Win32/DownWare.W potentially unwanted removal guide

The Win32/DownWare.W 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/DownWare.W potentially unwanted virus can do?

• Executable code extraction
• Creates RWX memory
• Reads data out of its own binary image
• Drops a binary and executes it
• Checks for the presence of known windows from debuggers and forensic tools
• Creates or sets a registry key to a long series of bytes, possibly to store a binary or malware config
• Exhibits possible ransomware file modification behavior
• Creates a hidden or system file
• Attempts to modify proxy settings

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How to determine Win32/DownWare.W potentially unwanted?

File Info:
crc32: FB0E3D9Emd5: ace808f1f3e20a166c48c1843a759cd5name: youtubedownloaderfree.exesha1: 5e46d80f4d65ab05b0e3eca272badf68fd1c23b1sha256: 424c5b6a256133964e7d68a9ebe96e3a651d01dc0df8812c33485146668d2be3sha512: 3e341465d21a5352679c503b7d1a71711735045daff57a191207875778e26bae125f11e4fb4cfe415ebc805278cdad58b6dd87e6f04e1de52f9d534a999d4020ssdeep: 24576:5nauk8Dd4kS1yxpdqabRhAxPmNmgDTSbzxqWsQvqYXKU0+hUOxttkSmxh4IQ8S89:5aDk4kSoxHqalhA9mTSbzxuQnXKU0+Hatype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
Version Info:
LegalCopyright: Copyrightxa9 2013 Gear Box Computers                                                                  FileVersion: 1.3.4.0             CompanyName: Gear Box Computersxae                                         Comments: This installation was built with Inno Setup.ProductName: YouTube Downloader 4 Free                                   ProductVersion: 1.3.4.0             FileDescription: YouTube Downloader 4 Free Setup                             Translation: 0x0000 0x04b0

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How to remove Win32/DownWare.W potentially unwanted?

• 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.