ALIASES:

Downloader.Win32.Agent.edeg (Kaspersky)

 PLATFORM:

Windows

 OVERALL RISK RATING:
 REPORTED INFECTION:
 SYSTEM IMPACT RATING:
 INFORMATION EXPOSURE:

  • Threat Type: Potentially Unwanted Application

  • Destructiveness: No

  • Encrypted:

  • In the wild: Yes

  OVERVIEW

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

  TECHNICAL DETAILS

File Size: 75,696 bytes
File Type: EXE
Memory Resident: Yes
Initial Samples Received Date: 30 Mar 2020

Arrival Details

This Potentially Unwanted Application 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 Potentially Unwanted Application adds the following processes:

  • %User Temp%\nsb5476.tmp\MSNGamesSetup.exe
  • "%User Temp%\nsr623C.tmp\InstGameInfoHelperMSN.exe"
  • %Windows%\ehome\RegisterMCEApp.exe /allusers "%Program Files%\MSN Games\MSNGames-MCE.xml"
  • "%Program Files%\MSN Games\AdminWorker.exe" AddArcadeToFireWallExceptions
  • "%Program Files%\MSN Games\AdminWorker.exe" restoreShortcutsPathes
  • "%Program Files%\MSN Games\iWinTrusted.exe" -install
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\MSNGames.exe
  • iWinTrusted.exe -install
  • "%Program Files%\MSN Games\AdminWorker.exe" StartProcessNoWait "%Program Files%\MSN Games\iWinTrusted.exe" "-install"
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\AdminWorker.exe StartProcessNoWait "%Program Files%\MSN Games\iWinTrusted.exe" "-install"
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\iWinTrusted.exe -install

(Note: %User Temp% is the current user's Temp folder, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Local Settings\Temp on Windows 2000(32-bit), XP, and Server 2003(32-bit), or C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Local\Temp on Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit).. %Program Files% is the default Program Files folder, usually C:\Program Files in Windows 2000(32-bit), Server 2003(32-bit), XP, Vista(64-bit), 7, 8, 8.1, 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit) , or C:\Program Files (x86) in Windows XP(64-bit), Vista(64-bit), 7(64-bit), 8(64-bit), 8.1(64-bit), 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit).)

It creates the following folders:

  • %All Users Profile%\MSN Games\opal
  • %User Profile%\AppData
  • %All Users Profile%\Microsoft
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\product
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\misc
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games
  • %All Users Profile%\MSN Games\drm\data
  • %All Users Profile%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\MSN Games
  • %All Users Profile%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Games
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\styles
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\global
  • %All Users Profile%\MSN Games
  • %All Users Profile%\Microsoft\Windows\GameExplorer\{30CBA90E-8E7E-4ABD-AC6D-67BD5E14581A}\SupportTasks\0
  • %System Root%\Users
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\common
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\ous
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\plans
  • %All Users Profile%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu
  • %All Users Profile%\Microsoft\Windows\GameExplorer\{30CBA90E-8E7E-4ABD-AC6D-67BD5E14581A}\SupportTasks\1
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage
  • %All Users Profile%\Microsoft\Windows\GameExplorer\{30CBA90E-8E7E-4ABD-AC6D-67BD5E14581A}\SupportTasks
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\scripts
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\pages
  • %All Users Profile%\Microsoft\Windows
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\css
  • %All Users Profile%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\sounds
  • %User Temp%\MSNGames\Downloads
  • %All Users Profile%\Microsoft\Windows\GameExplorer\{30CBA90E-8E7E-4ABD-AC6D-67BD5E14581A}
  • %All Users Profile%\Microsoft\Windows\GameExplorer
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales
  • %User Temp%\MSNGames
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\buttons
  • %All Users Profile%\Microsoft\Windows\GameExplorer\{30CBA90E-8E7E-4ABD-AC6D-67BD5E14581A}\PlayTasks\0
  • %All Users Profile%\MSN Games\drm
  • %All Users Profile%\Microsoft\Windows\GameExplorer\{30CBA90E-8E7E-4ABD-AC6D-67BD5E14581A}\PlayTasks

(Note: %All Users Profile% is the common user's profile folder, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\All Users on Windows 2000(32-bit), XP, and Server 2003(32-bit), or C:\ProgramData on Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit). . %User Profile% is the current user's profile folder, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\{user name} on Windows 2000(32-bit), XP, and Server 2003(32-bit), or C:\Users\{user name} on Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit).. %Program Files% is the default Program Files folder, usually C:\Program Files in Windows 2000(32-bit), Server 2003(32-bit), XP, Vista(64-bit), 7, 8, 8.1, 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit) , or C:\Program Files (x86) in Windows XP(64-bit), Vista(64-bit), 7(64-bit), 8(64-bit), 8.1(64-bit), 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit).. %System Root% is the Windows root folder, where it usually is C:\ on all Windows operating system versions.. %User Temp% is the current user's Temp folder, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Local Settings\Temp on Windows 2000(32-bit), XP, and Server 2003(32-bit), or C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Local\Temp on Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit).)

