Remove Wmcagent Trojan

This article can help you to remove Wmcagent Virus. The step by step removal works for every version of Microsoft Windows.

Wmcagent falls into the category of Trojan Horse viruses. A computer infection, such as the Trojan virus can cause severe damage to the system. Because of its stealthy traits, it is very difficult for users to detect if they have fallen victims to this malicious software. It is not necessary for the Wmcagent virus to take effect immediately. But when it does, it has the ability to steal your private data and damage your computer beyond repair. Which is why it is recommended to frequently scan your computer for potential threats and if such are found, to take immediate actions for their removal. This article can help you with this task. Continue reading to find more information about this Trojan virus and follow our instructions to successfully remove it from your computer.

How did I get infected with?

There are a lot of ways you can get your computer infected with the Wmcagent Trojan virus. This can happen by clicking on suspicious ads, pop-ups, fake update notifications, via opening spam emails and attachments, from bundled software, etc. Users are advised not to open emails from unknown origin, because more often than not, they contain malicious software. Same thing applies for email attachments and executable files. Another common way of Trojan virus distribution is by falling into the trap of fake updates. Usually what happens is that the user sees a pop-up on the screen that urges for the immediate update of a program and includes a link for this purpose. Such suspicious pop-ups are most likely to be fake. Users should update and download programs and applications from official software sources only.

Why is this dangerous?

As a typical Trojan Horse virus, Wmcagent can seriously damage your computer. It has the ability to change system’s settings, cause errors and crashes, delete files, etc. It can also provide remote access to other hackers that can spy on you though your computer’s camera and mic. Sounds scary, right? But that’s not all. Your personal information is at serious risk if your computer has been infected by a Trojan Horse. All of your private data like passwords, Login credentials, bank accounts, credit card numbers, IP addresses, browsing history, documents, photos, executable files, etc. can easily fall into the hands of cyber criminals who can share them for profit. If you don’t want this malware to severely damage your computer, keep reading to find out how you can deal with this virus before it is too late!

Manual Wmcagent Removal Instructions

The Wmcagent 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 Wmcagent 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 Wmcagent related processes in the computer memory

STEP 2: Locate Wmcagent startup location

STEP 3: Delete Wmcagent traces from Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer

STEP 4: Undo the damage done by the virus

STEP 1: Track down Wmcagent 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 Wmcagent 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 Wmcagent 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 Wmcagent

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 Wmcagent, 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 Wmcagent 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.