Remove Win32:Malware-gen Virus

This article can help you to remove Win32:Malware-gen Virus. The step by step removal works for every version of Microsoft Windows.

Win32:Malware-gen is a nasty Trojan horse. The parasite enters your computer in complete and utter silence and wreaks total havoc. This particular Trojan is programmed to prepare your system for other parasites. It corrupts essential for your OS files and modifies your System Registry. The virus doesn’t have symptoms, you won’t be able to notice it. However, once successfully installed, it may cause your programs to freeze and crash often. You may experience system crashes too. The Trojan is very likely to force you into rebooting your PC repeatedly. However, a simple system restart will not fix your problems. The virus loads together with your OS and is always lurking in the background. This nasty parasite establishes a connection to a remote server and downloads malware. You will notice when this happens. Your browsing experience, for example, will not be what it used to be. Every time you as much as touch your browser, numerous advertisements will cover your screen. Coupons, discounts and great deals will blink in all imaginable colors. Websites that used to be ad-free will be heavy on advertisements. Your browser will struggle to display the numerous ads correctly. It will freeze frequently. Your discomfort, however, is not the biggest problem here. Win32:Malware-gen jeopardizes your privacy and security. The nasty Trojan monitors your browsing-related data. It knows which programs you have installed on your OS, your IP and Mac addresses, where your personal files are located. The Trojan horses were originally created as spying devices. Win32:Malware-gen is not an exception. This virus is very hazardous. You should not tolerate it on board. Take immediate actions against the intruder. The sooner it’s gone, the better!

How did I get infected with?

Win32:Malware-gen did not appear by itself. This virus cannot materialize out of thin air. To enter your OS, it uses a lot of trickery. Torrents, fake updates, malvertising, corrupted software copies, etc. You know the scheme. Yet, there is one virus distribution method that everyone seem to neglect. The good old spam emails are still the number one cause of Trojan infections. Yes, you know how dangerous their attachments can be. Yet, did you know that the emails may contain corrupted links? One click is all it takes for a virus to be downloaded. So, don’t follow questionable links. Before you even open a message, always take your time to verify the sender. You can simply enter the questionable email address into some search engine. If it was used for shady business, someone might have complained online. Also, bear in mind that the crooks tend to write on behalf of well-known organizations. They know how to camouflage their phony messages. The crooks steal logos and fabricate stamps. They use the names of real people in order to trick you. Only your vigilance can keep you safe. If you receive such a message, go to the organization’s official website and compare the email addresses listed there with the one you have received a message from. If they don’t match, delete the pretender immediately.

Why is this dangerous?

Win32:Malware-gen is a breach of your security. The parasite has full control of your OS. It can download and install programs. It can also spy on you. This parasite knows what you do online. It also knows how to use this information to target you with customized marketing campaigns. With such abilities, you should expect only trouble. Win32:Malware-gen will display advertisements that will lure you into visiting suspicious websites. Be very careful what you do online. You might be redirected to bogus websites. Pages that imitate the design of well-known shopping platforms sell nonexistent products. To don’t use your compromised computer for online purchases. The risk is too high. Other scams are also spread through the parasite. Win32:Malware-gen is turning you into a target. You cannot trust the numerous adverts you are presented with. They are more likely to be deceptive than legitimate. What’s worse, they may be corrupted. Don’t put up with this situation. Clean your computer. We have prepared a manual removal guide below this article. If you are not confident in your computer skills, you can also use a trustworthy anti-malware program. You have options. Choose your removal method and act!

Manual Win32:Malware-gen Removal Instructions

The Win32:Malware-gen infection is specifically designed to make money to its creators one way or another. The specialists from various antivirus companies like Bitdefender, Kaspersky, Norton, Avast, ESET, etc. advise that there is no harmless virus.

If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the Win32:Malware-gen infection. Please, follow the procedures in the exact order. Please, consider to print this guide or have another computer at your disposal. You will NOT need any USB sticks or CDs.

STEP 1: Track down Win32:Malware-gen related processes in the computer memory

STEP 2: Locate Win32:Malware-gen startup location

STEP 3: Delete Win32:Malware-gen traces from Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer

STEP 4: Undo the damage done by the virus

STEP 1: Track down Win32:Malware-gen related processes in the computer memory

• Open your Task Manager by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+ESC keys simultaneously
• Carefully review all processes and stop the suspicious ones.

• Write down the file location for later reference.

Step 2: Locate Win32:Malware-gen startup location

Reveal Hidden Files

• Open any folder
• Click on “Organize” button
  
• Choose “Folder and Search Options”
• Select the “View” tab
• Select “Show hidden files and folders” option
• Uncheck “Hide protected operating system files”
• Click “Apply” and “OK” button

Clean Win32:Malware-gen virus from the windows registry

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

• A dialog box should open. Type “Regedit”

• WARNING! be very careful when editing the Microsoft Windows Registry as this may render the system broken.

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: %appdata% folder and delete the malicious executable.

Clean your HOSTS file to avoid unwanted browser redirection

Navigate to %windir%/system32/Drivers/etc/host

If you are hacked, there will be foreign IPs addresses connected to you at the bottom. Take a look below:

Step 4: Undo the possible damage done by Win32:Malware-gen

This particular Virus may alter your DNS settings.

Attention! this can break your internet connection. Before you change your DNS settings to use Google Public DNS for Win32:Malware-gen, be sure to write down the current server addresses on a piece of paper.

To fix the damage done by the virus you need to do the following.

• Click the Windows Start button to open the Start Menu, type control panel in the search box and select Control Panel in the results displayed above.
• go to Network and Internet
• then Network and Sharing Center
• then Change Adapter Settings
• Right-click on your active internet connection and click properties. Under the Networking tab, find Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). Left click on it and then click on properties. Both options should be automatic! By default it should be set to “Obtain an IP address automatically” and the second one to “Obtain DNS server address automatically!” If they are not just change them, however if you are part of a domain network you should contact your Domain Administrator to set these settings, otherwise the internet connection will break!!!

 

• Check your scheduled tasks to make sure the virus will not download itself again.

How to Permanently Remove Win32:Malware-gen Virus (automatic) Removal Guide

Please, have in mind that once you are infected with a single virus, it compromises your whole system or network and let all doors wide open for many other infections. To make sure manual removal is successful, we recommend to use a free scanner of any professional antimalware program to identify possible virus leftovers or temporary files.