Autostart Technique

This Potentially Unwanted Application registers itself as a system service to ensure its automatic execution at every system startup by adding the following registry entries:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\
Services\iWinTrusted
ImagePath = "%Program Files%\MSN Games\iWinTrusted.exe"

Other System Modifications

This Potentially Unwanted Application deletes the following files:

  • %User Temp%\MSNGames\passedurl.txt
  • %User Temp%\nsb5476.tmp
  • %User Temp%\nsr623C.tmp
  • %User Startup%\iWin Desktop Alerts.lnk

(Note: %User Temp% is the current user's Temp folder, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Local Settings\Temp on Windows 2000(32-bit), XP, and Server 2003(32-bit), or C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Local\Temp on Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit).. %User Startup% is the current user's Startup folder, which is usually C:\Windows\Profiles\{user name}\Start Menu\Programs\Startup on Windows 98 and ME, C:\WINNT\Profiles\{user name}\Start Menu\Programs\Startup on Windows NT, C:\Documents and Settings\{User name}\Start Menu\Programs\Startup on Windows 2003(32-bit), XP and 2000(32-bit), or C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup on Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit), 10(64-bit).)

It deletes the following folders:

  • %User Temp%\nsb5476.tmp
  • %User Temp%\nsr623C.tmp

(Note: %User Temp% is the current user's Temp folder, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Local Settings\Temp on Windows 2000(32-bit), XP, and Server 2003(32-bit), or C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Local\Temp on Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit).)

It adds the following registry entries:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\
MSNArcade
Install_Dir = "%Program Files%\MSN Games"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\
Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
Uninstall\MSNArcade
DisplayName = "MSN Games"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\
Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
Uninstall\MSNArcade
UninstallString = "%Program Files%\MSN Games\Uninstall.exe"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\
Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
Uninstall\MSNArcade
DisplayIcon = "%Program Files%\MSN Games\Uninstall.exe"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\
Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
Uninstall\MSNArcade
NoModify = "1"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\
Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
Uninstall\MSNArcade
NoRepair = "1"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\
Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
Uninstall\MSNArcade
DisplayVersion = "1.2"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\
Microsoft\Internet Explorer\MAIN\
FeatureControl\FEATURE_BROWSER_EMULATION
MSNGames.exe = "8000"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\MSNArcade
enableDesktopAlerts = "false"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\MSNArcade
installroot = "%System Root%\Games\MSN"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\GameUX\
Games\{30CBA90E-8E7E-4ABD-AC6D-67BD5E14581A}
ConfigInstallType = "2"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\GameUX\
Games\{30CBA90E-8E7E-4ABD-AC6D-67BD5E14581A}
ConfigApplicationPath = "%Program Files%\MSN Games"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\GameUX\
Games\{30CBA90E-8E7E-4ABD-AC6D-67BD5E14581A}
ConfigGDFBinaryPath = "%Program Files%\MSN Games\MSNGames.exe"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\GameUX\
Games\{30CBA90E-8E7E-4ABD-AC6D-67BD5E14581A}
ApplicationId = "{{GUID}}"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\GameUX\
Games\{30CBA90E-8E7E-4ABD-AC6D-67BD5E14581A}
Title = "Play MSN Games"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\GameUX\
Games\{30CBA90E-8E7E-4ABD-AC6D-67BD5E14581A}
Description = "MSN Games Manager Application"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\GameUX\
Games\{30CBA90E-8E7E-4ABD-AC6D-67BD5E14581A}
Type = "0"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\GameUX\
Games\{30CBA90E-8E7E-4ABD-AC6D-67BD5E14581A}
IsSigned = "1"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\GameUX
LastSupportedGameInstallTime = "\x18\x99\x91\x82\xc4\xa6\xd5\x01"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Media Center\
Extensibility\Applications\{{GUID}}
Title = "Play MSN Games"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Media Center\
Extensibility\Applications\{{GUID}}
Description = "MSN Games Manager Application"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Media Center\
Extensibility\Applications\{{GUID}}
CompanyName = "iWin, inc."

