ADW_XTAB

This adware arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious sites.

File Size: 105,792 bytes

File Type: EXE

Memory Resident: No

Initial Samples Received Date: 20 Jan 2015

Arrival Details

This adware arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious sites.

Installation

This adware creates the following folders:

%System Root%\DOCUME~1
%System Root%\DOCUME~1\Wilbert
%User Profile%\LOCALS~1
%User Temp%\nsy6.tmp
%Program Files%\STab
%Program Files%\STab\skin
%Program Files%\STab\skin\image
%User Profile%\Application Data\IHProtectUpDate
%User Profile%\IHProtectUpDate\update

(Note: %System Root% is the Windows root folder, where it usually is C:\ on all Windows operating system versions.. %User Profile% is the current user's profile folder, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\{user name} on Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003, or C:\Users\{user name} on Windows Vista and 7.. %User Temp% is the user's temporary folder, where it usually is C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Local Settings\Temp on Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (32- and 64-bit); C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Local\Temp on Windows Vista (32- and 64-bit), Windows 7 (32- and 64-bit), Windows 8 (32- and 64-bit), Windows 8.1 (32- and 64-bit), Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2012.. %Program Files% is the Program Files folder, where it usually is C:\Program Files on all Windows operating system versions; C:\Program Files (x86) for 32-bit applications running on Windows 64-bit operating systems.)

Other System Modifications

This adware deletes the following files:

%User Temp%\nsy4.tmp
%User Temp%\nsy6.tmp

(Note: %User Temp% is the user's temporary folder, where it usually is C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Local Settings\Temp on Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (32- and 64-bit); C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Local\Temp on Windows Vista (32- and 64-bit), Windows 7 (32- and 64-bit), Windows 8 (32- and 64-bit), Windows 8.1 (32- and 64-bit), Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2012.)

It adds the following registry keys:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\SupDp

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
STab

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\SearchScopes

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\IHProtect

It adds the following registry entries:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\SupDp
dir = "%Program Files%\STab"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
STab
UninstallString = "%Program Files%\STab\uninstall.exe"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
STab
DisplayName = "STab"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
STab
DisplayIcon = "%Program Files%\STab\STab"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
STab
DisplayVersion = "4.0.1.1251"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Main
Default_Page_URL = "http://www.{BLOCKED}9.com/?type=hppp"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Main
Default_Search_URL = "http://www.{BLOCKED}9.com/web/?type=dspp&q={searchTerms}"

It modifies the following registry entries:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Main
Start Page = "http://www.{BLOCKED}9.com/?type=hppp"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/redir.dll?prd={SUB_PRD}&clcid={SUB_CLSID}&pver={SUB_PVER}&ar=home.)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Main
Default_Page_URL = "http://www.{BLOCKED}9.com/?type=hppp"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/redir.dll?prd=ie&pver=6&ar=msnhome.)

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Main
Start Page = "http://www.{BLOCKED}9.com/?type=hppp"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/redir.dll?prd=ie&pver=6&ar=msnhome.)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Search
CustomizeSearch = "http://www.{BLOCKED}9.com/web/?type=dspp&q={searchTerms}"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is http://ie.search.msn.com/{SUB_RFC1766}/srchasst/srchcust.htm.)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Search
SearchAssistant = "http://www.{BLOCKED}9.com/web/?type=dspp&q={searchTerms}"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is http://ie.search.msn.com/{SUB_RFC1766}/srchasst/srchasst.htm.)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Main
Search Page = "http://www.{BLOCKED}9.com/web/?type=dspp&q={searchTerms}"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/redir.dll?prd=ie&ar=iesearch.)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Main
Default_Search_URL = "http://www.{BLOCKED}9.com/web/?type=dspp&q={searchTerms}"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/redir.dll?prd=ie&ar=iesearch.)

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Main
Search Page = "http://www.{BLOCKED}9.com/web/?type=dspp&q={searchTerms}"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/redir.dll?prd=ie&ar=iesearch.)

