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The userinit.exe is a program that is launched directly after a user logs into Windows. This program restores your profile, fonts, colors, etc for your username. This startup is a required and important system file for Windows.
Identified as a variant of the Trojan.FakeAlert malware. This malware will issue fake alerts on your computer stating you have security problems and advertising rogue programs that can supposedly fix them.
Added by the W32.Iretsim worm. W32.Iretsim is a worm that spreads by copying itself to removable drives. It also attempts to end security-related processes on the compromised computer.
Added by the W32.Yahack.A worm. W32.Yahack.A is a worm that spreads through mapped drives. It logs keystrokes, gathers system information, and steals Yahoo! Messenger passwords.
Added by the W32.Debanpass worm. W32.Debanpass is a worm that copies itself to all drives. It steals confidential information and account details when users connect to a bank Web site.
Added by the W32.Snaban worm. W32.Snaban is a worm that spreads by copying itself to removable drives and network drives on the compromised computer. It also steals confidential information by logging keystrokes.
Added by the TSPY_ONLINEG.GJQ spyware. This spyware steals sensitive information, such as user names and passwords, related to the game, World of Warcraft.
Added by the VBS/Capiz-A worm. You can also delete the C:\Windows\System32\imgkulot.reg and C:\Windows\System32\imgkulot.vbs files that are associated with this infection.
Malware related to and installed with different rogue anti-spyware programs including WinAntiSpyware 2006 or WinAntiSpyware 2007. This Trojan is responsible for the fake security alerts being displayed in your Windows taskbar.
Added by the W32.Lecivio worm. W32.Lecivio is a worm that spreads by copying itself to all mapped drives on the compromised computer. It also downloads potentially malicious files on to the compromised computer.
Added by the W32.Pahatia.B worm. W32.Pahatia.B is a worm that spreads through mapped network drives and attempts to restart the computer if certain processes are running.
Added by the W32.Slurk.A worm. W32.Slurk.A is a worm that copies itself to all removable and shared drives, and drops other threats on to the compromised computer.
It is assumed that users are familiar with the operating system they
are using and comfortable with making the suggested changes. BleepingComputer.com will not
be held responsible if changes you make cause a system failure.
This is NOT a list of tasks/processes taken from Task Manager or the Close Program window (CTRL+ALT+DEL) but a list of startup applications, although you will find some of them
listed via this method. Pressing CTRL+ALT+DEL identifies programs that
are currently running - not necessarily at startup.
Therefore, before ending a task/process via CTRL+ALT+DEL just because
it has an "X" recommendation, please check whether it's in MSCONFIG or
the registry first. An example would be "svchost.exe" - which doesn't
appear in either under normal conditions but does via CTRL+ALT+DEL. If
in doubt, don't do anything.