Remove Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen from Your PC (October 2017)

by Ventsislav Krastev | October 20, 2017 | 0 Comments trojan, virus, Windows

Threat Summary Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen – Spread Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen More Info How to Remove Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen Fully

This article aims to help you fully remove the Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen from your computer system and protect it against future infections.

A new Trojan horse, detected as Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen has been detected by malware researchers. The virus is from the downloader type and it’s primary purpose is to download other malware or adware on victims computers. It may also steal information, log keystrokes, take screenshots and perform other malicious activities on infected computers. In case your computer has been infected by Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen, we strongly recommend that you read this article and learn how to remove it completely from your computer.

Threat Summary

Name	Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen
Type	Downloader Trojan
Short Description	Aims to stay undetected for as long as possible on the infected computers of users.
Symptoms	Suspicious processes running on the background of your computer.
Distribution Method	Spam Emails, Email Attachments, Executable files
Detection Tool	See If Your System Has Been Affected by malware Download Malware Removal Tool
User Experience	Join Our Forum to Discuss Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen.
Data Recovery Tool	Windows Data Recovery by Stellar Phoenix Notice! This product scans your drive sectors to recover lost files and it may not recover 100% of the encrypted files, but only few of them, depending on the situation and whether or not you have reformatted your drive.

Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen – Spread

In order to infect the maximum ammount of victims, this malware may be spread via massive spam campaigns, that advertise it as an e-mail attachment that is seemingly legitimate, such as:

Invoices.
Receipts.
Banking history statements.

In addition to this, the massages in the e-mails themselves may also include convincing text embedded within them, whose primary purpose is to get victims to open the attachments. Here is an example of how a convincing spammed e-mail messages may appear like:

Dear Customer

We have attempted to deliver your package

The delivery attempt failed because nobody was present at the shipping
address, so this notification has been automatically sent.

You may arrange re-delivery by visiting the nearest DBL office with the
printed shipping invoice mentioned below.

If the package is not scheduled for delivery or picked up within 96 hours,
it will be returned to the sender.

TRACKING Number: 97 93745 186

Expected Deliver Date: 26.05.2017

Class: Package services

Service(s): Delivery Confirmation

Status: eNotification sent

Download detailed reference about the purchase.

To check on the delivery status of our mailing or arrange re-delivery
please visit our site.

2017 DHL Corporation

This is an automatically generated mail, please do not reply

Besides via suspicious e-mail attachments, the malware may also be spread via other types of suspicious software, such as fake executable files posted online as well as other fraudulent files which are posted as fake setups on suspicious websites or as fake key generators game patches, cracks and other types of seemingly legitimate executable files.

Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen More Info

As soon as your computer is infected by this Trojan, the virus immeditalyuses obfuscation to cover it’s infection from any antivirus software products. Since such downloaders are created by more than one malware author, this virus may be packed with different features for different heuristics of it.

When it has been downloaded and executed, the Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen may create more than one malicious files in some of the following Windows folders:

%AppData%
%Local%
%LocalLow%
%Roaming%
%Temp%

When this is done, the malware begins to perform multiple different tasks in order to obtain read and write permissions over the infected computer and establish connection to the download server. When this has been done, the Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen virus may download the following types of files on your computer system:

Malicious files.
Threats and security risks which are related to pay-per-click and pay-per-install schemes.
Misleading software.
Adware and Browser Hijackers plus other unwanted software.
Updates and upgrades to stay hidden.
Botnet malware.
Ransomware.

In generally, downloader trojans do not download noticable malware, because if the victims spot it, they may reinstall their Windows and prevent the downloader trojan from working again as well. But in most cases they may also steal information from your computer while downloading apps which generate them profits. Such information may be:

Your typed keystrokes.
Your online activity.
Financial data.
Login information.
Passwords.

How to Remove Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen Fully

In order to perform an effective removal Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen from your computer, it is important to isolate this malware and remove every object created by it, but to also isolate any weaknesses on your system against reinfection. This is why, researchers strongly recommend to remove the Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen from your computer with the aid of an advanced anti-malware software which will automatically perform those steps for you. If you have experience with malware malware removal, you can try the manual remova instructions instead of the automatic solutions below. Whatever the case, if you believe that your computer has been infected with Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen, it is also likely that other malware may also reside on your computer, only one more reason to go with the automatic removal solution.