Dropping Routine

This adware drops the following files:

%System Root%\STab_v4.0.exe
%User Temp%\nsy6.tmp\System.dll
%User Temp%\nsy6.tmp\modern-header.bmp
%Program Files%\STab\BrowerWatchCH.dll
%Program Files%\STab\BrowerWatchFF.dll
%Program Files%\STab\BrowserAction.dll
%Program Files%\STab\CmdShell.exe
%Program Files%\STab\HPNotify.exe
%Program Files%\STab\IeWatchDog.dll
%Program Files%\STab\ProtectService.exe
%Program Files%\STab\conf
%Program Files%\STab\msvcp110.dll
%Program Files%\STab\msvcr110.dll
%Program Files%\STab\skin\about.png
%Program Files%\STab\skin\about_bk.png
%Program Files%\STab\skin\btn.png
%Program Files%\STab\skin\btn_apply.png
%Program Files%\STab\skin\close.png
%Program Files%\STab\skin\conf.xml
%Program Files%\STab\skin\conf_back.png
%Program Files%\STab\skin\input_bk.png
%Program Files%\STab\skin\logo.png
%Program Files%\STab\skin\main.xml
%Program Files%\STab\skin\radio_1.png
%Program Files%\STab\skin\radio_2.png
%Program Files%\STab\skin\rigth_arrow.png
%Program Files%\STab\skin\settings.png
%Program Files%\STab\uninstall.exe

(Note: %System Root% is the Windows root folder, where it usually is C:\ on all Windows operating system versions.. %User Temp% is the user's temporary folder, where it usually is C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Local Settings\Temp on Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (32- and 64-bit); C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Local\Temp on Windows Vista (32- and 64-bit), Windows 7 (32- and 64-bit), Windows 8 (32- and 64-bit), Windows 8.1 (32- and 64-bit), Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2012.. %Program Files% is the Program Files folder, where it usually is C:\Program Files on all Windows operating system versions; C:\Program Files (x86) for 32-bit applications running on Windows 64-bit operating systems.)

Other Details

This adware connects to the following possibly malicious URL:

http://www.{BLOCKED}z.cc/{random path}
{BLOCKED}209.234
{BLOCKED}.35.142

This report is generated via an automated analysis system.

Minimum Scan Engine: 9.700

Step 1

Before doing any scans, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 users must disable System Restore to allow full scanning of their computers.

Step 2

Delete this registry key

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Important: Editing the Windows Registry incorrectly can lead to irreversible system malfunction. Please do this step only if you know how or you can ask assistance from your system administrator. Else, check this Microsoft article first before modifying your computer's registry.

In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software
- SupDp

In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall
- STab

In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer
- SearchScopes

In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE
- IHProtect

Step 3

Delete this registry value

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Important: Editing the Windows Registry incorrectly can lead to irreversible system malfunction. Please do this step only if you know how or you can ask assistance from your system administrator. Else, check this Microsoft article first before modifying your computer's registry.

In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\SupDp
- dir = "%Program Files%\STab"

In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\STab
- UninstallString = "%Program Files%\STab\uninstall.exe"

In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\STab
- DisplayName = "STab"

In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\STab
- DisplayIcon = "%Program Files%\STab\STab"

In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\STab
- DisplayVersion = "4.0.1.1251"

In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main
- Default_Page_URL = "http://www.{BLOCKED}9.com/?type=hppp"

In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main
- Default_Search_URL = "http://www.{BLOCKED}9.com/web/?type=dspp&q={searchTerms}"

Step 4

Restore these modified registry values

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Important:Editing the Windows Registry incorrectly can lead to irreversible system malfunction. Please do this only if you know how to or you can seek your system administrator's help. You may also check out this Microsoft article first before modifying your computer's registry.