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Media Center\
Extensibility\Entry Points\{{GUID}}
AppId = "{{GUID}}"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Media Center\
Extensibility\Entry Points\{{GUID}}
Title = "Play MSN Games"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Media Center\
Extensibility\Entry Points\{{GUID}}
Description = "MSN Games Manager Application"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Media Center\
Extensibility\Entry Points\{{GUID}}
Run = "%Program Files%\MSN Games\MSNGames-MCE.lnk"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Media Center\
Extensibility\Entry Points\{{GUID}}
ThumbnailUrl = "%Program Files%\MSN Games\MSNGames-MCE.png"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Media Center\
Extensibility\Entry Points\{{GUID}}
CapabilitiesRequired = "audio, directx, intensiverendering, video"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Media Center\
Extensibility\Entry Points\{{GUID}}
TimeStamp = "628353199"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Media Center\
Extensibility\Categories\More Programs\
{{GUID}}
AppId = "{{GUID}}"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Media Center\
Extensibility\Categories\More Programs\
{{GUID}}
TimeStamp = "628353199"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
iWinTrusted.CoiWinTrusted.1
(Default) = "iWinTrusted Class"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
iWinTrusted.CoiWinTrusted.1\CLSID
(Default) = "{635ADC07-6F19-42a7-8043-EDD19678CE14}"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
iWinTrusted.CoiWinTrusted
(Default) = "iWinTrusted Class"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
iWinTrusted.CoiWinTrusted\CLSID
(Default) = "{635ADC07-6F19-42a7-8043-EDD19678CE14}"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
iWinTrusted.CoiWinTrusted\CurVer
(Default) = "iWinTrusted.CoiWinTrusted.1"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
AppID\{635ADC07-6F19-42a7-8043-EDD19678CE14}
(Default) = "iWinTrusted"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
AppID\{635ADC07-6F19-42a7-8043-EDD19678CE14}
LocalService = "iWinTrusted"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
AppID\iWinTrusted.EXE
AppID = "{635ADC07-6F19-42a7-8043-EDD19678CE14}"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Wow6432Node\CLSID\{635ADC07-6F19-42a7-8043-EDD19678CE14}
(Default) = "iWinTrusted Class"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Wow6432Node\CLSID\{635ADC07-6F19-42a7-8043-EDD19678CE14}
AppID = "{635ADC07-6F19-42a7-8043-EDD19678CE14}"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Wow6432Node\CLSID\{635ADC07-6F19-42a7-8043-EDD19678CE14}\
ProgID
(Default) = "iWinTrusted.CoiWinTrusted.1"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Wow6432Node\CLSID\{635ADC07-6F19-42a7-8043-EDD19678CE14}\
VersionIndependentProgID
(Default) = "iWinTrusted.CoiWinTrusted"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Wow6432Node\CLSID\{635ADC07-6F19-42a7-8043-EDD19678CE14}\
LocalServer32
(Default) = "%Program Files%\MSN Games\iWinTrusted.exe /server"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Wow6432Node\CLSID\{635ADC07-6F19-42a7-8043-EDD19678CE14}\
TypeLib
(Default) = "{44E6B68E-8DA5-4093-921B-7275E5B3906A}"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Wow6432Node\Interface\{3B16338D-AFD9-46FF-8BEE-4FEC95946937}
(Default) = "IiWinTrusted"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Wow6432Node\Interface\{3B16338D-AFD9-46FF-8BEE-4FEC95946937}\
ProxyStubClsid32
(Default) = "{00020424-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Wow6432Node\Interface\{3B16338D-AFD9-46FF-8BEE-4FEC95946937}\
TypeLib
(Default) = "{44E6B68E-8DA5-4093-921B-7275E5B3906A}"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Wow6432Node\Interface\{3B16338D-AFD9-46FF-8BEE-4FEC95946937}\
TypeLib
Version = "1.0"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\MSNArcade
SoundsDisabled = "no"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\
MSNArcade
serviceInstalled = "true"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\MSNArcade
serviceInstalled = "true"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\MSNArcade
lastInstalledVersion = "1.21"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Shell Extensions\
Cached
{random string} = "\x01\x00\x00\x00\x00\x00\x00\x00\x14K\xb4~\xc2\xa6\xd5\x01"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\
Services\iWinTrusted
DisplayName = "iWinTrusted"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\
Services\iWinTrusted
Start = "SERVICE_AUTO_START"

