Manual Removal of W32.Sality.aa Trojan

Manual Removal of W32.Sality.aa Trojan

W32/Sality-AA is a virus that also acts as a keylogger.
The virus logs keystrokes to certain windows, as well as information about the infected computer.
This logged data is periodically submitted to a remote website.
W32/Sality-AA has been seen spreading itself via email by piggy-backing on W32/Netsky-T.
Aliases: Virus.Win32.Sality.aa (Kaspersky), Virus:Win32/Sality.AM (Microsoft), W32/Sality.ah (McAfee)
Type of infiltration: Virus/Trojan
Size: Variable
Affected platforms: Windows
Short description: Win32/Sality.NAR is a polymorphic file infector.

Damage Level : Highly Dangerous / Severe

Distribution Level: High/Medium
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W32.Sality.aa Trojan Manual Removal Instructions
Recommend Removal from Safe Mode:
How to Start in Safe mode:
Restart your Computer, Press F8 Repeatedly, when your Screen turns on, Select Safe mode, press enter.

The Infected Files Can be Seen in these folders and names also Running in Tasks
End the Following Active Process Before Removal

• %System%\amvo.exe
• %System%\blastclnnn.exe
• %System%\scvhsot.exe 
• %Temp%\00055a0e_rar\scvhsot.exe
• %Temp%\000592b2_rar\scvhsot.exe
• %Temp%\0005934e_rar\hinhem.scr
• %Temp%\0005938d_rar\blastclnnn.exe
• %Windir%\hinhem.scr
• %Windir%\scvhsot.exe
• c:\rdsfk.com
• %System%\drivers\.sys
• %temp%\win%name%.exe
• %temp%\%name%.exe
• %Program files\DriveGuard\ [ Delete Folder and Contents ]
• Usb Drive: %\system\Driveguard\
  If you have any of these files in running process from task manger, end the process before removal.
  Note: if task manager is disabled, Download the following file, Click to Download - Enable Registry.reg [ Right Click - Save Target As/Linked Content As ]
  Open it with Regedit.exe [%system32\regedit.exe], then it Confirms Add to registry Yes or No, Confirm Yes, then click Ok.
  
  
  

Kill the following processes if running and delete the appropriate files:
antzom.exe, ax.exe, bomryuc.dll, drlbqse.dll, egjjen.sys, fmgonn.sys, hehmu.sys, hsgfrn.sys, idlrrh.sys, impnn.sys, jnjpvn.sys, loader174.exe, mAO3q2B7r6.exe, mm2emt.exe, ogmkmn.sys, omdftn.sys, vwservice.exe, vwsrv.exe, vwsrv[1].exe, win13652.dll, win21309.dll, win25709.dll, win27388.dll, win28610.dll, win29788.dll, win3096.dll, win31324.dll, win33848.dll, win35482.dll, win36587.dll, win37763.dll, win40320.dll, win40346.dll, win44025.dll, win46721.dll, win48684.dll, win63279.dll, win7320.dll, windjnvr.exe, winibqs.exe, winjepm.exe, winkrqpx.exe, winkxggjh.exe, winnmswkj.exe, winrlwmt.exe, winxotbiy.exe, wmdrtc32.dll, wmdrtc32.dl_, x1001[1].exe, x2000[1].exe, x2007.exe, x2011.exe, x2011[1].exe, x3000[1].exe, ywsnkhb.dll

W32.Sality.aa Trojan Spreading on removable media and System - Removal
The virus copies itself into the root folders of removable drives using a random filename. The filename has one of the following extensions:
.exe
.pif
.cmd
example: fsto.pif, jclhuf.exe, h.cmd
The following file is dropped in the same folder:
autorun.inf
Thus, the virus ensures it is started each time infected media is inserted into the computer.
A New Program will install in %\Program Files\DriveGuard\Driveprotect.exe
To delete that folder,
Open Task manager, End the process explorer.exe
then goto file>New Task
then type cmd, press enter key then the command prompt will open,
type cd\ to get C:\
then type:" cd program files " press enter, (without quotes)
to delete the folder, type:" rd Driveguard "

type:" shutdown -r -t 0 to restart your pc "

W32.Sality.aa Trojan Unregister DLL Files Using Windows Command Prompt

• To open the Windows Command Prompt, go to Start > Run > type cmd and then click the "OK" button.
• Type "cd" in order to change the current directory,
• Press the "space" button, enter the full path to where you believe the Program DLL file is located press the "Enter" button on your keyboard.
• If you don't know where Program DLL file is located, use the "dir" command to display the directory's contents.
• To unregister a "Program" DLL file,
• Type in the exact directory path + "regsvr32 /u" + [ DLL_NAME ]
• Example [ C:\Windows\System\ regsvr32 /u name.dll ] and press the "Enter" button.
• A message will pop up that says you successfully unregistered the file.
  

