How to Remove Wscript.exe Malware

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

The Wscript.exe threat falls under the Trojan umbrella. It’s hazardous and malicious, and spreads corruption throughout. It eats up space and resources, and increases CPU and GPU usage. It can restrict your Internet access, or block it altogether. The Trojan makes a complete mess. And, it doesn’t only wreak utter havoc on your system. It also lowers your system’s defenses. It disables your firewall and anti-virus tool. Thus, making your PC vulnerable to outside threats. And, as if that’s not enough of a hazard, there’s more. The Trojan can install unwanted malware into your system, on its own accord. If it chooses, it can approve the installation of malicious programs into your PC. And, it can fill it to the brim with hazardous applications. The infection further deteriorates your system’s performance. It meddles with your Registry, Task Manager, and system settings. And, implements reshuffles throughout your entire system. It intrudes on your browsing activities. It doesn’t let you make a move without interference. You face a whirlwind of advertisements, every time you go online. As well as, get redirected to an array of suspicious third-party pages. Also, there’s a constant stream of alerts and warnings popping up on your screen. The continuous disruption slows down your computer’s performance to a crawl. You suffer frequent crashes. And, oftentimes, get stuck seeing blue. Yes, The Blue Screen of Death is a valid possibility. Do yourself a favor, and don’t put up with the Trojan’s influences.

How did I get infected with?

Trojans are masterful in the art of deception. So is the one, behind Wscript.exe. The cyber threat uses slyness and finesse to slither into your system, unnoticed. More often than not, the old but gold methods assist its infiltration. The tool lurks behind corrupted links, torrents or sites. Or, pretends to be a fake system or program update. Freeware offers an ease entry point. And, of course, it can use spam emails. You get one that appears to come from a legitimate source, like a well-known company. DHL, PayPal, Amazon. It reads that you must confirm a purchase, or verify information, and to do so, you have to click a link. Or, download an attachment. If you do, you get stuck with a threat, like Wscript.exe. Your carelessness eases the infection’s invasion. Don’t provide it! Don’t give into gullibility. Don’t rush. Don’t throw caution to the wind. Always take the time to do your due diligence. Know what you say YES to, and avoid any unpleasant surprises. Caution keeps an infection-free PC. Carelessness does the opposite. Make the right choice.

Why is this dangerous?

The Trojan threatens your privacy. It has instructions to spy on you from the moment, it invades. And, you best believe, it follows through on them. As soon as the Wscript.exe threat settles, its espionage begins. The tool tracks every online move you make. And, keeps a thorough record of it, as well. Let that sink in. It means, the Trojan has a record of your passwords and logins. Your credit card and bank account details. Not to mention, pages you visit, and links and ads you click. Once the infection determines it has collected enough information, it sends it. To whom? Well, to the unknown individuals that published it. In other words, cyber criminals with malicious intentions. Don’t allow these people access to your personal and financial data! Keep your privacy private. As soon as you become aware of the Trojan’s presence on your PC, act. Do your best to locate its exact lurking place. Then, once you do, delete it. The faster it leaves your system, the better. So, don’t delay. Delays lead to regret.

Manual Wscript.exe Removal Instructions

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

STEP 2: Locate Wscript.exe startup location

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

STEP 4: Undo the damage done by the virus

STEP 1: Track down Wscript.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 Wscript.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 Wscript.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 Wscript.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 Wscript.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 Wscript.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.