It deletes the following registry keys:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\
Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
RunOnce\MSNArcadeIECleanup

Dropping Routine

This Potentially Unwanted Application drops the following files:

  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\ous\hotel-bg.gif
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\mr.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\ko.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\hu.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\MSNGames-MCE.lnk
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\el.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\ml.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\buttons\yesiwantabackupcd-orange-197.gif
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\logo.jpg
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\sl.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\continuefreetrial-32.gif
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\ar.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\pages\blank2.html
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\pages\iwin_logo.gif
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\pages\iwgm.loading.jpg
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\ftdownload.dat
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\sounds\slidebackin.wav
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\it.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\et.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\ms.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\common\header-small-bg.gif
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\pages\maintenance.html
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\common\loading.gif
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\pages\offline_tag.gif
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\pages\alert32x32.gif
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\plans\plan3.gif
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\id.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\ous\divider.gif
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\lt.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\misc\information.gif
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\host.cfg
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\sv.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\cef_200_percent.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\pepflashplayer.dll
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\pages\offline.html
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\zh-TW.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\fa.pak
  • %All Users Profile%\Microsoft\Windows\GameExplorer\{30CBA90E-8E7E-4ABD-AC6D-67BD5E14581A}\SupportTasks\0\Home Page.lnk
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\styles\disconnected-upsell.css
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\common\header-bg.gif
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\hr.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\ous\opal.gif
  • %All Users Profile%\Microsoft\Windows\GameExplorer\{30CBA90E-8E7E-4ABD-AC6D-67BD5E14581A}\PlayTasks\0\Play.lnk
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\fr.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\product\feature.jpg
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\alert32x32.gif
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\sounds\start.wav
  • %System Root%\Users\Public\Desktop\Play MSN Games.lnk
  • %Application Data%\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\Play MSN Games.lnk
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\es.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\sounds\animation.wav
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\global\page-bg.gif
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\libGLESv2.dll
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\de.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\fi.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\operationfailed.html
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\vi.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\gu.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\plans\plan1.gif
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\ja.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\nl.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\WebUpdater.bmp
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\sw.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\success.html
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\pages\login.html
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\pages\test.html
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\pt-PT.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\cs.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\global\page-bg-swirly.gif
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\te.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\disconnected-upsell.html
  • %System Root%\BVTBin\Tests\installpackage\csilogfile.log
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\zh-CN.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\pages\blank.html
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\pages\error.html
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\pt-BR.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\sounds\button_click.wav
  • %All Users Profile%\Microsoft\Windows\GameExplorer\{30CBA90E-8E7E-4ABD-AC6D-67BD5E14581A}\SupportTasks\1\Support.lnk
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\ro.pak
  • %User Temp%\MSNGames\GamesManager_19_11_29.log
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\sounds\slideout.wav
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\he.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\buttons\close-blue-28.gif
  • %User Temp%\MSNGames\Downloads\file_38531510011932466955.unk
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\bn.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\browser_cef_dll.dll
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\da.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\pages\orange-im-connected-60.gif
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\expired.html
  • %All Users Profile%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\MSN Games\Play MSN Games.lnk
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\misc\blue-bottom-triangle.gif
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\cef_100_percent.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\kn.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\lv.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\iWinTrusted.exe
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\end.html
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\pages\offline.jpg
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\en-GB.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\libEGL.dll
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\sounds\download_completed.wav
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\global\page-header-small-bg.jpg
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\MSNGames.exe
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\pages\offline.css
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\MSNGames-MCE.xml
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\WebUpdater.exe
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\th.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\bg.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\browser_cef_exe.exe
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\open.html
  • %User Temp%\MSNGames\Downloads\cache.dat
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\pl.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\global\logo.gif
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\nb.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\cef.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\Uninstall.exe
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\ru.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\ous\ous-promo-banner.jpg
  • %User Temp%\MSNGames\Downloads\file_32481410011928561426.unk
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\pages\terrie404.gif
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\ous\opalbox.jpg
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\scripts\disconnected-upsell.js
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\sr.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\cef_extensions.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\d3dcompiler_47.dll
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\sounds\coins.wav
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\scripts\popups.js
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\hi.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\bg_header.gif
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\common.js
  • %AppDataLocal%\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\MSIMGSIZ.DAT
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\sk.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\plans\plan2.gif
  • %All Users Profile%\MSN Games\ftstart.dat
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\pages\error404.css
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\es-419.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\natives_blob.bin
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\am.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\styles\shoppingcart.css
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\ous\hotel-iwin.gif
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\ous\eus.jpg
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\scripts\prototype-1.6.js
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\icudtl.dat
  • %User Temp%\MSNGames\Downloads\file_20331410011927649093.unk
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\snapshot_blob.bin
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\ca.pak
  • %All Users Profile%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Games\Play MSN Games.lnk
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\AdminWorker.exe
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\uk.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\en-US.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\buttons\continue-orange-132.gif
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\pages\arcadeCheck.js
  • %User Temp%\MSNGames\Downloads\file_19331410011927647923.unk
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\pages\offlineBg.gif
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\css\offline.css
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\global\logo-invis.gif
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\ta.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\tr.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\chrome_elf.dll
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\libcef.dll
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\styles\base.css
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\sounds\animationBack.wav
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\fil.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\buynow.html

