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2008-11-28, 18:33
The following instructions have been created to help you to get rid of "DyFuCa.InternetOptimizer" manually.
Use this guide at your own risk; software should usually be better suited to remove malware, since it is able to look deeper.
If this guide was helpful to you, please consider donating towards this site (http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=donate).
Threat Details:
Categories:
malware
Description:
belongs to avenue media, installs without user consent, runs in background, changes its files regularly to evade detection.
Removal Instructions:
Autorun:
Please use Spybot-S&D (http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=spybotsd), RunAlyzer (http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=runalyzer) or msconfig.exe to remove the following autorun entries.
Entries named "[01]##############################################################################################################################" and pointing to "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\update\rogue.exe".
Entries named "Internet Optimizer" and pointing to "*\optimize.exe".
Entries named "Internet Optimizer" and pointing to "<$PROFILE>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
Entries named "Internet Optimizer" and pointing to "*optimize.exe?".
Entries named "Internet Optimizer".
Entries named "Internet Optimizer".
Entries named "Internet Optimizer" and pointing to "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
Entries named "Internet Optimizer".
Entries named "Internet Optimizer" and pointing to "C:\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
Entries named "Internet Optimizer".
Entries pointing to "C:\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
Installed Software List:
You can try to uninstall products with the names listed below; for items identified by other properties or to avoid malware getting active again on uninstallation, use Spybot-S&D (http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=spybotsd) or RunAlyzer (http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=runalyzer) to locate and get rid of these entries.
Products that have a key or property named "Internet Optimizer Software Installer".
Products that have a key or property named "Kapabout".
Products that have a key or property named "WSEM Update".
Products that have a key or property named "DyFuCA".
Products that have a key or property named "DyFuCA Active Alert".
Products that have a key or property named "Internet Optimizer".
Products that have a key or property named "Internet Optimizer Active Alert".
Files:
Please use Windows Explorer or another file manager of your choice to locate and delete these files.
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\update\rogue.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\Temp\cfin".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\Temp\cfout.txt".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\Temp\kaw".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROFILE>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\nem220.dll".
The file at "<$SYSDIR>\app_b.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "File:"app_b.exe"".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\cfout.txt".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\cfin".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\pf79.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\tmp.txt".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\nem220.dll".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\update\actalert.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\update\actalert.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Program Files\Internet Optimizer\actalert.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "actalert.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\TEMP\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\update\actalert.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\actalert.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "actalert.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "igetnet.exe".
Make sure you set your file manager to display hidden and system files. If DyFuCa.InternetOptimizer uses rootkit technologies, use our RootAlyzer (http://forums.spybot.info/downloads.php?id=8) or our Total Commander anti-rootkit plugins (http://forums.spybot.info/downloads.php?id=3).
You will have to use a global search for files without a name specified. Be extra careful, because just the name might not be enough to identify files!
Important: There are more files that cannot be safely described in simple words. Please use Spybot-S&D (http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=spybotsd) to remove them.
Folders:
Please use Windows Explorer or another file manager of your choice to locate and delete these folders.
The directory at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\update".
The directory at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer".
The directory at "<$SYSDIR>\Internet Optimizer".
The directory at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer".
The directory at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer".
The directory at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer".
The directory at "C:\Internet Optimizer".
The directory at "c:\Program Files\Internet Optimizer".
Make sure you set your file manager to display hidden and system files. If DyFuCa.InternetOptimizer uses rootkit technologies, use our RootAlyzer (http://forums.spybot.info/downloads.php?id=8) or our Total Commander anti-rootkit plugins (http://forums.spybot.info/downloads.php?id=3).
You will have to use a global search for files without a name specified. Be extra careful, because just the name might not be enough to identify folders!
Important: There are more files that cannot be safely described in simple words. Please use Spybot-S&D (http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=spybotsd) to remove them.
Registry:
You can use regedit.exe (included in Windows) to locate and delete these registry entries.
Delete the registry key "Avenue Media" at "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\".
Delete the registry key "AMeOpt" at "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\".
Delete the registry key "AMeOpt" at "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\".
Delete the registry key "Avenue Media" at "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\".
Delete the registry key "Avenue Media" at "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\".
Delete the registry key "Avenue Media" at "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\".
Delete the registry key "Avenue Media" at "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\".
A key in HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\ named "DyFuCA_BH.BHObj.1", plus associated values.
Delete the registry key "Internet Optimizer" at "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Avenue Media\".
If DyFuCa.InternetOptimizer uses rootkit technologies, use our RegAlyzer (http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=regalyzer), RootAlyzer (http://forums.spybot.info/downloads.php?id=8) or our Total Commander anti-rootkit plugins (http://forums.spybot.info/downloads.php?id=3).
Final Words:
If neither Spybot-S&D nor self help did resolve the issue or you would prefer one on one help,
Please read these instructions (http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=288) before requesting assistance,
Then start your own thread in the Malware Removal Forum (http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22) where a volunteer analyst will advise you as soon as available.
Use this guide at your own risk; software should usually be better suited to remove malware, since it is able to look deeper.
