Tips For Deleting Trojan.Wdfload From Affected Computer (Windows 10 | 8 | 7 | XP)

Trojan.Wdfload : Facts Revealed

 

Trojan.Wdfload is a trojan horse that is associated with a fake search engine named SearchMaster which displays sponsored ads onto your web browsers. Luckily, the trojan is not capable of displaying advertising pop ups on your desktop. It means it will injects during your online session on the webpages that you open using your compromised web browsers. We have to mention that it is compatible with all famous web browsers like Google Chrome, Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox. However, it can not compromised Microsoft Edge browser and Safari. Research report on this trojan horse was first made public on February 27^th, 2017 and categorized as severe infection that must not be ignored. During Research we found that when Trojan.Wdfload is loaded onto your computer, will display advertisements related to tech support scams, Unsafe applications and a huge number of promotional contents.

Unluckily, it has abilities of both – trojan and adware, so in order to load itself automatically it configures a scheduled task that will automatically launch the adware without your consent. Prime reason behind releasing the trojan is to generate affiliate marketing commission. Remember, it also tracks your online movements and displays advertising contents relevant to your previous search history to increase chance of gaining fraud clicks. It is worth mentioning that Trojan.Wdfload (SearchMaster) is infamous because it inject advertisements not only on the web pages that you open but also on the search results. Though, it is possible that your browser will get redirected to phishing websites where you will see unbelievable offers and phishing message along with suggestion to install fake security programs.

Propagation Method Used by Trojan.Wdfload

Trojan.Wdfload comes bundled with free apps and games that download off the Websites that can not be trusted. During analysis we found that website like download.com and brothersoft always deliver optional program in case you forget to deselect checked boxes of optional programs like SearchMaster. Therefore, it is important that you pay attention to the EULA (End user license agreements) and installation steps when downloading/installing anything off the Internet. If you see Custom or Advanced installation option then it will be good to select it because the option disclose information regarding bundled programs.

Most importantly, you should keep a security software installed and up-to-date in order to get instant protection against newly released threats. Moreover, you should avoid double click suspicious attachments or shady links during your online session. As of now, remove Trojan.Wdfload using following instruction. 

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Steps to Remove Trojan.Wdfload

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

Step 2>> How to View Hidden Files created by Trojan.Wdfload

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 Trojan.Wdfload and hidden till now.

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.

This will Show all the Folders including those created by Trojan.Wdfload

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 Trojan.Wdfload and that is known to exist on Compromised PC.)

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

• 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 Trojan.Wdfload. 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

In the Startup Menu, Uncheck all the Trojan.Wdfload 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 Trojan.Wdfload, certain IP’s will be displayed which can be found in the bottom of the screen.

Look for the suspicious IP that is present in your Localhost

Step 4>> How to Terminate Trojan.Wdfload Running Processes

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

Step 5>> How to Remove Trojan.Wdfload Related Registry Entries

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

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

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