Recycler Virus - How to Remove Recycler Virus?
About Recycler
Recycler is a virus that is similar to the genuine system file called recycled. Thus it has confused significant number of PC users not to remove it. More often than not, recycler virus makes it looks more genuine, it would name itself by a string of numbers that resemble userâs SID (security identifier). The virus also appears to be hidden, the same as the genuine one. As a matter of fact, recycler virus is supported by Trojan that features itself with the ability to bind itself to system files, especially those protected by Windows. That is to say, recycler virus can recreate itself even after it is removed by victims for a couple of times.
FAQ: how to tell if I get recycler virus?
In recent years, an increasing number of malware/virus target system items gradually as by doing so, it can become resistant to the elimination by mounted security utilities. There are some aspects to help tell if you are at the mercy of recycler virus:
- A number of executable files are created under âC:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Tempâ, e.g. 32 iexplorer.exe.
- RECYCLER directory and Latent directory are caught to be under root directory of disks.
- Executable files like 32 iexplorer.exe appear under C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer.
The fact that anti-virus programs are unable to remove recycler virus has been found among victims reports. But one still can resolve recycler problem with manual method. Those who are affected by the virus are welcome to follow the steps below. Victims who are equipped with little computer knowledge should be noted that any slight mistake would cause damages to the computer. Therefore, it is better to contact professionals from VilmaTech Online Support for real-time help.
Self-help Steps to Remove Recycler Virus
Step1. run reputable anti-virus programs to see if there are other virus that might be brought in by or collaborate with the virus and delete any possible virus.
Step2. Modifications that need to be made in database.
Press Win key and R key together to bring up the Run box, then type âregeditâ there before tapping on Enter key.
1. Delete the registry entry:
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsNT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Userinit\C:\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.exe
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{F084FD46-EB63-4CC0-B814-99C16EE76BD1}
2. Delete âC:\Latent\Latent.comâof the registry entry: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsNT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Userinit\C:\Latent\Latent.com
3. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer \ShellExecuteHooks and delete {F084FD46-EB63-4CC0-B814-99C16EE76BD1} in the right pane.
4. Remove all RECYCLER directory and Latent directory distributed in all disks.
5. Delete C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\MSINFO\InfoMz.Ime
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