ADW_SUITSEAR

To identify and delete the malware/grayware file:

• On Windows XP and Server 2003 systems:

1. Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product and then take note of the names of the malware/grayware files detected.
2. Click Start>Run. In the Open input box, type secpol.msc and press Enter.
3. In the left panel, double-click Local Policies>Security Options.
4. In the right panel, double-click Recovery Console: Allow floppy copy and access to all drives and folders.
5. Select Enabled and click OK.
6. Insert the Windows Installation CD into the CD drive, then restart your computer.
7. When prompted, press any key to boot from the CD.
8. On the main menu, type r to go to the Recovery Console.
9. Type the number that corresponds to the drive and directory that contains Windows (usually C:\WINDOWS) and press Enter.
10. Type the Administrator password and press Enter.
11. In the input box, type the following then press Enter:
    SET AllowAllPaths = TRUE
    del "{malware/grayware path and file name}"
12. Type exit and press Enter to restart the system normally.

• On Windows Vista and 7 systems:

1. Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product and then take note of the names of the malware/grayware files detected.
2. Insert your Windows Installation DVD in the DVD drive, then Press the restart button.
3. When prompted, press any key to boot from the CD.
4. Depending on your Windows Installation DVD, you might be required to select the installation language. Then on the Install Windows window, choose your language, locale, and keyboard layout or input method. Click Next, then click Repair your computer.
5. Select Use recovery tools that can help fix problems starting Windows. Select your installation of Windows. Click Next.
6. If the Startup Repair window appears, click Cancel, Yes, then Finish.
7. In the System Recovery Options window, click Command Prompt.
8. In the Command Prompt window, type the following then press Enter:
   BootRec.exe /fixmbr
   del "{malware/grayware path and file name}"
9. Type exit and press Enter to close the Command Prompt window.
10. Click Restart to restart the system normally.

To delete the registry key this malware/grayware created:

1. Open Registry Editor. Click Start>Run, type REGEDIT, then press Enter.
2. In the left panel, double-click the following:
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Microsoft>Windows NT>CurrentVersion>Image File Execution Options
3. Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
   bprotect.exe
4. Again Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
   browserprotect.exe
5. Again Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
   browserdefender.exe
6. Again Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
   bitguard.exe
7. Again Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
   snapdo.exe
8. Again Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
   browsersafeguard.exe
9. Again Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
   bpsvc.exe
10. Again Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    protectedsearch.exe
11. Again Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    stinst32.exe
12. Again Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    stinst64.exe
13. Again Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    searchprotection.exe
14. Again Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    utiljumpflip.exe
15. Again Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    dprotectsvc.exe
16. Again Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    searchprotector.exe
17. Again Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    searchsettings.exe
18. Again Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    searchsettings64.exe
19. Again Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    jumpflip
20. Again Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    volaro
21. Again Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    vonteera
22. Again Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    searchinstaller.exe
23. Again Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    websteroids.exe
24. Again Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    websteroidsservice.exe
25. Again Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    umbrella.exe
26. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>Software>SystemK
27. Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    General
28. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER>Software>SystemK
29. Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    General
30. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER>Software>Microsoft>Internet Explorer
31. Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    Search
32. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SYSTEM>CurrentControlSet>Control>Session Manager
33. Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    AppCertDlls
34. Again Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    Approved Extensions
35. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER>Software>Microsoft>Windows>CurrentVersion>Ext>Settings
36. Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    {54739D49-AC03-4C57-9264-C5195596B3A1}
37. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER>SOFTWARE
38. Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    Linkey
39. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE
40. Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    Linkey
41. Again Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    {4D9101D6-5BA0-4048-BDDE-7E2DF54C8C47}
42. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER>Software>Microsoft>Windows>CurrentVersion>Uninstall
43. Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    Linkey
44. Again Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    LinkeyDeals
45. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Classes>AppID
46. Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    {6A7CD9EC-D8BD-4340-BCD0-77C09A282921}
47. Again Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    iedll.dll
48. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
49. Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    Linkey.Linkey
50. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Classes>Linkey.Linkey
51. Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    CLSID
52. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Classes>CLSID
53. Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    {4D9101D6-5BA0-4048-BDDE-7E2DF54C8C47}
54. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Classes>CLSID>{4D9101D6-5BA0-4048-BDDE-7E2DF54C8C47}
55. Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    ProgID
56. Again Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    VersionIndependentProgID
57. Again Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    Programmable
58. Again Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    InprocServer32
59. Again Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    Implemented Categories
60. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Classes>CLSID>{4D9101D6-5BA0-4048-BDDE-7E2DF54C8C47}>Implemented Categories
61. Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    {59FB2056-D625-48D0-A944-1A85B5AB2640}
62. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Classes>TypeLib
63. Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    {726E90BE-DC22-4965-B215-E0784DC26F47}
64. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Classes>TypeLib>{726E90BE-DC22-4965-B215-E0784DC26F47}
65. Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    1.0
66. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Classes>TypeLib>{726E90BE-DC22-4965-B215-E0784DC26F47}>1.0
67. Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    FLAGS
68. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Classes>TypeLib>{726E90BE-DC22-4965-B215-E0784DC26F47}>1.0>0
69. Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    win32
70. Again Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    HELPDIR
71. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Classes>Interface
72. Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    {4613B1C1-FBC0-43C3-A4B9-B1D6CD360BB3}
73. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Classes>Interface>{4613B1C1-FBC0-43C3-A4B9-B1D6CD360BB3}
74. Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    ProxyStubClsid
75. Again Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    ProxyStubClsid32
76. Again Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    TypeLib
77. Again Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    SettingsManagerIEHelper.DNSGuard.1
78. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Classes>SettingsManagerIEHelper.DNSGuard.1
79. Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    CLSID
80. Again Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    SettingsManagerIEHelper.DNSGuard
81. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Classes>SettingsManagerIEHelper.DNSGuard
82. Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    CLSID
83. Again Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    CurVer
84. Again Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    {54739D49-AC03-4C57-9264-C5195596B3A1}
85. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Classes>CLSID>{54739D49-AC03-4C57-9264-C5195596B3A1}
86. Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    ProgID
87. Again Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    VersionIndependentProgID
88. Again Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    Programmable
89. Again Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    InprocServer32
90. Again Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    {E1842850-FB16-4471-B327-7343FBAED55C}
91. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Classes>CLSID>{E1842850-FB16-4471-B327-7343FBAED55C}
92. Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    Programmable
93. Again Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    InprocServer32
94. Again Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    {93D511B5-143B-4A99-ABFC-B5B78AD0AE1B}
95. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Classes>TypeLib>{93D511B5-143B-4A99-ABFC-B5B78AD0AE1B}
96. Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    1.0
97. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Classes>TypeLib>{93D511B5-143B-4A99-ABFC-B5B78AD0AE1B}>1.0
98. Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
    FLAGS
99. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Classes>TypeLib>{93D511B5-143B-4A99-ABFC-B5B78AD0AE1B}>1.0>0
100. Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
     win32
101. Again Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
     HELPDIR
102. Again Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
     {AA760BA8-5862-4BC5-9263-4452CBC0B264}
103. In the left panel, double-click the following:
     HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Classes>Interface>{AA760BA8-5862-4BC5-9263-4452CBC0B264}
104. Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
     ProxyStubClsid
105. Again Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
     ProxyStubClsid32
106. Again Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
     TypeLib
107. In the left panel, double-click the following:
     HKEY_CURRENT_USER>SOFTWARE>Microsoft>Windows>CurrentVersion>App Paths
108. Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
     chrome.exe
109. In the left panel, double-click the following:
     HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Microsoft>Windows>CurrentVersion>App Paths
110. Still in the left panel, locate and delete the key:
     chrome.exe
111. Close Registry Editor.

