WORM_INJECT.ADA

Step 1
Restart in Safe Mode

Step 2
Delete this registry value This step allows you to delete the registry value created by the malware/grayware/spyware.

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\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
  • Taskman = %System Root%\RECYCLER\{CLSID}\MsMxEng.exe
    

To delete the registry value this malware/grayware/spyware 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>Winlogon
3. In the right panel, locate and delete the entry:
   Taskman = %System Root%\RECYCLER>{CLSID}>MsMxEng.exe
4. Close Registry Editor.

Step 3
Search and delete this folder This step allows you to search and delete the folder created by this malware/grayware/spyware. 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%RECYCLER{CLSID}

To delete the malware/grayware/spyware folder:

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%RECYCLER{CLSID}
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.

Step 4
Search and delete AUTORUN.INF files created by WORM_INJECT.ADA that contain these strings This solution provides a basic guide in removing unwanted AUTORUN.INF files/content that are added by malware.  ;{garbage}
[autorun[
[autorun
open=USBVAU~1microvault.exe
icon=%SystemRoot%system32SHELL32.dll,4
;{garbage}
action=Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer
;{garbage}
shell\\open\command=USBVAU~1/microvault.exe
;{garbage}
shell\explore\\command=USBVAU~1/microvault.exe
;{garbage}
UseautoplAy=1
;{garbage}

To identify and delete AUTORUN.INF files created:

1. Right-click the Start button then choose Search... or Find..., depending on the version of Windows you are running.
2. In the Named input box, type:
   AUTORUN.INF
3. In the Look in: drop-down list, select a drive, then press Enter.
4. Select the file, then open using Notepad.
5. Check if the following lines are present in the file:
    ;{garbage}
   [autorun[
   [autorun
   open=USBVAU~1microvault.exe
   icon=%SystemRoot%system32SHELL32.dll,4
   ;{garbage}
   action=Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer
   ;{garbage}
   shell\\open\command=USBVAU~1/microvault.exe
   ;{garbage}
   shell\explore\\command=USBVAU~1/microvault.exe
   ;{garbage}
   UseautoplAy=1
   ;{garbage}
6. If the lines are present, delete the file.
7. Repeat steps 3 to 6 for the remaining AUTORUN.INF files in other remaining removable drives.
8. Close Search Results.

Step 5
Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product to delete files detected as WORM_INJECT.ADA 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.