W32.Sality.aa Trojan Manual Removal From Registry

Click Start, Run,Type regedit,Click OK.
Note: If the registry editor fails to open the threat may have modified the registry to prevent access to the registry editor.

• Download and run this UnHookExec.inf, [ Right Click - Save Target As/Linked Content As ] and then continue with the removal.
• Save it to your Windows desktop. Do not run it at this time, download it only.
• After booting into the Safe Mode or VGA Mode.
• Right-click the UnHookExec.inf file and click Install.
• [This is a small file. It does not display any notice or boxes when you run it.]

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings
“GlobalUserOffline” = 0
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\system
“EnableLUA” = 0
The following Registry entries are deleted:
HKEY_USERS\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\SafeBoot
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\SafeBoot

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\mountpoints2\{b2dd611c-0b40-11dc-bf14-0019d1772ee2}
AutoRun\command- System\DriveGuard\DriveProtect.exe -run
Explore\Command- System\DriveGuard\DriveProtect.exe -run
Open\Command- System\DriveGuard\DriveProtect.exe -run

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\aouei Key: CLSID\{1CE21416-0B8D-8CF6-1FCB-099B30C628BB}\InprocServer32 Value: ThreadingModel HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\Legacy_VWSERVICE Value: NextInstance HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\Legacy_VWSERVICE\0000 Value: Class HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\Legacy_VWSERVICE\0000\Control Value: ActiveService HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\vwservice Value: DisplayName HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\vwservice\Enum Value: Count HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\vwservice\Security Value: Security HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\NdisFileServices32 Value: Type HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\NdisFileServices32 Value: Start HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\NdisFileServices32 Value: ErrorControl HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\NdisFileServices32 Value: ImagePath HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\NdisFileServices32 Value: DisplayName HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\NdisFileServices32\Security Value: Security HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CURRENTCONTROLSET\ENUM\ROOT\LEGACY_NDISFILESERVICES32 Value: NextInstance HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CURRENTCONTROLSET\ENUM\ROOT\LEGACY_NDISFILESERVICES32\0000\Control Value: *NewlyCreated* HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CURRENTCONTROLSET\ENUM\ROOT\LEGACY_NDISFILESERVICES32\0000 Value: Service HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CURRENTCONTROLSET\ENUM\ROOT\LEGACY_NDISFILESERVICES32\0000 Value: Legacy HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CURRENTCONTROLSET\ENUM\ROOT\LEGACY_NDISFILESERVICES32\0000 Value: ConfigFlags HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CURRENTCONTROLSET\ENUM\ROOT\LEGACY_NDISFILESERVICES32\0000 Value: Class HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CURRENTCONTROLSET\ENUM\ROOT\LEGACY_NDISFILESERVICES32\0000 Value: ClassGUID HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CURRENTCONTROLSET\ENUM\ROOT\LEGACY_NDISFILESERVICES32\0000 Value: DeviceDesc HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CURRENTCONTROLSET\SERVICES\NdisFileServices32\Enum Value: 0 HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CURRENTCONTROLSET\SERVICES\NdisFileServices32\Enum Value: Count HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CURRENTCONTROLSET\SERVICES\NdisFileServices32\Enum Value: NextInstance HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CURRENTCONTROLSET\ENUM\Root\LEGACY_NDISFILESERVICES32\0000\Control Value: ActiveService HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion Value: d HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\ShellExecuteHooks Value: {06DB7430-7430-6DB1-306D-430DB4306DB1} HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\CurrentControlSet\Services\NdisFileServices32 Value: ImagePath HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\CurrentControlSet\Services\NdisFileServices32 Value: DeleteFlag HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\CurrentControlSet\Services\NdisFileServices32 Value: ImagePath HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\Legacy_VWSERVICE\0000 Value: ClassGUID HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\Legacy_VWSERVICE\0000 Value: DeviceDesc HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\Legacy_VWSERVICE\0000 Value: Service HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\Legacy_VWSERVICE\0000 Value: ConfigFlag HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\Legacy_VWSERVICE\0000 Value: Legacy HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\CurrentControlSet\Services\vwservice Value: ImagePath HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\CurrentControlSet\Services\vwservice Value: ObjectName HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\CurrentControlSet\Services\vwservice Value: ErrorControl HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\CurrentControlSet\Services\vwservice Value: Start HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\CurrentControlSet\Services\vwservice Value: Type HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\CurrentControlSet\Services\vwservice Value: FailureActions HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\CurrentControlSet\Services\vwservice\Enum Value: NextInstance HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\CurrentControlSet\Services\vwservice\Enum Value: 0 HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion Value: s HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion Value: f HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion Value: d HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion Value: f HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion Value: d HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion Value: s HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main Value: Start Page

_+ Any of the Above Listed Files +_

Search Registry For Virus File Names listed above to remove completely,
Edit Menu - Find, enter Keyword and remove all value that find in search.

Exit the Registry Editor,

Restart your Computer.

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