If this guide was helpful to you, please consider donating towards this site (http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=donate).
Threat Details:
Categories:
malware
Description:
belongs to avenue media, installs without user consent, runs in background, changes its files regularly to evade detection.
Removal Instructions:
Autorun:
Please use Spybot-S&D (http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=spybotsd), RunAlyzer (http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=runalyzer) or msconfig.exe to remove the following autorun entries.
Entries named "[01]##############################################################################################################################" and pointing to "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\update\rogue.exe".
Entries named "Internet Optimizer" and pointing to "*\optimize.exe".
Entries named "Internet Optimizer" and pointing to "<$PROFILE>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
Entries named "Internet Optimizer" and pointing to "*optimize.exe?".
Entries named "Internet Optimizer".
Entries named "Internet Optimizer".
Entries named "Internet Optimizer" and pointing to "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
Entries named "Internet Optimizer".
Entries named "Internet Optimizer" and pointing to "C:\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
Entries named "Internet Optimizer".
Entries pointing to "C:\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
Installed Software List:
You can try to uninstall products with the names listed below; for items identified by other properties or to avoid malware getting active again on uninstallation, use Spybot-S&D (http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=spybotsd) or RunAlyzer (http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=runalyzer) to locate and get rid of these entries.
Products that have a key or property named "Internet Optimizer Software Installer".
Products that have a key or property named "Kapabout".
Products that have a key or property named "WSEM Update".
Products that have a key or property named "DyFuCA".
Products that have a key or property named "DyFuCA Active Alert".
Products that have a key or property named "Internet Optimizer".
Products that have a key or property named "Internet Optimizer Active Alert".
Files:
Please use Windows Explorer or another file manager of your choice to locate and delete these files.
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\update\rogue.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\Temp\cfin".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\Temp\cfout.txt".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\Temp\kaw".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROFILE>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\nem220.dll".
The file at "<$SYSDIR>\app_b.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "File:"app_b.exe"".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\cfout.txt".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\cfin".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\pf79.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\tmp.txt".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\nem220.dll".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
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The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
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The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
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The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
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The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$LOCALSETTINGS>\Temp\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
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The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
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The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
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The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\update\actalert.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\update\actalert.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Program Files\Internet Optimizer\actalert.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "actalert.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\TEMP\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe".
The file at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer\update\actalert.exe".
The file at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\actalert.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "actalert.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "optimize.exe".
A file with an unknown location named "igetnet.exe".
Make sure you set your file manager to display hidden and system files. If DyFuCa.InternetOptimizer uses rootkit technologies, use our RootAlyzer (http://forums.spybot.info/downloads.php?id=8) or our Total Commander anti-rootkit plugins (http://forums.spybot.info/downloads.php?id=3).
You will have to use a global search for files without a name specified. Be extra careful, because just the name might not be enough to identify files!
Important: There are more files that cannot be safely described in simple words. Please use Spybot-S&D (http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=spybotsd) to remove them.
Folders:
Please use Windows Explorer or another file manager of your choice to locate and delete these folders.
The directory at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer\update".
The directory at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer".
The directory at "<$SYSDIR>\Internet Optimizer".
The directory at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer".
The directory at "<$WINDIR>\..\Internet Optimizer".
The directory at "<$PROGRAMFILES>\Internet Optimizer".
The directory at "C:\Internet Optimizer".
The directory at "c:\Program Files\Internet Optimizer".
Make sure you set your file manager to display hidden and system files. If DyFuCa.InternetOptimizer uses rootkit technologies, use our RootAlyzer (http://forums.spybot.info/downloads.php?id=8) or our Total Commander anti-rootkit plugins (http://forums.spybot.info/downloads.php?id=3).
You will have to use a global search for files without a name specified. Be extra careful, because just the name might not be enough to identify folders!
Important: There are more files that cannot be safely described in simple words. Please use Spybot-S&D (http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=spybotsd) to remove them.
Registry:
You can use regedit.exe (included in Windows) to locate and delete these registry entries.
Delete the registry key "Avenue Media" at "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\".
Delete the registry key "AMeOpt" at "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\".
Delete the registry key "AMeOpt" at "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\".
Delete the registry key "Avenue Media" at "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\".
Delete the registry key "Avenue Media" at "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\".
Delete the registry key "Avenue Media" at "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\".
Delete the registry key "Avenue Media" at "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\".
A key in HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\ named "DyFuCA_BH.BHObj.1", plus associated values.
Delete the registry key "Internet Optimizer" at "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Avenue Media\".
If DyFuCa.InternetOptimizer uses rootkit technologies, use our RegAlyzer (http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=regalyzer), RootAlyzer (http://forums.spybot.info/downloads.php?id=8) or our Total Commander anti-rootkit plugins (http://forums.spybot.info/downloads.php?id=3).
Final Words:
If neither Spybot-S&D nor self help did resolve the issue or you would prefer one on one help,
Please read these instructions (http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=288) before requesting assistance,
Then start your own thread in the Malware Removal Forum (http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22) where a volunteer analyst will advise you as soon as available.