To delete the registry value this malware/grayware created:

1. Open Registry Editor. Click Start>Run, type REGEDIT, then press Enter.
2. In the left panel, double-click the following:
   HKEY_CURRENT_USER>Software>Microsoft>Windows>CurrentVersion>Run
3. In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
   Linkey Deals = "%Program Files%\LinkeyDeals\msilnk.exe "
4. In the left panel, double-click the following:
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Microsoft>Windows NT>CurrentVersion>Image File Execution Options>bprotect.exe
5. In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
   debugger = "tasklist.exe"
6. In the left panel, double-click the following:
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Microsoft>Windows NT>CurrentVersion>Image File Execution Options>browserprotect.exe
7. In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
   debugger = "tasklist.exe"
8. In the left panel, double-click the following:
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Microsoft>Windows NT>CurrentVersion>Image File Execution Options>browserdefender.exe
9. In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
   debugger = "tasklist.exe"
10. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Microsoft>Windows NT>CurrentVersion>Image File Execution Options>bitguard.exe
11. In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    debugger = "tasklist.exe"
12. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Microsoft>Windows NT>CurrentVersion>Image File Execution Options>snapdo.exe
13. In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    debugger = "tasklist.exe"
14. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Microsoft>Windows NT>CurrentVersion>Image File Execution Options>browsersafeguard.exe
15. In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    debugger = "tasklist.exe"
16. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Microsoft>Windows NT>CurrentVersion>Image File Execution Options>bpsvc.exe
17. In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    debugger = "tasklist.exe"
18. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Microsoft>Windows NT>CurrentVersion>Image File Execution Options>protectedsearch.exe
19. In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    debugger = "tasklist.exe"
20. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Microsoft>Windows NT>CurrentVersion>Image File Execution Options>stinst32.exe
21. In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    debugger = "tasklist.exe"
22. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Microsoft>Windows NT>CurrentVersion>Image File Execution Options>stinst64.exe
23. In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    debugger = "tasklist.exe"
24. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Microsoft>Windows NT>CurrentVersion>Image File Execution Options>searchprotection.exe
25. In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    debugger = "tasklist.exe"
26. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Microsoft>Windows NT>CurrentVersion>Image File Execution Options>utiljumpflip.exe
27. In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    debugger = "tasklist.exe"
28. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Microsoft>Windows NT>CurrentVersion>Image File Execution Options>dprotectsvc.exe
29. In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    debugger = "tasklist.exe"
30. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Microsoft>Windows NT>CurrentVersion>Image File Execution Options>searchprotector.exe
31. In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    debugger = "tasklist.exe"
32. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Microsoft>Windows NT>CurrentVersion>Image File Execution Options>searchsettings.exe
33. In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    debugger = "tasklist.exe"
34. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Microsoft>Windows NT>CurrentVersion>Image File Execution Options>searchsettings64.exe
35. In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    debugger = "tasklist.exe"
36. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Microsoft>Windows NT>CurrentVersion>Image File Execution Options>jumpflip
37. In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    debugger = "tasklist.exe"
38. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Microsoft>Windows NT>CurrentVersion>Image File Execution Options>volaro
39. In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    debugger = "tasklist.exe"
40. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Microsoft>Windows NT>CurrentVersion>Image File Execution Options>vonteera
41. In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    debugger = "tasklist.exe"
42. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Microsoft>Windows NT>CurrentVersion>Image File Execution Options>searchinstaller.exe
43. In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    debugger = "tasklist.exe"
44. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Microsoft>Windows NT>CurrentVersion>Image File Execution Options>websteroids.exe
45. In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    debugger = "tasklist.exe"
46. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Microsoft>Windows NT>CurrentVersion>Image File Execution Options>websteroidsservice.exe
47. In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    debugger = "tasklist.exe"
48. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Microsoft>Windows NT>CurrentVersion>Image File Execution Options>umbrella.exe
49. In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    debugger = "tasklist.exe"
50. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>SystemK>General
51. In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    use_secondary_url = "1"
52. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    iver = "5.0.0.13001"
53. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    pver = "5.0.0.13001"
54. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>SystemK
55. In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    Version = "5.0.0.13001"
56. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    appid = "0"
57. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    home = "%Program Files%\Settings Manager"
58. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    ln = "en"
59. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    sysid = "427"
60. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    clid = "{3CA2CF07-8A58-4472-ACB9-B3DA14A19DB0}"
61. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    osver = "5.1"
62. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    ostype = "win32"
63. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    osl = "en-US"
64. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    itime = "2014-07-04"
65. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    ptype = "n"
66. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    kisid = "0"
67. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    kapid = "0"
68. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    uid = "3202250780584472"
69. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    uc = "398"
70. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    kbn = "13001"
71. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    guid = "{EB25CAE0-E5F3-E993-3950-E055FE755242}"
72. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    os_user_type = "Admin"
73. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    ie_search_set = "1"
74. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER>Software>SystemK>General
75. In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    ie_search_set = "1"
76. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    browser = " ie ff cr"
77. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    ie_ds_supported = "1"
78. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    ie_hp_supported = "1"
79. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER>Software>Microsoft>Internet Explorer>Main
80. In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    Search Bar = "http://www.{BLOCKED}t-search.net?sid
81. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER>Software>Microsoft>Internet Explorer>Search
82. In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    SearchAssistant = "{random characters}"
83. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    Use Search Asst = "no"
84. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SYSTEM>ControlSet001>Control>Session Manager>AppCertDlls
85. In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    x86 = "%Program Files%\Settings Manager\systemk\sysapcrt.dll"
86. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Microsoft>Internet Explorer>Main
87. In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    FrameAuto = "1"
88. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Microsoft>Internet Explorer>Toolbar
89. In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    10 = "10"
90. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER>Software>Microsoft>Internet Explorer>Approved Extensions
91. In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    {54739D49-AC03-4C57-9264-C5195596B3A1} = "{random values}"
92. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER>Software>Microsoft>Windows>CurrentVersion>Ext>Settings>{54739D49-AC03-4C57-9264-C5195596B3A1}
93. In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    Flags = "4"
94. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    aw = "No"
95. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    sitime = "1404466048"
96. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER>Software>Linkey
97. In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    instdir = "%Application Data%\Linkey"
98. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    extraUninstaller = "%Program Files%\Settings Manager\systemk\Uninstall.exe /browser
99. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
    browsers = "chrome,ff,ie"
100. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
     norestart = "Yes"
101. In the left panel, double-click the following:
     HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Microsoft>Windows NT>CurrentVersion>Windows
102. In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
     LoadAppInit_DLLs = "1"
103. In the left panel, double-click the following:
     HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Linkey
104. In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
     ie_jsurl = "http://app.{BLOCKED}project.com/popup/IE/background.js"
105. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
     {4D9101D6-5BA0-4048-BDDE-7E2DF54C8C47} = "{random values}"
106. In the left panel, double-click the following:
     HKEY_CURRENT_USER>Software>Microsoft>Windows>CurrentVersion>Ext>Settings>{4D9101D6-5BA0-4048-BDDE-7E2DF54C8C47}
107. In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
     Flags = "4"
108. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
     iver = "0.0.0.469"
109. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
     pver = "0.0.0.469"
110. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
     appid = "0"
111. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
     home = "%Application Data%\Linkey"
112. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
     ln = "en"
113. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
     sysid = "300"
114. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
     clid = "{F3D13913-EDE2-4D57-91C6-8BE508FACF58}"
115. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
     itime = "1404466033"
116. In the left panel, double-click the following:
     HKEY_CURRENT_USER>Software>Microsoft>Windows>CurrentVersion>Uninstall>Linkey
117. In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
     NoModify = "1"
118. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
     NoRepair = "1"
119. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
     DisplayName = "Linkey"
120. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
     InstallLocation = "%Application Data%\Linkey"
121. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
     DisplayVersion = "0.0.0.469"
122. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
     UninstallString = "%Application Data%\Linkey\uninstall.exe "
123. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
     DisplayIcon = "%Application Data%\Linkey\uninstall.exe"
124. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
     Publisher = "Aztec Media Inc"
125. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
     Traffic_type = "n"
126. In the left panel, double-click the following:
     HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>LinkeyDeals
127. In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
     browser = "ie,ff,chrome,"
128. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
     company = "Linkey Deals"
129. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
     distributed = "Linkey Deals"
130. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
     UninstallString = "%Program Files%\LinkeyDeals\LinkeyDealsUninst.exe /browser
131. In the left panel, double-click the following:
     HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Classes>AppID>iedll.dll
132. In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
     AppID = "{6A7CD9EC-D8BD-4340-BCD0-77C09A282921}"
133. In the left panel, double-click the following:
     HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Classes>CLSID>{4D9101D6-5BA0-4048-BDDE-7E2DF54C8C47}>InprocServer32
134. In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
     ThreadingModel = "Apartment"
135. In the left panel, double-click the following:
     HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Microsoft>Windows>CurrentVersion>Explorer>Browser Helper Objects>{4D9101D6-5BA0-4048-BDDE-7E2DF54C8C47}
136. In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
     NoExplorer = "1"
137. In the left panel, double-click the following:
     HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Classes>Interface>{4613B1C1-FBC0-43C3-A4B9-B1D6CD360BB3}>TypeLib
138. In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
     Version = "1.0"
139. In the left panel, double-click the following:
     HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Classes>CLSID>{54739D49-AC03-4C57-9264-C5195596B3A1}>InprocServer32
140. In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
     ThreadingModel = "Apartment"
141. In the left panel, double-click the following:
     HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Classes>CLSID>{E1842850-FB16-4471-B327-7343FBAED55C}>InprocServer32
142. In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
     ThreadingModel = "Apartment"
143. In the left panel, double-click the following:
     HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Classes>Interface>{AA760BA8-5862-4BC5-9263-4452CBC0B264}>TypeLib
144. In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
     Version = "1.0"
145. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
     srn0 = "SystemkService"
146. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
     srn1 = "F06DEFF2-5B9C-490D-910F-35D3A9119622"
147. Again In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
     x64 = "%Program Files%\settings manager\systemk\x64\sysapcrt.dll"
148. Close Registry Editor.

