Adware.Mycashbag
Adware.Mycashbag is a malicious program that may get into the system by means of another threat. Adware.Mycashbag will display excessive pop-up advertisements when visiting certain web sites or when Internet user performs a search. Result is redirected to predefined web site that post information regarding the promoted product.
Damage Level: Low
Systems Affected: Windows 9x, 2000, XP, Windows Vista
Technical Details and Additional Information:
Malicious Files Added by Adware.Mycashbag
%ProgramFiles%\mycashbag\getinfo.dll
%ProgramFiles%\mycashbag\mycashbag.dll
%ProgramFiles%\mycashbag\uccbp.exe
%ProgramFiles%\mycashbag\uninstall.exe
Associated Windows Registry Entries:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\Run\”MyCashbag” = “ProgramFiles\mycashbag\uccbp.exe”
Adware.Mycashbag – Removal
Removing Adware.Mycashbag Manually:
1. If using Windows ME or XP, System Restore must be disabled to prevent the threat from restoring itself. [Windows XP System Restore]
2. Update the virus definitions.
3. Reboot Windows in SafeMode [how to]
4. Run a full system scan and clean/delete all infected file(s)
5. Delete/Modify any values added to the registry. [how to edit registry]
6. Exit registry editor and restart Windows.
Anti-virus Tools
Scan with Norton Power Eraser:
Norton Power Eraser is a virus removal tool created by Norton Antivirus to remove unfamiliar threats without using the traditional AV signatures. Download the tool and start scanning with Norton Power Eraser.
Scan with Portable Antivirus:
Most of the time, Trojan associated with a rogue program will disable Windows functionalities and prevent the compromised computer from executing any application including antivirus program locally installed. If this happens, you can try using a McAfee Portable Antivirus called Stinger. It can be downloaded for free.