How to Remove the Trojan PWS Legmir Gen K Virus

The Trojan PWS Legmir Gen K virus is a highly specialized malicious software program that is only interested in stealing passwords for online video games. While the original version of the virus only searched for passwords to the "Legend of Mir" online game, it has since been updated to scan for any computer game passwords. The virus can be removed by manually deleting the files that it uses and running a full virus scan.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Anti-virus software

1. Make sure you have an anti-virus tool installed on your computer. If you don't currently have one, you can download the free AVG anti-virus software from the link in the Resources section. Run the file and follow the installation instructions on the screen.

2. 
   Choosing the Safe Mode Option

   Bring up the "Shut Down" menu in the Start bar and then click on "Restart". Press the keyboard's "F8" key when the logo of your computer's manufacturer appears on the computer's screen. Scroll down to the "Safe Mode" option and then press Enter.

3. 
   Searching for PWS Legmir Gen K Virus Files

   Return to the Start menu and then click on the option for the Search feature. Search for the file named "h2.com." Right-click on the virus file that appears at the top of the search results and then select the "Delete" option.

4. Search for and delete the other PWS Legmir Gen K virus files: "autorun.inf," "ee2m.dll," "kavo.exe," "kavo0.dll," "zz.rar" and "zz.exe." Close the search box and then open up your anti-virus software.

5. 
   Updating the Software

   Start the anti-virus program's update routing by clicking on the "Update Now" button. Wait for the virus detection updates to finish installing, then disconnect your computer entirely from its Internet connection by unplugging its Ethernet cable or by powering off your wireless router.

6. 
   Scanning for the PWS Legmir Gen K Virus

   Click the "Computer Scan" button and then click the "Scan Entire Computer" entry. Choose the "Remove Problems" option once the scan has completely finished searching your hard drive for the PWS Legmir Gen K virus.

7. Reconnect your computer's Ethernet cable or power the wireless router back on. Restart your computer system to finish the PWS Legmir Gen K virus removal process.

Tips & Warnings

• Immediately change your passwords for any online games you play after you finish removing the PWS Legmir Gen K virus from your computer. If you are using an anti-virus tool other than AVG's, the "Computer Scan" button may be labeled slightly differently.
• The PWS Legmir Gen K virus periodically downloads extra files and updates when you are connected to the Internet. If you leave your Internet connection turned on while running the anti-virus scan the virus may be able to download its files again. When you restart your computer the download files will open up and your machine will be infected again.

References

• PWS Legmir Virus Information
• PWS Legmir Virus Explanation

Resources

• Download AVG Anti-Virus Software Program