To restore registry values this malware/grayware modified:

1. Open Registry Editor. To do this:
   
   • On Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003:
     Click Start>Run, type REGEDIT in the text box provided, and then press Enter.
   • On Windows Vista and 7:
     Click the Start button, type REGEDIT in the Search input field then press Enter.
2. In the left panel, double-click the following:
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Microsoft>Internet Explorer>Search
3. In the right panel, locate the registry value:
   SearchAssistant = "{random characters}"
4. Right-click on the value name and choose Modify. Change the value data of this entry to:
   SearchAssistant = "http://ie.search.msn.com/{SUB_RFC1766}/srchasst/srchasst.htm"
5. In the left panel, double-click the following:
   HKEY_CURRENT_USER>Software>Microsoft>Internet Explorer>Main
6. In the right panel, locate the registry value:
   Start Page = "http://www.{BLOCKED}t-search.net?sid
7. Right-click on the value name and choose Modify. Change the value data of this entry to:
   Start Page = "http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/redir.dll?prd
8. In the left panel, double-click the following:
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Microsoft>Windows NT>CurrentVersion>Windows
9. In the right panel, locate the registry value:
   AppInit_DLLs = "%Application Data%\Linkey\IEEXTE~1\iedll.dll "
10. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Microsoft>Windows NT>CurrentVersion>Tracing>Microsoft>Imapi
11. In the right panel, locate the registry value:
    LogSessionName = "stdout"
12. Right-click on the value name and choose Modify. Change the value data of this entry to:
    LogSessionName = "{random values}"
13. Again In the right panel, locate the registry value:
    Active = "1"
14. Right-click on the value name and choose Modify. Change the value data of this entry to:
    Active = "1"
15. Again In the right panel, locate the registry value:
    ControlFlags = "1"
16. Right-click on the value name and choose Modify. Change the value data of this entry to:
    ControlFlags = "1"
17. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Microsoft>Windows NT>CurrentVersion>Tracing>Microsoft>Imapi>ImapiSvc
18. In the right panel, locate the registry value:
    Guid = "8107d8e9-e323-49f5-bba2-abc35c243dca"
19. Right-click on the value name and choose Modify. Change the value data of this entry to:
    Guid = "8107d8e9-e323-49f5-bba2-abc35c243dca"
20. Again In the right panel, locate the registry value:
    BitNames = "{random characters}"
21. Right-click on the value name and choose Modify. Change the value data of this entry to:
    BitNames = " ImapiDebugError ImapiDebugWarning ImapiDebugTrace ImapiDebugInfo ImapiDebugX ImapiDebugSort"
22. In the left panel, double-click the following:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Microsoft>Windows NT>CurrentVersion>Winlogon
23. In the right panel, locate the registry value:
    AutoRestartShell = "1"
24. Right-click on the value name and choose Modify. Change the value data of this entry to:
    AutoRestartShell = "1"
25. Close Registry Editor.

