Msconf.exe removal guide
Msconf.exe a
is a trojan that appear as a legitimate file but it's actually a harmful program, most likely downloaded by other malware without victims knowledge.
Msconf.exe is normally installed on the Pc via porn content web sites, spam e-mail attachments or through corrupt multimedia codec installers.
When activated, Msconf.exe infects windows processes with corrupt Msconf.exe files and other malicious viruses.
Alliases / Related Infections: Backdoor.SdBot, Hacktool.Rootkit, Backdoor.Win32.Bifrose, W32/Sdbot.worm.gen, BehavesLikeWin32.ExplorerHijack, Backdoor.Rbot.Gen, Backdoor.Rbot, TrojanDropper:Win32/Malf.gen, Cryp_Xed-3, pxwma.dll, msconf.dll, 3475378.exe, msconf.exe, Trojan-Dropper.Vb.1, Trojan-Dropper.Win32.Agent.bfh
Potential warning signs:
- Sluggish Internet connection speed
- Browser and search engine hijacked by harmful web sites
- Complicated to delete Msconf.exe maunally, re-activates at system boot up
- Desktop overflowed with frustrating bulk popups even vid newest pop-up blocker
- Changed Windows background picture, desktop tray icons and shortcuts
Common Msconf.exe actions:
- Watches system registry, creates pop-ups matching surfing activity
- Download harmful third party files bundled with malicious malware
- Msconf may avoid firewall, antimalware and other security tools
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