Computer got stuck at a virus alert saying there’s a Trojan Horse PSW.OnlineGames4.ALGT virus in your computer? Is this virus bad? Why can’t it be removed by antivirus software? Do we need to look for another one from the internet in order to get rid of this Trojan virus? What is the best antivirus software suggestion? Do we need to worry about our data being stolen or used?

Trojan Horse PSW.OnlineGames4.ALGT Description

Trojan Horse PSW.OnlineGames4.ALGT is categorized as a computer virus that belongs to the Trojan category. A Trojan virus is usually created by computer hackers and put into many computers from around the world in order to steal valuable information. Hence, once should watch out when having this Trojan virus in the PC. Being able to escape from many antivirus protection tools, it has managed to sneak into many computers without permission from the PC owners. Victims of this Trojan infection have suffered a lot from the consequences caused by this virus. Similar to this Trojan:DOS/Rovnix.D virus which also has just been released lately, PSW.OnlineGames4.ALGT is associating with PC hackers.

Where can one pick up this nasty Trojan horse? Common with many other Trojan viruses, Trojan Horse PSW.OnlineGames4.ALGT is created by PC hackers in the first place and then put online to hide under many fishy or hacked web sites, malicious programs and even email attachments. Even when a computer is protected by antivirus applications, it can be targeted by this Trojan virus easily when it becomes vulnerable because of PC owners’ online activities. Once computer users log on these hacked web sites where the Trojan is hidden or download malicious software that contains this virus, they can give this Trojan virus chances to get into the system to start bringing all kinds of troubles in order to compromise the PC.  This Trojan virus could even allow third parties to enter the infected machines sometimes and let computer hackers take over control of the computers.

To save your computer from all kinds of troubles that might be brought up by this Trojan Horse PSW.OnlineGames4.ALGT, please contact YooSecurity Online PC Experts now if you don’t have much experience in dealing with computer viruses.

Steps on How to Remove PSW.OnlineGames4.ALGT Trojan

Manual removal is suggested here as it can guarantee a complete removal of this Trojan virus. By going through the associating files and registry entries under different disks and locations to delete them, one can get rid of this Trojan Horse PSW.OnlineGames4.ALGT virus completely. However, advanced PC skills will be required during the process. In case any unpredictable troubles happen during the removal causing files or programs to lose, a backup of important stuff is also suggested beforehand.

Step 1: Open Windows Task Manager to end processed related to [PSW.OnlineGames4.ALGT]. To do that, press Ctrl+Alt+Del keys at the same time or right click on bottom Task Bar and select Start Task Manager.
Windows Task Manager

Step 2: Open Control Panel from Start menu. Go to Folder Options and under View tab, select Show hidden files and folders and non-select Hide protected operating system files (Recommended) then click OK.
Folder Options

Step 3: Go to Registry Editor. First press Windows+R keys and then type regedit in Run box to search. Delete registry entries associated with this Trojan.0access infection:
%Windows%\system32\[rnd].
%AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\[tmp]
C:\windows\system32\services.exe\””
C:\Windows\winsxs\amd64_microsoft-windows-none_2b54b20ee6fa07b1\””
HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunRegedit
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System “DisableRegedit”
HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\{rnd}=disable

Video on How to Modify or Change Windows Registry

Conclusion

It’s very common now that computer users come across all kinds of viruses on their computers. Sometimes the viruses can look quite real in order to threaten you into sending out money. Trojan Horse PSW.OnlineGames4.ALGT belongs to the Trojan category which is also a major problem for computer users. Trojan viruses can be created by computer hackers every once in a while to attack computers all around the world. With the abilities to spread over the networks, PCs from any countries can be targeted as long as they are providing the chances. Once this Trojan virus gets into your computer, it will start by changing some default settings in order to enable itself stay long enough to help PC hackers benefit. Usually, Trojan viruses are very active in backstage in helping other viruses get into the infected computers. They can help hackers collect valuable information out of the infected machines and can even allow the entrances of third parties.

Note: Need help getting rid of this Trojan Horse PSW.OnlineGames4.ALGT virus? Contact Online PC Experts if you can’t seem to remove it successfully and to prevent data from being stolen.

Published by Tony Shepherd & last updated on April 24, 2013 2:51 am

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