Possible Steps For Deleting Dustman from Windows 7

 

Dustman : How To Remove? (Deletion Guide)

Latest Research Report On Dustman

• Name: Dustman
• Type: Trojan
• Alert Level: Medium
• Infection Length: Varies
• Affected PCs: Windows Operating System

What Is Known About Dustman?

Dustman is one of the most noxious Trojan virus which mainly affects poorly protected Windows based computers. It often use masks in order to trick unwary system users into clicking infectious links and download rogue programs or files onto their machine. These types of Trojan downloaders has the ability to exploit scripting in the back-end for downloading malicious files or applications automatically onto the user’s system with just a visit to the phishing website in which Dustman is housed. Besides, it is able to deactivate weaker anti-virus softwares, bypass the firewalls and often remains active in the computer’s background while the victimized users works unaware of this Trojan being installed on their machine.

Furthermore, it can cleverly modify the system’s default configuration settings and modify the registry entries so that the harmful executables can run every time whenever Windows is loaded. Manual removal of Dustman virus may be possible. Although, malicious components and files of this Trojan may be renamed to look like same as legitimate operating system elements. It may also hook the legitimate running processes into circumvent activity. Therefore, to avoid deleting the wrong computer files and affecting the system’s hard drive, you should use a professional anti-malware solution which containing an anti-rookit algorithm that can easily and safely remove Dustman virus and all its associated hidden malwares as well.

Spam Emails Allow Dustman To Spread On The Web

According to the malware researchers, this malware is most frequently proliferated through malspam campaign. Typically, it is disclosed in the form of a file or document which claims to be from a shipping company and usually arrives on spam folder of your mailbox. However, you should clicking on any links or downloading and opening files attached to such emails because it may lead to the invasion of most dangerous Dustman virus on your computer. Besides, it can use fake software updates or infected advertisements to get installed on a targeted machine. In case, if you find the traces of this malware on your PC, then take immediate action for Dustman removal.

Steps to Delete Dustman

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 Dustman from Task Manager

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

 

Step:3 How to Delete Dustman Related Startup Items

Press Win + R together and Type “msconfig”.

Now press Enter Key or Select OK.

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

Now Search for Dustman Related applications on Startup Items

Now Uncheck all Unknown or Suspicious items from “System Configuration” related to Dustman

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

Step: 4 How to Delete Dustman 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 Dustman 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.

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

Step 5 How to View Hidden Files and Folders Created by Dustman

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 Dustman that was existing on your compromised system.

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

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