Win32:Vitro is a detection for a variant of a polymorphic virus that has identical characteristics.

This threat will infect

executable files in order to spread itself on computers and network environment. Upon installation, this virus may establish
a connection so that remote attacker may gain control on the infected computer. Win32:Vitro can also steal sensitive data
such as user name, password, and relevant information.
Alias: Virus.Win32.Virut.ce, PE_VIRUX.A, Virus:Win32/Virut.BM, Trojan.Gen, Virus.Win32.Vitro
Damage Level: Medium
Systems Affected: Windows 9x, 2000, XP, Windows Vista
Characteristics
Win32:Vitro is a polymorphic type of virus which simply means, not only one instance may run on the system. Other
variants with dissimilar characteristics may also endanger the system and infects a resemblance of executable files.
Win32:Vitro hides its presence from anti-virus application and may open a backdoor that allows a remote attacker to
achieve unauthorized access on infected computer. From time to time, it tries to communicate to a distant server to
download additional threats or update its present configuration.
Win32:Vitro behaves like any other viruses and Trojans. It possesses the following characteristics:

Displays a number of advertisements when user is browsing the Internet

Promotes a series of rogue security applications

Download and install other threats from a remote server

Inject own code on executable files on hard drives and removable drives

Attacks the network and access network-shared resources

Receive commands from a remote attacker though Internet Relay Chat (IRC) servers

How to Remove Win32:Vitro

Step 1 : Run a scan with your antivirus program
1. First thing you should do is reboot the computer in Safe Mode with Networking to avoid Win32:Vitro from loading at
start-up.
Remove all media such as floppy drive, cd, dvd, and USB devices. Then, restart the computer and please do the following:
Boot in Safe Mode with Networking on Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 system
a) Before Windows begins to load, press F8 on your keyboard.
b) It will display the Advanced Boot Options menu. Select Safe Mode with Networking.
Start computer in Safe Mode with Networking using Windows 8
a) Before Windows begins to load, press Shift and F8 on your keyboard.
b) On Recovery interface, click on 'See advanced repair options'.
c) Next, click on Troubleshoot option.
d) Then, select Advanced options from the list.
e) Lastly, please choose Windows Startup Settings and click on Restart. When Windows restarts, you will be send to a
familiar Advanced Boot Options screen.
f) Select Safe Mode with Networking from the selections menu.

2. Once Windows is running under Safe Mode with Networking, open your antivirus program and download the most
recent update. This method ensures that your antivirus program can detect even newer variants of Win32:Vitro.
Updating your antivirus software is a one-click process. Please refer to your software manual for complete instructions.
3. Once updating is finished, run a full system scan. After the scan, delete all infected items. If unable to clean or delete,
better place the threat in quarantine.
Step 2: Run another test with Norton Power Eraser
1. Click on the button below to download Norton Power Eraser from official web site. Save it to your desktop or any
location of your choice.

4. Once the file is downloaded, navigate its location and double-click on the icon (NPE.exe) to launch the program.
5. Norton Power Eraser will run. If it prompts for End User License Agreement, please click on Accept.
6. On NPE main window, click on Advanced. We will attempt to remove Win32:Vitro components without restarting the
computer.

7. On next window, select System Scan and click on Scan now to perform standard scan on your computer.

8. NPE will proceed with the scan. It will search for Trojans, viruses, and malware like Win32:Vitro. This may take some
time, depending on the number of files currently stored on the computer.

9. When scan is complete. All detected risks are listed. Remove them and restart Windows if necessary.

Alternative Removal Methods for Win32:Vitro

Option 1 : Use Windows System Restore to return Windows to previous state
During an infection, Win32:Vitro drops various files and registry entries. The threat intentionally hides system files by
setting options in the registry. With these rigid changes, the best solution is to return Windows to previous working state is
through System Restore.
To verify if System Restore is active on your computer, please follow the instructions below to access this feature.
Access System Restore on Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7
a) Go to Start Menu, then under 'Run' or 'Search Program and Files' field, type rstrui.
b) Then, press Enter on the keyboard to open System Restore Settings.

Open System Restore on Windows 8

a) Hover your mouse cursor to the lower left corner of the screen and wait for the Start icon to appear.
b) Right-click on the icon and select Run from the list. This will open a Run dialog box.
c) Type rstrui on the 'Open' field and click on OK to initiate the command.

If previous restore point is saved, you may proceed with Windows System Restore. Click here to see the full procedure.
Option 2 : Win32:Vitro manual uninstall guide
IMPORTANT! Manual removal of Win32:Vitro requires technical skills. Deleting system files and registry entries by
mistake may result to total disability of Windows system. We advise you to perform a backup of registry before proceeding
with this guide.
1. Kill any running process that belongs to Win32:Vitro.
- Press Ctrl+Alt+Del on your keyboard.
- When Windows Task Manager appears, look for Win32:Vitro files (refer to Technical Reference) and click End Process.

2. Delete all registry entries that belong to this malware.

- Press [Windows Key]+R on your keyboard.
- In the 'Open' dialog box, type regedit and press Enter. This will open registry editor.
- Find and delete registry entries as mentioned in Technical Reference section below.
- Close registry editor. Changes made will be save automatically.

3. Scan the computer with antivirus program.

- Connect to Internet and open your antivirus software. Please update to obtain the latest database and necessary files.
- Restart the computer in Safe Mode.
- Just before Windows logo begins to load press F8 on your keyboard.
- On Windows Advanced Boot Options, select Safe Mode and press Enter.
4. Delete all files dropped by Win32:Vitro.
- While still in Safe Mode, search and delete malicious files. Please refer to 'Technical Reference'. Make sure that you
execute 'End Task' first before deleting the file. Otherwise, the system will not let you perform this action.

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