AlfaCleaner
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AlfaCleaner, a clone of SpyAxe, is another rogue anti-spyware program that provides a fake security message in your system tray in order to goad you into buying its full commercial version. AlfaCleaner also has an ability to download and install additional malware inside your computer system without you being aware of it.
To check your computer for AlfaCleaner, download
SpyHunter Spyware Detection Tool.
SpyHunter spyware detection tool is only a scanner meant to assist you in detecting AlfaCleaner and other threats. If you detect the presence of AlfaCleaner on your PC, you have the opportunity to purchase the SpyHunter removal tool to remove any traces of AlfaCleaner.
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Detection of AlfaCleaner (Recommended)
AlfaCleaner is difficult to detect and remove. AlfaCleaner is not likely to be removed through a convenient "uninstall" feature. AlfaCleaner, as well as other spyware, can re-install itself even after it appears to have been removed.
You also run the risk of damaging your computer since you're required to find and delete sensitive files in your system such as DLL files and registry keys. It is recommended you use a good spyware remover to remove AlfaCleaner and other spyware, adware, trojans and viruses on your computer.
Run a AlfaCleaner scan/check to successfully detect all AlfaCleaner files with the SpyHunter Spyware Detection Tool. If you wish to remove AlfaCleaner, you can either purchase the SpyHunter spyware removal tool to remove AlfaCleaner or follow the AlfaCleaner manual removal method provided in the "Remedies and Prevention" section.
Method of Infection
There are many ways your computer could get infected with AlfaCleaner. AlfaCleaner can come bundled with shareware or other downloadable software.
Another method of distributing AlfaCleaner involves tricking you by displaying deceptive pop-up ads that may appear as regular Windows notifications with links which look like buttons reading Yes and No. No matter which "button" that you click on, a download starts, installing AlfaCleaner on your system. AlfaCleaner installs on your computer through a trojan and may infect your system without your knowledge or consent.
If you think you may already be infected with AlfaCleaner, use this SpyHunter Spyware dectection tool to detect AlfaCleaner and other common Spyware infections. After detection of AlfaCleaner, the next advised step is to remove AlfaCleaner with the purchase of the SpyHunter Spyware removal tool.
Symptoms
AlfaCleaner may attempt to change your computer's desktop, hijack your browser, monitor your Internet browsing activities, change system files, and can do this without your knowledge or permission. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to remove all traces of AlfaCleaner from your computer.
Remedies and Prevention
AlfaCleaner, as well as other Spyware, are constantly evolving and becoming more advanced to avoid detection. AlfaCleaner along with its variants can install in different locations and even when you try to uninstall it you find they reappear when you reboot your computer.
Install a good anti-spyware software
When there's a large number of traces of Spyware, for example AlfaCleaner, that have infected a computer, the only remedy may be to automatically run a Spyware scan from a good anti-spyware software designed to detect AlfaCleaner and other types of spyware.
Remove AlfaCleaner manually
Another method to remove AlfaCleaner is to manually delete AlfaCleaner files in your system. Detect and remove the following AlfaCleaner files:
Processes
- alfacleaner.exe
- intell321.exe
- winstall.exe
- unins000.exe
- soproc.exe
- setup1.exe
- setup.exe
- updater.exe
- uninstdsk.exe
- acserver.exe
- id.exe
- lich.exe
- popup.exe
- bum397.exe
- sysldr32.exe
DLLs
- msvcr71.dll
- msvcp71.dll
- logger.dll
- engine.dll
- log4cplusu.dll
- ui.dll
- threats.dll
- stuff.dll
- ptqlf7.dll
- wnvqk32.dll
- ysni9.dll
- wctte32.dll
- winurwlkr8.dll
- comdlg64.dll
- IeHelperExVS.dll
Other Files
- AlfaCleaner
- rscn
- SystemLoader
- Register AlfaCleaner.lnk
- Uninstall AlfaCleaner.lnk
- AlfaCleaner.lnk
- %ProgramFiles%\AlfaCleaner
Registry Keys
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runalfacleaner
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\alfacleaner.com_is1
- 357a87ed-3e5d-437d-b334-deb7eb4982a3
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\system\currentcontrolset\enum\root\legacy_alfacleaner
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\system\currentcontrolset\enum\root\legacy_alfacleaner\0000
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\system\currentcontrolset\enum\root\legacy_alfacleaner\0000\control
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\system\currentcontrolset\enum\root\legacy_alfacleanerservice
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\system\currentcontrolset\enum\root\legacy_alfacleanerservice\0000\control
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\system\currentcontrolset\services\alfacleaner
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\system\currentcontrolset\services\alfacleaner\enum
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\system\currentcontrolset\services\alfacleaner\security
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\system\currentcontrolset\services\alfacleanerservice
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\system\currentcontrolset\services\alfacleanerservice\enum
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\system\currentcontrolset\services\alfacleanerservice\security
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\system\currentcontrolset\services\eventlog\system\alfacleanerservic
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runlich
- 60F4F2F3-0AFB-4AEF-B21E-B03D1C95B49E
- 69CE8847-70F2-318C-94CE-B7B7E8EB24CC
- E89097ED-3400-411D-9647-D368C3311C98
- IExplorerHelperVS.BrowserHook
- IExplorerHelperVS.BrowserHook.1
- IExplorerHelperVS.IExplorerHelper
- IExplorerHelperVS.IExplorerHelper.1
- 68A7972B-AA41-4EE7-8A5F-F2986A0C2504
- 7A84FD4C-1853-458D-A878-B1860F93D2EF
- 2215C65C-89E2-4363-820A-8C46FD4A9C97
Known Variants
VirusBurst is a re-branded variant of other well-known rogue anti-spyware programs, including SpywareQuake, SpyFalcon, SpywareStrike, SpySheriff, SpyHeal and many other pseudonyms.
External links
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- Non-profit Malware Process Library - Non-profit website that list most known Spyware Process names.
- How Spyware And The Weapons Against It Are Evolving
- Windows System Update - Latest bug fixes for Microsoft Windows
- Manual Removal Instructions for AlfaCleaner - Learn how to remove AlfaCleaner.
- McAfee Threat Center - Library of detailed information on viruses.
- Remove AlfaCleaner - Easy AlfaCleaner removal steps. Parasite database on how to remove spyware and rogue anti-spyware programs.
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