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Trojan:Win32/Rovnix.A
Aliases: No associated aliases
Summary
Trojan:Win32/Rovnix.A is a trojan component that is dropped and executed by TrojanDropper:Win32/Rovnix.A for the purpose of restarting the affected computer.
The following free Microsoft software detects and removes this threat:
- Microsoft Security Essentials or, for Windows 8, Windows Defender
- Microsoft Safety Scanner
Even if we've already detected and removed this particular threat, running a full scan might find other malware that is hiding on your PC.
You can also visit the Microsoft virus and malware community for more help.
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:
- Put your Windows 8 media in the DVD drive and restart your PC.
- Select a language, time and currency, and keyboard or input method, and then click Next.
- Click Repair your computer.
- Click Troubleshoot, then Advanced options.
- Click Command Prompt and then type Bootrec /FixBoot and then presss Enter.
- Type Exit and the press Enter.
- At the Choose an Option screen click Continue.
- Remove the Windows 8 CD from your DVD drive and restart your PC.
For Windows 7:
- Put your Windows 7 media in the DVD drive and restart your PC
- Press any key when you are prompted.
- Select a language, time and currency, and keyboard or input method, and then click Next.
- Click Repair your computer.
- Select the operating system that you want to repair, and then click Next.
- In the SystemRecovery Options dialog box, click Command Prompt.
- Type Bootrec.exe /fixboot, and then press Enter.
- Remove the Windows 7 CD from your DVD drive and restart your PC.