Trojan W32.Gauss Removal Help

W32.Gauss just keeps popping up and you cannot remove it?

Trojans, together with ransomware, are the worst possible PC infections. The Trojan W32.Gauss is just the latest example how harmful those parasites can be. W32.Gauss could have spent weeks on your device. It is programmed to slither in its victims’ machines unnoticed. Once on board, it will not betray its cover. It will work behind your back. W32.Gauss can never be beneficial to you. On the contrary. It is a threat to you and your machine. This Trojan will stop some important processes and start new, malicious ones. Your computer will become extremely slow. W32.Gauss not only works on your CPU, it also starts other nasty applications. What this virus causes to its victims can vary. Every computer may be affected differently. Therefore, we can’t give you specific signs to look for. However, some symptoms are similar for everyone. If you open your Task Manager, you will notice strange processes. The CPU and HDD loads will be increased. Your computer will become sluggish. It may start to freeze and crash frequently. W32.Gauss can cause some programs of yours to stop working. This Trojan can affect your entire system. It can create entries in your system registry. This means that the virus will be loaded automatically with your OS. This problem will not disappear by itself. You must take measures. Follow our guide and remove this threat manually. If you don’t feel confident in your computer skills, use an automated solution. Don’t waste time. Take action now!

How did I get infected with?

To travel the web, Trojans usually use spam emails. You have heard it before, you will hear it one more time. Don’t open emails from strangers. The Internet is bursting with all kinds of dangerous viruses. Most of them rely on emails to get to their victims. Scammers are quite imaginative. They will disguise their malicious programs as invoices, job applications or something entirely different. They will grab your attention. They will make their email attachments irresistible. Don’t become an easy target. Check the senders’ contacts before even opening the letter. Enter the questionable email address into some search engine. If this email was used for shady business, someone might have complained online. But don’t stop here. This method is not flawless. New emails are created for different frauds. This way, if you are a part of the first wave of spam emails, there may not be any evidence online. Therefore, double check the sender. If the email is from an organization, go to their official website. There, under the contact section, you will find their authorized email addresses. Compare them with the one you have received a letter from. If they don’t match, delete the spam message immediately. All malware distribution techniques rely on one thing, your negligence. The crooks will not hesitate to wreak havoc on your machine. Don’t make their job easy. Be vigilant and doubting. Only your caution can spare you troubles.

Why is this dangerous?

W32.Gauss is a backdoor. Hackers can use it to penetrate inside your system. They can turn your machine into a part of a botnet. These types of networks can be illegal. The fact that the crooks used trickery to turn your PC into part of one is evidence enough that this botnet is not legal. In some states, being part of such illegal network is reason enough for a legal prosecution to take place. Yes, that is right. You may get in trouble with the authorities. It doesn’t matter who turned your machine into a part of a botnet, you will be the one to face the charges. But that is far not the only danger the Trojan brings. W32.Gauss can terminate processes. This means that it can stop your anti-virus software, for example. Hence, make it easier for other malware to slither into your device. The Trojan can motor your activities. Thus, it will be wise to refrain yourself from using banking services. The longer this parasite remains on your machine, the more dangerous it will become. Your PC will become unstable. It will freeze and crash frequently. You may lose important data. Some of your programs may not function properly. Don’t put up with this. Take action! Clean your computer now!

Manual W32.Gauss 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.