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PSW.x-Vir Trojan

Updated: July 06, 2007

 

Description:

PSW.x-Vir Trojan is considered to be a part of the VirusBurst rogue antispyware. It displays false security such as:

 

"Your computer is infected with last version of PSW.x-Vir Trojan"

Technical Name:

PSW.x-Vir Trojan

Threat Level:

Medium

Type:

Malware/Adware

Systems Affected:

Windows All

 

PSW.x-Vir Trojan procedures requires technical know-how on  computer troubleshooting. It is better to consult your LAN Administrator or Technical Persons to avoid additional damage on your computer if modifications on Services and Registry have to be done.

 

PSW.x-Vir Trojan REMOVAL TOOL:

1. Disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP). [how to]

2. Download AVG AntiSpyware Free Edition and save it to a desired location.

3. After downloading, browse where the file was saved and double click to install it.

4. After installation, connect to internet and download all necessary updates.

 

5. Download SmitfraudFix (by S!Ri) and save it to a desired location. Please print the procedure as we have to close browser later.

6. Reboot your computer in SafeMode [how to]

7. Run AVG AntiSpyware and do a thorough scan. Delete all infected files.

8. Close AVG AntiSpyware and other open Applications.

9. Run and follow the SmitfraudFix procedure you have printed earlier.

10. You may now reboot in normal mode if it does not reboot automatically.

11. In order to make sure that threat is completely eliminated from your computer, carry out a full scan of your computer using AntiVirus and Antispyware Software. Another way to delete the virus using various Antivirus Program without the need to install can be done with Online Virus Scanner.

 

  FREE ON-LINE VIRUS SCANNER:   

Click here to proceed

 

  SPYWARE REMOVAL TOOLS:

Download and run any of these Anti-Spyware