(Note: %Program Files% is the default Program Files folder, usually C:\Program Files in Windows 2000(32-bit), Server 2003(32-bit), XP, Vista(64-bit), 7, 8, 8.1, 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit) , or C:\Program Files (x86) in Windows XP(64-bit), Vista(64-bit), 7(64-bit), 8(64-bit), 8.1(64-bit), 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit).. %All Users Profile% is the common user's profile folder, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\All Users on Windows 2000(32-bit), XP, and Server 2003(32-bit), or C:\ProgramData on Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit). . %System Root% is the Windows root folder, where it usually is C:\ on all Windows operating system versions.. %Application Data% is the current user's Application Data folder, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Application Data on Windows 2000(32-bit), XP, and Server 2003(32-bit), or C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Roaming on Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit).. %User Temp% is the current user's Temp folder, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Local Settings\Temp on Windows 2000(32-bit), XP, and Server 2003(32-bit), or C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Local\Temp on Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit).. %AppDataLocal% is the Local Application Data folder, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Local Settings\Application Data on Windows 2000(32-bit), XP, and Server 2003(32-bit), or C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Local on Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit).)

Other Details

This Potentially Unwanted Application connects to the following possibly malicious URL:

  • http://dl.{BLOCKED}n.com/msngames/MSNGamesSetup.exe
  • http://gm-msn.{BLOCKED}n.com/gm-config
  • http://gm-msn.{BLOCKED}n.com/{random path}
  • http://img.{BLOCKED}n.com/{random path}
  • http://gm-msn.{BLOCKED}n.com/dgu?{random characters}
  • http://msnfea.{BLOCKED}n.com/{random path}
  • http://www.{BLOCKED}tagmanager.com/gtm.js?id=GTM-MBHDGJ

This report is generated via an automated analysis system.

  SOLUTION

Minimum Scan Engine: 9.850

Step 1

Before doing any scans, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10 users must disable System Restore to allow full scanning of their computers.

Step 2

Identify and terminate files detected as PUA.Win32.IWin.AB

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  1. Windows Task Manager may not display all running processes. In this case, please use a third-party process viewer, preferably Process Explorer, to terminate the malware/grayware/spyware file. You may download the said tool here.
  2. If the detected file is displayed in either Windows Task Manager or Process Explorer but you cannot delete it, restart your computer in safe mode. To do this, refer to this link for the complete steps.
  3. If the detected file is not displayed in either Windows Task Manager or Process Explorer, continue doing the next steps.

