How to Remove a Trojan Horse Virus?

Let me just state it in the beginning. I ain't no learned technology professional, and certainly do not own a degree in the same to flaunt my technical know-how. But I can definitely tell you from my many personal experiences about virus attacks and removal, and solve the very issue that made you hunt all over the web for an effective way to get rid of this infection. So, it was one of those days when I had to apply for an online coursework on my university's website. I downloaded the form, thinking I'd fill it then and there, and submit. Little knowing that downloading the form without scanning it would take the life out of my laptop, I let it be. My mind stopped working when I saw my anti-virus software repeatedly popping up a virus called 'Trojan Horse' that it detected, soon after I got done with downloading. Now that was troublesome.

A Trojan Horse virus attaches itself to particular files and programs that you download from the Internet. If it finds a place in your system, it soon sticks to many other files existing in your system. Needless to say, your computer slows down, and you get infuriated each time you operate it. Be it e-mails, music downloads/attachments, software uploads or downloads... your system is getting affected and the worst part is, you realize it only after the Trojan Horse has entered your system. However, for complete virus removal, you need to get particular anti-virus software that are specifically designed for Trojan Horse worms that enter your system. Now, even though many computer professionals claim that you cannot get rid of a Trojan Horse virus easily, the following article proves them wrong by explaining free Trojan virus removal manually in simple easy steps.

Method #1
For users in a bid to find out a method that doesn't charge you a penny, this method works just perfect. If you have Windows XP installed as your operating system, the method of removing a Trojan Horse virus is extremely simple. However, you need to have a good timing in doing so. The following steps explain it better.

• Login as administrator, and right click on My Computer.
• Click on Properties, and select System Restore. Turn off System Restore.
• Shut Down your system. The moment your computer starts booting, Press F8 that navigated you to the Windows Advanced Options. Select Safe Mode from it.
• Now, run your anti-virus software in Safe Mode. When you're done doing it, restart your computer once again, this time in normal mode.
• Run your anti-virus software once again. It should fetch you a clean report this time that your Trojan Horse virus has been eradicated.
• Turn System Restore on by following the first two steps.

Method #2
This method is equally simple, and requires just a few simple steps. Here goes the approach you need to take:

• Go to C drive and select Program Files.
• Select Common, and click on Microsoft Shared.
• Click on Msinfo which will show you all the processes (hidden and unhidden) running on your system.
• Now, go through the entire lists, and detect the tasks you cannot recognize.
• It's time to click on these tasks, open them, and figure out their paths. Once you know which folder they belong to, run your virus scanner, and let it scan through all the unknown files.
• Restart your computer. The Trojan Horse virus should be removed now.

Method #3
This method is specifically for Mac users. Mac has its own set of functions, and hence, for this reason, the instructions vary too. If you're an owner of Mac, here's how you remove a Trojan Horse virus on your system:

• Install an anti-virus software dedicated to Trojan Horse virus removal.
• When you've installed it, open it, and click on Disk View.
• In Disk View, select Scan or Repair with the help of which, the anti-virus software will easily detect the Trojan Horse virus, and kill it.
• Exit the anti-virus software, and restart your computer. Lastly, empty the Trash immediately. You'll realize that the Trojan Horse virus is removed permanently.

Method #4
If nothing works in your favor, and the virus refuses to get out of your system, it's time you get your hard drive formatted. Once all data is removed from your system, your disk will be free of virus and malware. Now, you can again fill up your hard drive, this time with alertness.

Hopeful as I am, the above four methods must have helped you figure out the best way to remove a Trojan, haven't they? Give any of the above methods a go, and make sure you complete the process. Let the anti-virus software take its time to hunt for the virus, and trash it completely. For future safety, always keep your anti-virus software program updated with the latest version. With that, I'll conclude.