VBS:Malware-gen is a computer worm that spreads through corrupted media updates and websites. The worm may send your personal information, such as Social Security and credit card numbers, to rogue servers. Also, VBS:Malware-gen may disable your anti-virus programs and even disable your Internet Web browser. Consequently, you will need to remove VBS:Malware-gen manually. The manual removal steps here apply to the Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating systems.
End Processes
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Step 1
Press "Ctrl" + "Shift" + "Escape" to open the Task Manager.
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Step 2
Click the "Processes" tab of the Task Manager.
Step 3
Click the "Show Processes From All Users" button.
Step 4
Right-click on "VBS:Malware-gen" (under "Image Name") and select "End Process."
Step 5
Close the Task Manager.
Delete Registry Entries
Step 1
Click the "Start" menu and type "regedit" into the "Search Programs and Files" box and press "Enter." The Registry Editor opens.
Step 2
Right-click ""HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\VBS:Malware-gen" (located in the left pane of the Registry Editor) and select "Delete."
Step 3
Close the Registry Editor.
Delete Files
Step 1
Click the "Start" menu and type "VBS:Malware-gen" into the "Search Programs and Files" box.
Step 2
Delete all files that appear in the "Results List" containing the name "VBS:Malware-gen." Note that the files may have different extensions, such as VBS:Malware-gen.exe or VBS:Malware-gen .dll. To delete a file, right-click on it and select "Delete."
Step 3
Restart your computer.