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Trojan.Awax

Reported: 13-Jan-2006

Description:

Trojan.Awax has the capability to download and execute files from a remote server. It will also send operating system information to this server and attempt to end security-related processes.

Technical Name:

Trojan.Awax

Threat Level:

Low

Type:

Trojan Horse

Systems Affected:

Windows All

Detection Date:

January 13, 2006

 

 

Trojan.Awax removal 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. Disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP).
2. Update the virus definitions.
3. Run a full system scan and delete all the files detected.
4. Restart the computer using the Windows Recovery Console. [how to]
5. Delete any values added to the registry.

Navigate to and delete the subkeys:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID
\{EA32FB3B-21C9-42cc-B8EF-01A9B28EDB0D}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer
\Browser Helper Objects\{EA32FB3B-21C9-42cc-B8EF-01A9B28EDB0D}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion
\Winlogon\Notify\[TROJAN FILE NAME]

Note: [TROJAN FILE NAME] is the name of the file detected in Step 3 above.

Navigate to and delete the subkeys and delete value:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
\Explorer\ShellExecuteHooks

Value: "{EA32FB3B-21C9-42cc-B8EF-01A9B28EDB0D}" = ""
 

6. Exit registry and re-start the computer

***If it makes changes to Windows registry that may prevent you from running executable files. A tool to reset registry values to the default value is available for download. Click Here.


7. In order to make sure that trojan awax 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.

 

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