Help To Remove Ghimob Malware from Windows 7

Ghimob Malware is a Backdoor
Trojan Dropped by Ghimob Malware are Zlob.AMJ.dll, Vundo.Y, Trojan.Nymaim.B, I-Worm.Axam, TrojanSpy:Win64/Ursnif.AT, Provis!rts, TrojanDownloader:MSIL/Levsond.A, Trojan-PSW.OnLineGames.dmc, Vundo.FAC
Related spyware SpySnipe, Spyware.IamBigBrother, SpyAOL, DriveDefender, OnlinePCGuard, Spyware.Look2Me, Remote Password Stealer, TorrentSoftware, SpyViper, Adware.BHO.je, Worm.NetSky
Windows Error caused by Ghimob Malware are – 0x8024D00E WU_E_SETUP_REBOOTREQUIRED Windows Update Agent setup package requires a reboot to complete installation., 0x0000011C, 0x80248008 WU_E_DS_MISSINGDATA The data store is missing required information or has a NULL in a table column that requires a non-null value., 0x8024801D WU_E_DS_IMPERSONATED A data store operation did not complete because it was requested with an impersonated identity., 0x80248018 WU_E_DS_SESSIONLOCKMISMATCH A table was not closed because it is not associated with the session., 0xf0823 CBS_E_NEW_SERVICING_STACK_REQUIRED Package needs a newer version of the servicing stack., 0x0000001C, 0x80249002 WU_E_INVENTORY_GET_INVENTORY_TYPE_FAILED Failed to get the requested inventory type from the server., 0x80240030 WU_E_INVALID_PROXY_SERVER The format of the proxy list was invalid.
Ghimob Malware infects these windows .dll files System.Speech.ni.dll, qmgr.dll, nwapi32.dll, dskquoui.dll, comrepl.dll, p2pgasvc.dll, wscproxystub.dll, comadmin.dll, PortableDeviceClassExtension.dll, inseng.dll, kbdsyr2.dll, BmlDataCarousel.dll

Ghimob Malware may have entered your pc through these software. If you have not installed them , then get rid of them 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea EE , MemoryOptimizer 3.2.0 , Dial-a-Font X 1.0 , Puzzle Dozer 1.0.1 , SendStyles , German Grammar 1.1.1 , Spell Checker 1.0.0 , iSedora Media Server 2.1.0 , Gamma Control 4.0.1 , PrefEdit 3.5 , SwitcherMaster 1.2 , Avalanche Extreme 1.1 , MetronomeX 0.4.1 , HallowScream Screensaver 1.0 , Sherlock Holmes 1.0M , FeedForAll 2.1.0.1 , Free Video Cutter Joiner 4.0 , GuitarNotesFinder 1.2

 

Ghimob Malware

Remove Ghimob Malware From PC In The Best Effective Way

When I was downloading updates for a software at the same time my PC got infected with a virus Ghimob Malware. I was informed about its presence in the system through my antivirus program. I tried each and every removal methods which were enough to remove a malware from my system but the Ghimob Malware is so adamant that it is still existing in my system and creating problems for me to work properly on my PC. Anyone kindly suggest me the way to remove it from my PC as your help in any way will be highly appreciated.

Summary Of The Threat

Name Ghimob Malware
Type Trojan
Danger High
Symptoms Make your system work slow, generate fake alerts, pop-ups add and many more
Distribution Channel Spam email messages, bundling method
Detection Download Free Scanner can detect Ghimob Malware

How Ghimob Malware Invades Your System?

Ghimob Malware can invade your system in numerous ways which includes spam email attachments, bundling with certain free software available online, through some suspected websites and download links, peer-to-peer sharing of data over networks and there can be some others too which can be used to intrude by Ghimob Malware in your PC.

The most common method for invasion Ghimob Malware uses is spam email message because these are smart enough to trick user in downloading the attachments associated to it. These attachments attached to the spam emails are the best carrier of the virus like Ghimob Malware. Ghimob Malware infiltrates inside your PC immediately after you download the attachment to the spam email without consenting you.

What Does Ghimob Malware Do In Your PC?

As Ghimob Malware infiltrates in your PC, first of all it penetrate deep inside your PC so that it would be difficult for the user to trace its location. Thereafter it feeds some new entries in your Windows Registry Editor and may alter the available registry entries. Ghimob Malware invokes these entries to initiate itself automatically each time when the system is started. It may also download some junk files into your system which can lead to increase the utilization of the CPU and hence can result in causing your system to hang and in some cases it may result in collapsing of system.

Ghimob Malware also drops certain other malicious code into your computer which makes your compromised PC more feeble than before. As it has association with some adware and browser hijackers therefore it may hijack your browser settings and some crucial system settings and can also redirect you to some sites which can inject numbers of malware inside your PC.

 

How To Remove Ghimob Malware From Your PC?

If your antivirus program is unable to detect the location of Ghimob Malware inside your PC then you should download Free Download Scanner to detect for its location. Once it is detected immediately remove it and reboot your system.