To manually delete a malware/grayware component from an affected system:

• For Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003:

1. Right-click Start then click Search....
2. In the Named input box, type:
   
   • %User Temp%\nsf3.tmp
   • %User Temp%\nsk7.tmp\System.dll
   • %User Temp%\nsk7.tmp\UserInfo.dll
   • %User Temp%\nsk7\Helper.dll
   • %User Temp%\nsk7\Starter.exe
   • %User Temp%\nsk7.tmp\registry.dll
   • %User Temp%\nsk7\nsa17.tmp\pack.exe
   • %User Temp%\nsk7\nsa17.tmp\mediabar.exe
   • %User Temp%\nsk7\tbicon.exe
   • %User Temp%\nsk7.tmp\nsExec.dll
   • %Program Files%\Settings Manager\systemk\Uninstall.exe
   • %Program Files%\Settings Manager\systemk\favicon.ico
   • %Program Files%\Settings Manager\systemk\systemkmgrc2.cfg
   • %Program Files%\Settings Manager\systemk\x64\systemkmgrc2.cfg
   • %Program Files%\Settings Manager\systemk\Internet Explorer Settings Update.exe
   • %Program Files%\Settings Manager\systemk\x64\Internet Explorer Settings Update.exe
   • %Program Files%\Settings Manager\systemk\Internet Explorer Settings.exe
   • %Program Files%\Settings Manager\systemk\x64\Internet Explorer Settings.exe
   • %Program Files%\Settings Manager\systemk\SystemkService.exe
   • %Program Files%\Settings Manager\systemk\systemku.exe
   • %Program Files%\Settings Manager\systemk\sysapcrt.dll
   • %Program Files%\Settings Manager\systemk\x64\sysapcrt.dll
   • %Program Files%\Settings Manager\systemk\syskldr.dll
   • %Program Files%\Settings Manager\systemk\x64\syskldr.dll
   • %Program Files%\Settings Manager\systemk\syskldr_u.dll
   • %Program Files%\Settings Manager\systemk\x64\syskldr_u.dll
   • %Program Files%\Settings Manager\systemk\systemk.dll
   • %Program Files%\Settings Manager\systemk\x64\systemk.dll
   • %Program Files%\Settings Manager\systemk\systemkbho.dll
   • %Program Files%\Settings Manager\systemk\x64\systemkbho.dll
   • %User Temp%\nsk7\nsa17.tmp\SettingsManagerMediaBar.exe
   • %User Temp%\nss80.tmp\System.dll
   • %User Temp%\nss80\Helper.dll
   • %User Temp%\nss80\Uninstall.exe
   • %User Temp%\nss80.tmp\registry.dll
   • %Program Files%\Linkey\log.log
   • %User Temp%\nss80.tmp\nsArray.dll
   • %User Temp%\nss80\nsu8E.tmp\pack.exe
   • %User Temp%\nss80.tmp\nsExec.dll
   • %User Temp%\nss80.tmp\MoreInfo.dll
   • %User Temp%\nss80\config.xml
   • %User Temp%\nss80.tmp\nsisXML.dll
   • %Application Data%\Linkey\LinkeyDeals.exe
   • %Application Data%\Linkey\IEExtension\iedll.dll
   • %Application Data%\Linkey\IEExtension\iedll64.dll
   • %User Temp%\nsnA7.tmp
   • %User Temp%\nstA9\insthlp.dll
   • %User Temp%\nstA9.tmp\System.dll
   • %Program Files%\LinkeyDeals\msilnk.dll
   • %Program Files%\LinkeyDeals\msilnk64.dll
   • %Program Files%\LinkeyDeals\msilnk64.exe
   • %Program Files%\LinkeyDeals\msilnk.exe
   • %Program Files%\LinkeyDeals\insthlp.dll
   • %Program Files%\LinkeyDeals\LinkeyDealsUninst.exe
   • %User Profile%\systemk\general.cfg
   • %User Profile%\systemk\S-1-5-21-1645522239-1292428093-682003330-1003.cfg
   • %User Profile%\systemk\coordinator.cfg
   • %Temp%\hvjmq55z.TMP
3. In the Look In drop-down list, select My Computer then press Enter.
4. Once located, select the file then press SHIFT+DELETE to delete it.
5. Repeat the said steps for all files listed.

