How to remove Generic.dx!osw

[Elbanco]

Hi friends, I am facing a big problem with Generic.dx!osw virus. This malware using to much memory of system resource which leads to my computer runs extremely slow. There are to many process are running which is showing in the task manager. This malware also displaying a unwanted pop-ups which forcing me to purchase removal this application. Can any one will help to remove this virus?

[Steve123]

There are some characteristics of this malware:

It is depend on execution, the malware creates the given files:

• %WinDir%\mswinsck.dat [Hidden]
• %WinDir%\system32\javawss.exe [Detected as Generic.dx!osm]

[Shen]

The virus connects to "Whatismyip.com" to gain the infected machine's IP address.

This malware also spreads by making a copies of itself into the given shared folders of Peer-2-Peer Applications.

• %ProgramFiles%\LimeWire\Shared\
• %ProgramFiles%\Grokster\My Grokster\
• %ProgramFiles%\Morpheus\My Shared Folder\

[Big Fish]

The given below registry keys are inserted to the system.

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed Components\{7F2G3GXM-HP26-D7E5-F3LM-82EG3114PI2D}
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\japplet3
• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\S-1-(Varies)\Software\Microsoft\japplet3

[Zachary]

Given below registries confirms that, the malware binary registers by its own through the compromised computer and executes itself on every restart.

• [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed Components\{7F2G3GXM-HP26-D7E5-F3LM-82EG3114PI2D}\]
  “StubPath” = "%WinDir%\System32\javawss.exe”
• [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\S-1-(Varies)\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\Run\]
  “Cisco Systems VPN client” = "%WinDir%\System32\javawss.exe"
• [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\S-1-(Varies)\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\]
  “SunJavaUpdaterv14” = "%WinDir%\System32\javan.exe"

[Snake08]

McAfee anti virus application is one of the best anti virus in the world. This anti virus application is having good numbers of malware removal. So you can directly download this application from its official web site. During the installation you have to select standard installation option. Then update latest definition of the virus. Now perform the entire system scan.