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Should I remove “Win32/DownloadGuide.C potentially unwanted”?

Published Feb 27, 2024 Malware category 3 min read
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What to verify before removal

This report keeps Should I remove “Win32/DownloadGuide.C potentially unwanted”? in the active library because the detection has enough technical context to support a careful second-opinion scan and cleanup decision.

Start by comparing the local file name with 253ABF4E2E0583598965.mlw, then review the behavior notes for persistence entries, dropped files, unusual processes, and browser or network changes. This helps separate a matching detection from a different file that only shares a similar alert name.

Observed file
253ABF4E2E0583598965.mlw
  • Compare the suspicious file name with 253ABF4E2E0583598965.mlw.
  • Confirm the detection name matches Should I remove “Win32/DownloadGuide.C potentially unwanted”? before removing related files.
  • Review the report for persistence entries, dropped files, unusual processes, and browser or network changes so the cleanup is based on observed behavior, not only the label.
  • Run a full scan, quarantine confirmed detections, and restart before signing back in to sensitive accounts.

The Win32/DownloadGuide.C potentially unwanted 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 Win32/DownloadGuide.C potentially unwanted virus can do?

  • Authenticode signature is invalid

How to determine Win32/DownloadGuide.C potentially unwanted?



File Info:

name: 253ABF4E2E0583598965.mlw
path: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/a29243b8d8d1f0deeef81703f29fa90c4b477ebb417b7e60cfb0cab78b878a0e
crc32: 971CC64D
md5: 253abf4e2e0583598965dc06a69be452
sha1: ef51bd181dc4dfc4fcf2047aab050bf18eaca438
sha256: a29243b8d8d1f0deeef81703f29fa90c4b477ebb417b7e60cfb0cab78b878a0e
sha512: d5e5b79e087f0d5c2d52a06928b40095f4cb406e861cbec070aeb5bb46ba8ece0478732f796172e2b0f673e83e098b6a3d342e55947267fbd1f39a58ff353ed9
ssdeep: 12288:ntFA51zOZL1RZqh1NTLHbwMnUNozZbeXCLDCjxGU:nAjz2RC1NTL7wiUizZiXe2d7
type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
tlsh: T128C49E37BBE5F036D16241307A17A37A0976AE702929588BF3940F3A9DF16D0772A707
sha3_384: 2af213714889745c11cd2f4de9ef2acecd983fed20badc14659bb101b7d4cc8788343959fa7c91ab2be84e7a8b03e23c
ep_bytes: e878740000e989feffff8bff558bec53
timestamp: 2015-03-10 17:54:20


Version Info:

FileVersion: 3.1.0.191

Win32/DownloadGuide.C potentially unwanted also known as:

Lionic Trojan.Win32.Guide.4!c
Elastic malicious (high confidence)
DrWeb Adware.Downware.11396
MicroWorld-eScan Gen:Trojan.Sresmon.Gen.1
FireEye Generic.mg.253abf4e2e058359
Skyhigh BehavesLike.Win32.Generic.hh
McAfee Artemis!253ABF4E2E05
Cylance unsafe
Sangfor Adware.Win32.DownloadGuide.Vma2
CrowdStrike win/grayware_confidence_100% (D)
BitDefenderTheta Gen:NN.ZexaF.36744.Ju0@aOkXQKl
Symantec PUA.DownloadSponsor
tehtris Generic.Malware
ESET-NOD32 a variant of Win32/DownloadGuide.C potentially unwanted
APEX Malicious
BitDefender Gen:Trojan.Sresmon.Gen.1
NANO-Antivirus Riskware.Win32.Amonetize.fbiqxf
SUPERAntiSpyware PUP.Bundler/Variant
Avast Win32:Dropper-gen [Drp]
Rising Adware.DownloadGuide!1.A1DB (CLASSIC)
Sophos Generic Reputation PUA (PUA)
F-Secure Adware.ADWARE/Amonetize.Gen7
VIPRE Gen:Trojan.Sresmon.Gen.1
Trapmine malicious.high.ml.score
Emsisoft Gen:Trojan.Sresmon.Gen.1 (B)
SentinelOne Static AI – Suspicious PE
GData Win32.Trojan.PSE.H57ZRQ
Webroot Pua.Install.Core
Avira ADWARE/Amonetize.Gen7
Antiy-AVL GrayWare/Win32.DownloadGuide
Kingsoft malware.kb.a.970
Xcitium Application.Win32.DownloadGuide.AK@5j7lpp
Arcabit Trojan.Sresmon.Gen.1
Microsoft PUADlManager:Win32/DownloadGuide
Cynet Malicious (score: 100)
MAX malware (ai score=99)
VBA32 BScope.Adware.Downware
Malwarebytes Generic.Malware.AI.DDS
TrendMicro-HouseCall TROJ_GEN.R03BH0CBN24
Ikarus PUA.DownloadGuide
MaxSecure Trojan.Malware.7175203.susgen
Fortinet Riskware/DownloadGuide
AVG Win32:Dropper-gen [Drp]
Cybereason malicious.81dc4d
DeepInstinct MALICIOUS

How to remove Win32/DownloadGuide.C potentially unwanted?

Recommended second-opinion scan

Verify the infection before changing system settings

Use GridinSoft Anti-Malware to run a full scan, review detected persistence entries, and quarantine confirmed threats before restarting Windows.

Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware
  • 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.