• For Windows Vista and Windows 7 users:

1. Click Start>Computer.
2. In the Search input box, type:
   
   • %User Temp%\nsf3.tmp
   • %User Temp%\nsk7.tmp\System.dll
   • %User Temp%\nsk7.tmp\UserInfo.dll
   • %User Temp%\nsk7\Helper.dll
   • %User Temp%\nsk7\Starter.exe
   • %User Temp%\nsk7.tmp\registry.dll
   • %User Temp%\nsk7\nsa17.tmp\pack.exe
   • %User Temp%\nsk7\nsa17.tmp\mediabar.exe
   • %User Temp%\nsk7\tbicon.exe
   • %User Temp%\nsk7.tmp\nsExec.dll
   • %Program Files%\Settings Manager\systemk\Uninstall.exe
   • %Program Files%\Settings Manager\systemk\favicon.ico
   • %Program Files%\Settings Manager\systemk\systemkmgrc2.cfg
   • %Program Files%\Settings Manager\systemk\x64\systemkmgrc2.cfg
   • %Program Files%\Settings Manager\systemk\Internet Explorer Settings Update.exe
   • %Program Files%\Settings Manager\systemk\x64\Internet Explorer Settings Update.exe
   • %Program Files%\Settings Manager\systemk\Internet Explorer Settings.exe
   • %Program Files%\Settings Manager\systemk\x64\Internet Explorer Settings.exe
   • %Program Files%\Settings Manager\systemk\SystemkService.exe
   • %Program Files%\Settings Manager\systemk\systemku.exe
   • %Program Files%\Settings Manager\systemk\sysapcrt.dll
   • %Program Files%\Settings Manager\systemk\x64\sysapcrt.dll
   • %Program Files%\Settings Manager\systemk\syskldr.dll
   • %Program Files%\Settings Manager\systemk\x64\syskldr.dll
   • %Program Files%\Settings Manager\systemk\syskldr_u.dll
   • %Program Files%\Settings Manager\systemk\x64\syskldr_u.dll
   • %Program Files%\Settings Manager\systemk\systemk.dll
   • %Program Files%\Settings Manager\systemk\x64\systemk.dll
   • %Program Files%\Settings Manager\systemk\systemkbho.dll
   • %Program Files%\Settings Manager\systemk\x64\systemkbho.dll
   • %User Temp%\nsk7\nsa17.tmp\SettingsManagerMediaBar.exe
   • %User Temp%\nss80.tmp\System.dll
   • %User Temp%\nss80\Helper.dll
   • %User Temp%\nss80\Uninstall.exe
   • %User Temp%\nss80.tmp\registry.dll
   • %Program Files%\Linkey\log.log
   • %User Temp%\nss80.tmp\nsArray.dll
   • %User Temp%\nss80\nsu8E.tmp\pack.exe
   • %User Temp%\nss80.tmp\nsExec.dll
   • %User Temp%\nss80.tmp\MoreInfo.dll
   • %User Temp%\nss80\config.xml
   • %User Temp%\nss80.tmp\nsisXML.dll
   • %Application Data%\Linkey\LinkeyDeals.exe
   • %Application Data%\Linkey\IEExtension\iedll.dll
   • %Application Data%\Linkey\IEExtension\iedll64.dll
   • %User Temp%\nsnA7.tmp
   • %User Temp%\nstA9\insthlp.dll
   • %User Temp%\nstA9.tmp\System.dll
   • %Program Files%\LinkeyDeals\msilnk.dll
   • %Program Files%\LinkeyDeals\msilnk64.dll
   • %Program Files%\LinkeyDeals\msilnk64.exe
   • %Program Files%\LinkeyDeals\msilnk.exe
   • %Program Files%\LinkeyDeals\insthlp.dll
   • %Program Files%\LinkeyDeals\LinkeyDealsUninst.exe
   • %User Profile%\systemk\general.cfg
   • %User Profile%\systemk\S-1-5-21-1645522239-1292428093-682003330-1003.cfg
   • %User Profile%\systemk\coordinator.cfg
   • %Temp%\hvjmq55z.TMP
3. Once located, select the file then press SHIFT+DELETE to delete it.
4. Repeat the said steps for all files listed.
   *Note: Read the following Microsoft page if these steps do not work on Windows 7.

