Hey! My computer was infected by a Trojan called Dllhost.exe *32
COM surrogate virus yesterday. Though AVG detected it, it couldn’t
delete the threat. I also tried several tools to deal with the infection, but
had no luck in getting rid of it. Even though I tried some other reputable antivirus
programs, my efforts were in vain. The infection still existed there. I don’t know how to remove it from my
computer. Does
anyone have suggestion on Dllhost.exe *32 COM surrogate virus
removal?
Description of Dllhost.exe *32 COM surrogate Virus:
Dllhost.exe *32 COM surrogate Virus is classified as a
Trojan Horse. It is often bundled with third-party freeware from the Internet. The
malicious files of Trojan viruses, which enable to disguise themselves as
harmless and tempting file names with double suffix such as TXT.EXE or JPG.EXE,
are usually contained in the installation folders of the freeware in order to
deceive users into clicking on them to run the Trojan processes. The trojan
virus utilizes the characteristics of Windows operating system to confuse the
public by altering its file names. Computer users may mistakenly click on the malicious
files whose file names are similar to image files and document files. It is
difficult for them to distinguish the trait. A hacker cannot successfully
control an infected machine unless the victim runs the Trojan process. The
hacker will take actions to ensure that the Trojan virus conceals its existence
well in the target system once he accesses the computer. Commonly, users would
perform a full scan of their systems with antivirus software if they suspect
their PCs are infected. Therefore, the hacker often embeds legal codes into the
Trojan process with the purpose of avoiding detection and removal of antivirus
software, for antivirus detection is based on the feature code in Trojan virus.
Unlike other computer viruses, this Trojan focuses on
spying on the victims’ online activities and attempts to steal the data, such
as credit card details, ID number and phone number, rather than simply destroys
the files on the compromised machine. In the early time, Trojan virus was
created to spy on others’ privacy or used to play a prank on them. However, now
Trojan horse aims at stealing the valuable information from the infected
machine in order to make illegal profits. Its working mechanism enables it to
go through physical barrier between internal and external network so that it
can filch file information. It is not a good idea to leave such a threat on
your machine, so you need to remove it as soon as possible to prevent financial
loss once you find it.
Hazard of the Dllhost.exe *32 COM surrogate
1) It
allows the creator of the trojan to gain access to your infected computer
secretly.
2) It can
stop some programs from working and cause system crash.
3)
It adds other cyber threats such as browser hijackers, adware and spyware to
your PC.
4) It
can record your browsing histories and collect the confidential information.
Manual removal instructions:
Dllhost.exe *32 COM surrogate is an aggressive computer
infection that is able to get into the PC without your knowledge and permission.
It slows down the computer speed and may bring other cyber threats to the
compromised computer. What’s worse, hacker can make use of the threat to invade
the infected computer and steal your information for illegal purposes. You need
to get rid of it immediately without delay. Follow the instructions below and
you will be able to delete the Trojan completely.
Step 1: Restart PC
with Safe Mode.
1. Click Start, click the arrow next to Shut down and
click Restart.
2. Once the system has been restarted, tap F8 key on the keyboard
in 1 second intervals.
3. When the Windows Advanced Options menu appears on the
screen, choose Safe Mode option.
4. Press Enter button.
Step 2: Show hidden files of the system.
Click the Start button and go to Control Panel. Click on
Appearance and Personalization to select Folder Options.
Click the View tab, select “Show hidden files and
folders”, deselect “Hide protected operating system files (Recommended)” and
then click “Apply” to show hidden files and folders.
Step 3: Delete the Trojan files.
<system folder>\<file name>
%TEMP%\win<letters>.exe
Step 4: Remove the registry entries changed by the
malware.
Click Start button and type regedit in Run click OK or
type regedit in the search box and open regedit.exe in the search results.
Then the Windows registry editor window will open.
In the registry editor, search for the registry entries
added by the malware and delete them.
Suggestion
Dllhost.exe *32 COM surrogate is a high-risk computer
infection and should be deleted quickly. As mentioned above, no matter how
harmless the Trojan virus appears, it will perform unexpected and destructive
activities on the compromised machine. If the trojan attacks your system, your
computer will suffer from slow performance, the mouse and keyboard sometimes
don’t respond, Windows shuts down or restarts suddenly. Once installed on the
computer, the trojan starts to damage the system. It modifies the system
settings without permission and frequently displays a lot of pop-ups on the PC
screen. It is difficult to remove the Trojan virus since rootkit hides this
threat deeply in the system. It is suggested that you use a professional
removal tool to get rid of Dllhost.exe *32 COM surrogate effectively.
