PUA_AdvancedPCCare


 PLATFORM:

Windows

 OVERALL RISK RATING:
 DAMAGE POTENTIAL:
 DISTRIBUTION POTENTIAL:
 REPORTED INFECTION:

  • Threat Type: Trojan

  • Destructiveness: No

  • Encrypted:

  • In the wild: Yes

  OVERVIEW


This Trojan 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:

3,941,248 bytes

File Type:

EXE

Memory Resident:

Yes

Initial Samples Received Date:

30 Nov 2017

Arrival Details

This Trojan 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 Trojan creates the following folders:

  • %User Temp%\is-F1VBN.tmp
  • %User Temp%\is-AUR6L.tmp
  • %User Temp%\is-AUR6L.tmp\_isetup
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\x64
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\x86
  • %User Profile%\Application Data\Advancedpccare.com
  • %User Profile%\Advancedpccare.com\Advanced PC Care
  • %User Profile%\Application Data\EasyFileOpener
  • %User Profile%\Application Data\Appverifier
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\langs
  • %User Profile%\EasyFileOpener\langs
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Advanced PC Care
  • %User Profile%\Advanced PC Care\smico

Autostart Technique

This Trojan adds the following registry entries to enable its automatic execution at every system startup:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
Advanced PC Care_Logon = "%Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\advancedpccare.exe startuplaunch"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
Advanced PC Care_Logon = "%Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\advancedpccare.exe startuplaunch"

Other System Modifications

This Trojan deletes the following files:

  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\langs\english_apc_en.ini
  • %User Profile%\langs\english_efo_en.ini
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Advanced PC Care\Advanced PC Care.pif
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Advanced PC Care\Advanced PC Care.url
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Advanced PC Care\Buy Advanced PC Care.pif
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Advanced PC Care\Buy Advanced PC Care.url
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Advanced PC Care\Uninstall Advanced PC Care.pif
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Advanced PC Care\Uninstall Advanced PC Care.url
  • %Desktop%\Advanced PC Care.pif
  • %Desktop%\Advanced PC Care.url
  • %Desktop%\Ashampoo exclusive Offers.lnk
  • %Desktop%\Ashampoo exclusive Offers.pif
  • %User Temp%\81t638_s.pdb

(Note: %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.. %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.. %Start Menu% is the Start Menu folder, where it usually is C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Start Menu on Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (32- and 64-bit); C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu 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.. %Desktop% is the desktop folder, where it usually is C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Desktop in Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (32- and 64-bit); C:\Users\{user name}\Desktop in 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.. %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 deletes the following folders:

  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Advancedpccare.com

It adds the following registry keys:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Advancedpccare.com\
Advanced PC Care

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Advancedpccare.com\
Advanced PC Care

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Advancedpccare.com\
Advanced PC Care\1.0.0.2024

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
B7A64AC7-B828-4D74-98B2-097AFA836948_is1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\pcv-vars

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\AppVerifierService\
AppVerifierService

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\QWR2YW5jZWRwY2NhcmUuY29t\
QWR2YW5jZWQgUEMgQ2FyZQ==\ACT

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\
Services\Eventlog\Application\
AppVerifier

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Unknown\shell\opendlg

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Unknown\shell\opendlg\
command

