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Published Jan 22, 2014 | Updated Sep 15, 2017

Virus:DOS/Rovnix.W

Detected by Microsoft Defender Antivirus

Aliases: No associated aliases

Summary

Windows Defender detects and removes this threat.

This trojan can make your PC crash unexpectedly. If you can reboot your PC after the crash, you should run a full antivirus scan.

This threat spreads using a software vulnerability in Java. It can also be installed by other malware, for example TrojanDropper:Win32/Rovnix.I.

Find out ways that malware can get on your PC.

Use the following free Microsoft software to detect and remove this threat:

You should also run a full scan. A full scan might find other, hidden malware.

Run the Bootrec.exe tool

To completely remove this threat you might need to run the Bootrec.exe tool using your Windows installation CD.

For Windows 8:

  1. Put your Windows 8 media in the DVD drive and restart your PC.
  2. Select a language, time and currency, and keyboard or input method, and then click Next.
  3. Click Repair your computer.
  4. Click Troubleshoot, then Advanced options.
  5. Click Command Prompt and then type Bootrec /FixBoot and then presss Enter.
  6. Type Exit and then press Enter.
  7. At the Choose an Option screen click Continue.
  8. Remove the Windows 8 CD from your DVD drive and restart your PC.

For Windows 7:

  1. Put your Windows 7 media in the DVD drive and restart your PC
  2. Press any key when you are prompted.
  3. Select a language, time and currency, and keyboard or input method, and then click Next.
  4. Click Repair your computer.
  5. Select the operating system that you want to repair, and then click Next.
  6. In the SystemRecovery Options dialog box, click Command Prompt.
  7. Type Bootrec.exe /fixboot, and then press Enter.
  8. Remove the Windows 7 CD from your DVD drive and restart your PC.
Get more help

You can also visit our advanced troubleshooting page or search the Microsoft virus and malware community for more help.

If you’re using Windows XP, see our Windows XP end of support page.

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