My antivirus tools alert me that my computer is infected by PWS:Win32/Lmir.UA. It is unworkable to run the security functional tool to get rid of this virus. What will it do to my computer? Can i keep it on my computer for too long?
PWS:Win32/Lmir.UA is the detection of a illegitimate application. The tool is designed to provide serial numbers for various applications. It is detected that the virus could download malicious files on the compromised computer. Do you have any software obtain via illegal access such as cracked software? Did your antivirus detect the virus? You should delete PWS:Win32/Lmir.UA as soon as possible.
PWS:Win32/Lmir.UA is a malicious worm virus. Some antivirus program may name it in the other ways. The worm could open a back door in the compromised computers. The most common way via which hackers distribute PWS:Win32/Lmir.UA is instant messenger programs such as Yahoo messenger or MSN messenger. Do you have any instant messenger on your computer? If you have, you should be careful of the virus and some other similar virus such as W32.Yimfoca. You need to update your antivirus program and run a full scan regularly to make sure the worm does not infiltrate your computer. If your computer is infected, you should read the following passage to learn about how to get rid of it completely.
Step 1: Restart your computer in safe mode.
Windows 8
Restart your infected computer and press Ctrl + Alt + Del keys together while the machine is booting up.
Press Shift key and click 'shut down' icon at once on the pop-up screen.
Press restart button to access 'Choose An Option' screen.
Next select 'Troubleshoot' before 'Advance Options'.
Select 'Windows Startup settings' in the next window to continue.
Then press Shift key and click on 'Restart' button again to select 'Enable Safe Mode'.
Windows 7/Vista/XP
Restart system and keep tapping "F8" key before Windows loads.
When "Advanced Options Menu" starts, you can use your arrow keys to highlight 'Safe Mode with Networking" option, and then press Enter key to proceed.
Step two: Enter into Database and remove items generated by this virus.
Click to run "Run" box from Start menu (Windows 8 users may need to type "Run" in Search Charm bar).
Type "regedit" and hit Enter key will bring to your Database window.
Navigate to the following entries and remove the related items accordingly.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRun\[random numbers and letters]
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREClientsStartMenuInternetINTEXPLORE.pif\ToP
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{random numbers}
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Management\ARPCache\{random numbers}
Step three: End its running processes with related to PWS:Win32/Lmir.UA.
Press Ctrl + Alt + Del keys together to access Task Manager.
Under the View tab, choose "Select Columns" for "Image Path Name" and PID.
Task Manager will then display full path name of programs, suspicious ones that are related to the Trojan can be tracked down.
Go to Start Screen to access All Apps for Accessories (for Windows 7/XP/Vista users Accessories can be found in All Programs contained in Start Menu).
Select System Tools followed up by System Information.
Expand Software Environment and choose Running Tasks to view the path for each service and program in the right pane.
Track down suspicious ones that are related to the Trojan and end running processes accordingly.
Step four: Show hidden items to remove items injected by this virus.
Windows 8
Access Windows Explorer and hit its View tab to check 'File name extensions' and 'Hidden items'.
Windows 7/XP/Vista
Access "user accounts and family safety" contained in 'Control Panel' for 'Folder Options' to tick 'Show hidden files and folders and non-tick Hide protected operating system files (Recommended)'.
Step five: Restart your computer normally to save these changes when the all the steps.
PWS:Win32/Lmir.UA is the detection of a illegitimate application. The tool is designed to provide serial numbers for various applications. It is detected that the virus could download malicious files on the compromised computer. Do you have any software obtain via illegal access such as cracked software? Did your antivirus detect the virus? You should delete PWS:Win32/Lmir.UA as soon as possible.
PWS:Win32/Lmir.UA is a malicious worm virus. Some antivirus program may name it in the other ways. The worm could open a back door in the compromised computers. The most common way via which hackers distribute PWS:Win32/Lmir.UA is instant messenger programs such as Yahoo messenger or MSN messenger. Do you have any instant messenger on your computer? If you have, you should be careful of the virus and some other similar virus such as W32.Yimfoca. You need to update your antivirus program and run a full scan regularly to make sure the worm does not infiltrate your computer. If your computer is infected, you should read the following passage to learn about how to get rid of it completely.
How to Remove PWS:Win32/Lmir.UA Manually
Step 1: Restart your computer in safe mode.
Windows 8
Restart your infected computer and press Ctrl + Alt + Del keys together while the machine is booting up.
Press Shift key and click 'shut down' icon at once on the pop-up screen.
Press restart button to access 'Choose An Option' screen.
Next select 'Troubleshoot' before 'Advance Options'.
Select 'Windows Startup settings' in the next window to continue.
Then press Shift key and click on 'Restart' button again to select 'Enable Safe Mode'.
Windows 7/Vista/XP
Restart system and keep tapping "F8" key before Windows loads.
When "Advanced Options Menu" starts, you can use your arrow keys to highlight 'Safe Mode with Networking" option, and then press Enter key to proceed.
Step two: Enter into Database and remove items generated by this virus.
Click to run "Run" box from Start menu (Windows 8 users may need to type "Run" in Search Charm bar).
Type "regedit" and hit Enter key will bring to your Database window.
Navigate to the following entries and remove the related items accordingly.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRun\[random numbers and letters]
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREClientsStartMenuInternetINTEXPLORE.pif\ToP
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{random numbers}
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Management\ARPCache\{random numbers}
Step three: End its running processes with related to PWS:Win32/Lmir.UA.
Press Ctrl + Alt + Del keys together to access Task Manager.
Under the View tab, choose "Select Columns" for "Image Path Name" and PID.
Task Manager will then display full path name of programs, suspicious ones that are related to the Trojan can be tracked down.
Go to Start Screen to access All Apps for Accessories (for Windows 7/XP/Vista users Accessories can be found in All Programs contained in Start Menu).
Select System Tools followed up by System Information.
Expand Software Environment and choose Running Tasks to view the path for each service and program in the right pane.
Track down suspicious ones that are related to the Trojan and end running processes accordingly.
Step four: Show hidden items to remove items injected by this virus.
Windows 8
Access Windows Explorer and hit its View tab to check 'File name extensions' and 'Hidden items'.
Windows 7/XP/Vista
Access "user accounts and family safety" contained in 'Control Panel' for 'Folder Options' to tick 'Show hidden files and folders and non-tick Hide protected operating system files (Recommended)'.
Step five: Restart your computer normally to save these changes when the all the steps.
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