Trojan.Win32.Patched.dk or Artemis!10A4D2BC47D8
Trojan.Win32.Patched.dk is a harmful Trojan that when executed will attempt to connect to a remote server to update itself. Trojan.Win32.Patched.dk can infect a computer by exploiting software and security vulnerabilities.
Files detected as Trojan.Win32.Patched.dk or Artemis!10A4D2BC47D8 may be a legitimate Windows components that has been injected with malicious code. Attacker’s patches system files for several reasons. One possible motive is to disable features on the system that will give way for subsequent attacks. Some malware may inject code to system files so that virus will run when the legitimate component is processed.
Trojan.Win32.Patched.dk or Artemis!10A4D2BC47D8 infection can severely degrade performance of affected computer and brings instability to system.
Also Identified As:
- Artemis!10A4D2BC47D8
- Trojan:Win32/Rundis.gen!A
- Trojan Horse
- Trojan.PWS.Qqpass.1671
Damage Level: Medium
Systems Affected: Windows 9x, 2000, XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
Characteristics
It is not recommended to delete, quarantine, rename or remove the compromised file. Missing this legitimate Windows component may affect system stability. Files infected with Trojan.Win32.Patched.dk must be asses with thorough virus scan and selecting “disinfect” or “clean” to detach the injected code. If this method fails, you may resort to System Restore. Select previous restore points to replace the patched component with a clean one.
How to Remove Trojan.Win32.Patched.dk or Artemis!10A4D2BC47D8
1. Temporarily Disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP). [how to]
2. To be able to identify even the most recent variant of Trojan.Win32.Patched.dk or Artemis!10A4D2BC47D8, open your antivirus application and update the virus definition file.
3. Start Windows in Safe Mode with Networking.
- From a power-off state, turn on the computer and press F8 on your keyboard repeatedly.
- Your computer will display Windows Advanced Boot Options menu. Please select Safe Mode with Networking.
- The system will now boot Windows and loads only necessary drivers and files.
4. Open your antivirus program and run a full system scan. After the scan, delete all infected items. If unable to delete, better place them in quarantine. Once the scan is complete, please proceed with the next step.
Scan with Norton Power Eraser:
Free tool from Symantec called Norton Power Eraser provides deep scanning technology to detect and remote threats like Trojan.Win32.Patched.dk or Artemis!10A4D2BC47D8. NPE targets and eliminate threats that regular virus scan fails to identify. Download NPE here.
Important! Because of Norton Power Eraser’s aggressive method, it can select even legitimate files as suspicious. Please use this tool very carefully.