VBS:Malware-gen Removal Guide

VBS:Malware-gen just keeps popping up and you cannot remove it?

Trojan horses are probably one of the most problematic types of malware. They are a perfect combination of stealthy, secretive, aggressive and dangerous. Quite a mixture, don’t you think? The reason why hackers keep on working on Trojans horses is that these programs are effective. They get the job done. Unfortunately, that job includes causing you serious damage. No cyber program was ever intended to be beneficial for you. The VBS:Malware-gen is no exception. As soon as this infection lands on board, trouble begins. Trojans mess with your default computer settings. Being a classical Trojan horse, VBS:Malware-gen does the exact same thing. It makes modifications in your system registry. Furthermore, it needs neither your consent nor permission to do so. Malware doesn’t bother to take the victim’s opinions into consideration. You’re no longer in charge of your own machine. VBS:Malware-gen also changes some important files and/or damages others. For instance, you may notice that several programs don’t run. That’s usually because the Trojan horse has made unauthorized changes. In addition, this nuisance might go after your browsers too. If that happens, your once peaceful browsing experience will be absolutely demolished. The virus adds an extension or a plugin to your browsers thus injecting them with ads. As you can tell, these ads are about as unreliable as ads get. Hackers use the pay-per-click mechanism to make money at your expense. Not only do you end up helping crooks out but you may also land on malicious websites. A sponsored pop-up could be leading you practically everywhere. Consider all commercials currently on your PC screen unsafe. Also, the Trojan may cause your browsers to often freeze and crash. You may witness the notorious Blue Screen of Death too. And no, that’s not all. There is a reason why Trojan horses are so immensely dreaded. They are actually the most harmful kind of virus out there along with ransomware. Ransomware manifests its presence right away, though. Trojans, on the other hand, leave you oblivious to the fact your device is infected. It may take you a good while before you realize that something is off with the PC. How can you tell whether you have such a sneaky intruder on your computer? These infections use up a lot of CPU memory. Hence, if you notice that your machine underperforms and is slowed down, that might be a telltale sign.

How did I get infected with?

One very popular technique involves spam email-attachments. Have you recently received something suspicious in your inbox? Have you by any chance clicked it open? There you do. Malware mainly relies on your curiosity and distraction. To infect your machine, it would only take one careless move online. However, having to uninstall a parasite afterwards would take much more time and energy. Save yourself the hassle and watch out for infections in advance. If you come across some questionable email or message in social media, delete it. There might be some vicious cyber intruder hidden behind it. Clicking it open would set the parasite free. To prevent virus infiltration, always keep an eye out for potential threats. It is your job and yours only to protect your PC. Make sure you outwit hackers every time. Some parasites also get installed via exploit kits, fake torrents, third-party pop-up ads and corrupted freeware bundles. Unless for some reason you want to compromise your safety, be careful online. Another rule of thumb is to stay away from illegitimate websites.

Why is this dangerous?

This program takes over your entire computer. It changes your system registry, damages files, slows down the PC speed. As if that wasn’t enough, it may also redirect you to random pages and bombard you with corrupted ads. What’s a lot worse than that is the fact VBS:Malware-gen jeopardizes your privacy. The Trojan successfully monitors your browsing-related information. Your browsing history, for example, IP addresses, usernames and passwords are being spied on. Logically, your data gets sent straight into the greedy hands of hackers. They won’t think twice before using your details against you and you know it. Therefore, do not tolerate the parasite’s shenanigans. VBS:Malware-gen will also attempt to steal some personally identifiable data such as bank account details. To top it all, the virus could even grant hackers remote control over your computer. Don’t waste time. Please follow our detailed manual removal guide down below.

Manual VBS:Malware-gen 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.