It adds the following registry entries:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\
Advanced PC Care
phone = "(877)-883-7061"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\
Advanced PC Care
isphone = "1"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\
Advanced PC Care
issilent = "1"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\
Advanced PC Care
showefo = "1"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\
Advanced PC Care
efosetting = "1"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\
Advanced PC Care
msl = "1"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\
Advanced PC Care
pxl = "AD146_AD141_RUNT"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\
Advanced PC Care
ipaddrurl = "http://www.{BLOCKED}edpccare.com/getIpAddress.asp"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\
Advanced PC Care
paramurl = "http://trkr.{BLOCKED}edpccare.com/ipfiles"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\
Advanced PC Care
prereg = "0"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\
Advanced PC Care
showtn = "0"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\
Advanced PC Care
ovoffdis = "0"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\
Advanced PC Care
utm_source = "ad1"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\
Advanced PC Care
utm_campaign = "ad1"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\
Advanced PC Care
Phone = "(877)-883-7061"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Advancedpccare.com\
Advanced PC Care
utm_source = "ad1"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Advancedpccare.com\
Advanced PC Care
utm_campaign = "ad1"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\
Advanced PC Care
Phone_us = "(877)-883-7061"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\
Advanced PC Care
Phone_uk = "(800)-404-8430"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\
Advanced PC Care
Phone_gb = "(800)-404-8430"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\
Advanced PC Care
Phone_au = "1800-764-389"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\
Advanced PC Care
Phone_fr = "(334)-88627945"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\
Advanced PC Care
Phone_de = "(800)-180-0926"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\
Advanced PC Care
Phone_at = "(800)-180-0926"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\
Advanced PC Care
Phone_ch = "(800)-180-0926"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\
Advanced PC Care
Phone_lu = "(800)-180-0926"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\
Advanced PC Care
PurchaseURL = "http://www.{BLOCKED}edpccare.com/apc/price.asp?"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\
Advanced PC Care
RenewURL = "http://www.{BLOCKED}edpccare.com/apc/renewal.asp?"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\
Advanced PC Care
WebURL = "http://www.{BLOCKED}edpccare.com"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\
Advanced PC Care
EmailURL = "support@advancedpccare.com"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\
Advanced PC Care
supporturl = "http://www.{BLOCKED}edpccare.com/help"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Advancedpccare.com\
Advanced PC Care
Installstring = "%Program Files%\Advanced PC Care"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\
Advanced PC Care
Installstring = "%Program Files%\Advanced PC Care"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
B7A64AC7-B828-4D74-98B2-097AFA836948_is1
Inno Setup: Setup Version = "5.5.5 (u)"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
B7A64AC7-B828-4D74-98B2-097AFA836948_is1
Inno Setup: App Path = "%Program Files%\Advanced PC Care"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
B7A64AC7-B828-4D74-98B2-097AFA836948_is1
InstallLocation = "%Program Files%\Advanced PC Care"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
B7A64AC7-B828-4D74-98B2-097AFA836948_is1
Inno Setup: Icon Group = "Advanced PC Care"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
B7A64AC7-B828-4D74-98B2-097AFA836948_is1
Inno Setup: User = "Wilbert"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
B7A64AC7-B828-4D74-98B2-097AFA836948_is1
Inno Setup: Language = "en"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
B7A64AC7-B828-4D74-98B2-097AFA836948_is1
DisplayName = "Advanced PC Care"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
B7A64AC7-B828-4D74-98B2-097AFA836948_is1
DisplayIcon = "%Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\advancedpccare.exe"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
B7A64AC7-B828-4D74-98B2-097AFA836948_is1
UninstallString = "%Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\unins000.exe "

