Remove Work0.exe Virus (TROJ.WORK0.EXE)

This article can help you to remove Work0.exe Virus. The step by step removal works for every version of Microsoft Windows.

If you’ve found the suspicious Work0.exe process running on your system, you are in for trouble. This process is usually started by a sneaky Trojan horse. The nasty Work0.exe Trojan (also detected as TROJ.WORK0.EXE) lurks in the shadows of your OS causes issues. This invader forces numerous reshuffles on you. It alters your settings, modifies your Registry, corrupts essential system directories, and starts malicious processes. This, of course, happens without any noticeable symptoms. The Trojan corrupts your system in complete silence. You cannot notice the parasite in time to prevent its infiltration. Once it gets your device under control, though, everything changes. The Trojan throws you into a whirlwind of problems. It doesn’t matter whether you use your favorite application or browse the Web, you encounter issues. Your apps take forever to load (if they load at all); your system is sluggish, warnings and errors pop up with no apparent reason. You cannot use your device normally. Even your browsing experience is different. Your browser seems flooded with various advertisements. Coupons and discounts appear on your screen even when you are offline. Do not waste time in debates. These issues are caused by the Trojan. The more time this virus spends on your computer, the worse your situation becomes. Do what’s best for you and your system’s well-being; remove the nasty Work0.exe Trojan ASAP!

How did I get infected with?

Torrents, spam emails, corrupted links, software bundles, and fake updates spread the Work0.exe Trojan around the Web. These distribution strategies are very simple and effective. All they need to succeed is a moment of carelessness. No anti-virus app can stop them if you give them what they need. Don’t throw caution to the wind. The Internet is a dangerous place. You can never know where a parasite might strike from. Only your vigilance can protect you! Remember that even a little extra attention goes a long, long way. Don’t visit shady websites. Download software from reliable sources only. Read the terms and conditions before you agree to them. And, of course, be very careful with your inbox. Did you know that the good old spam emails are still the number one cause of Trojan infections? The scheme works, so it’s still widely used. Of course, the emails are not what they used to be. The crooks no longer rely on malicious attachments. They use them, but they also add corrupted links. You can infect your computer with a nasty virus just by clicking on a corrupted hyperlink. Your caution can prevent this technique from succeeding. Treat all unexpected messages as potential threats. If you receive an unexpected email from your bank, for example, go to their official website. Compare the email addresses listed there with the questionable one. If they don’t match, delete the pretender immediately! Don’t let parasites like Work0.exe Trojan trick you ever again! Always do your due diligence!

Why is this dangerous?

Work0.exe Trojan has no place on your system. This invader wrecks your entire system. It causes program malfunctions, errors, and crashes. You cannot get a simple task done without a problem occurring. The Trojan doesn’t miss a chance to mess with your user experience. It’s like a pain in the neck: the more you tolerate it, the worse it becomes. If you don’t stop it, it gets nasty. Do not underestimate the situation. Work0.exe Trojan is not a mere annoyance. It is very, very dangerous. You are dealing with a Trojan horse. This invader is a versatile virus which can be controlled remotely. The crooks can use it for various malicious and criminal operations. The Trojan can steal sensitive information, as well as infect your computer with additional viruses. You are dealing with criminal’s tool. These people target your wallet. They won’t hesitate to do whatever it takes to get what they want. Do not play games with them. You cannot win. Your best course of action is the immediate removal of the Trojan. The sooner Work0.exe is gone, the better!

Manual Work0.exe Removal Instructions

The Work0.exe 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 Work0.exe 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 Work0.exe related processes in the computer memory

STEP 2: Locate Work0.exe startup location

STEP 3: Delete Work0.exe traces from Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer

STEP 4: Undo the damage done by the virus

STEP 1: Track down Work0.exe 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 Work0.exe 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 Work0.exe 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 Work0.exe

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 Work0.exe, 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 Work0.exe 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.