Manual Ghimob Malware Removal Guide

Step 1: How to Start your PC in Safe Mode with Networking to Get Rid of Ghimob Malware

(For Win 7 | XP | Vista Users)

  • first of all PC is to be rebooted in Safe Mode with Networking
  • Select on Start Button and Click on Shutdown | Restart option and select OK
  • when the PC restarts, keep tapping on F8 until you don’t get Advanced Boot Options.
  • Safe Mode with Networking Option is to be selected from the list.

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(For Win 8 | 8.1 | Win 10 Users)

  • Click on Power Button near Windows Login Screen
  • Keep Shift Button on the keyboard pressed and select Restart Option
  • Now Select on Enable Safe Mode with Networking Option

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In case Ghimob Malware, is not letting your PC to Start in Safe Mode, then following Step is to followed

Step 2: Remove Ghimob Malware Using System Restore Process

  • PC need to be rebooted to Safe Mode with Command Prompt
  • As soon as Command Prompt Window appear on the screen, select on cd restore and press on Enter option

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Type rstrui.exe and Click on Enter again.

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Now users need to Click on Next option and Choose restore point that was the last time Windows was working fine prior to Ghimob Malware infection. Once done, Click on Next button.

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Select Yes to Restore your System and get rid of Ghimob Malware infection.

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However, if the above steps does not work to remove Ghimob Malware, follow the below mentioned steps

Step:3  Unhide All Hidden Files and Folders to Delete Ghimob Malware

How to View Ghimob Malware Hidden Folders on Windows XP

  1. In order to show the hidden files and folders, you need to follow the given instructions:-
  2. Close all the Windows or minimize the opened application to go to desktop.
  3. Open “My Computer” by double-clicking on its icon.
  4. Click on Tools menu and select Folder options.
  5. Click on the View tab from the new Window.
  6. Check the Display contents of the system folders options.
  7. In the Hidden files and folders section, you need to put a check mark on Show hidden files and folders option.
  8. Click on Apply and then OK button. Now, close the Window.
  9. Now, you can see all the Ghimob Malware related hidden files and folders on the system.

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How to Access Ghimob Malware Hidden folders on Windows Vista

  1. Minimize or close all opened tabs and go to Desktop.
  2. Go to the lower left of your screen, you will see Windows logo there, click on Start button.
  3. Go to Control Panel menu and click on it.
  4. After Control Panel got opened, there will two options, either “Classic View” or “Control Panel Home View”.
  5. Do the following when you are in “Classic View”.
  6. Double click on the icon and open Folder Options.
  7. Choose View tab.
  8. Again move to step 5.
  9. Do the following if you are “Control Panel Home View”.
  10. Hit button on Appearance and Personalization link.
  11. Chose Show Hidden Files or Folders.
  12. Under the Hidden File or Folder section, click on the button which is right next to the Show Hidden Files or Folders.
  13. Click on Apply button and then hit OK. Now, close the window.
  14. Now, to show you all hidden files or folders created by Ghimob Malware, you have successfully considered Windows Vista.

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How to Unhide Ghimob Malware Created Folders on Windows 7

1. Go to the desktop and tap on the small rectangle which is located in the lower-right part of the system screen.

2. Now, just open the “Start” menu by clicking on the Windows start button which is located in the lower-left side of the PC screen that carries the windows logo.

3. Then after, look for the “Control Panel” menu option in the right-most row and open it.

4. When the Control Panel menu opens, then look for the “Folder Options” link.

5. Tap over the “View tab”.

6. Under the “Advanced Settings” category, double click on the “Hidden Files or Folders” associated with Ghimob Malware.

7. Next, just select the check-box in order to Show hidden files, folders, or drives.

8. After this, click on “Apply” >> “OK” and then close the menu.

9. Now, the Windows 7 should be configured to show you all hidden files, folders or drives.

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Steps to Unhide Ghimob Malware related Files and Folders on Windows 8

  1. First of all, power on your Windows PC and click on start logo button that is found in left side of the system screen.
  2. Now, move to program lists and select control panel app.
  3. When Control panel is open completely, click on more settings option.
  4. After, you will see a Control panel Window and then you choose “Appearance and Personalization” tab.
  5. In Advance settings dialogue box, you need to tick mark on Show hidden files and folders and clear the check box for Hide protected system files.
  6. Click on Apply and Ok button. This apply option helps you to detect and eradicate all types of Ghimob Malware related suspicious files.
  7. Finally, navigate your mouse cursor on close option to exit this panel.

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How to View Ghimob Malware associated folders on Windows 10

1. Open the folder if you wish to unhide files.

2. Search and Click on View in Menu bar

3. In Menu click on to view folder options.

4. Again click on View and Enable Radio Button associated with Show hidden files created by Ghimob Malware, folder and drive.

5. Press apply and OK.

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Step 4: Press Start Key along with R- copy + paste the below stated command and Click on OK

notepad %windir%/system32/Drivers/etc/hosts

  • This will open up a new file, in case if your system has been hacked, some IP’s will be shown at the bottom of the screen

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Click on the Start Menu, Input “Control Panel” in the search box —> Select. Network and Internet —> Network and Sharing Center —> Next Change Adapter Settings. Right-click your Internet connection —> Select on Properties.

  • In case if you find Suspicious IP in the local host –or if you are finding it difficult and have any problem then submit question to us and we will be happy to help you.

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