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
B7A64AC7-B828-4D74-98B2-097AFA836948_is1
QuietUninstallString = "%Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\unins000.exe /SILENT"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
B7A64AC7-B828-4D74-98B2-097AFA836948_is1
DisplayVersion = "1.0.0.2024"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
B7A64AC7-B828-4D74-98B2-097AFA836948_is1
Publisher = "Advancedpccare.com"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
B7A64AC7-B828-4D74-98B2-097AFA836948_is1
URLInfoAbout = "http://www.{BLOCKED}edpccare.com"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
B7A64AC7-B828-4D74-98B2-097AFA836948_is1
HelpLink = "http://www.{BLOCKED}edpccare.com/help"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
B7A64AC7-B828-4D74-98B2-097AFA836948_is1
NoModify = "1"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
B7A64AC7-B828-4D74-98B2-097AFA836948_is1
NoRepair = "1"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
B7A64AC7-B828-4D74-98B2-097AFA836948_is1
InstallDate = "20171031"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
B7A64AC7-B828-4D74-98B2-097AFA836948_is1
MajorVersion = "1"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
B7A64AC7-B828-4D74-98B2-097AFA836948_is1
MinorVersion = "0"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Advancedpccare.com\
Advanced PC Care
InstallString = "%Program Files%\Advanced PC Care"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\
Advanced PC Care
InstallString = "%Program Files%\Advanced PC Care"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Advancedpccare.com\
Advanced PC Care
LangCode = "en"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\
Advanced PC Care
LangCode = "en"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\pcv-vars
utm_source = "ad1"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\pcv-vars
utm_campaign = "ad1"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\pcv-vars
LangCode = "en"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\
Advanced PC Care
afterInstallUrl = "http://www.{BLOCKED}edpccare.com/apc/afterinstall/?"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\pcv-vars
country = "us"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\pcv-vars
phone = "(877)-883-7061"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\AppVerifierService\
AppVerifierService
country = "us"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\QWR2YW5jZWRwY2NhcmUuY29t\
QWR2YW5jZWQgUEMgQ2FyZQ==\ACT
data = "{random values}"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\
Advanced PC Care
reg = "0"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\
Advanced PC Care
expired = "0"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\
Advanced PC Care
country = "us"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\
Services\Eventlog\Application\
AppVerifier
EventMessageFile = "%Windows%\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\EventLogMessages.dll"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\
Advanced PC Care
hdata = "{random values}"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Unknown\shell\openas\
command
easyfileopener.Dat = "%System%\rundll32.exe %System%\shell32.dll,OpenAs_RunDLL %1"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Unknown\shell\opendlg
MultiSelectModel = "Single"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Unknown\shell\opendlg\
command
easyfileopener.Dat = "%System%\rundll32.exe %System%\shell32.dll,OpenAs_RunDLL %1"

It modifies the following registry entries:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\
Services\Eventlog\Application
Sources = "{random characters}"

(Note: The default value data of the said registry entry is {random values}.)

It deletes the following registry keys:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
B7A64AC7-B828-4D74-98B2-097AFA836948_is1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Advanced PC Care_is1

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
Advanced PC Care_is1

Dropping Routine

This Trojan drops the following files:

