Overall Risk Level:
W32.Baki.A can lower security settings on the infected computer by disabling security-related process. It can spreads by copying itself to local and removable drives.
Other Alias: -
Threat Level: Low
Systems Affected: Windows - All
Source: Symantec
How to Remove W32.Baki.A:
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1. Temporarily 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 and clean/delete all infected file(s)
5. Delete/Modify any values added to the registry. [how to edit registry]
Navigate to and delete the following registry entries:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
\”kb” = “C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\AUTO.TXT”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\lnkfile\shell\open\command
\”Default” = “C:\WINDOWS\pchealth\ERRORREP\QHEADLES\smss.exe” “%1″ %*”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\Explorer
\”NoFolderOptions” = “1″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\Explorer
\”NoControlPanel” = “1″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Installer
\”LimitSystemRestoreCheckpointing” = “1″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Installer\”DisableMSI” = “1″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\SystemRestore
\”DisableConfig” = “1″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\SystemRestore
\”DisableSR” = “1″
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
\”Hidden” = “0″
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
\”HideFileExt” = “1″
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
\”ShowSuperHidden” = “0″
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
\”NoFolderOptions” = “1″
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
\”HideClock” = “1″
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
\”NoControlPanel” = “1″
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
\”NoDrives” = “1″
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
\”NoFind” = “1″
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
\”NoRun” = “1″
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
\”NoShellSearchButton” = “1″
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\WinOldApp
\”Disable” = “1″
Navigate to and restore the following registry entries from a clean backup, if needed:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
\”Hidden” = “1″
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
\”HideFileExt” = “0″
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
\”ShowSuperHidden” = “1″
Navigate to and restore the following registry entries to their previous values, if needed:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
\”Userinit” = “C:\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.exe,C:\WINDOWS\fonts\services.exe”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\batfile\shell\open\command
\”Default” = “C:\WINDOWS\ime\imjp8_1\applets\lsass.exe” “%1″ %*”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\comfile\shell\open\command
\”Default” = “C:\WINDOWS\pchealth\ERRORREP\QHEADLES\smss.exe” “%1″ %*”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\exefile\”Default” = “File Folder”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\piffile\shell\open\command
\”Default” = “C:\WINDOWS\ime\imjp8_1\applets\lsass.exe” “%1″ %*”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AeDebug\”Auto” = “1″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AeDebug
\”Debugger” = “C:\WINDOWS\mui\smss.exe”"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SafeBoot
\”AlternateShell” = “C:\WINDOWS\mui\smss.exe”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
\”LegalNoticeCaption” = “KIBAKI TOSHA KIBAKI TENA”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
\”LegalNoticeText” = “KIBAKI FOR PRESIDENT VOTE KIBAKI FOR A BETTER FUTURE. We need a person who have thought of tomorrow and willing to salvage our country .Kibaki have done so in the past five years. KIBAKI TOSHA TENA ”
6. Exit registry editor and restart the computer.
7. In order to make sure that threat 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.
U cannot disble system restore since the virus has hidden that tab on Win XP and 2000
OMG Thank you guys. The kibaki virus is gone and my clock and search engine too. I love you all. Oh You can disable the system restore by right clicking on my computer then properties.
i meant my clock and search engine are back*
isnt there a shorter version of removing this virus. i am afraid that one wrong step could damage my whole system…
mootchy,
I understand your concern, please try this one:
1. Download Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware (mbam-setup.exe) and save it on your Desktop.
2. After downloading, double-click on mbam-setup.exe to install the application.
3. Follow the prompts and install as “default” only
4. Before the installation completes, check on the following prompts:
- Update Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware
- Launch Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware
5. Click “Finish.” Program will run automatically and you will be prompt to update the program before doing a scan. Please update.
6. Scan your computer thoroughly.
7. When scanning is finished click on the “Show Results”
8. Make sure that all detected threats are marked, click on Remove Selected.
9. Restart your computer.
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