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\Wow6432Node\MSNArcade
    • Install_Dir = "%Program Files%\MSN Games"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\MSNArcade
    • DisplayName = "MSN Games"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\MSNArcade
    • UninstallString = "%Program Files%\MSN Games\Uninstall.exe"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\MSNArcade
    • DisplayIcon = "%Program Files%\MSN Games\Uninstall.exe"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\MSNArcade
    • NoModify = "1"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\MSNArcade
    • NoRepair = "1"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\MSNArcade
    • DisplayVersion = "1.2"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\MAIN\FeatureControl\FEATURE_BROWSER_EMULATION
    • MSNGames.exe = "8000"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\MSNArcade
    • enableDesktopAlerts = "false"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\MSNArcade
    • installroot = "%System Root%\Games\MSN"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\GameUX\Games\{30CBA90E-8E7E-4ABD-AC6D-67BD5E14581A}
    • ConfigInstallType = "2"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\GameUX\Games\{30CBA90E-8E7E-4ABD-AC6D-67BD5E14581A}
    • ConfigApplicationPath = "%Program Files%\MSN Games"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\GameUX\Games\{30CBA90E-8E7E-4ABD-AC6D-67BD5E14581A}
    • ConfigGDFBinaryPath = "%Program Files%\MSN Games\MSNGames.exe"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\GameUX\Games\{30CBA90E-8E7E-4ABD-AC6D-67BD5E14581A}
    • ApplicationId = "{{GUID}}"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\GameUX\Games\{30CBA90E-8E7E-4ABD-AC6D-67BD5E14581A}
    • Title = "Play MSN Games"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\GameUX\Games\{30CBA90E-8E7E-4ABD-AC6D-67BD5E14581A}
    • Description = "MSN Games Manager Application"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\GameUX\Games\{30CBA90E-8E7E-4ABD-AC6D-67BD5E14581A}
    • Type = "0"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\GameUX\Games\{30CBA90E-8E7E-4ABD-AC6D-67BD5E14581A}
    • IsSigned = "1"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\GameUX
    • LastSupportedGameInstallTime = "\x18\x99\x91\x82\xc4\xa6\xd5\x01"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Media Center\Extensibility\Applications\{{GUID}}
    • Title = "Play MSN Games"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Media Center\Extensibility\Applications\{{GUID}}
    • Description = "MSN Games Manager Application"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Media Center\Extensibility\Applications\{{GUID}}
    • CompanyName = "iWin, inc."
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Media Center\Extensibility\Entry Points\{{GUID}}
    • AppId = "{{GUID}}"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Media Center\Extensibility\Entry Points\{{GUID}}
    • Title = "Play MSN Games"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Media Center\Extensibility\Entry Points\{{GUID}}
    • Description = "MSN Games Manager Application"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Media Center\Extensibility\Entry Points\{{GUID}}
    • Run = "%Program Files%\MSN Games\MSNGames-MCE.lnk"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Media Center\Extensibility\Entry Points\{{GUID}}
    • ThumbnailUrl = "%Program Files%\MSN Games\MSNGames-MCE.png"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Media Center\Extensibility\Entry Points\{{GUID}}
    • CapabilitiesRequired = "audio, directx, intensiverendering, video"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Media Center\Extensibility\Entry Points\{{GUID}}
    • TimeStamp = "628353199"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Media Center\Extensibility\Categories\More Programs\{{GUID}}
    • AppId = "{{GUID}}"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Media Center\Extensibility\Categories\More Programs\{{GUID}}
    • TimeStamp = "628353199"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\iWinTrusted.CoiWinTrusted.1
    • (Default) = "iWinTrusted Class"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\iWinTrusted.CoiWinTrusted.1\CLSID
    • (Default) = "{635ADC07-6F19-42a7-8043-EDD19678CE14}"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\iWinTrusted.CoiWinTrusted
    • (Default) = "iWinTrusted Class"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\iWinTrusted.CoiWinTrusted\CLSID
    • (Default) = "{635ADC07-6F19-42a7-8043-EDD19678CE14}"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\iWinTrusted.CoiWinTrusted\CurVer
    • (Default) = "iWinTrusted.CoiWinTrusted.1"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\AppID\{635ADC07-6F19-42a7-8043-EDD19678CE14}
    • (Default) = "iWinTrusted"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\AppID\{635ADC07-6F19-42a7-8043-EDD19678CE14}
    • LocalService = "iWinTrusted"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\AppID\iWinTrusted.EXE
    • AppID = "{635ADC07-6F19-42a7-8043-EDD19678CE14}"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\CLSID\{635ADC07-6F19-42a7-8043-EDD19678CE14}
    • (Default) = "iWinTrusted Class"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\CLSID\{635ADC07-6F19-42a7-8043-EDD19678CE14}
    • AppID = "{635ADC07-6F19-42a7-8043-EDD19678CE14}"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\CLSID\{635ADC07-6F19-42a7-8043-EDD19678CE14}\ProgID
    • (Default) = "iWinTrusted.CoiWinTrusted.1"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\CLSID\{635ADC07-6F19-42a7-8043-EDD19678CE14}\VersionIndependentProgID
    • (Default) = "iWinTrusted.CoiWinTrusted"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\CLSID\{635ADC07-6F19-42a7-8043-EDD19678CE14}\LocalServer32
    • (Default) = "%Program Files%\MSN Games\iWinTrusted.exe /server"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\CLSID\{635ADC07-6F19-42a7-8043-EDD19678CE14}\TypeLib
    • (Default) = "{44E6B68E-8DA5-4093-921B-7275E5B3906A}"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\Interface\{3B16338D-AFD9-46FF-8BEE-4FEC95946937}
    • (Default) = "IiWinTrusted"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\Interface\{3B16338D-AFD9-46FF-8BEE-4FEC95946937}\ProxyStubClsid32
    • (Default) = "{00020424-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\Interface\{3B16338D-AFD9-46FF-8BEE-4FEC95946937}\TypeLib
    • (Default) = "{44E6B68E-8DA5-4093-921B-7275E5B3906A}"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\Interface\{3B16338D-AFD9-46FF-8BEE-4FEC95946937}\TypeLib
    • Version = "1.0"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\MSNArcade
    • SoundsDisabled = "no"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\MSNArcade
    • serviceInstalled = "true"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\MSNArcade
    • serviceInstalled = "true"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\MSNArcade
    • lastInstalledVersion = "1.21"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Shell Extensions\Cached
    • {random string} = "\x01\x00\x00\x00\x00\x00\x00\x00\x14K\xb4~\xc2\xa6\xd5\x01"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\iWinTrusted
    • DisplayName = "iWinTrusted"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\iWinTrusted
    • Start = "SERVICE_AUTO_START"