  • %User Temp%\is-f1vbn.tmp\{malware file name}.tmp
  • %User Temp%\is-AUR6L.tmp\_isetup\_shfoldr.dll
  • %User Temp%\is-AUR6L.tmp\isxdl.dll
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\unins000.dat
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\is-RO6FD.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\is-L54SH.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\is-AM34D.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\is-NA1B0.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\is-LH385.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\is-J9B77.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\is-90J4O.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\is-0L33L.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\is-LG4MH.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\is-4UDE3.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\x64\is-4A523.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\x86\is-A0UTD.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\is-1UQQ9.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\is-LBJFT.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\is-7DOM7.tmp
  • %User Profile%\Advanced PC Care\is-V6BP0.tmp
  • %User Profile%\Advanced PC Care\is-PHGN6.tmp
  • %User Profile%\EasyFileOpener\is-8ICVE.tmp
  • %User Profile%\Appverifier\is-KTJUR.tmp
  • %User Profile%\Appverifier\is-CLVB5.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\langs\is-H8AL0.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\langs\is-FJ73D.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\langs\is-1QGTO.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\langs\is-JDJSL.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\langs\is-SP3VE.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\langs\is-FV2MJ.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\langs\is-HCBOL.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\langs\is-1IEA7.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\langs\is-GID68.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\langs\is-C6A7N.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\langs\is-LBGPB.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\langs\is-2044J.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\langs\is-L79T7.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\langs\is-2K7PI.tmp
  • %User Profile%\langs\is-UBADH.tmp
  • %User Profile%\langs\is-RT1GJ.tmp
  • %User Profile%\langs\is-BKES3.tmp
  • %User Profile%\langs\is-07R2S.tmp
  • %User Profile%\langs\is-FLF70.tmp
  • %User Profile%\langs\is-43F6S.tmp
  • %User Profile%\langs\is-9DVUJ.tmp
  • %User Profile%\langs\is-CPFEB.tmp
  • %User Profile%\langs\is-I6FRF.tmp
  • %User Profile%\langs\is-9FOK8.tmp
  • %User Profile%\langs\is-T6E4F.tmp
  • %User Profile%\langs\is-TTHQQ.tmp
  • %User Profile%\langs\is-9R54N.tmp
  • %User Profile%\langs\is-E3HPF.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\is-HULHG.tmp
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Advanced PC Care\Advanced PC Care.lnk
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Advanced PC Care\Buy Advanced PC Care.lnk
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Advanced PC Care\Uninstall Advanced PC Care.lnk
  • %Desktop%\Advanced PC Care.lnk
  • %Desktop%\Ashampoo exclusive Offers.url
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\unins000.msg
  • %User Profile%\Advanced PC Care\Errorlog.txt
  • %User Profile%\Appverifier\AppVerifierService.InstallState
  • %User Profile%\Advanced PC Care\exlist.bin
  • %User Profile%\Advanced PC Care\lmi.xml
  • %User Temp%\81t638_s.tmp
  • %User Temp%\81t638_s.0.cs
  • %User Temp%\81t638_s.dll
  • %User Temp%\81t638_s.cmdline
  • %User Temp%\81t638_s.out
  • %User Temp%\81t638_s.err
  • %User Profile%\Advanced PC Care\Lmircc.msi
  • %User Temp%\CSC89.tmp
  • %User Temp%\RES8C.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.. %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.. %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.. %Start Menu% is the Start Menu folder, where it usually is C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Start Menu on Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (32- and 64-bit); C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu 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.. %Desktop% is the desktop folder, where it usually is C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Desktop in Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (32- and 64-bit); C:\Users\{user name}\Desktop in 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.)

Other Details

This Trojan connects to the following possibly malicious URL:

  • {BLOCKED}.149.66
  • {BLOCKED}.147.194
  • {BLOCKED}1.179.129
  • {BLOCKED}0.1
  • {BLOCKED}7.6.42
  • {BLOCKED}.195.227
  • {BLOCKED}7.24.46
  • {BLOCKED}56.10
  • {BLOCKED}.28.157

This report is generated via an automated analysis system.

  SOLUTION

Minimum Scan Engine:

9.8

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

Restart in Safe Mode

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Step 3

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\Advancedpccare.com
    • Advanced PC Care
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Advancedpccare.com
    • Advanced PC Care
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Advancedpccare.com\Advanced PC Care
    • 1.0.0.2024
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall
    • B7A64AC7-B828-4D74-98B2-097AFA836948_is1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software
    • pcv-vars
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software
    • AppVerifierService
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\QWR2YW5jZWRwY2NhcmUuY29t\QWR2YW5jZWQgUEMgQ2FyZQ==
    • ACT
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\Eventlog\Application
    • AppVerifier
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Unknown\shell
    • opendlg
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Unknown\shell\opendlg
    • command

Step 4

Delete this registry value

[ Learn More ]

