Remove Trojan:Win32/Skeeyah (Complete Removal)

Trojan:Win32/Skeeyah just keeps popping up and you cannot remove it?

As the name suggests, if you have the Trojan:Win32/Skeeyah infection on your computer, you’re one of the unlucky web users, who’ve managed to catch a Trojan. Trojans are, arguably, the most notorious and dreaded cyber infections. That’s because they bring destruction in their wake. Yes, that sounds dramatic and exaggerated but don’t discard it. It’s the truth. This type of threat is one you, most certainly, don’t want to end up with. But if you’re unfortunate enough indeed to find one on your PC, you must act immediately! Don’t delay deleting it for the more you prolong its stay, the worse your predicament is going to get. Take action at once and, do what you must, to get rid of the nasty tool as soon as possible! Do yourself a favor, and remove it at the first opportune moment. Not only will you protect your and your system’s well-being, but you’ll also earn the gratitude of your future self. Trojans are not to be trifled with, so don’t underestimate the damages Trojan:Win32/Skeeyah can, and undoubtedly, will cause you if you let it. So, don’t.

 

How did I get infected with?

Infections, like Trojan:Win32/Skeeyah don’t just show up on your computer out of the blue. Despite that its appearance can seem magical in its abruptness, there is no magic. Like most nasty cyber malware, the dreaded infection finds a way to your system with your help. Oh, yes. You helped. As much as you hate to admit or accept it, it’s because of your carelessness that the Trojan found its way in. Understand this, infections prey on carelessness. So, if you don’t provide it, you significantly increase your chances of keeping your PC infection-free. But back to the point. How did Trojan:Win32/Skeeyah slither in? How do you suppose it managed that? The most common answer, you’d come across, is via spam email attachments. So, if you receive an email from an unknown sender, don’t open it! And, what’s more important, if it contains an attachment, do not open or download it! You’ll save yourself a ton of troubles if you ignore the email, or delete it entirely. Other means of invasion, the infection tends to turn to, include hiding behind corrupted links or websites. You’d be wise to be cautious and vigilant at all times. After all, even a little extra attention goes a long way.

Why is this dangerous?

The Trojan:Win32/Skeeyah infection is known to attack users with various operating systems: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 and, recently, Windows XP. It slithers into your computer quite slyly. So slyly, in fact, that at first you aren’t even aware of its existence. Until, unluckily for you, one day, you do become aware. The Trojan starts acting up, and you realize you’re trouble. The infection opens your system to all kinds of malicious, damaging program. For example, if it chooses to, it can install as many adware applications, browser hijackers, or whichever malicious tool it feels like sticking you with. And, you can’t stop it because the Trojan is free to go through the installations without bothering to ask for your permission first. Let that sink in for a while. You’ll be stuck with a horrendous infection, free to install as many other hazardous infections as it so wishes. That’s hardly something to look forward to. But that’s just one of the grievances, you’ll be forced to deal with, courtesy of Trojan:Win32/Skeeyah. Some of the minor ones consist of slower computer performance and frequent system crashes, as well as be plagued by an annoying shower of pop-up ads and redirects when you attempt to browse the web. While the major ones include having your system exposed to countless malware threats, as well as the risk of your personal and financial information falling into the hands of strangers with agendas. The Trojan opens backdoor access for remote hackers, who can then easily steal all of your private details and use them for their benefit. The question is, are you going to allow that? Here’s a hint: don’t. Protect yourself and your system, and get rid of the nasty infection before it causes irrevocable damages. Act now, so you don’t regret it later.

Manual Trojan:Win32/Skeeyah 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: random

 

• Then open your explorer and navigate to:

%LocalAppData%\uqgtmedia

where %LocalAppData% refers to:

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

• delete the whole folder
• file associated with the infection:
• dup2patcher.dll, located in the %temp% directory,
• spolsv.exe, located in Windows directory

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