Trojan.Autoit Removal

Trojan.Autoit just keeps popping up and you cannot remove it?

As you can tell, Trojan.Autoit is a Trojan horse. It sneaks itself onto your computer in silence. Then it starts wreaking havoc immediately. Trojans are a particularly nasty type of cyber infections. Unlike ransomware and other parasites, Trojan horses work completely behind your back. That means you may spend a good while having no clue your device is compromised. However, there’s a dangerous parasite currently on your machine. It is messing with your system at this very moment. You see, there’s no reason to procrastinate. Things are only about to get nastier and nastier. To begin with, Trojan.Autoit changes your system registry. It makes numerous unauthorized modifications. Trust us when we say that none of them could be beneficial for you. The Trojan was developed to serve hackers’ purposes only. Not yours. The parasite modifies some important system files and damages others. As a result, it stops you from using some programs. What’s even more worrisome is that this whole thing happens without your knowledge. If anything, the only way to find out you have a Trojan on board is your PC speed. Trojan.Autoit takes up a lot of CPU memory. It leads to an overall poor computer performance. The machine starts crashing and freezing on occasions. You may also stumble across The Blue Screen of Death sometimes. This is just the beginning. This pest could also alter your default browser settings. It’s able to add unwanted extensions/plugins. Yet again, the virus doesn’t bother to seek authorization. By messing with your browser settings, Trojan.Autoit injects them with ads. Sponsored, corrupted, highly questionable ads. It also redirects you to unknown websites which may or may not be harmless. You need to stay away from ANYTHING brought to you by the virus. Chances are, it’s dangerous. The Trojan.Autoit infection also poses a threat to your privacy by stealing details. We’re talking mainly browsing-related data but hackers could go one step further. If the Trojan gets to your personally identifiable information, things will get ugly. Crooks wouldn’t think twice before they sell your sensitive details to unreliable third parties. To prevent some irreversible damage, tackle the parasite now. It doesn’t belong on your system and you know it.

How did I get infected with?

Trojans are secretive. As already mentioned, they get distributed online in silence. The goal is to both compromise your PC and leave you oblivious about it. Now, how do you protect your security? A rule of thumb is to delete the spam messages/emails you may receive. Hackers often send malware straight to your inbox. They take advantage of your curiosity and haste. Next time you come across something untrustworthy, delete it on the spot. Do not play gamble with your safety because this is a game you can’t win. Other popular tricks involve exploit kits, freeware bundles and fake program updates. Trojans also travel the Web via malicious torrents, unverified websites and bogus pop-up ads. Long story short, there are numerous ways to get your device infected. Protecting your PC isn’t even a challenging task – all you have to do is pay attention. Keep in mind how creative hackers could be and put your safety first. Restrain yourself from installing suspicious programs and visiting unreliable pages. Your caution will pay off in the long run.

Why is this dangerous?

There is a reason why PC users dread Trojan horses. Apart from being sneaky and crafty, Trojan.Autoit is also very harmful. It serves as a back door to more infections such as ransomware. Keeping this virus on board could easily cause you further harm. As if that wasn’t enough, your computer settings are modified as well. Hackers are aiming for profit. By selling your information, crooks make money. Their revenue comes solely at your expense, though. Does the thought that you are being spied on make you feel safe? It certainly shouldn’t. Trojan.Autoit could even grant its creators remote control over your device. Last but not least, it could take over your browsing activities too. Such a pest doesn’t belong on your computer so it’s time to take measures. The longer you hesitate, the more harm this infection could cause you. Don’t make one already bad situation even worse. Delete the Trojan horse instead. To do so manually, please follow our detailed removal guide. You will find it down below.

Manual Trojan.Autoit Removal Instructions

STEP 1: Windows 8 Removal

STEP 2: Windows 7/XP/Vista Removal

STEP 1: Start Your Computer into Safe Mode with Networking in Windows 8

• Make sure you do not have any floppy disks, CDs, and DVDs inserted in your computer
• Move the mouse to the upper right corner until the windows 8 charm menu appears
  
• Click on the magnifying glass

• select Settings
• in the search box type Advanced
• On the left the following should appear

• Click on Advanced Startup Options
• Scroll down a little bit and click on Restart Now

• Click on Troubleshoot

• Then Advanced options

• Then Startup settings

• Then Restart

• When you see this screen press F5 – Enable Safe Mode with Networking

 

STEP 2: Start Your Computer into Safe Mode with Networking in Windows 7/XP/Vista

• Make sure you do not have any floppy disks, CDs, and DVDs inserted in your computer
• Restart the computer
  
• When you see a table, start tapping the F8 key every second until you enter the Advanced Boot Options

• in the Advanced Boot Options screen, use the arrow keys to highlight Safe Mode with Networking , and then press ENTER.

STEP 3: Locate the startup location

• Once the operating system loads press simultaneously the Windows Logo Button and the R key.

• A dialog box should open. Type “Regedit”

 

Depending on your OS (x86 or x64) navigate to:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]

• and delete the display Name: backgroundcontainer

 

• Then open your explorer and navigate to:

%LocalAppData%\uqgtmedia

where %LocalAppData% refers to:

C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local

• delete the whole folder

Double check with any antimalware program for any leftovers. Keep your software up-to date.