PUP.Optional.RegistryWinner removal instruction

The PUP.Optional.RegistryWinner 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 PUP.Optional.RegistryWinner virus can do?

• Executable code extraction
• Attempts to connect to a dead IP:Port (1 unique times)
• Presents an Authenticode digital signature
• Creates RWX memory
• Reads data out of its own binary image
• Drops a binary and executes it
• Performs some HTTP requests
• Creates or sets a registry key to a long series of bytes, possibly to store a binary or malware config
• Installs itself for autorun at Windows startup
• Attempts to modify proxy settings

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How to determine PUP.Optional.RegistryWinner?

File Info:
crc32: 0613AB34md5: 127c6547d76505018eabb73defcba490name: 127C6547D76505018EABB73DEFCBA490.mlwsha1: ad03d0ee485b153f32c7a2c5853c163789469a54sha256: 05d4fc3448d350444ee0916a96fa04112cd47994c77474886806bd9cbdbbfe00sha512: e46f0ddb905d8a4ba8c5ff98d96e1c989c2eec61202eb8acf9f07f0d8b972a61d7278ab46117f6a6022f6c4984f2762c93d23ce64e80d613ef8280a91799e1f8ssdeep: 98304:YGmKhydIX1OA2ySalumSkJsbXkLBt9CYJ+lye4AmVumBVU:YGmKUOcCrCkFni4A8BGtype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
Version Info:
LegalCopyright: Copyright xa9 2007-2017 RegistryWinner.com                                                            FileVersion: 7.0.12.15           CompanyName: RegistryWinner.com                                          Comments: This installation was built with Inno Setup.ProductName: Registry Winner                                             ProductVersion: 7.0.12.15           FileDescription: Registry Winner Setup                                       Translation: 0x0000 0x04b0

PUP.Optional.RegistryWinner also known as:

How to remove PUP.Optional.RegistryWinner?

• 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.