Remove SysWOW64 Virus, Free Manual Removal Tips

SysWOW64 virus is a type of stubborn infection originally located at C:\Windows\SysWOW64\...exe. Computer users generally notice the existence of SysWOW64 virus with the help of their installed anti-malware applications such as AVG Internet Security, Norton, Microsoft Security Essentials and MalwareBytes. However, according to the stealthy properties of the virus, they may fail to remove SysWOW64 virus completely. Though SysWOW64 virus has been removed once, it may come back over and over again after PC reboots, once being installed on PC, the SysWOW64 virus may create a SysWOW64 folder on affected system which contains the malign codes and demands.

At the same time, computer users are restricted to enter the file location while getting unknown system errors or alerts. In some cases, the SysWOW64 virus along with the C:\Windows\SysWOW64\...exe box may pop up automatically on start up. Some victims may also encounter the "Windows has recovered from an unexpected shutdown" problem and the machine keeps crashing and rebooting itself. Moreover, this type of virus is generally bundled with additional threats which may do further harm on affected machine. This may include Browser hijack virus, Trojan, worms, keylogger or fake antivirus application. Thereupon the SysWOW64 (C:\Windows\SysWOW64\...exe) should be removed from computer once being informed of its existence.

How to Remove SysWOW64 Virus

Before performing the manual removal of SysWOW64 virus, reboot your computer into "safe mode with networking" by constantly tapping F8 key before Windows is launched.

If you are Windows 8 users:

• Start and login the infected computer until you see the desktop.
• Press the Ctrl+ Alt+ Del combination key, the Switch User interface will pop-up.
• Always hold down the “Shift” key on the keyboard and at the same tine click on “Shut down” button once on the bottom right corner of the page.
• You will get three options there: Sleep, Shut down and Restart. Click on Restart option.
• The next window says ‘Choose an Option’ screen,” then you need select “Troubleshoot.”
• On the troubleshoot page click on ‘Advanced Options’. In the following window choose ‘startup settings
• Choose ‘restart,’ and then wait for a minute. Windows will automatically display Safe mode options. At last press F5/5 key to highlight Safe Mode with Networking option, hit enter key as well. Later after that, Windows 8 Operating system will be booted up with safe mode with networking.

* Then you can start to remove SysWOW64 virus step by step:

Step1: Open Task Manager and end all the malicious processes created by SysWOW64 virus. ( Methods to open Task Manager: Press CTRL+ALT+DEL or CTRL+SHIFT+ESC or Press the Start button->click on the Run option->Type in taskmgr and press OK.)

Step 2: Go to Regitry Editor and delete malicious registry entries related to SysWOW64 virus:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed Components\random
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\Explorer\run\ SysWOW64

Step 3: Search and Remove malicious files of SysWOW64 virus:   

%Windows%\system32\consrv.dll
Counter-Strike Source.exe
9719831.exe
verupd.exe
wb.exe
system.exe
Windows.exe
WUDHost.exe
svchost.exe
win32rundll.exe
dwm.exe
audiohd.exe
waudiohd.exe

Note: Since some files might be hidden or changed, so you should realize that manual removal of SysWOW64 virus is a cumbersome procedure and does not ensure complete deletion of the malware. Besides, manual interference of this kind may cause damage to the system. So we strongly recommend you get help from VilmaTech online agents who will save your time and guarantee the needed result.