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\CurrentVersion\Run
    • Advanced PC Care_Logon = "%Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\advancedpccare.exe startuplaunch"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    • Advanced PC Care_Logon = "%Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\advancedpccare.exe startuplaunch"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\Advanced PC Care
    • phone = "(877)-883-7061"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\Advanced PC Care
    • isphone = "1"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\Advanced PC Care
    • issilent = "1"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\Advanced PC Care
    • showefo = "1"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\Advanced PC Care
    • efosetting = "1"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\Advanced PC Care
    • msl = "1"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\Advanced PC Care
    • pxl = "AD146_AD141_RUNT"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\Advanced PC Care
    • ipaddrurl = "http://www.{BLOCKED}edpccare.com/getIpAddress.asp"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\Advanced PC Care
    • paramurl = "http://trkr.{BLOCKED}edpccare.com/ipfiles"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\Advanced PC Care
    • prereg = "0"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\Advanced PC Care
    • showtn = "0"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\Advanced PC Care
    • ovoffdis = "0"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\Advanced PC Care
    • utm_source = "ad1"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\Advanced PC Care
    • utm_campaign = "ad1"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\Advanced PC Care
    • Phone = "(877)-883-7061"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Advancedpccare.com\Advanced PC Care
    • utm_source = "ad1"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Advancedpccare.com\Advanced PC Care
    • utm_campaign = "ad1"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\Advanced PC Care
    • Phone_us = "(877)-883-7061"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\Advanced PC Care
    • Phone_uk = "(800)-404-8430"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\Advanced PC Care
    • Phone_gb = "(800)-404-8430"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\Advanced PC Care
    • Phone_au = "1800-764-389"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\Advanced PC Care
    • Phone_fr = "(334)-88627945"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\Advanced PC Care
    • Phone_de = "(800)-180-0926"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\Advanced PC Care
    • Phone_at = "(800)-180-0926"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\Advanced PC Care
    • Phone_ch = "(800)-180-0926"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\Advanced PC Care
    • Phone_lu = "(800)-180-0926"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\Advanced PC Care
    • PurchaseURL = "http://www.{BLOCKED}edpccare.com/apc/price.asp?"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\Advanced PC Care
    • RenewURL = "http://www.{BLOCKED}edpccare.com/apc/renewal.asp?"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\Advanced PC Care
    • WebURL = "http://www.{BLOCKED}edpccare.com"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\Advanced PC Care
    • EmailURL = "support@advancedpccare.com"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\Advanced PC Care
    • supporturl = "http://www.{BLOCKED}edpccare.com/help"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Advancedpccare.com\Advanced PC Care
    • Installstring = "%Program Files%\Advanced PC Care"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\Advanced PC Care
    • Installstring = "%Program Files%\Advanced PC Care"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\B7A64AC7-B828-4D74-98B2-097AFA836948_is1
    • Inno Setup: Setup Version = "5.5.5 (u)"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\B7A64AC7-B828-4D74-98B2-097AFA836948_is1
    • Inno Setup: App Path = "%Program Files%\Advanced PC Care"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\B7A64AC7-B828-4D74-98B2-097AFA836948_is1
    • InstallLocation = "%Program Files%\Advanced PC Care"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\B7A64AC7-B828-4D74-98B2-097AFA836948_is1
