Remove W97m/DOWNLOADER.aiw (Complete Removal)

W97m/DOWNLOADER.aiw just keeps popping up and you cannot remove it?

If you spot the W97m/DOWNLOADER.aiw infection, lurking on your computer, you’re one of the unlucky web users, who’ve managed to catch a Trojan. Trojans are arguably the worst type of cyber infections, roaming the Internet. And, if you’ve had the displeasure of dealing with one, you’d agree they’ve earned the title ‘worst of the worst.’ Let’s elaborate. If you suddenly come across  W97m/DOWNLOADER.aiw, brace yourself for trouble as you’re in for a pretty bad time. Trojans are accompanied by an entire myriad of problems, grievances and, altogether, unpleasantness. And, the longer you don’t take action to deal with the problem, and this is indeed a grave problem, the worse your predicament will get. That’s how such cyber threats operate. The more time they’re allowed to spend on your PC, the more they increase their hazardous influence, thus, the more issues you’ll be forced to bear. The W97m/DOWNLOADER.aiw infection will damage Windows files and key registries. It will change your default settings so as to weaken your system security and, thus, make it easier for itself to wreak havoc. The nasty Trojan is free to install various malware without bothering to ask for permission or inform you. You can suddenly find your system overrun with adware, hijackers, and anything else the Trojan feels like letting into your PC. As for your privacy, you have none. W97m/DOWNLOADER.aiw can access your sensitive information, steal it, and send it to unknown third parties. How do you feel about handing your personal and financial details to strangers? Protect yourself and your system, and do your best to remove the pesky, harmful Trojan as soon as you first become aware of its existence. Your future self will surely thank you for your prompt reaction.

How did I get infected with?

W97m/DOWNLOADER.aiw tends to make its way into your system via free software from file-sharing domains. If you’re not careful enough to spot it attempting to slither in, it sneaks in undetected. When you download freeware, be extremely cautious as such software is usually bundled with various malicious tools. If you’re not attentive enough, they slip by you unnoticed, settle in your PC, and then proceed to corrupt it. And, since that’s hardly something you want to experience, be more vigilant and thorough. Always do your due diligence and never give into naivety and haste. Distraction will not bring you any positives. So, do yourself a favor and don’t be careless. Infections prey on carelessness. And, don’t think Trojans like W97m/DOWNLOADER.aiw only turn to freeware to invade your computer. Oh, no. They can also infiltrate your PC via corrupted links or sites or by hiding behind spam email attachments. Remember, even a little extra attention today can save you a ton of troubles and headaches tomorrow.

Why is this dangerous?

Trojans are designed to mess up your computer and corrupt your system. They steal your private information and send it to third parties with agendas. They allow unknown individuals into your system and give them free reign. They are free to install as many malicious programs as they wish – adware, ransomware, hijackers, etc. You’re fair game. You’re a victim. Don’t permit a nasty cyber infection, like W97m/DOWNLOADER.aiw to put you at such risk. Don’t give it such power over your system and, by extension, your life. It’s easy enough to dismiss the threat and underestimate it. Don’t make that mistake. It will start small, with lesser issues, like slower computer performance and frequent system crashes. But as time progresses, your situation will gradually worsen. Think of it as a ripple effect. The more the Trojan is allowed on your PC, the further its damages seep through. After the sluggishness will likely come the unwanted malware installs. You can get stuck with adware, which will flood you continuously with pop-up ads every time you browse the web, or with a hijacker, which will incessantly redirect you to unsafe websites, or with something even nastier, like ransomware. You probably think it can’t possibly get any worse than this malware attack, but you’re wrong. It can. W97m/DOWNLOADER.aiw leaves a backdoor open for hackers, who can steal your personal and financial information, and use it as they see fit. Even if you find a way to accept all of the other issues, and live with them, do NOT accept this! Ignoring the severe security issue the Trojan poses will have irrevocable consequences, and not the good kind. W97m/DOWNLOADER.aiw can offer you no assistance, no help, no positives, only negatives –  troubles, headaches, conundrums. Get rid of it at the first opportune moment. It’s for the best.

Manual W97m/DOWNLOADER.aiw 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.