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W32.Kraze

Reported: June 22, 2006

 

 

Description:

W32.Kraze is a virus that infects executable files and registers a Browser Helper Object in Internet Explorer.

Technical Name:

W32.Kraze

Threat Level:

Low

Type:

Virus

Systems Affected:

Windows All

 

 

W32.Kraze 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). [how to]
2. Update the virus definitions.

3. Reboot your computer in SafeMode. [how to]
4. Run a full system scan.
5. Delete any values added to the registry. [how to edit registry]

Navigate to the subkey and delete the value:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{[RANDOM CLSID]}\InProcServer32
Value:
"(Default)" = "%System%\[RANDOM].dll"

Navigate to the subkey and delete the value:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
Value:
"SM_MenuItems" = "Yes"

Navigate to and delete the following registry subkeys:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{[RANDOM CLSID]}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{[RANDOM CLSID]}

 

6. In order to make sure that W32.Kraze 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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