Ventsislav Krastev

Ventsislav is a cybersecurity expert at SensorsTechForum since 2015. He has been researching, covering, helping victims with the latest malware infections plus testing and reviewing software and the newest tech developments. Having graduated Marketing as well, Ventsislav also has passion for learning new shifts and innovations in cybersecurity that become game changers. After studying Value Chain Management, Network Administration and Computer Administration of System Applications, he found his true calling within the cybersecrurity industry and is a strong believer in the education of every user towards online safety and security.

How to Remove Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen from Windows.

Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen

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1. Hold Windows key() + R

2. The "Run" Window will appear. In it, type "msconfig" and click OK.

3. Go to the "Boot" tab. There select "Safe Boot" and then click "Apply" and "OK".

Tip: Make sure to reverse those changes by unticking Safe Boot after that, because your system will always boot in Safe Boot from now on.

4. When prompted, click on "Restart" to go into Safe Mode.

5. You can recognise Safe Mode by the words written on the corners of your screen.

Step 2: Uninstall Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen and related software from Windows

Here is a method in few easy steps that should be able to uninstall most programs. No matter if you are using Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista or XP, those steps will get the job done. Dragging the program or its folder to the recycle bin can be a very bad decision. If you do that, bits and pieces of the program are left behind, and that can lead to unstable work of your PC, errors with the file type associations and other unpleasant activities. The proper way to get a program off your computer is to Uninstall it. To do that:

1. Hold the Windows Logo Button and "R" on your keyboard. A Pop-up window will appear.

2. In the field type in "appwiz.cpl" and press ENTER.

3. This will open a window with all the programs installed on the PC. Select the program that you want to remove, and press "Uninstall"

Follow the instructions above and you will successfully uninstall most programs.

Step 3: Clean any registries, created by Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen on your computer.

The usually targeted registries of Windows machines are the following:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce

You can access them by opening the Windows registry editor and deleting any values, created by Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen there. This can happen by following the steps underneath:

1. Open the Run Window again, type "regedit" and click OK.

2. When you open it, you can freely navigate to the Run and RunOnce keys, whose locations are shown above.

3. You can remove the value of the virus by right-clicking on it and removing it.

Tip: To find a virus-created value, you can right-click on it and click "Modify" to see which file it is set to run. If this is the virus file location, remove the value.

IMPORTANT!
Before starting "Step 4", please boot back into Normal mode, in case you are currently in Safe Mode.
This will enable you to install and use SpyHunter 5 successfully.

Step 4: Scan for Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool

1. Click on the "Download" button to proceed to SpyHunter's download page.

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It is recommended to run a scan before purchasing the full version of the software to make sure that the current version of the malware can be detected by SpyHunter. Click on the corresponding links to check SpyHunter's EULA, Privacy Policy and Threat Assessment Criteria.

2. After you have installed SpyHunter, wait for it to update automatically.

3. After the update process has finished, click on the 'Malware/PC Scan' tab. A new window will appear. Click on 'Start Scan'.

4. After SpyHunter has finished scanning your PC for any files of the associated threat and found them, you can try to get them removed automatically and permanently by clicking on the 'Next' button.

If any threats have been removed, it is highly recommended to restart your PC.

Windows Mac OS X Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge Safari Internet Explorer Stop Push Pop-ups

Get rid of Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen from Mac OS X.

Step 1: Uninstall Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen and remove related files and objects

OFFER

Manual Removal Usually Takes Time and You Risk Damaging Your Files If Not Careful!

We Recommend To Scan Your Mac with SpyHunter for Mac

Keep in mind, that SpyHunter for Mac needs to purchased to remove the malware threats. Click on the corresponding links to check SpyHunter’s EULA and Privacy Policy

1. Hit the ⇧+⌘+U keys to open Utilities. Another way is to click on “Go” and then click “Utilities”, like the image below shows:

2. Find Activity Monitor and double-click it:

3. In the Activity Monitor look for any suspicious processes, belonging or related to Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen:

Tip: To quit a process completely, choose the “Force Quit” option.

4. Click on the "Go" button again, but this time select Applications. Another way is with the ⇧+⌘+A buttons.

5. In the Applications menu, look for any suspicious app or an app with a name, similar or identical to Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen. If you find it, right-click on the app and select “Move to Trash”.