In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main
- From: Start Page = "http://www.{BLOCKED}9.com/?type=hppp"
  To: Start Page = ""http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/redir.dll?prd={SUB_PRD}&clcid={SUB_CLSID}&pver={SUB_PVER}&ar=home""

In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main
- From: Default_Page_URL = "http://www.{BLOCKED}9.com/?type=hppp"
  To: Default_Page_URL = ""http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/redir.dll?prd=ie&pver=6&ar=msnhome""

In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main
- From: Start Page = "http://www.{BLOCKED}9.com/?type=hppp"
  To: Start Page = ""http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/redir.dll?prd=ie&pver=6&ar=msnhome""

In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search
- From: CustomizeSearch = "http://www.{BLOCKED}9.com/web/?type=dspp&q={searchTerms}"
  To: CustomizeSearch = ""http://ie.search.msn.com/{SUB_RFC1766}/srchasst/srchcust.htm""

In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search
- From: SearchAssistant = "http://www.{BLOCKED}9.com/web/?type=dspp&q={searchTerms}"
  To: SearchAssistant = ""http://ie.search.msn.com/{SUB_RFC1766}/srchasst/srchasst.htm""

In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main
- From: Search Page = "http://www.{BLOCKED}9.com/web/?type=dspp&q={searchTerms}"
  To: Search Page = ""http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/redir.dll?prd=ie&ar=iesearch""

In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main
- From: Default_Search_URL = "http://www.{BLOCKED}9.com/web/?type=dspp&q={searchTerms}"
  To: Default_Search_URL = ""http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/redir.dll?prd=ie&ar=iesearch""

In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main
- From: Search Page = "http://www.{BLOCKED}9.com/web/?type=dspp&q={searchTerms}"
  To: Search Page = ""http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/redir.dll?prd=ie&ar=iesearch""

To restore registry values this malware/grayware modified:

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, 7, and Server 2008:
  Click the Start button, type REGEDIT in the Search input field then press Enter.
- On Windows 8, 8.1, and Server 2012:
  Right-click on the lower left corner of the screen and click Run, type REGEDIT in the Run input field, and then press Enter.
In the left panel, double-click the following:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Microsoft>Internet Explorer>Main
In the right panel, locate the registry value:
Start Page = "http://www.{BLOCKED}9.com/?type
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
Again In the right panel, locate the registry value:
Default_Page_URL = "http://www.{BLOCKED}9.com/?type
Right-click on the value name and choose Modify. Change the value data of this entry to:
Default_Page_URL = "http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/redir.dll?prd
In the left panel, double-click the following:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER>Software>Microsoft>Internet Explorer>Main
In the right panel, locate the registry value:
Start Page = "http://www.{BLOCKED}9.com/?type
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
In the left panel, double-click the following:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Microsoft>Internet Explorer>Search
In the right panel, locate the registry value:
CustomizeSearch = "http://www.{BLOCKED}9.com/web/?type
Right-click on the value name and choose Modify. Change the value data of this entry to:
CustomizeSearch = "http://ie.search.msn.com/{SUB_RFC1766}/srchasst/srchcust.htm"
Again In the right panel, locate the registry value:
SearchAssistant = "http://www.{BLOCKED}9.com/web/?type
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"
Again In the right panel, locate the registry value:
Search Page = "http://www.{BLOCKED}9.com/web/?type
Right-click on the value name and choose Modify. Change the value data of this entry to:
Search Page = "http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/redir.dll?prd
Again In the right panel, locate the registry value:
Default_Search_URL = "http://www.{BLOCKED}9.com/web/?type
Right-click on the value name and choose Modify. Change the value data of this entry to:
Default_Search_URL = "http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/redir.dll?prd
Again In the right panel, locate the registry value:
Search Page = "http://www.{BLOCKED}9.com/web/?type
Right-click on the value name and choose Modify. Change the value data of this entry to:
Search Page = "http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/redir.dll?prd
Close Registry Editor.

Step 5

Search and delete these components

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There may be some components that are hidden. Please make sure you check the Search Hidden Files and Folders checkbox in the "More advanced options" option to include all hidden files and folders in the search result.

