| Threat Name | Startermodule.exe |
| Category | Trojan Horse. |
| Main Activity | Slithers onto your computer and may steal information from it as well as perform series of malicious activities on it. Such can be stealing files, deleting files, listening in on the victim microphone, using web camera, stealing passwords, logging keystrokes type and taking screenshots. |
| Signs of Presence | Slow PC, changed settings, error messages, suspicious PC behaviour. Logins from unknown sources on your online accounts. |
| Spread | Via malicious e-mail spam and set of infection tools. |
| Detection+Removal |
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How to Spot and Fully Eliminate the Startermodule.exe Trojan?
The primary method which you can use to detect a Trojan is to analyze hidden processes on your computer. This is achievable by downloading process monitoring apps, like Process Explorer. However, you will have to have a trained eye on how to detect the malicious processes and how to remove those without damaging your computer. This is why, as a swift solution, a Trojan-specific removal tool should be used, according to security experts. Such removal software will automatically scan for Trojans like Startermodule.exe and get rid of them quickly and safely while protecting your computer against threats in the fut
Booting in Safe Mode
For Windows:
1) Hold Windows Key and R
2) A run Window will appear, in it type “msconfig” and hit Enter
3) After the Window appears go to the Boot tab and select Safe Boot
Cut out Startermodule.exe in Task Manager
1) Press CTRL+ESC+SHIFT at the same time.
2) Locate the “Processes” tab.
3) Locate the malicious process of Startermodule.exe, and end it’s task by right-clicking on it and clicking on “End Process”
Eliminate Startermodule.exe‘s Malicious Registries
For most Windows variants:
1) Hold Windows Button and R.
2) In the “Run” box type “Regedit” and hit “Enter”.
3) Hold CTRL+F keys and type Startermodule.exe or the file name of the malicious executable of the virus which is usually located in %AppData%, %Temp%, %Local%, %Roaming% or %SystemDrive%.
4) After having located malicious registry objects, some of which are usually in the Run and RunOnce subkeys delete them ermanently and restart your computer. Here is how to find and delete keys for different versions.
For Windows 7: Open the Start Menu and in the search type and type regedit –> Open it. –> Hold CTRL + F buttons –> Type Startermodule.exe Virus in the search field.
Win 8/10 users: Start Button –> Choose Run –> type regedit –> Hit Enter -> Press CTRL + F buttons. Type Startermodule.exe in the search field.