Deleting Patchwork APT Successfully

Patchwork APT is a Spyware
Trojan Dropped by Patchwork APT are Vapsup, Worm.Autorun.RQ, Spy.BHO.bu, Hoax.Renos.bvl, Mal/Behav-170, I-Worm.Gift.a, Trojan.Fedcept.E, Trojan:VBS/Agent.K, Trojan.Vundo.gen!AW, CeeInject.gen!DY, Happy New Year Worm
Related spyware StorageProtector, Adware.TSAdbot, PopUpWithCast, Incredible Keylogger, DyFuCA.SafeSurfing, AdwareFinder, Mdelk.exe, Windows Precautions Center, Rogue.SpyDestroy Pro, SmartFixer, Worm.Win32.Netsky, PTech
Windows Error caused by Patchwork APT are – 0x0000009C, 0x80249001 WU_E_INVENTORY_PARSEFAILED Parsing of the rule file failed., 0x80240009 WU_E_OPERATIONINPROGRESS Another conflicting operation was in progress. Some operations such as installation cannot be performed twice simultaneously., 0x00000085, 0x0000007A, Error 0x80072EE2, 0x00000030, 0x80244018 WU_E_PT_HTTP_STATUS_FORBIDDEN Same as HTTP status 403 – server understood the request, but declined to fulfill it., 0x00000060, 0x80244028 WU_E_PT_NO_AUTH_COOKIES_CREATED Windows Update Agent was unable to create any valid authentication cookies.
Patchwork APT infects these windows .dll files sppwmi.dll, msaatext.dll, vmstorfltres.dll, tpmcompc.dll, nddenb32.dll, ehiVidCtl.dll, mswmdm.dll, txfw32.dll, kbdcr.dll, devmgr.dll

Patchwork APT may have entered your pc through these software. If you have not installed them , then get rid of them 8Passwords 1.12 , PocketHoops 1.0.1 , Themes for Keynote Free 2.0 , FishDog Match 1.2 , Simpo PDF to Word , Sonnet Tempo RAID133 Firmware 2.4.5 , Xmas Mail Stationery 1.0.2 , DiscBurner , Dockside 1.3 , EasyCloud 1.66 , dharma 1.0 , Readerware Books 3.40 , WEP Key Maker 1.1 , Dreambox Remote 1.0 , Spectre 1.7.4 , String Replacer , TrashMagic , Hardwood Spades 1.7.37

 

Patchwork APT

Remove Patchwork APT From Your Computer (Quick removal Guide)

Patchwork APT Short Summary

Patchwork APT is a trojan virus infection that provides vulnerabilities to the computer and make it compromised. It is a self replicating malware which hide itself deeply into the computer. Due to its strong impacts your updated antivirus and system securities will become useless. It is also capable to modify the registry entries with fake codes to make it completely inaccessible. It also brings numerous changes in your computer settings including background of the desktop, security and privacy settings and more.

Distribution Method Of The Patchwork APT

Patchwork APT is distributed by the unsafe network. Its geographical distribution is very huge and spread widely through network. Transferring the files from peer to peer network is much responsible for the invasion of Patchwork APT into your computer. The spam email attachments when tried to open, provide the malicious code to inject quickly into your computer. Visiting the malicious website, freeware downloads also play a lead role to invade this trojan virus silently into your system. The malign code get active when you install the freeware. It may contains the Patchwork APT trojan virus which is very harmful for your system.

Bad Impacts Of Patchwork APT

Patchwork APT consume big space in the computer memory and it gives the message like low disk space. Moreover this deceptive trojan causes hard drive failure, browser redirection, boot error, system crash, corrupt important application, and data loss. It also drop keyloggers that record and pass all keystrokes.

Patchwork APT infects all versions of Windows operating system i.e. XP, 10, 8, 7, 8.1 and vista. It is capable to corrupt the registry files and invade the malicious codes to the registry files to get automatic start up on the machine without any permission. It also causes blue screen of death. It also block the anti-virus and Firewall program to adjust itself for a long period of time into your system.

Patchwork APT also give the opportunity to the hackers to monitor your all online surfing which may risk your privacy. They steal your private data and make your PC so vulnerable with other threats, worms, spyware, malware and ransomware. They make money after getting your personal information. So, it is very important to remove Patchwork APT from your computer. Read the instruction give below carefully and get help to delete it permanently.

 

How to Remove Patchwork APT from Compromised PC (Manual Steps)

(This guide is intended to help users in following Step by Step instructions in making Windows Safe)

The first step which need to be followed is to Restart Windows PC in Safe Mode

Reboot in Safe Mode (For Windows XP | Vista | Win7)

  1. Restart Computer
  2. Tap on F8 continuously when the PC starts booting and select the option to enter Safe Mode with Networking.

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For Windows 8/8.1

  1. Press on the Start Button and then Choose Control Panel from the menu option
  2. Users need to opt for System and Security, to select Administrative Tools and then System Configuration.

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3.  Next, Click on the Safe Boot option and then choose OK, this will open a pop-up window, next Select Restart Option.

For Windows 10

  1. Start Menu is to be selected to Open it
  2. Press the power button icon which is present in the right corner, this will display power options menu.
  3. Keeping the SHIFT Key pressed on the keyboard, select the restart option. This will reboot Win 10
  4. Now you need to select the Troubleshoot icon, followed by advanced option in the startup Settings. Click on Restart. This will give the option to reboot, now select Enter Safe Mode with Networking.

Step 2. Uninstall Patchwork APT from Task Manager on Windows

How to End the Running Process related to Patchwork APT using Task Manager

  1. Firstly, Open Task Manager by Pressing Ctrl+Shift+Esc in Combination
  2. Next, Click on processes to Find Patchwork APT
  3. Now Click and select End Process to terminate Patchwork APT.

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Step3: How to Uninstall Patchwork APT from Control Panel on Windows

for Win XP| Vista and Win 7 Users

  1. Click and Select on Start Menu
  2. Now Control Panel is to be selected from the list
  3. Next Click on Uninstall Program
  4. Users need to Choose suspicious program related to Patchwork APT and right clicking on it.
  5. Finally, Select Uninstall option.

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For Win 8

  • Click and Select “Charms bar
  • Now Select Settings Option
  • Next Click on Control Panel
  • Select on Uninstall a Program Option and right click on program associated to Patchwork APT and finally uninstall it.

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For Windows 10

  1. The first Step is to Click and Select on Start Menu
  2. Now Click on All Apps
  3. Choose Patchwork APT and other suspicious program from the complete list
  4. Now right Click on to select Patchwork APT and finally Uninstall it from Windows 10

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Step: 4 How to Delete Patchwork APT Created Files from Registry

  • Open Registry by Typing Regedit in the Windows Search Field and then press on Enter.
  • This will open the registry entries. Now users need to press CTRL + F together and type Patchwork APT to find the entries.
  • Once located, delete all Patchwork APT named entries. If you are unable to find it, you need to look up for it on the directories manually. Be careful and delete only Patchwork APT entries, else it can damage your Windows Computer severely.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER—-Software—–Random Directory. 
HKEY_CURRENT_USER—-Software—Microsoft—-Windows—CurrentVersion—Run– Random
HKEY_CURRENT_USER—-Software—Microsoft—Internet Explorer—-Main—- Random

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Still having any problem in getting rid of Patchwork APT, or have any doubt regarding this, feel free to ask our experts.

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