Step 4

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.
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\ous\hotel-bg.gif
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\mr.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\ko.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\hu.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\MSNGames-MCE.lnk
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\el.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\ml.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\buttons\yesiwantabackupcd-orange-197.gif
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\logo.jpg
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\sl.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\continuefreetrial-32.gif
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\ar.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\pages\blank2.html
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\pages\iwin_logo.gif
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\pages\iwgm.loading.jpg
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\ftdownload.dat
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\sounds\slidebackin.wav
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\it.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\et.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\ms.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\common\header-small-bg.gif
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\pages\maintenance.html
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\common\loading.gif
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\pages\offline_tag.gif
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\pages\alert32x32.gif
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\plans\plan3.gif
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\id.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\ous\divider.gif
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\lt.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\misc\information.gif
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\host.cfg
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\sv.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\cef_200_percent.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\pepflashplayer.dll
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\pages\offline.html
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\zh-TW.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\fa.pak
  • %All Users Profile%\Microsoft\Windows\GameExplorer\{30CBA90E-8E7E-4ABD-AC6D-67BD5E14581A}\SupportTasks\0\Home Page.lnk
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\styles\disconnected-upsell.css
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\common\header-bg.gif
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\hr.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\ous\opal.gif
  • %All Users Profile%\Microsoft\Windows\GameExplorer\{30CBA90E-8E7E-4ABD-AC6D-67BD5E14581A}\PlayTasks\0\Play.lnk
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\fr.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\product\feature.jpg
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\alert32x32.gif
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\sounds\start.wav
  • %System Root%\Users\Public\Desktop\Play MSN Games.lnk
  • %Application Data%\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\Play MSN Games.lnk
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\es.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\sounds\animation.wav
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\global\page-bg.gif
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\libGLESv2.dll
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\de.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\fi.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\operationfailed.html
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\vi.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\gu.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\plans\plan1.gif
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\ja.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\nl.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\WebUpdater.bmp
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\sw.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\success.html
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\pages\login.html
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\pages\test.html
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\pt-PT.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\cs.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\global\page-bg-swirly.gif
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\te.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\disconnected-upsell.html
  • %System Root%\BVTBin\Tests\installpackage\csilogfile.log
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\zh-CN.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\pages\blank.html
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\pages\error.html
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\pt-BR.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\sounds\button_click.wav
  • %All Users Profile%\Microsoft\Windows\GameExplorer\{30CBA90E-8E7E-4ABD-AC6D-67BD5E14581A}\SupportTasks\1\Support.lnk
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\ro.pak
  • %User Temp%\MSNGames\GamesManager_19_11_29.log
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\sounds\slideout.wav
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\he.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\buttons\close-blue-28.gif
  • %User Temp%\MSNGames\Downloads\file_38531510011932466955.unk
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\bn.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\browser_cef_dll.dll
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\da.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\pages\orange-im-connected-60.gif
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\expired.html
  • %All Users Profile%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\MSN Games\Play MSN Games.lnk
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\misc\blue-bottom-triangle.gif
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\cef_100_percent.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\kn.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\lv.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\iWinTrusted.exe
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\end.html
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\pages\offline.jpg
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\en-GB.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\libEGL.dll
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\sounds\download_completed.wav
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\global\page-header-small-bg.jpg
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\MSNGames.exe
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\pages\offline.css
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\MSNGames-MCE.xml
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\WebUpdater.exe
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\th.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\bg.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\browser_cef_exe.exe
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\open.html
  • %User Temp%\MSNGames\Downloads\cache.dat
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\pl.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\global\logo.gif
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\nb.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\cef.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\Uninstall.exe
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\ru.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\ous\ous-promo-banner.jpg
  • %User Temp%\MSNGames\Downloads\file_32481410011928561426.unk
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\pages\terrie404.gif
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\ous\opalbox.jpg
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\scripts\disconnected-upsell.js
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\sr.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\cef_extensions.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\d3dcompiler_47.dll
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\sounds\coins.wav
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\scripts\popups.js
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\hi.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\bg_header.gif
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\common.js
  • %AppDataLocal%\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\MSIMGSIZ.DAT
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\sk.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\plans\plan2.gif
  • %All Users Profile%\MSN Games\ftstart.dat
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\pages\error404.css
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\es-419.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\natives_blob.bin
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\am.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\styles\shoppingcart.css
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\ous\hotel-iwin.gif
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\ous\eus.jpg
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\scripts\prototype-1.6.js
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\icudtl.dat
  • %User Temp%\MSNGames\Downloads\file_20331410011927649093.unk
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\snapshot_blob.bin
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\ca.pak
  • %All Users Profile%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Games\Play MSN Games.lnk
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\AdminWorker.exe
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\uk.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\en-US.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\buttons\continue-orange-132.gif
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\pages\arcadeCheck.js
  • %User Temp%\MSNGames\Downloads\file_19331410011927647923.unk
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\pages\offlineBg.gif
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\css\offline.css
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\global\logo-invis.gif
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\ta.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\tr.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\chrome_elf.dll
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\libcef.dll
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\styles\base.css
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\sounds\animationBack.wav
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales\fil.pak
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\buynow.html

