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Trojan.Kuserv

Reported: June 23, 2006

 

 

Description:

Trojan.Kuserv is capable of restarting the computer from time to time and may also do greater damage such as formatting the  hard drive of infected computer.

Technical Name:

Trojan.Kuserv

Threat Level:

Low

Type:

Trojan Horse

Systems Affected:

Windows All

 

 

Trojan.Kuserv 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 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_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
Value:
"services" = "%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\system.com"

Navigate to and delete the following subkeys:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\Ini Service Ku
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\Services\Ini Service Ku
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Ini Service Ku


Navigate to the subkey and reset the value if applicable:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
Value:
"Userinit" = "C:\WINDOWS\system32\Userinit.exe,%Windir%\command.com"
to:
"Userinit" = "C:\WINDOWS\system32\Userinit.exe"

 

6. In order to make sure that Trojan.Kuserv 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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