6: Select Accounts, after which click on the Login Items preference. Your Mac will then show you a list of items that start automatically when you log in. Look for any suspicious apps identical or similar to Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen. Check the app you want to stop from running automatically and then select on the Minus (“-“) icon to hide it.

7: Remove any left-over files that might be related to this threat manually by following the sub-steps below:

Go to Finder.
In the search bar type the name of the app that you want to remove.
Above the search bar change the two drop down menus to “System Files” and “Are Included” so that you can see all of the files associated with the application you want to remove. Bear in mind that some of the files may not be related to the app so be very careful which files you delete.
If all of the files are related, hold the ⌘+A buttons to select them and then drive them to “Trash”.

In case you cannot remove Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen via Step 1 above:

In case you cannot find the virus files and objects in your Applications or other places we have shown above, you can manually look for them in the Libraries of your Mac. But before doing this, please read the disclaimer below:

Disclaimer! If you are about to tamper with Library files on Mac, be sure to know the name of the virus file, because if you delete the wrong file, it may cause irreversible damage to your MacOS. Continue on your own responsibility!

1: Click on "Go" and Then "Go to Folder" as shown underneath:

2: Type in "/Library/LauchAgents/" and click Ok:

3: Delete all of the virus files that have similar or the same name as Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen. If you believe there is no such file, do not delete anything.

You can repeat the same procedure with the following other Library directories:

→ ~/Library/LaunchAgents
/Library/LaunchDaemons

Tip: ~ is there on purpose, because it leads to more LaunchAgents.

Step 2: Scan for and remove Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen files from your Mac

When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts and programs such as Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen, the recommended way of eliminating the threat is by using an anti-malware program. SpyHunter for Mac offers advanced security features along with other modules that will improve your Mac’s security and protect it in the future.

Click the button below below to download SpyHunter for Mac and scan for Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen:

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Windows Mac OS X Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge Safari Internet Explorer Stop Push Pop-ups

Remove Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen from Google Chrome.

Step 1: Start Google Chrome and open the drop menu

Step 2: Move the cursor over "Tools" and then from the extended menu choose "Extensions"

Step 3: From the opened "Extensions" menu locate the unwanted extension and click on its "Remove" button.

Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Google Chrome by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.

Windows Mac OS X Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge Safari Internet Explorer Stop Push Pop-ups

Erase Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen from Mozilla Firefox.

Step 1: Start Mozilla Firefox. Open the menu window

Step 2: Select the "Add-ons" icon from the menu.

Step 3: Select the unwanted extension and click "Remove"

Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Mozilla Firefox by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.

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Uninstall Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen from Microsoft Edge.

Step 1: Start Edge browser.

Step 2: Open the drop menu by clicking on the icon at the top right corner.

Step 3: From the drop menu select "Extensions".

Step 4: Choose the suspected malicious extension you want to remove and then click on the gear icon.

Step 5: Remove the malicious extension by scrolling down and then clicking on Uninstall.

Windows Mac OS X Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge Safari Internet Explorer Stop Push Pop-ups

Remove Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen from Safari.

Step 1: Start the Safari app.

Step 2: After hovering your mouse cursor to the top of the screen, click on the Safari text to open its drop down menu.

Step 3: From the menu, click on "Preferences".

Step 4: After that, select the 'Extensions' Tab.

Step 5: Click once on the extension you want to remove.

Step 6: Click 'Uninstall'.

A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation to uninstall the extension. Select 'Uninstall' again, and the Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen will be removed.

How to Reset Safari
IMPORTANT: Before resetting Safari make sure you back up all your saved passwords within the browser in case you forget them.

Start Safari and then click on the gear leaver icon.

Click the Reset Safari button and you will reset the browser.

Windows Mac OS X Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge Safari Internet Explorer Stop Push Pop-ups

Eliminate Trojan.Downloader.Dde.Gen from Internet Explorer.

Step 1: Start Internet Explorer.

Step 2: Click on the gear icon labeled 'Tools' to open the drop menu and select 'Manage Add-ons'

Step 3: In the 'Manage Add-ons' window.

Step 4: Select the extension you want to remove and then click 'Disable'. A pop-up window will appear to inform you that you are about to disable the selected extension, and some more add-ons might be disabled as well. Leave all the boxes checked, and click 'Disable'.

Step 5: After the unwanted extension has been removed, restart Internet Explorer by closing it from the red 'X' button located at the top right corner and start it again.