Step 5

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.
  • %All Users Profile%\MSN Games\opal
  • %User Profile%\AppData
  • %All Users Profile%\Microsoft
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\product
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\misc
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games
  • %All Users Profile%\MSN Games\drm\data
  • %All Users Profile%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\MSN Games
  • %All Users Profile%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Games
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\styles
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\global
  • %All Users Profile%\MSN Games
  • %All Users Profile%\Microsoft\Windows\GameExplorer\{30CBA90E-8E7E-4ABD-AC6D-67BD5E14581A}\SupportTasks\0
  • %System Root%\Users
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\common
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\ous
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\plans
  • %All Users Profile%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu
  • %All Users Profile%\Microsoft\Windows\GameExplorer\{30CBA90E-8E7E-4ABD-AC6D-67BD5E14581A}\SupportTasks\1
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage
  • %All Users Profile%\Microsoft\Windows\GameExplorer\{30CBA90E-8E7E-4ABD-AC6D-67BD5E14581A}\SupportTasks
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\scripts
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\pages
  • %All Users Profile%\Microsoft\Windows
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\css
  • %All Users Profile%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\sounds
  • %User Temp%\MSNGames\Downloads
  • %All Users Profile%\Microsoft\Windows\GameExplorer\{30CBA90E-8E7E-4ABD-AC6D-67BD5E14581A}
  • %All Users Profile%\Microsoft\Windows\GameExplorer
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\locales
  • %User Temp%\MSNGames
  • %Program Files%\MSN Games\gamepage\images\buttons
  • %All Users Profile%\Microsoft\Windows\GameExplorer\{30CBA90E-8E7E-4ABD-AC6D-67BD5E14581A}\PlayTasks\0
  • %All Users Profile%\MSN Games\drm
  • %All Users Profile%\Microsoft\Windows\GameExplorer\{30CBA90E-8E7E-4ABD-AC6D-67BD5E14581A}\PlayTasks

Step 6

Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product to delete files detected as PUA.Win32.IWin.AB. 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 the following Trend Micro Support pages for more information:

Step 7

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%\MSNGames\passedurl.txt
  • %User Temp%\nsb5476.tmp
  • %User Temp%\nsr623C.tmp
  • %User Startup%\iWin Desktop Alerts.lnk

Step 8

Restore these deleted registry keys/values from backup

*Note: Only Microsoft-related keys/values will be restored. If the malware/grayware also deleted registry keys/values related to programs that are not from Microsoft, please reinstall those programs on your computer.

  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
    • MSNArcadeIECleanup


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