    • Inno Setup: Icon Group = "Advanced PC Care"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\B7A64AC7-B828-4D74-98B2-097AFA836948_is1
    • Inno Setup: User = "Wilbert"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\B7A64AC7-B828-4D74-98B2-097AFA836948_is1
    • Inno Setup: Language = "en"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\B7A64AC7-B828-4D74-98B2-097AFA836948_is1
    • DisplayName = "Advanced PC Care"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\B7A64AC7-B828-4D74-98B2-097AFA836948_is1
    • DisplayIcon = "%Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\advancedpccare.exe"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\B7A64AC7-B828-4D74-98B2-097AFA836948_is1
    • UninstallString = "%Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\unins000.exe "
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\B7A64AC7-B828-4D74-98B2-097AFA836948_is1
    • QuietUninstallString = "%Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\unins000.exe /SILENT"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\B7A64AC7-B828-4D74-98B2-097AFA836948_is1
    • DisplayVersion = "1.0.0.2024"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\B7A64AC7-B828-4D74-98B2-097AFA836948_is1
    • Publisher = "Advancedpccare.com"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\B7A64AC7-B828-4D74-98B2-097AFA836948_is1
    • URLInfoAbout = "http://www.{BLOCKED}edpccare.com"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\B7A64AC7-B828-4D74-98B2-097AFA836948_is1
    • HelpLink = "http://www.{BLOCKED}edpccare.com/help"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\B7A64AC7-B828-4D74-98B2-097AFA836948_is1
    • NoModify = "1"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\B7A64AC7-B828-4D74-98B2-097AFA836948_is1
    • NoRepair = "1"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\B7A64AC7-B828-4D74-98B2-097AFA836948_is1
    • InstallDate = "20171031"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\B7A64AC7-B828-4D74-98B2-097AFA836948_is1
    • MajorVersion = "1"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\B7A64AC7-B828-4D74-98B2-097AFA836948_is1
    • MinorVersion = "0"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Advancedpccare.com\Advanced PC Care
    • InstallString = "%Program Files%\Advanced PC Care"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\Advanced PC Care
    • InstallString = "%Program Files%\Advanced PC Care"
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Advancedpccare.com\Advanced PC Care
    • LangCode = "en"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\Advanced PC Care
    • LangCode = "en"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\pcv-vars
    • utm_source = "ad1"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\pcv-vars
    • utm_campaign = "ad1"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\pcv-vars
    • LangCode = "en"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\Advanced PC Care
    • afterInstallUrl = "http://www.{BLOCKED}edpccare.com/apc/afterinstall/?"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\pcv-vars
    • country = "us"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\pcv-vars
    • phone = "(877)-883-7061"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\AppVerifierService\AppVerifierService
    • country = "us"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\QWR2YW5jZWRwY2NhcmUuY29t\QWR2YW5jZWQgUEMgQ2FyZQ==\ACT
    • data = "{random values}"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\Advanced PC Care
    • reg = "0"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\Advanced PC Care
    • expired = "0"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\Advanced PC Care
    • country = "us"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\Eventlog\Application\AppVerifier
    • EventMessageFile = "%Windows%\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\EventLogMessages.dll"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advancedpccare.com\Advanced PC Care
    • hdata = "{random values}"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Unknown\shell\openas\command
    • easyfileopener.Dat = "%System%\rundll32.exe %System%\shell32.dll,OpenAs_RunDLL %1"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Unknown\shell\opendlg
    • MultiSelectModel = "Single"
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Unknown\shell\opendlg\command
    • easyfileopener.Dat = "%System%\rundll32.exe %System%\shell32.dll,OpenAs_RunDLL %1"

