How to Remove Virus Bagle

The Bagle virus is a malicious software program that sets up a "backdoor" in your computer's security features. Hackers can take advantage of the backdoor to take over your system and steal your information. Your computer can become infected with the Bagle virus if you download an infected program from an untrustworthy website. To completely remove the Bagle virus, you will need to delete the main files it uses before running an anti-virus utility.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Download and install the AVG Anti-Virus program, which is a tool that can remove the Bagle virus.

2. Restart your computer in "Safe Mode." Repeatedly press the "F8" key as soon as you see the logo for your computer's manufacturer.

3. 
   Choosing the Safe Mode Feature

   Scroll down to the menu option named "Safe Mode." Highlight the option, then press the "Enter" key. Wait for your system to finish loading with the "Safe Mode" feature turned on.

4. 
   The Search Box

   Open the "Start" menu, then access the "Search" box. Type "go54o.exe" into the "Search" box, then press the "Enter" button. Right click on the "go54o.exe" file when it shows up in the list, then choose the "Delete" link.

5. 
   The Regedit Icon

   Search for and delete the files named "ii5nj4.exe," "i1ru54n4.exe," and "i1ru54n4.exeopen." Type "regedit" in the "Search" box, then double click the icon that shows up.

6. 
   The Registry Editor's Folders

   Click on the folder named "HKEY_CURRENT_USER." Navigate through the subfolders named "Software," "Microsoft," "Windows," "Current Version" and "Run." Find the file named "rate.exe" inside the "Run" folder. Right click on it and delete it.

7. 
   Scanning For The Bagle Virus

   Bring up the anti-virus utility you installed. Click on the program's "Update Now" button, then click on the "Computer Scanner" button once the update finishes.

8. Click the "Scan Entire Computer" option. Select the "Remove Problems" button when the virus scan has finished.

Tips & Warnings

• It's always a good idea to make backup copies of each of your most important files and folders before opening the registry editor. Your computer needs certain registry entries to properly run its operating system. If you delete the wrong file and have to reinstall your operating system you won't lose the files you backed up. Loading your computer with the "Safe Mode" feature prevents the Bagle virus from running, which makes it easier for your anti-virus tool to remove it.

References

• Bagle Virus Information
• Removing Bagle Virus

Resources

• AVG Anti-Virus