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W32.Wamgin

Reported: May 31, 2006

 

 

Description:

W32.Wamgin has the capability to download and execute remote files. It can delete executable (.exe) files on an infected computer.

Technical Name:

W32.Wamgin

Threat Level:

Low

Type:

Virus

Systems Affected:

Windows All

 

 

W32.Wamgin 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: "Windows9xPacks" = "%Windir%\smss.exe"

Navigate to the subkey and modify the value:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\txtfile\shell\open\command\
Value:

from
"(Default)" = "%System%\DBST32NT.LOG NOTEPAD.EXE %1"
to
"(Default)" = "%System%\NOTEPAD.EXE %1"

Navigate to the subkey and modify the values:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
from
"Userinit" = "%System\userinit.exe, %Windir%\smss.exe"
"Shell" = "explorer.exe, %Windir%\smss.exe"
to
"Userinit" = "%System\userinit.exe"
"Shell" = "explorer.exe"

 

7. In order to make sure that W32.Wamgin 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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