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Threat's profile

Threat indicator: MEDIUM
 Name of the threat: Desktop Scout
Command or file name: admin.exe
Threat type: Badware
Affected OS: Win32 (Windows 9x, Windows XP, Windows Vista)

Desktop Scout intrusion method

Desktop Scout copies its file(s) to your hard disk. Its typical file name is admin.exe. Then it creates new startup key with name Desktop Scout and value admin.exe. You can also find it in your processes list with name admin.exe or Desktop Scout.

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How to fix Desktop Scout

This problem can be solved manually by deleting all registry keys and files connected with Desktop Scout, removing it from starup list and unregistering all corresponding DLLs. Additionally missing DLL's should be restored from distribution in case they are corrupted by Desktop Scout.

To get rid of Desktop Scout, you should:

1. Kill the following processes and delete the appropriate files:

• desktop scout agent.lnk
• desktop scout client.lnk
• desktop scout help.lnk
• desktop scout on the web.lnk
• desktop scout viewer.lnk
• desktop scout.chm
• desktopscout-setup.exe
• dtsbrand.dat
• dtsproc.dll
• dtsview.exe
• dtsview.url
• remote desktop spy agent.lnk
• remote desktop spy on the web.lnk
• remote desktop spy viewer.lnk
• remotedesktopspy-setup.exe
• reslang.mo
• secsvc.exe
• server admin utility.lnk
• svcagnt.exe
• svctask32.dll
• svcuser.exe

Warning: you should delete only those files which checksums are listed as malicious. There may be valid files with the same names in your system. We recommend you to use Desktop Scout Removal Tool for safe problem solution.

2. Delete the following malicious folders:

• C:\Program Files\desktop scout\
• C:\Program Files\Common Files\desktop scout\
• C:\Windows\stem32\
• C:\Program Files\desktop scout\
• C:\Documents and Settings\User\Application Data\dtscache\modapp\
• C:\Program Files\dts4\
• %autostart% \desktop scout 4\
• C:\Program Files\rds4\
• %autostart% \remote desktop spy 4\

3. Delete the following malicious registry entries and\or values:

• Key: software\microsoft\scout service\security\password
  Value: @

• Key: software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\desktop scout_is1

• Key: software\microsoft\scout service

• Key: SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\dtsagntsvc
  Value: Description

• Key: Software\Microsoft\GPDTS4
  Value: ViewerPath

• Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Desktop Scout 4_is1
  Value: Inno Setup: Setup Version

• Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Desktop Scout 4_is1
  Value: Inno Setup: App Path

• Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Desktop Scout 4_is1
  Value: InstallLocation

• Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Desktop Scout 4_is1
  Value: Inno Setup: Icon Group

• Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Desktop Scout 4_is1
  Value: Inno Setup: User

• Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Desktop Scout 4_is1
  Value: Inno Setup: Setup Type

• Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Desktop Scout 4_is1
  Value: Inno Setup: Selected Components

• Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Desktop Scout 4_is1
  Value: Inno Setup: Deselected Components

• Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Desktop Scout 4_is1
  Value: Inno Setup: Selected Tasks

• Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Desktop Scout 4_is1
  Value: Inno Setup: Deselected Tasks

• Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Desktop Scout 4_is1
  Value: DisplayName

• Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Desktop Scout 4_is1
  Value: DisplayIcon

• Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Desktop Scout 4_is1
  Value: UninstallString

• Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Desktop Scout 4_is1
  Value: QuietUninstallString

• Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Desktop Scout 4_is1
  Value: Publisher

• Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Desktop Scout 4_is1
  Value: URLInfoAbout

• Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Desktop Scout 4_is1
  Value: HelpLink

• Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Desktop Scout 4_is1
  Value: URLUpdateInfo

• Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Desktop Scout 4_is1
  Value: NoModify

• Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Desktop Scout 4_is1
  Value: NoRepair

