A Trojan Virus or Trojan horse is malicious software that is designed to disrupt your computer's full functionality, lock your PC, and steal files from your system.
Necessary
- - antivirus;
- - LiveCD;
Instructions
Step 1
In order to cope with the Trojan virus, install anti-virus software on your personal computer. Enter the license key so that you can activate your antivirus on the manufacturer's website. Download and install the updated databases. Reboot your operating system for all changes and updates to take effect.
Step 2
Run antivirus software on your personal computer. Left-click on the shortcut. In the dialog box that appears, click on the "Check for viruses" link. Select the virtual hard disk partition that you want to check. Check the box next to Deep Check. This procedure may take about 60 minutes (depending on the amount of files stored on the disk). After the antivirus has detected the Trojan on your computer, click the Disinfect All button.
Step 3
There is a modification of the Trojan virus called “Trojan. Winlock”. This type of virus blocks your PC. A banner appears on the desktop. In order for the virus to be deactivated, hackers require sending a paid SMS message.
Step 4
Download the LiveCD program (https://download.geo.drweb.com/pub/drweb/livecd/drweb-livecd-600.iso) from an uninfected computer. Burn it to a blank disc. Insert this disc into the CD or DVD-ROM of the infected PC. Restart the Windows operating system. The program will start automatically, it will find malicious files and eliminate them
Step 5
You can also remove the Trojan virus by using an operating system restore. Press the Ctrl + Alt + Delete hotkey combination and the Task Manager dialog box will open. Click the drop-down list "File". Then, with the left mouse button, click "New task (Run …)". Enter the command cmd.exe and press the “Enter” key. The command line will be launched. Specify the following task:% systemroot% system32
estore
strui.exe. The "System Restore" option will start. Specify a rollback point and click Next. After the operation is completed, the virus will be removed from your personal computer.
