A Win64 trojan, detected as Trojan.Win64.Patched.qw has been reported as a high risk type of cyber threat with the potential to be devastating to your computer. The Trojan is usually distributed over infected .exe objects, spam mail, porn sites and via gaming platforms, like Steam. Users are advised to immediately disconnect from the internet in case they have encountered the cyber threat and take measures towards removing it. If left unattended the threat may connect to third-party hosts that may obtain information and cause different damages to your computer.
Name | Trojan.Win64.Patched.qw |
Type | Trojan Horse |
Short Description | The trojan may gain read and write permissions, slow down user PC and gain remote access of the infected machine to other parties. |
Symptoms | The user may witness a complete freeze that leaves no other option but to manually restart the computer. Also unfamiliar processes that are not genuine may be encountered in Windows Task Manager |
Distribution Method | Via PUPs that are advertising malicious URLs, spam mails, Steam messages, Skype, Facebook, etc. |
Detection Tool | Download Malware Removal Tool, to See If Your System Has Been Affected by malware |
User Experience | Join our forum to discuss about Trojan.Win64.Patched.qw. |
Trojan.Win64.Patched.qw – Distribution
The Trojan has been reported to be distributed in several different ways:
- Via an adware program that is potentially unwanted on your computer. One user reports an adware program, leaving the name Ads by Capricor before seeing the Trojan as a detection.
- Via Skype, Origin or various online communication software.
- Via torrent websites, that may mask it as a crackfix of a downloaded game.
- Via porno sites that may contain malicious redirect scripts.
Trojan.Win64.Patched.qw – What Does It Do
Once activated on the computer via a corrupted executable, the Trojan may immediately affect the PC by modifying system settings and dropping its payload concealed in the following folders:
- %AppData%
- %Temp%
- %Windows%
- %System%
- %User%
Common names for malicious files Trojan.Win64.Patched.qw may create may be:
- svchost.exe
- explorer.exe
- 8d220399d2hd.dll
- SoundPlayer.tmp
- notepad.exe
Similar to other trojans such as Pandemiya Trojan and TrojanSpy:Win32/Nivdort.CT, the malicious threat may create different registry entries that may contain different values, depending on the settings it may modify. An example for those may be the following:
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run with a registry value – (Default) and data – “{89128139128e21_127e17221}”
After modifying the system`s settings the Trojan may open a backdoor and enable third-parties to have a complete access from a remote location directly to your machine. An affected user on Malwarebytes forums(https://forums.malwarebytes.org/index.php?/topic/176764-trojanwin64patchedqw/) has reported the following after being infected with the devastating cyber threat:
→“Sosuja:
Yesterday I was playing serious sam 3 BFE together with a friend of mine and there were no problems exept this annoying ads by capricor us in my Steam shop site and my Skype and Origin ….
But when I stopped playing, Launchy activated itself and I wasn’t able to click anything. After force rebooting Kaspersky detected Trojan.Win64.Patched.qw
and Trojan.Win32.Patched.qw
Now my PC doesn’t work properly at all.
I only can use windows explorer to browse folders no internet no applications, nothing.
I’d appreciate any kind of help.
Thanks”
The damages associated with this particular Trojan are mainly associated with poor PC performance and file deletion as well as theft. Furthermore, cyber criminals may also be able to download other malicious files onto the affected computer such as Ransomware(ex. Cryptowall 4.0), Rootkit(ex. HDRoot Bootkit), Adware (ex. DNS Unlocker), Browser Modifying malware(ex. W32.BrowserModifier/Diplugem) and others.
Removing Trojan.Win64.Patched.qw Completely
In case you have detected this Trojan it is strongly advisable to immediately isolate it by disabling your active Network Adapters. After this we strongly advise you to copy all of your important data somewhere else, change your passwords from a safe PC and then boot your computer into safe mode to disable third-party apps from running. Finally, it is recommended to follow the step-by-step manual below in order to successfully and automatically eradicate this threat from your computer.
- Guide 1: How to Remove Trojan.Win64.Patched.qw from Windows.
- Guide 2: Get rid of Trojan.Win64.Patched.qw on Mac OS X.
- Guide 3: Remove Trojan.Win64.Patched.qw in Google Chrome.
- Guide 4: Erase Trojan.Win64.Patched.qw from Mozilla Firefox.
- Guide 5: Uninstall Trojan.Win64.Patched.qw from Microsoft Edge.
- Guide 6: Remove Trojan.Win64.Patched.qw from Safari.
- Guide 7: Eliminate Trojan.Win64.Patched.qw from Internet Explorer.
- Guide 8: Disable Trojan.Win64.Patched.qw Push Notifications in Your Browsers.
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How to Remove Trojan.Win64.Patched.qw from Windows.
Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove Trojan.Win64.Patched.qw





Step 2: Uninstall Trojan.Win64.Patched.qw 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:



Step 3: Clean any registries, created by Trojan.Win64.Patched.qw 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.Win64.Patched.qw there. This can happen by following the steps underneath:



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.
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Get rid of Trojan.Win64.Patched.qw from Mac OS X.
Step 1: Uninstall Trojan.Win64.Patched.qw and remove related files and objects
1. Hit the ⇧+⌘+U keys to open Utilities. Another way is to click on “Go” and then click “Utilities”, like the image below shows:
- 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.Win64.Patched.qw 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:
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.Win64.Patched.qw files from your Mac
When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts and programs such as Trojan.Win64.Patched.qw, 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.
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Remove Trojan.Win64.Patched.qw 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.
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Erase Trojan.Win64.Patched.qw 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.Win64.Patched.qw 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.
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Remove Trojan.Win64.Patched.qw 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.Win64.Patched.qw will be removed.
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Eliminate Trojan.Win64.Patched.qw 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.
Remove Push Notifications caused by Trojan.Win64.Patched.qw from Your Browsers.
Turn Off Push Notifications from Google Chrome
To disable any Push Notices from Google Chrome browser, please follow the steps below:
Step 1: Go to Settings in Chrome.
Step 2: In Settings, select “Advanced Settings”:
Step 3: Click “Content Settings”:
Step 4: Open “Notifications”:
Step 5: Click the three dots and choose Block, Edit or Remove options:
Remove Push Notifications on Firefox
Step 1: Go to Firefox Options.
Step 2: Go to “Settings”, type “notifications” in the search bar and click "Settings":
Step 3: Click “Remove” on any site you wish notifications gone and click “Save Changes”
Stop Push Notifications on Opera
Step 1: In Opera, press ALT+P to go to Settings
Step 2: In Setting search, type “Content” to go to Content Settings.
Step 3: Open Notifications:
Step 4: Do the same as you did with Google Chrome (explained below):
Eliminate Push Notifications on Safari
Step 1: Open Safari Preferences.
Step 2: Choose the domain from where you like push pop-ups gone and change to "Deny" from "Allow".