To delete malware/grayware/spyware folders:

1. Right-click Start then click Search... or Find..., depending on the version of Windows you are running.
2. In the Named input box, type:
   
   • %System Root%\DOCUME~1
   • %System Root%\DOCUME~1\Wilbert
   • %User Profile%\LOCALS~1
   • %User Temp%\nsk7.tmp
   • %User Temp%\nsk7
   • %User Profile%\Application Data\systemk
   • %User Temp%\nsk7\nsa17.tmp
   • %Program Files%\Settings Manager
   • %Program Files%\Settings Manager\systemk
   • %Program Files%\Settings Manager\systemk\x64
   • %User Temp%\nss80.tmp
   • %User Temp%\nss80
   • %Program Files%\Linkey
   • %User Temp%\nss80\nsu8E.tmp
   • %System Root%\Documents and Settings\Wilbert
   • %Application Data%\Linkey
   • %Application Data%\Linkey\IEExtension
   • %User Temp%\nstA9.tmp
   • %User Temp%\nstA9
   • %Program Files%\LinkeyDeals
3. In the Look In drop-down list, select My Computer, then press Enter.
4. Once located, select the folder then press SHIFT+DELETE to permanently delete the folder.
5. Repeat steps 2 to 4 for the remaining folders:
   • %System Root%\DOCUME~1
   • %System Root%\DOCUME~1\Wilbert
   • %User Profile%\LOCALS~1
   • %User Temp%\nsk7.tmp
   • %User Temp%\nsk7
   • %User Profile%\Application Data\systemk
   • %User Temp%\nsk7\nsa17.tmp
   • %Program Files%\Settings Manager
   • %Program Files%\Settings Manager\systemk
   • %Program Files%\Settings Manager\systemk\x64
   • %User Temp%\nss80.tmp
   • %User Temp%\nss80
   • %Program Files%\Linkey
   • %User Temp%\nss80\nsu8E.tmp
   • %System Root%\Documents and Settings\Wilbert
   • %Application Data%\Linkey
   • %Application Data%\Linkey\IEExtension
   • %User Temp%\nstA9.tmp
   • %User Temp%\nstA9
   • %Program Files%\LinkeyDeals