Win32 Ramnit Virus Information and Removal

W32/Ramnit.a is a virus that is file infector.  It y infects via unsecured network connection and removable drives including including  external hard disk drives. W32 Ramnit.a also spreads by infecting file on the system that is shared on a network environment.




Damage Level: Medium
Systems Affected: Windows 9x, 2000, XP, Windows Vista
 
The virus creates the following files:
%removabledrive%\�RECYCLER\�S-7-1-36-6133081425-6700277004-675130086-4217\�%variable1%.exe

• %removabledrive%\�RECYCLER\�S-7-1-36-6133081425-6700277004-675130086-4217\�%variable2%.cpl
• %removabledrive%\�autorun.inf
• %removabledrive%\�Copy of Shortcut to (1).lnk
• %removabledrive%\�Copy of Shortcut to (2).lnk
• %removabledrive%\�Copy of Shortcut to (3).lnk
• %removabledrive%\�Copy of Shortcut to (4).lnk

The virus acquires data and commands from a remote computer or the Internet.
The virus contains a list of addresses.
It can execute the following operations:

• capture screenshots
• send gathered information
• download files from a remote computer and/or the Internet
• run executable files
• shut down/restart the computer

The virus may create the following files:

• %system%\�dmlconf.dat

The virus connects to the following addresses:

• google.com
• bing.com
• yahoo.com

The virus may create and run a new thread with its own program code within any running process.

The Removal  Instruction

To repair the problem:

• update the anti-virus into it�s latest signature
• Then run a quick scan in your computer
• Run virus to infected external storage device

After the  Win32 Ramnit  worm virus removed. Follow the steps below to completely restore your external drive way back before the problem occur.

• Open the external drive
• Delete  all files except the drive icon that have no drive letter
• Open the drive icon with no drive letter
• Select all your files and cut or copy
• Open external storage device (that is, flash drive, usb drive, external hard disk or whatever it is)
• Paste your file
• Then, delete the �the drive icon that have no drive letter�

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