Adware.Win32.MalwareAlarm Removal Guide

Do you know what Adware.Win32.MalwareAlarm is?

DESCRIPTION

Adware.Win32.MalwareAlarm is a fake spyware threat that is usually displayed on a popup message by rogue anti-spyware programs. The Adware.Win32.MalwareAlarm message is part of the scheme that rogue applications run to get you to purchase a full version of the rogue application. MalwareAlarm is an actual rogue anti-spyware program not to be confused with the Adware.Win32.MalwareAlarm threat message. Usually fake anti-spyware programs or Trojan infections use messages such as Adware.Win32.MalwareAlarm to cleverly disguise itself using the name of another fake spyware program.

Do you ever get a message that reads like the following?

Warning!
Adware.Win32.MalwareAlarm attack! Adware.Win32.MalwareAlarm gathers your private data, such as BANKING INFORMATION, passwords and send it to attackers. Also this fraudware can upload malicious software to your PC without your notice and make a SPAM. Very high security risk! This process should be removed from your system immediately!

Type: Trojan Horse
System Affected: Windows 98, 2000, NT4, ME, XP, Vista
Security Risk (0-5): 4
Recommendations: Click “YES” to get all available antispyware software.

In non-techie terms: The Adware.Win32.MalwareAlarm message is a clear sign that you are infected with either a Trojan or rogue anti-spyware program. If you find that have a popup or system alert message that displays the Adware.Win32.MalwareAlarm message then it is recommended that you take action in removing the rogue infection that is causing the message. Any programs associated with Adware.Win32.MalwareAlarm should not be downloaded or purchased under any circumstances. Adware.Win32.MalwareAlarm may lead to other harmful spyware downloads or infections.

Adware.Win32.MalwareAlarm popup message image:

Adware.Win32.MalwareAlarm Automatic Removal Instructions

This automatic removal method is for non-techie computer users. If you’re too lazy to learn about spyware removal or how to access sensitive files in your computer, then this is the method for you.
Before you start: Print or bookmark these instructions because you’ll have to reboot into Safe Mode. Also back up your computer in case you make a mistake.

1. Download and save SmitFraudFix to your desktop.
2. Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode). Once the
   desktop appears, double click on the SmitfraudFix.exe on your desktop.
3. After the credits screen, you’ll see a menu. Select the option number 2, which is ‘Clean (safe mode recommended)’, and then
   press Enter to delete infect files.
4. SmitFraudFix will begin cleaning your computer and take a series of cleanup processes. When the process is over, it will automatically begin the Disk Cleanup program.
5. Once the Disk Cleanup program is complete, you will be prompted with the message ‘Registry cleaning - Do you want to clean the registry’. Answer Y (Yes) and hit Enter. Reboot your computer.
6. SmitFraudFix will now check if wininet.dll is infected. SmitFraudFix will ask you whether to replace the infected file (if there’s any) ‘Replace infected
   file?’ Answer by typing Y (Yes) and hit Enter.
7. Reboot your computer to complete the cleaning process.
8. After reboot, a Notepad screen may appear containing a log of all the files
   removed from your computer. If it doesn’t appear, a file will be created called
   rapport.txt in the root of your drive, (Local Disk C:).
9. Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode).
10. Go to C:\Windows\Temp, click Edit, click Select All, press DELETE, and then
    click Yes to confirm that you want all the items to go to the Recycle Bin.
11. Go to C:\Documents and Settings\[LISTED USER]\Local Settings\Temp, click Edit, click Select All, press DELETE, and then click Yes to confirm that
    you want all the items to go to the Recycle Bin.
12. Reboot your computer back to normal mode. Go to Windows Update and download all critical updates.

Adware.Win32.MalwareAlarm Manual Removal Instructions

This manual removal method is for techie computer users. Adware.Win32.MalwareAlarm manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that Adware.Win32.MalwareAlarm will be removed completely. So read the Adware.Win32.MalwareAlarm removal steps carefully and good luck.
Before you start: Close all programs and Internet browsers. Also back up your computer in case you make a mistake and your computer stops working.

1. Uninstall Adware.Win32.MalwareAlarm Program
   Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall Adware.Win32.MalwareAlarm if found.
2. To Unregister Adware.Win32.MalwareAlarm DLLs (view DLL removal steps)
   Search and unregister these Adware.Win32.MalwareAlarm DLLs:
   mscfg32.dll
   cjvy.dll
   ssqppol.dll
   gqagksr.dll
   stream32a.dll
   vtssp.dll
   websrc32.dll
   mlljh.dll
   esent9.dll
   pmspl.dll
   msvideo.dll
   ecxwp.dll
   urqnomm.dll
   windivx.dll
   ttvbonvgl.dll
   
   To locate the Adware.Win32.MalwareAlarm DLL path, go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders. Type Adware.Win32.MalwareAlarm and in the Look in: select either My Computer or Local Hard Drives. Click the Search button.
   Once you have the Adware.Win32.MalwareAlarm DLL path, go to Start and then click on Run. In the Run command box, type cmd, and then click on OK.
   To locate the exact DLL path, type cd in order to change the current directory. To display the contents of the directory, use the dir command. To remove the DLL file type regsvr32 /u FILENAME.dll (FILENAME is the name of the file that you want to unregister).
3. To unregister Adware.Win32.MalwareAlarm registry keys (view registry keys removal steps)
   Go to Start > Run > type regedit > press OK.
   Edit the value (on the right pane) by right-clicking on it and selecting the Modify option. Select the Delete option.
   Search and delete these Adware.Win32.MalwareAlarm registry keys:

   69B98C68-D2B8-4A4E-9CB7-E85B6F3A7014
   202EBB90-ABD4-46CC-BB5A-4F0ECC67B331
   6D64B03B-3B93-4AF2-BFC6-01264A4C7F2A
   E856E05E-1B91-4339-9EFC-9A3308CB5491
   B3E45A9B-7756-46A2-AB14-90175CD374F9
   c4545fc9-26d0-4ccf-b4fb-728aed895dbd
   BBB05D9E-0297-404D-A6BF-D8F2876B84A6
   F9EAAA11-DF98-4615-A2C7-7D03C86A6BE9
   62EA9201-8CC7-4199-AC30-7744F836322E
   15EB9F40-D775-4463-B75B-8687B3C66BB7
   b166be07-30a4-4d38-b781-44528a630706
   D17CFF74-A19C-4C36-821A-E074E4F889CA
   43BA0532-0D69-458A-8C71-AD0F6AE70D19
   A8565FBC-8D53-4D4F-9BB0-CBC68A22B126
   6A719349-BDF5-4268-9019-4ACA0C2562D2
   

4. If your homepage has been changed, go to Start > Control Panel > Internet Options > click on the General > click Use Default under Home Page. Add the your desired default homepage, then click Apply > click OK. Open a new web browser to check that you have your desired default homepage.
5. To remove Adware.Win32.MalwareAlarm icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.

You’ve completed the Adware.Win32.MalwareAlarm manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your Adware.Win32.MalwareAlarm problems. If you want to contribute to this article, post your comment below.

Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes. By using this information you agree to be bound by the disclaimer. There’s no guarantee that Adware.Win32.MalwareAlarm will be completely removed from your computer. Seek professional help if your computer continues to experience problems.