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VBDownloader
How to Remove VBDownloader from Your Computer
To completely purge VBDownloader from your computer, you need to delete the files and folders associated with VBDownloader. These files and folders are respectively listed in the Files and Folders sections on this page.
For instructions on deleting the VBDownloader files and folders, see the following section How to Delete VBDownloader Files (.exe, .dll, etc.).
How to Delete VBDownloader Files (.exe, .dll, etc.)
The files and folders associated with VBDownloader are listed in the Files and Folders sections on this page.
To delete the VBDownloader 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.
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VBDownloader 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 VBDownloader?
The following are the most likely reasons why your computer got infected with VBDownloader:
- 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 VBDownloader. 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 VBDownloader.
Visiting Questionable Web Sites
When you visit sites with dubious or objectionable content, trojans-including VBDownloader-, spyware, and adware, may well be automatically downloaded and installed onto your computer.
Detecting VBDownloader
The following symptoms signal that your computer is very likely to be infected with VBDownloader.
PC is working very slowly
VBDownloader 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 VBDownloader.
New desktop shortcuts have appeared or the home page has changed
VBDownloader can tamper with your Internet settings or redirect your default home page to unwanted web sites. VBDownloader may even add new shortcuts to your PC desktop.
Annoying popups keep appearing on your PC
VBDownloader 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
VBDownloader 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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