Fully Uninstall Win32/Sality From Windows XP | Vista | 7 | 8.1 | 10 with Ease

Win32/Sality Description

 

Indeed, Win32/Sality is a quite infamous trojan horse, first discovered in June 2003 and its updated version was made public in August 2013. it is also named as W32/KooKoo-A by Sophos. During depth inspection we got opportunity to know that “Sality” is sort of an EPO (Entry-point Obscuring) polymorphic file infector program. Usually, it infects executable files saved on local disk, USB devices and mapped network drives without consent. The trojan horse also creates a P2P (peer to peer) botnet and receives list of URLs of additional file to download them in the backend. Moreover, Win32/Sality attempts to disable security software and various processes associated with Windows firewall. Till now, it is only compatible with various Windows operating systems including Windows 10, 8.1 and 7. Though, you need to pay your closer attention while using your computer for surfing the web or copying files from external drive or downloading contents from Torrents.

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Win32/Sality steals your personal information and cuts down your computer security settings following infiltration. Even more, the trojan is capable enough to delete security related files without your consent. It also downloads and runs malicious Windows configurable files in order to install varieties of Keyloggers that focus on stealing your online banking credentials. You should note that it drops a DLL file having following names:

  • …\wmdrtc32.dll – it has bulk of the virus code
  • …\wmdrtc32.dl_- it's a compressed copy of the virus code

This family of malware is nearly unstopable, has released over 20 variants such as Virus:Win32/Sality.AM, Trojan:WinNT/Sality, Worm:Win32/Sality.AU, Virus:Win32/Sality.G, Virus:Win32/Sality.AU etc.

Noticeable Symptoms of Win32/Sality Infection

  • You may notice that size of infected files have unexpectedly increased in size.
  • Antimalware and default firewall might fail to function properly.
  • Windows Registry Entries and Task manager might not be accessible.
  • There will be encrypted UDP traffic originating from untrusted programs.
  • Computer performance may be highly degraded and web browsing experience may be worse.
  • Your system may be trying to connect malicious sites like 89.119.67.154, balsfhkewo7i487fksd.info, bmakemegood24.com, bclr-cash.net, oceaninfo.co.kr and kjwre9fqwieluoi.info

Therefore, if you don't get rid of Win32/Sality trojan immediately then cyber punks will collect your confidential information and use it against your will. They might also hack into your bank accounts or social accounts to make you feel worse for personal benefits. Even more, the trojan will also install more dangerous malware onto your system to directly pose threat to your important files. Thus, you should delete Win32/Sality completely from your computer using following guide:

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Steps to Delete Win32/Sality

Step: 1 Restart your Windows PC in Safe Mode

Find the complete details on how to Reboot your PC in Safe Mode (if you are a novice, follow the above given instructions on how to boot up your PC in Safe mode irrespective of the Windows Version that is being used as Windows XP, 7, Win 8, 8.1 and Windows 10)

Step:2 Remove Win32/Sality from Task Manager

Press CTRL+ALT+DEL simulataneously to open Task manager. Find Win32/Sality Related processes or any other suspicious processes that are running on it. Now Select and delete Win32/Sality virus from Task Manager at once.

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Step:3 How to Delete Win32/Sality Related Startup Items

Press Win + R together and Type “msconfig”.

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Now press Enter Key or Select OK.

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Startup” option is to be selected on the Pop-up Window Tab

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Now Search for Win32/Sality Related applications on Startup Items

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Now Uncheck all Unknown or Suspicious items from “System Configuration” related to Win32/Sality

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Now Click and Select Restart to Start your Computer in Normal Mode

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Step: 4 How to Delete Win32/Sality from Windows Registry

  1. Press Win + R in combination to Open Run Box, Type regedit on the search box and press enter.
  2. This will Open the registry entries.
  3. Find Win32/Sality related entries from the list and carefully delete it. However be careful and do not delete any other entries as this could severely damage the Windows Component.

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Also, after completing the above steps, it is important to search for any folders and files that has been created by Win32/Sality and if found must be deleted.

Step 5 How to View Hidden Files and Folders Created by Win32/Sality

  1. Click on the Start Menu
  2. Go to Control Panel, and Search for folder Options
  3. Click on view hidden files and folders Options, For your convenience, we have included complete process on how to unhide files on all Windows Version. This will delete all the files and folders associated with Win32/Sality that was existing on your compromised system.

Still, if you are unable to get rid of Win32/Sality using manual steps, you need to scan your PC to detect Win32/Sality.

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Don’t forget to submit your questions or any other queries if you have and get complete solution from our Expert’s Panel. Good Luck!

 

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