Rootkit.Win32.Agent.ddl

Name: Rootkit.Win32.Agent.ddl

Category: Rootkit

Infected OS:Windows NT/2000/XP/Vista

Risk Level: Medium Level  

Description:
Rootkit.Win32.Agent.ddl is installed with rootkit-specific techniques designed to hide its presence in the system. It also blocks access to security sites. Rootkit.Win32.Agent.ddl is a component used by Rootkit.Win32, a rootkit-protected, malicious backdoor program that steals data and makes compromised PCs vulnerable to further infection by other malware.

How do you get into this Rootkit.Win32.Agent.ddl virus mess?

First, someone installed some “Free” but infected software such as screensavers, toolbars, or Torrens on your computer. Second, you has installed a program that you thinks it has “a good reputation.” They also probably have some "optional" modules, which are NOT malicious software and appeared to be desirable and/or useful. Third, you sometimes install peer-to-peer software that is free, but is loaded with spyware and malware. The program Often states “malicious free”. However, that is frequently not the case.

What does Rootkit.Win32.Agent.ddl do to your computer?

Rootkit.Win32.Agent.ddl may occupy system resources and slow down computers. In order to take control of an infected machine and execute commands, Rootkit.Win32.Agent.ddl makes them very easy to hide from Windows and the user. Some of such malicious programs may frequently pop up advertising messages to interrupt computer users, while more severely Rootkit.Win32.Agent.ddl may destroy the data in computers. Check Your PC for Rootkit.Win32.Agent.ddl and other threats immediately!

How to remove Rootkit.Win32.Agent.ddl manually?

• Remove the registry entries hidden by Rootkit.Win32.Agent.ddl.
  Do you find some programs on your PC run abnormally? Then you should check the following entries in the Registry, and directly delete the spyware-related registry entries if found.
  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServicesOnce
  HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\Run
  HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion Explorer\ShellFolders Startup="C:\windows\start menu\programs\startup
  
• It is possibly a way to load the "Rootkit.Win32.Agent.ddl" malicious programs, by hiding within the system WIN.INI file and the strings "run=" and "load=", so this must be carefully checked.
• Clean up IE Temporary file folder where the original carrier of spyware threats is likely stored.

How to remove Rootkit.Win32.Agent.ddl completely and automatically?

The easiest and safest way to find out and remove Rootkit.Win32.Agent.ddl virus is to use a good spyware and malware removal:

• Download and install Best Spyware Scanner.
• Run an Online Scan with Best Spyware Scanner.
• If the threat “Rootkit.Win32.Agent.ddl” is detected, click "Remove" to delete this malicious item.

In case that any stubborn threat could not be removed immediately by the method above, please feel free to contact us for a thorough solution. Just use the Analysis function of Best Spyware Scanner to send us an Analysis Report. Our technical experts of Best Spyware Scanner will promptly analyze it and give you a proper solution for your specific spyware problem.