Delete xHelper Trojan Manually

xHelper Trojan is a Keylogger
Trojan Dropped by xHelper Trojan are TROJ_PIDIEF.ACV, Trojan.Agent.ahzl, Trojan-Spy.Win32.Pophot.axb, IRC-Worm.Sblive, Win-Trojan/KillAv.3102944, Vundo.EF, Ransirac, Trojan.Stesid.F, Win32\ZAccess.EW, Suspect-AB!B8591568163C, IRC-Worm.Allegro.b, Trojan.Downloader.Wintrim.BL, W32.Sality.X
Related spyware Worm.Ahkarun.A, Transponder.Zserv, AlertSpy, PTech, RXToolbar, Spyware.PcDataManager, AntiSpyware 2009, Adware.Extratoolbar, Worm.Win32.Netsky, Dobrowsesecure.com, Ydky9kv.exe
Windows Error caused by xHelper Trojan are – 0x80243FFD WU_E_NON_UI_MODE Unable to show UI when in non-UI mode; WU client UI modules may not be installed., 0x00000047, 0x8024600A WU_E_DM_DOWNLOADLOCATIONCHANGED A download must be restarted because the location of the source of the download has changed., 0x8024001E WU_E_SERVICE_STOP Operation did not complete because the service or system was being shut down., 0x0000004D, 0x80248001 WU_E_DS_INUSE An operation failed because the data store was in use., 0x80246004 WU_E_DM_NEEDDOWNLOADREQUEST An operation could not be completed because a download request is required from the download handler., 0x80244031 WU_E_PT_ECP_INVALID_FILE_FORMAT The format of a metadata file was invalid., 0x80242007 WU_E_UH_INSTALLERHUNG An operation could not be completed because the installer exceeded the time limit., 0x0000005A, 0x000000D3
xHelper Trojan infects these windows .dll files WcnEapAuthProxy.dll, wininet.dll, msmom.dll, cfgbkend.dll, TaskSchdPS.dll, rcbdyctl.dll, vdmredir.dll, WmpDui.dll, wab32res.dll, iscomlog.dll, xmlprovi.dll, logscrpt.dll, sud.dll, ocmsn.dll

xHelper Trojan may have entered your pc through these software. If you have not installed them , then get rid of them Sherlock 3 SDK 1.0 , Cruel Games: Red Riding Hood 1.0 , YOWnow 2.0.9 , MovieIndex , Jets’n’Guns Gold 1.223 , Atom , Wild West Quest 1.0 , Microsoft Word 97/98 Import Filter for PageMaker , Deer Hunter 3D 1.0 , Tenorshare Video Converter , Apple Ultra2 SCSI Card Firmware Updater (PPC) 1.2 , OZF Viewer 1.2 , AirMe 1.03.01 , ServeToMe , Reverse Sampler 2.5

 

xHelper Trojan

Effective Solution To Uninstall xHelper Trojan From PC

Horrible Things That You Must Know About xHelper Trojan

xHelper Trojan Horse is a dreadful computer malware which is defined as trojan virus. Your computer gets loaded with vicious materials and is not an easy thing to demolish at once. Upon getting onto the system, this notorious virus kills all the running system applications here and then let other virus and malware make their approaches to infect all the parts of the targeted computer system. Your computer will remain infected for long time and if not removed it will screw over last. A trojan virus is renowned for its harmful impact on the PC. It can be brought up by an executable file or documents of freeware, attachments in spam email, fake connections in porn sites and updated news and so on.

In addition, xHelper Trojan Horse will bring in more and more harmful viruses into your computer. What is more worse is that it implies that you cannot escape from the attack of this threat unless you delete it from your PC. A trojan virus once settles down inside the targeted computer, establishes connection with the remote server from where it downloads its malicious files and commands for further actions. It is completely a pervert item and will camouflage the entire computer system. Being a trojan virus, it hides itself in the depth of the compromised computer such that anti-virus program does not detect it easily.

