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WinTools

Posted: December 03, 2006

 

 

Description:

WinTools is an adware application that displays pop-up and pop-under advertisements on the infected computer. It can also redirect search page and home page.

Technical Name:

sList

HuntBar

Threat Level:

Low

Type:

Adware

Systems Affected:

Windows All

 
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WinTools 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.

 

MANUAL REMOVAL:

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

2. Download Free Ewido Antispyware save it to a desired location on your Hard Drive.

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. Reboot your computer in SafeMode [how to]

6. Run Ewido and do a thorough scan.

7. Find and delete infected files and folder:

  • %program_files%\common files\wintools\wtoolsb.dll and wintoolsa.dll

  • mediagateway.exe

  • websearch-a.exe

  • wintoolsa.dll

  • wtoolsa1.exe

  • wtools_.dll

  • wtools_.cfg

  • wtools_.exe

  • wsup.exe

  • %profile%\local settings\temp\tb_setup.exe

  • %program_files%\common files\wintools\(all files)

8. In order to make sure that WinTools 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.

 

Precise Security

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