Should I remove “Downloader.AdwareCleaner”?

The Downloader.AdwareCleaner is considered dangerous by lots of security experts. When this infection is active, you may notice unwanted processes in Task Manager list. In this case, it is adviced to scan your computer with GridinSoft Anti-Malware.

What Downloader.AdwareCleaner virus can do?

• Executable code extraction
• Creates RWX memory
• Reads data out of its own binary image
• Drops a binary and executes it
• Network activity detected but not expressed in API logs

How to determine Downloader.AdwareCleaner?

File Info:
crc32: 741F4C17md5: d69c58d5c680675a36f57e69d81a3cfaname: D69C58D5C680675A36F57E69D81A3CFA.mlwsha1: fb903ece1f35e6b89c09fac378740dfa3d8b8385sha256: db0eafda8f40e135d31b9264576cb1ccf9a7b6106d03e694d844fd000a4974d2sha512: 741c41dce1cd61aea9ca8dadb726881e8c6aacf1b3616fa8b39b5a90be6c7f56d76f49821f70fa6dfd82519bdd5388973d0efc8e0078c03fc9dee73a2386bce7ssdeep: 12288:CQiGa10FhPd0o0WGwOkahvx6S/ZXSWrFjFOI+MBTlPadSfXioRcpMXVJoT:CQij1MPdJ4sar6EiWrFZgMBTlP0Qjcpntype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
Version Info:
LegalCopyright: Copyright xa9 2014 pcfreesoft.com                                                                     FileVersion: 4.0                 CompanyName: pcfreesoft.com                                              Comments: This installation was built with Inno Setup.ProductName: AdwCleaner                                                  ProductVersion: 4.0                                               FileDescription: AdwCleaner Setup                                            Translation: 0x0000 0x04b0

Downloader.AdwareCleaner also known as:

How to remove Downloader.AdwareCleaner?

• Download and install GridinSoft Anti-Malware.
• Open GridinSoft Anti-Malware and perform a “Standard scan“.
• “Move to quarantine” all items.
• Open “Tools” tab – Press “Reset Browser Settings“.
• Select proper browser and options – Click “Reset”.
• Restart your computer.