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Hi Jean,
all done. I presume it went smoothly as the computer has not disintegrated into a pile of twinkling dust.
Very many thanks for you help and patience at Exterminate-it. When I contacted Exterminate-it and loaded down your software I was on to my third antispyware company to solve a problem. Two companies had refunded subscription fees to my credit card rather than persevere to fix the problem.
Your team has guided me through the problem. My system has continued to operate through the whole procedure and you have been endearing patient with an old computer geek.
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Matcash.dr
Aliases of Matcash.dr (AKA):
[Kaspersky] Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Agent.bls
[McAfee] Matcash.dr, Downloader-BCF
[F-Prot] W32/AdwareX.BXT
[Other] Adware.MaxSearch, DLoader.CNBR, TROJ_AGENT.LNN, Trojan-Downloader.Matcash, maxifiles, Win32/Matcash.AA, Trojan Horse, W32/Agent.BSDM, Mal/Packer, BrowserModifier:Win32/Matcash
How to Remove Matcash.dr from Your Computer
To completely purge Matcash.dr from your computer, you need to delete the files and folders associated with Matcash.dr. These files and folders are respectively listed in the Files and Folders sections on this page.
For instructions on deleting the Matcash.dr files and folders, see the following section How to Delete Matcash.dr Files (.exe, .dll, etc.).
How to Delete Matcash.dr Files (.exe, .dll, etc.)
The files and folders associated with Matcash.dr are listed in the Files and Folders sections on this page.
To delete the Matcash.dr files and folders:
- Using your file explorer, browse to each file and folder listed in the Folders and Files sections.Note: The paths use certain conventions such as [%PROGRAM_FILES%]. These conventions are explained here.
- Select the file or folder and press SHIFT+Delete on the keyboard.
- Click Yes in the confirm deletion dialog box.
Files:
[%WINDOWS%]\retadpu.exe
[%WINDOWS%]\retadpu1000106.exe
[%WINDOWS%]\retadpu32.exe
[%WINDOWS%]\wr.exe
Scan your File System for Matcash.dr
Matcash.dr Categorized as:
Downloader
A type of trojan. The primary purpose of downloaders is to install malicious code on a user’s computer. However, they can enable other malicious uses. For example, they can be used to continually download new versions of malicious code, adware, or “pornware.” They are also used frequently used to exploit the vulnerabilities of Internet Explorer.
Downloaders are typically written in script languages such as VBS or JavaScript.
How Did My PC Get Infected with Matcash.dr?
The following are the most likely reasons why your computer got infected with Matcash.dr:
- Your operating system and Web browser's security settings are too lax.
- You are not following safe Internet surfing and PC practices.
Downloading and Installing Freeware or Shareware
Small-charge or free software applications may come bundled with spyware, adware, or programs like Matcash.dr. Sometimes adware is attached to free software to enable the developers to cover the overhead involved in created the software. Spyware frequently piggybacks on free software into your computer to damage it and steal valuable private information.
Using Peer-to-Peer Software
The use of peer-to-peer (P2P) programs or other applications using a shared network exposes your system to the risk of unwittingly downloading infected files, including malicious programs like Matcash.dr.
Visiting Questionable Web Sites
When you visit sites with dubious or objectionable content, trojans-including Matcash.dr-, spyware, and adware, may well be automatically downloaded and installed onto your computer.
Detecting Matcash.dr
The following symptoms signal that your computer is very likely to be infected with Matcash.dr.
PC is working very slowly
Matcash.dr can seriously slow down your computer. If your PC takes a lot longer than normal to restart or your Internet connection is extremely slow, your computer may well be infected with Matcash.dr.
New desktop shortcuts have appeared or the home page has changed
Matcash.dr can tamper with your Internet settings or redirect your default home page to unwanted web sites. Matcash.dr may even add new shortcuts to your PC desktop.
Annoying popups keep appearing on your PC
Matcash.dr may swamp your computer with pestering popup ads, even when you're not connected to the Internet, while secretly tracking your browsing habits and gathering your personal information.
E-mails that you didn't write are being sent from your mailbox
Matcash.dr may gain complete control of your mailbox to generate and send e-mail with virus attachments, e-mail hoaxes, spam, and other types of unsolicited e-mail to other people.
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