%System Root%\STab_v4.0.exe
%User Temp%\nsy6.tmp\System.dll
%User Temp%\nsy6.tmp\modern-header.bmp
%Program Files%\STab\BrowerWatchCH.dll
%Program Files%\STab\BrowerWatchFF.dll
%Program Files%\STab\BrowserAction.dll
%Program Files%\STab\CmdShell.exe
%Program Files%\STab\HPNotify.exe
%Program Files%\STab\IeWatchDog.dll
%Program Files%\STab\ProtectService.exe
%Program Files%\STab\conf
%Program Files%\STab\msvcp110.dll
%Program Files%\STab\msvcr110.dll
%Program Files%\STab\skin\about.png
%Program Files%\STab\skin\about_bk.png
%Program Files%\STab\skin\btn.png
%Program Files%\STab\skin\btn_apply.png
%Program Files%\STab\skin\close.png
%Program Files%\STab\skin\conf.xml
%Program Files%\STab\skin\conf_back.png
%Program Files%\STab\skin\input_bk.png
%Program Files%\STab\skin\logo.png
%Program Files%\STab\skin\main.xml
%Program Files%\STab\skin\radio_1.png
%Program Files%\STab\skin\radio_2.png
%Program Files%\STab\skin\rigth_arrow.png
%Program Files%\STab\skin\settings.png
%Program Files%\STab\uninstall.exe

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

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

Right-click Start then click Search....
In the File name* input box, type the following:
%System Root%\STab_v4.0.exe
%User Temp%\nsy6.tmp\System.dll
%User Temp%\nsy6.tmp\modern-header.bmp
%Program Files%\STab\BrowerWatchCH.dll
%Program Files%\STab\BrowerWatchFF.dll
%Program Files%\STab\BrowserAction.dll
%Program Files%\STab\CmdShell.exe
%Program Files%\STab\HPNotify.exe
%Program Files%\STab\IeWatchDog.dll
%Program Files%\STab\ProtectService.exe
%Program Files%\STab\conf
%Program Files%\STab\msvcp110.dll
%Program Files%\STab\msvcr110.dll
%Program Files%\STab\skin\about.png
%Program Files%\STab\skin\about_bk.png
%Program Files%\STab\skin\btn.png
%Program Files%\STab\skin\btn_apply.png
%Program Files%\STab\skin\close.png
%Program Files%\STab\skin\conf.xml
%Program Files%\STab\skin\conf_back.png
%Program Files%\STab\skin\input_bk.png
%Program Files%\STab\skin\logo.png
%Program Files%\STab\skin\main.xml
%Program Files%\STab\skin\radio_1.png
%Program Files%\STab\skin\radio_2.png
%Program Files%\STab\skin\rigth_arrow.png
%Program Files%\STab\skin\settings.png
%Program Files%\STab\uninstall.exe
In the Look In drop-down list, select My Computer then press Enter.
Once located, select the file then press SHIFT+DELETE to delete it.
*Note: The file name input box title varies depending on the Windows version (e.g. Search for files or folders named or All or part of the file name.).

• For Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012:

Open a Windows Explorer window.
- For Windows Vista, 7, and Server 2008 users, click Start>Computer.
- For Windows 8, 8.1, and Server 2012 users, right-click on the lower left corner of the screen,then click File Explorer.
In the Search Computer/This PC input box, type:
%System Root%\STab_v4.0.exe
%User Temp%\nsy6.tmp\System.dll
%User Temp%\nsy6.tmp\modern-header.bmp
%Program Files%\STab\BrowerWatchCH.dll
%Program Files%\STab\BrowerWatchFF.dll
%Program Files%\STab\BrowserAction.dll
%Program Files%\STab\CmdShell.exe
%Program Files%\STab\HPNotify.exe
%Program Files%\STab\IeWatchDog.dll
%Program Files%\STab\ProtectService.exe
%Program Files%\STab\conf
%Program Files%\STab\msvcp110.dll
%Program Files%\STab\msvcr110.dll
%Program Files%\STab\skin\about.png
%Program Files%\STab\skin\about_bk.png
%Program Files%\STab\skin\btn.png
%Program Files%\STab\skin\btn_apply.png
%Program Files%\STab\skin\close.png
%Program Files%\STab\skin\conf.xml
%Program Files%\STab\skin\conf_back.png
%Program Files%\STab\skin\input_bk.png
%Program Files%\STab\skin\logo.png
%Program Files%\STab\skin\main.xml
%Program Files%\STab\skin\radio_1.png
%Program Files%\STab\skin\radio_2.png
%Program Files%\STab\skin\rigth_arrow.png
%Program Files%\STab\skin\settings.png
%Program Files%\STab\uninstall.exe
Once located, select the file then press SHIFT+DELETE to delete it.
*Note: Read the following Microsoft page if these steps do not work on Windows 7.

