How to Fix the Trojan TR/Dldr.Agent.pni

As you surf the Internet, your computer's operating system will frequently be exposed to potential security threats such as trojans. A trojan is a specific type of virus that invades your system when you download or install seemingly normal programs. When the trojan TR/Dldr.Agent.pni program is installed to your computer, it will download a series of files that undermine your computer's security and attempt to steal your personal information. To keep your system safe, it is critical that you quickly remove all of the program's files and fix the change it makes to your operating system's registry.

Things You'll Need

  • Anti-virus software
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Instructions

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      Restart your computer. Repeatedly press the F2 key as the system reboots until the advanced boot menu appears.

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      Navigate down to the option labeled \"Safe Mode\" and press \"Enter.\" Unplug your computer's Ethernet cable or power off your wireless router so that your system cannot access the Internet.

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      Open the Start menu and select the Search link. Type \"ssldr32.dll\" in the text field, then click the search icon. Right-click the ssldr32.dll file and click \"Delete.\"

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      Repeat the process with the files named \"wancp.dll,\" \"jcin02.exe,\" \"win32.agent.exe,\" \"Agent2.PNI,\" \"c2h3,\" \"htmp.030,\" \"iphy.dll\" and \"Dldr.Agent.pni.\" Enter \"Regedit\" into the search field and double-click the icon that appears.

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      Click \"Continue\" if your computer is running Windows Vista. Navigate to the registry folder named \"HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\Software\\Microsoft\\drwatson.\"

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      Locate the entry at the left side of the window labeled \"numberofcrashes.\" Right-click the entry and choose \"Modify.\" Delete the number listed in the Value text field. Type \"10\" into the field and click \"OK.\"

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      Exit the registry editor window. Restart the operating system. Reconnect your Ethernet cable or power on the wireless router.

Tips & Warnings

  • Each computer manufacturer uses a different key to bring up the advanced boot menu. If the F2 key does not access the menu, attempt the other common keys such as \"F8,\" \"F10\" and \"Esc.\"

  • The trojan TR/Dldr.Agent.pni program has a large number of variants that may have also infiltrated your system. Download and use an anti-virus program to ensure your system doesn't have any remaining virus infections.<br /><br />The registry contains important values that are required for your operating system to run properly. Do not change any other values in the registry or you could cause serious problems with your computer. Before changing the registry, you might want to back up any important files or folders to an external source.

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