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Remove SoftVeteran (Uninstall Guide)Posted by Grinler on October 21, 2009 @ 01:15 PM · Views: 2,814
What this programs does: SoftVeteran is a rogue security program from the Wini family. This rogue is installed via Trojans that masquerade as Flash updates or video codecs that are required to watch an online video. Once you download and install this Trojan it will install SoftVeteran onto your computer as well as create numerous harmless files throughout your C:\Windows and C:\Windows\System32 folders. The Trojan will also configure SoftVeteran to start automatically when Windows starts and then launch the program. When the program launches it will scan your computer and display the harmless files, that the Trojan previously made, as infections, but will not remove them until you first purchase the program. This method of creating fake malware files and then detecting them as malware is a tactic where they are trying to scare you into purchasing the program. It goes without saying that you should not do so.
While the Trojan is running it will also display security warnings and windows on your computer. These security warnings will state that active infections have been found or that a remote computer is attempting to infiltrate your computer. The Trojan will also display a window that impersonates the legitimate Windows Security Center, except that it suggests that you purchase SoftVeteran to protect your computer. These alerts and fake windows should be ignored as the information in them is false. This program was designed for one purpose, which is to scare you into thinking that your computer is infected in the hopes that you will then purchase the SoftVeteran program. If you have already purchased SoftVeteran then you should contact your credit card company and dispute the charges. Last, but not least, if you are infected with SoftVeteran then please follow the steps in the guide below to remove this infection and any related malware from your computer.
Threat Classification:
Advanced information: View SoftVeteran files.
Entries for this program found in the Add or Remove Programs control panel: SoftVeteran
Tools Needed for this fix:
Symptoms that may be in a HijackThis Log: O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [jqd4.tmp.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\jqd4.tmp.exe
Guide Updates: 10/21/09 - Initial guide creation.
Automated Removal Instructions for SoftVeteran using Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware:
Your computer should now be free of the SoftVeteran program. If your current anti-virus solution let this infection through, you may want to consider purchasing the PRO version of Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware to protect against these types of threats in the future. If you are still having problems with your computer after completing these instructions, then please follow the steps outlined in the topic linked below: Preparation Guide For Use Before Posting A Hijackthis Log
Associated SoftVeteran Files: c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop\SoftVeteran.lnk
Associated SoftVeteran Windows Registry Information: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\SoftVeteran
This is a self-help guide. Use at your own risk. BleepingComputer.com can not be held responsible for problems that may occur by using this information. If you would like help with any of these fixes, you can post a HijackThis log in our HijackThis Logs and Analysis forum. If you have any questions about this self-help guide then please post those questions in our AntiVirus, Firewall and Privacy Products and Protection Methods forum and someone will help you.
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