Step 5

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\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\Eventlog\Application
    • From: Sources = "{random characters}"
      To: Sources = ""{random values}""

Step 6

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.
  • %User Temp%\is-f1vbn.tmp\{malware file name}.tmp
  • %User Temp%\is-AUR6L.tmp\_isetup\_shfoldr.dll
  • %User Temp%\is-AUR6L.tmp\isxdl.dll
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\unins000.dat
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\is-RO6FD.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\is-L54SH.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\is-AM34D.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\is-NA1B0.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\is-LH385.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\is-J9B77.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\is-90J4O.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\is-0L33L.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\is-LG4MH.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\is-4UDE3.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\x64\is-4A523.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\x86\is-A0UTD.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\is-1UQQ9.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\is-LBJFT.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\is-7DOM7.tmp
  • %User Profile%\Advanced PC Care\is-V6BP0.tmp
  • %User Profile%\Advanced PC Care\is-PHGN6.tmp
  • %User Profile%\EasyFileOpener\is-8ICVE.tmp
  • %User Profile%\Appverifier\is-KTJUR.tmp
  • %User Profile%\Appverifier\is-CLVB5.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\langs\is-H8AL0.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\langs\is-FJ73D.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\langs\is-1QGTO.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\langs\is-JDJSL.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\langs\is-SP3VE.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\langs\is-FV2MJ.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\langs\is-HCBOL.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\langs\is-1IEA7.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\langs\is-GID68.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\langs\is-C6A7N.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\langs\is-LBGPB.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\langs\is-2044J.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\langs\is-L79T7.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\langs\is-2K7PI.tmp
  • %User Profile%\langs\is-UBADH.tmp
  • %User Profile%\langs\is-RT1GJ.tmp
  • %User Profile%\langs\is-BKES3.tmp
  • %User Profile%\langs\is-07R2S.tmp
  • %User Profile%\langs\is-FLF70.tmp
  • %User Profile%\langs\is-43F6S.tmp
  • %User Profile%\langs\is-9DVUJ.tmp
  • %User Profile%\langs\is-CPFEB.tmp
  • %User Profile%\langs\is-I6FRF.tmp
  • %User Profile%\langs\is-9FOK8.tmp
  • %User Profile%\langs\is-T6E4F.tmp
  • %User Profile%\langs\is-TTHQQ.tmp
  • %User Profile%\langs\is-9R54N.tmp
  • %User Profile%\langs\is-E3HPF.tmp
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\is-HULHG.tmp
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Advanced PC Care\Advanced PC Care.lnk
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Advanced PC Care\Buy Advanced PC Care.lnk
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Advanced PC Care\Uninstall Advanced PC Care.lnk
  • %Desktop%\Advanced PC Care.lnk
  • %Desktop%\Ashampoo exclusive Offers.url
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\unins000.msg
  • %User Profile%\Advanced PC Care\Errorlog.txt
  • %User Profile%\Appverifier\AppVerifierService.InstallState
  • %User Profile%\Advanced PC Care\exlist.bin
  • %User Profile%\Advanced PC Care\lmi.xml
  • %User Temp%\81t638_s.tmp
  • %User Temp%\81t638_s.0.cs
  • %User Temp%\81t638_s.dll
  • %User Temp%\81t638_s.cmdline
  • %User Temp%\81t638_s.out
  • %User Temp%\81t638_s.err
  • %User Profile%\Advanced PC Care\Lmircc.msi
  • %User Temp%\CSC89.tmp
  • %User Temp%\RES8C.tmp

Step 7

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.
  • %User Temp%\is-F1VBN.tmp
  • %User Temp%\is-AUR6L.tmp
  • %User Temp%\is-AUR6L.tmp\_isetup
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\x64
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\x86
  • %User Profile%\Application Data\Advancedpccare.com
  • %User Profile%\Advancedpccare.com\Advanced PC Care
  • %User Profile%\Application Data\EasyFileOpener
  • %User Profile%\Application Data\Appverifier
  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\langs
  • %User Profile%\EasyFileOpener\langs
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Advanced PC Care
  • %User Profile%\Advanced PC Care\smico

Step 8

Restart in normal mode and scan your computer with your Trend Micro product for files detected as PUA_AdvancedPCCare. 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 9

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.

  • %Program Files%\Advanced PC Care\langs\english_apc_en.ini
  • %User Profile%\langs\english_efo_en.ini
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Advanced PC Care\Advanced PC Care.pif
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Advanced PC Care\Advanced PC Care.url
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Advanced PC Care\Buy Advanced PC Care.pif
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Advanced PC Care\Buy Advanced PC Care.url
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Advanced PC Care\Uninstall Advanced PC Care.pif
  • %Start Menu%\Programs\Advanced PC Care\Uninstall Advanced PC Care.url
  • %Desktop%\Advanced PC Care.pif
  • %Desktop%\Advanced PC Care.url
  • %Desktop%\Ashampoo exclusive Offers.lnk
  • %Desktop%\Ashampoo exclusive Offers.pif
  • %User Temp%\81t638_s.pdb

Step 10

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_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall
    • B7A64AC7-B828-4D74-98B2-097AFA836948_is1
  • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall
    • Advanced PC Care_is1
  • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall
    • Advanced PC Care_is1


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