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Removal instructions for scvhost.worm:
Overview
Scvhost.worm spreads over Windows network shares. The worm's main file is called scvhost.exe, trying to mimic the legitimate svchost.exe file is located in %SystemDir%. Note: Do not delete %SystemDir%\svchost.exe.
Note: %SystemDir% is a variable (?). By default, this is C:\Windows\System (Windows 95/98/Me), C:\WINNT\System32 (Windows NT/2000), or C:\Windows\System32 (Windows XP). Manual removal
Please follow the instructions below if you would like to remove Scvhost.worm manually. Please notice that you must follow the instructions very carefully and delete everything that is mentioned. In most cases the removal will fail if one single item is not deleted. If Scvhost.worm remains on your system after stepping through the removal instructions, please double-check by stepping through them again.
Start your computer in safe mode.
Start the registry editor. This is done by clicking Start then Run. (The Run dialog will appear.) Type regedit and click OK. (The registry editor will open.)
Browse to the key:
'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Run'
In the right pane, delete the value called 'Config Loader', if it exists.
Browse to the key:
'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ RunServices'
In the right pane, delete the value called 'Config Loader', if it exists.
Exit the registry editor.
Restart your computer.
Start Windows Explorer and delete:
%SystemDir%\scvhost.exe
Note: %SystemDir% is a variable (?). By default, this is C:\Windows\System (Windows 95/98/Me), C:\WINNT\System32 (Windows NT/2000), or C:\Windows\System32 (Windows XP).
Type:
Worm
Executables:
scvhost.exe
EXE files and how to remove them
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Notes:Description: scvhost.exe is located in the folder C:WindowsSystem32. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 201728 bytes (33% of all occurrence), 52505 bytes, 200224 bytes, 5170730 bytes, 13179660 bytes, 86016 bytes, 12288 bytes, 200225 bytes, 352112 bytes, 5422553 bytes, 63613 bytes, 132122 bytes, 183966 bytes, 178570 bytes, 90650 bytes, 104448 bytes, 181557 bytes, 214996 bytes, 3364352 bytes, 60294 bytes, 127983 bytes, 28672 bytes, 211876 bytes, 53157 bytes, 62135 bytes.
There is no information about the maker of the file. The file is not a Windows system file. Program starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRun, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRunServices, C:Windowswin.ini, HKEY_CURRENT_USERSOFTWAREMicrosoftWindows NTCurrentVersionWindowsRun, HKEY_CURRENT_USERSOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRun, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindows NTCurrentVersionWinlogonShell, HKEY_USERS.DEFAULTSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRun, HKEY_CURRENT_USERSOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRunOnce, HKEY_USERS.DEFAULTSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRunonce, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRunOnce). scvhost.exe is able to manipulate other programs, hide itself, monitor applications, record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 64% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
If scvhost.exe is located in the folder C:Windows then the security rating is 81% dangerous. File size is 202132 bytes (24% of all occurrence), 217088 bytes, 49664 bytes, 216574 bytes, 210105 bytes, 53248 bytes, 45568 bytes, 175104 bytes, 225792 bytes, 226816 bytes, 44820 bytes, 3809 bytes, 402944 bytes, 3425 bytes. Program has no file description. File scvhost.exe is not a Windows core file. The program is not visible. It is an unknown file in the Windows folder. The application uses ports to connect to LAN or Internet. scvhost.exe is able to hide itself, monitor applications.
If scvhost.exe is located in a subfolder of C:WindowsSystem32drivers then the security rating is 73% dangerous. File size is 61440 bytes. There is no description of the program. The application starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRun, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRunServices, C:Windowswin.ini, HKEY_CURRENT_USERSOFTWAREMicrosoftWindows NTCurrentVersionWindowsRun, HKEY_CURRENT_USERSOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRun, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindows NTCurrentVersionWinlogonShell, HKEY_USERS.DEFAULTSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRun, HKEY_CURRENT_USERSOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRunOnce, HKEY_USERS.DEFAULTSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRunonce, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRunOnce). scvhost.exe is not a Windows system file. scvhost.exe is able to hide itself, monitor applications.
If scvhost.exe is located in a subfolder of C:WindowsSystem32 then the security rating is 62% dangerous. File size is 1682432 bytes.
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