to determine if you have a Backdoor Trojan. Specifically, backdoor trojans disable your ability to uninstall anti-virus and other anti-malware programs by simply taking over your System Administrator privileges.

Backdoor Trojan removal is next to impossible, and even if removed it does not guarantee that your PC is not compromised. You will need to Format your computer. Follow the next step below.

If you have not used your computer for sensitive information then consider an online scan at Trend Micro first, prior to reformatting.

MBAM the total package

A few months ago, I found Malwarebytes, and consider it the best antimalware software. I was extremely please at how well it worked at finding malware and eliminating it. I am a Malwarebytes affiliate. In fact, in comparing it to Trojan Remover, which removes Trojans, MBAM comes up with flying colors. Why, because it gets rid of all the Trojans it finds. I'd test it out, scan with Malwarebytes, eliminate the trojans it found and then run Trojan Remover next and viola, no more trojans. So why buy Trojan Remover that just removes trojans, when Marlwarebytes removes trojans, worms, viruses, and spyware!

In fact, I run Malwarebytes more often than my anti-virus program, because I find its success rate much higher. Malwarebytes is light weight and won't bog your system down.

MBAM comes in either the free version or the full version. The Malwarebytes site mentions that the full version has the following added features:

"The Real-time Protection Module uses our advanced heuristic scanning technology which monitors your system to keep it safe and secure. In addition, we have implemented a threats center, which will allow you to keep up to date with the latest malware threats. Activating the full version unlocks real-time protection, scheduled scanning, and scheduled updating."

MalwareBytes' real-time protection module isn't yet compatible with Vista x64 but a x64 version is in the works. However, the free version will work on Vista x64.

"The drivers Malwarebytes uses for detection and removal (like the delete on reboot driver) are not 64bit compatible, but, the malware that would normally require this type of removal/detection suffer from the same 64bit incompatibility so these infection types rarely occur." Source

What I have found is that I turn to Malwarebytes to do all my scans, because every anti-virus program I've used doesn't measure up to Malwarebytes. The way I see it, Malwarebytes is really all you need. It takes care of trojans, viruses, worms, spyware and adware!

Well, it's maybe time to cough up the dough and buy the full version of Malwarebytes, especially if you have a lot of files that you just don't want to loose or bank account info you don't want accessed. The Conflicker worm has infected 10 million computers Worldwide and is sitting like a sleeper cell waiting for further instructions before it launches. "With one click, the worm's creator can instruct it to suck sensitive data, like bank passwords and account numbers, out of millions of computers, or launch a massive spam attack to clog up the works."

Still for only $24.95 US, the added benefit of the full version of Malwarebytes running on a computer in the background may be a good way to get some peace of mind, especially if you're not a computer geek! The big plus is that if you run the free version and somehow downloaded a backdoor trojan, it won't be able to get rid of it then and the best thing is to reformat your computer nor can any other anti-virus or anti-malware or trojan remover - what a hassle - right!

I have tried on 3 computers to remove a backdoor trojan and was unable. Apparently it can be done, however, reformatting is much easier and recommended if you want your privacy and security back.

Download Malwarebytes now for total protection and peace of mind. There is a free version of Malwarebytes also on this site, however, it does not give real time protection. Depress "Products" tab and then to the left in Blue Tab is the "Free Trial Version".

If you followed the step above and have determined that you have a backdoor trojan, then I recommend you do a clean Format.

Disconnect your Computer from the Internet.

It is recommended that a clean System Recovery be done from a Disk, either your Recovery Disk or the Operating System Disk. Do not do a recovery from the Recovery Console in your system.

You must do a clean Format from your Recovery Disk or your Operating System Disk. Do not do a Repair.

Steps to take before Formating Hard Disk Drive.

10 things you should do before, during, and after reinstalling Windows

Additional assistance for particular problems before formating hard disk drive.

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