MalwareBot - How to remove July 10, 2009 By Giedrius Majauskas MalwareBot is a potentially unwanted program that uses malicious methods to trick the user of the infected computer into buying the program. Most of the time, this rogue application falsely identifies legitimate network applications as threats on the computer. That’s why you shouldn’t rely on its statements. It is a way better idea to remove MalwareBot from your computer as soon as it is detected. MalwareBot can be downloaded from its homepage, but usually, it is promoted through the use of Trojans and other malicious software. Once installed, this parasite will display numerous infections and security issues. Then you will be prompted to pay for a full license of the application in order to remove these infections. The fake alert reads: Register for cleaning You must register the full version of MalwareBot to quarantine found Spyware. Click on “Get Full Version” to get your activation key now. Click on “Enter Activation Key” if you already have your activation key. The scan results are false as well as the warning pop-up written above. MalwareBot may use other methods and download additional malware onto your computer. Likely, it will slow down your computer. You may not be able to do even a regular tasks with your computer. If your computer is infected with MalwareBot, please use the removal guide below to remove this infection manually for free. Automatic Malware removal tools Download Spyhunter for Malware detection(Win) Note: Spyhunter trial provides detection of parasites and assists in their removal for free. limited trial available, Terms of use, Privacy Policy, Uninstall Instructions, Download Combo Cleaner for Malware detection(Mac) Note: Combo Cleaner trial provides detection of parasites and assists in their removal for free. limited trial available, Terms of use, Privacy Policy, Uninstall Instructions, Refund Policy , Manual removal Processes: MalwareBot.exe Icon.exe Files: %UserProfile%\\Application Data\\MalwareBot\\Log\\[Year- Month- Date_ Time].log %UserProfile%\\Local Settings\\Temp\\[RANDOM CHARACTERS].tmp C:\\Documents and Settings\\All Users\\Desktop\\MalwareBot.lnk C:\\Documents and Settings\\All Users\\Start Menu\\Programs\\MalwareBot\\MalwareBot on the Web.lnk C:\\Documents and Settings\\All Users\\Start Menu\\Programs\\MalwareBot\\MalwareBot.lnk %ProgramFiles%\\MalwareBot\\DataBase.ref %ProgramFiles%\\MalwareBot\\MalwareBot.exe %ProgramFiles%\\MalwareBot\\MalwareBot.url %ProgramFiles%\\MalwareBot\\vistaCPtasks.xml %Windìr%\\Installer\\[RANDOM CHARACTERS].msi %Windìr%\\Installer\\{858FDF24-D690-4203-BDA1-79FFAA0B6D3B}\\Icon.exe %Windìr%\\Tasks\\MalwareBot Scheduled Scan.job Registers: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\Software\\MalwareBot HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\\CLSID\\{C5D60FD5-9CCB-403c-9ED7-A5E1676C38CE} HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\\Installer\\Features\\42FDF858096D3024DB1A97FFAAB0D6B3 HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\\Installer\\Products\\42FDF858096D3024DB1A97FFAAB0D6B3 HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\\Installer\\UpgradeCodes\\8BF9CD9F316AF4348A9E5930114224AF HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\MalwareBot HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\DisabledRun HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\DisabledUninstall HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\ControlPanel\\NameSpace\\{C5D60FD5-9CCB-403c-9ED7-A5E1676C38CE} HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\DisabledBHO HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Uninstall\\{858FDF24-D690-4203-BDA1-79FFAA0B6D3B} MalwareBot facts Type: Rogue Anti-Spyware Download Spyhunter for Malware detection(Win) Note: Spyhunter trial provides detection of parasites and assists in their removal for free. limited trial available, Terms of use, Privacy Policy, Uninstall Instructions, Download Combo Cleaner for Malware detection(Mac) Note: Combo Cleaner trial provides detection of parasites and assists in their removal for free. limited trial available, Terms of use, Privacy Policy, Uninstall Instructions, Refund Policy , TOC Leave a ReplyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website