How do I Remove Zlob?

Also known as Troj/Zlob-QJ, the Zlob spyware trojan affects the Windows operating system. The trojan is activated once it has launched itself into a file and downloaded and installed from remote locations. Once installed, the spyware Zlob inputs malicious code into the system processes. Results from this spyware ranges from modifying data on the computer, deleting files off the computer, stealing information, causing malware, downloading code from the internet, and installing itself into the registry.

Removing the Troj/Zlob-QJ is the same as removing any other trojans. Remember that trojans infects computers, but not the files itself. The files can be easily identified and removed. Often, the Troj/Zlob-QJ changes the registry or startup file so that it is executed during boot up, causing Zlob to be highly dangerous if left untreated. Antivirus and malware removal tools are the best way to remove not only this spyware, but also any other spyware as a whole. Instructions are to detect and delete Zlob processes, registry keys, DLL files, and any other Zlob files from the computer. If possible, remove the Zlob files manually by going to Add/Remove Programs.

The Zlob processes to remove are: nvctrl.exe and msmsgs.exe and the registry values to delete are:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRunRegSvr32=%System%msmsgs.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwareMicrosoftWindowsNTCurrentVersionWinlogonShell=explorer.exe

Delete these files: nvctrl.exe, msmsgs.exe, hp[X].tmp, msvol.tlb, ncompat.tlb, RSA, Protect, vnp7s.net, zxserv0.com, and dumpserv.com

Variants of Troj/Zlob-QJ include: Trojan.Zlob.D, Trojan.Zlob, Trojan, Downloader.Win32.Zlob, {dz, ha, he}, Downloader-XC, Generic Downloader.gen.bd, Puper [McAfee], Troj/Zlob-CD, and TROJ_ZLOB {DR, DU, and FP}.

To avoid furthering damaging the computer, use a good spyware cleaner/removal software and automatically remove Zlob, as well as any other spyware, adware, malware, Trojans, and viruses from the computer.