Soon enough it starts its malicious activities. Each time you start your PC, all the malign files get activated automatically. In this way, it does not require any permission from you to run its commands. Once the commands of xHelper Trojan Horse are executed, they will damage the entire computer system. There will be lot of changes done by trojan virus into your computer system. Registry entries are changed, DNS and configuration settings too are altered. Also, some important and crucial system files are also corrupted that results in improper running of the computer system.

All the installed anti-virus program or security program will be blocked so that xHelper Trojan Horse can easily invade the computer system. Disabling anti-virus program makes your PC way too vulnerable and more prone to virus corruption. It is designed to collect sensitive information and data from the compromised PC and transfer it to cyber crooks. These collected information are then used for either illegal purposes or sold to third party for revenue. However, the only thing needed here is the removal of xHelper Trojan.

Steps to Remove xHelper Trojan

Step 1>> How to Boot Windows in Safe Mode to isolate xHelper Trojan

Step 2>> How to View Hidden Files created by xHelper Trojan

for Windows XP

  • Exit all Program and Go to Desktop
  • Select My Computer icon and Double Click to Open it
  • Click on the Tools Menu and now select and Click on Folder Options.
  • Select on View Tab that appears in New Window.
  • Check mark on the box next to Dispaly the Contents of System Folders
  • Now Check the box in order to Show Hidden Files and Folders
  • Now press on Apply and OK to close the Window.
  • As soon as these steps are performed, you can view the files and folders that were created by xHelper Trojan and hidden till now.

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for Windows Vista

  • Minimize all Window and Go to Desktop
  • Click on the Start Button which can be found in lower lef Corner having Windows Logo
  • Click on the Control Panel on the Menu and Open it
  • Control Panel can be opened in Classic View or Control Panel Home View.
  • If you have Selected Classic View, follow this
  • Double Click on the Folder icon to open it
  • Now select the view tab
  • Click on Option to Show Hidden Files or Folders
  • If you have Selected Control Panel Home View, follow this
  • Appearance and Personalization link is to be Clicked
  • Select on Show Hidden Files or Folders
  • Press Apply Option and then Click on OK.

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This will Show all the Folders including those created by xHelper Trojan

Know how to view Hidden Folders on Windows 7, Win 8 and Windows 10

(Following the above steps are necessary to view all the files created by xHelper Trojan and that is known to exist on Compromised PC.)

  • Open the Run Box by holding together the Start Key and R.

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  • Now Type and input appwiz.cpl and press on OK
  • This will take you to the Control Panel, Now Search for Suspicious programs or any entries related to xHelper Trojan. Unistall it once if you happen to find it. However be sure not to Uninstall any other program from the list.
  • In the Search Field, Type msconfig and press on Enter, this will pop-up a Window

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In the Startup Menu, Uncheck all the xHelper Trojan related entries or which are Unknown as Manufacturer.

Step 3>> Open the Run Box by Pressing Start Key and R in Combination

 

  1. Copy + Paste the following Command as
  2. notepad %windir%/system32/Drivers/etc/hosts and press on OK
  3. This will Open a new file. If your system has been hacked by xHelper Trojan, certain IP’s will be displayed which can be found in the bottom of the screen.

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Look for the suspicious IP that is present in your Localhost

Step 4>> How to Terminate xHelper Trojan Running Processes

  • Go the Processes Tab by pressing on CTRL+SHIFT+ESC Keys Together.
  • Look for the xHelper Trojan Running Processes.
  • Right Click on xHelper Trojan and End the Process.

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Step 5>> How to Remove xHelper Trojan Related Registry Entries

  • Open Registry by Typing Regedit in the Run box and Hit Enter Key

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  • This will open all the list of entries.
  • Now Find and search the entries created by xHelper Trojan and cautiously delete it.
  • Alternatively, you can manually search for it in the list to delete xHelper Trojan Manually.

Unfortunately, if you are unable to remove xHelper Trojan, Scan your PC Now

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