Step 6

Search and delete these folders

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Please make sure you check the Search Hidden Files and Folders checkbox in the More advanced options option to include all hidden folders in the search result.

%System Root%\DOCUME~1
%System Root%\DOCUME~1\Wilbert
%User Profile%\LOCALS~1
%User Temp%\nsy6.tmp
%Program Files%\STab
%Program Files%\STab\skin
%Program Files%\STab\skin\image
%User Profile%\Application Data\IHProtectUpDate
%User Profile%\IHProtectUpDate\update

To delete malware/grayware/spyware folders:

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

Right-click Start then click Search... or Find..., depending on the version of Windows you are running.
In the File name* input box, type:

%System Root%\DOCUME~1
%System Root%\DOCUME~1\Wilbert
%User Profile%\LOCALS~1
%User Temp%\nsy6.tmp
%Program Files%\STab
%Program Files%\STab\skin
%Program Files%\STab\skin\image
%User Profile%\Application Data\IHProtectUpDate
%User Profile%\IHProtectUpDate\update
In the Look In drop-down list, select My Computer, then press Enter.
Once located, select the folder then press SHIFT+DELETE to permanently delete the folder.
Repeat steps 2 to 4 for the remaining folders: %System Root%\DOCUME~1
%System Root%\DOCUME~1\Wilbert
%User Profile%\LOCALS~1
%User Temp%\nsy6.tmp
%Program Files%\STab
%Program Files%\STab\skin
%Program Files%\STab\skin\image
%User Profile%\Application Data\IHProtectUpDate
%User Profile%\IHProtectUpDate\update

*Note: The file name input box title varies depending on the Windows version (e.g. Search for files or folders named or All or part of the file name.).

For Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012:

Open a Windows Explorer window.
- For Windows Vista, 7, and Server 2008 users, click Start>Computer.
- For Windows 8, 8.1, and Server 2012 users, right-click on the lower left corner of the screen, then click File Explorer.
In the Search Computer/This PC input box, type:
%System Root%\DOCUME~1
%System Root%\DOCUME~1\Wilbert
%User Profile%\LOCALS~1
%User Temp%\nsy6.tmp
%Program Files%\STab
%Program Files%\STab\skin
%Program Files%\STab\skin\image
%User Profile%\Application Data\IHProtectUpDate
%User Profile%\IHProtectUpDate\update
Once located, select the file then press SHIFT+DELETE to permanently delete the folder.
Repeat steps 2-3 for the remaining folders: %System Root%\DOCUME~1
%System Root%\DOCUME~1\Wilbert
%User Profile%\LOCALS~1
%User Temp%\nsy6.tmp
%Program Files%\STab
%Program Files%\STab\skin
%Program Files%\STab\skin\image
%User Profile%\Application Data\IHProtectUpDate
%User Profile%\IHProtectUpDate\update

*Note: Read the following Microsoft page if these steps do not work on Windows 7.

Step 7

Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product to delete files detected as ADW_XTAB. If the detected files have already been cleaned, deleted, or quarantined by your Trend Micro product, no further step is required. You may opt to simply delete the quarantined files. Please check this Knowledge Base page for more information.

Step 8

Restore this file from backup only Microsoft-related files will be restored. If this malware/grayware also deleted files related to programs that are not from Microsoft, please reinstall those programs on you computer again.

%User Temp%\nsy4.tmp
%User Temp%\nsy6.tmp

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