• Key: Software\Microsoft\GPDTS4
  Value: BindPort

• Key: Software\Microsoft\GPDTS4
  Value: Password

• Key: Software\Microsoft\GPDTS4
  Value: StealthProcess

• Key: Software\Microsoft\GPDTS4
  Value: AppLoggerEnabled

• Key: Software\Microsoft\GPDTS4
  Value: AppLoggerMinimum

• Key: Software\Microsoft\GPDTS4
  Value: AppLoggerKeys

• Key: Software\Microsoft\GPDTS4
  Value: AppLoggerLimitEnabled

• Key: Software\Microsoft\GPDTS4
  Value: AppLoggerLimitSize

• Key: Software\Microsoft\GPDTS4
  Value: DiskLoggerEnabled

• Key: Software\Microsoft\GPDTS4
  Value: DiskLoggerLimitEnabled

• Key: Software\Microsoft\GPDTS4
  Value: DiskLoggerLimitSize

• Key: Software\Microsoft\GPDTS4
  Value: ScreenLoggerEnabled

• Key: Software\Microsoft\GPDTS4
  Value: ScreenLoggerInterval

• Key: Software\Microsoft\GPDTS4
  Value: ScreenLoggerSkipIdle

• Key: Software\Microsoft\GPDTS4
  Value: ScreenLoggerLimitEnabled

• Key: Software\Microsoft\GPDTS4
  Value: ScreenLoggerLimitSize

• Key: Software\Microsoft\GPDTS4
  Value: URLLoggerEnabled

• Key: Software\Microsoft\GPDTS4
  Value: URLLoggerMinimum

• Key: Software\Microsoft\GPDTS4
  Value: URLLoggerLimitEnabled

• Key: Software\Microsoft\GPDTS4
  Value: URLLoggerLimitSize

• Key: Software\Microsoft\GPDTS4
  Value: TrayIconEnabled

• Key: Software\Microsoft\GPDTS4
  Value: TrayIconIndex

• Key: Software\Microsoft\GPDTS4
  Value: TrayIconHint

• Key: Software\Microsoft\GPDTS4
  Value: LogonMessageEnabled

• Key: Software\Microsoft\GPDTS4
  Value: LogonMessageText

• Key: Software\Microsoft\GPDTS4
  Value: DisplayNameRename

• Key: Software\Microsoft\GPDTS4
  Value: IPFetchEnabled

• Key: Software\Microsoft\GPDTS4
  Value: IPFetchUsername

• Key: Software\Microsoft\GPDTS4
  Value: IPFetchPassword

• Key: SYSTEM\CURRENTCONTROLSET\ENUM\ROOT\LEGACY_DTSAGNTSVC
  Value: NextInstance

• Key: SYSTEM\CURRENTCONTROLSET\ENUM\ROOT\LEGACY_DTSAGNTSVC\0000\Control
  Value: *NewlyCreated*

• Key: SYSTEM\CURRENTCONTROLSET\ENUM\ROOT\LEGACY_DTSAGNTSVC\0000
  Value: Service

• Key: SYSTEM\CURRENTCONTROLSET\ENUM\ROOT\LEGACY_DTSAGNTSVC\0000
  Value: Legacy

• Key: SYSTEM\CURRENTCONTROLSET\ENUM\ROOT\LEGACY_DTSAGNTSVC\0000
  Value: ConfigFlags

• Key: SYSTEM\CURRENTCONTROLSET\ENUM\ROOT\LEGACY_DTSAGNTSVC\0000
  Value: Class

• Key: SYSTEM\CURRENTCONTROLSET\ENUM\ROOT\LEGACY_DTSAGNTSVC\0000
  Value: ClassGUID

• Key: SYSTEM\CURRENTCONTROLSET\ENUM\ROOT\LEGACY_DTSAGNTSVC\0000
  Value: DeviceDesc

• Key: SOFTWARE\Classes\DTSKeyFile
  Value: SingleClick

• Key: Software\Microsoft\GPDTS4
  Value: SortColumn

• Key: Software\Microsoft\GPDTS4
  Value: SortDirection

• Key: Software\Microsoft\GPDTS4
  Value: CryptHash

• Key: Software\Microsoft\GPDTS4
  Value: ExportFilterIndex

• Key: Software\Microsoft\GPDTS4
  Value: SplitterWidth

• Key: Software\Microsoft\GPDTS4
  Value: ToolBarVisible

• Key: Software\Microsoft\GPDTS4
  Value: NavTreeVisible

• Key: Software\Microsoft\GPDTS4
  Value: StatusBarVisible

• Key: Software\Microsoft\GPDTS4
  Value: CryptKey

• Key: Software\Microsoft\GPDTS4
  Value: WindowState

• Key: Software\Microsoft\GPDTS4
  Value: WindowLeft

• Key: Software\Microsoft\GPDTS4
  Value: WindowTop

• Key: Software\Microsoft\GPDTS4
  Value: WindowWidth

• Key: Software\Microsoft\GPDTS4
  Value: WindowHeight

• Key: Software\Microsoft\GPDTS4\Agents\0000
  Value: Name

• Key: Software\Microsoft\GPDTS4\Agents\0000
  Value: NodeType

• Key: Software\Microsoft\GPDTS4\Agents\0000
  Value: Host

• Key: Software\Microsoft\GPDTS4\Agents\0000
  Value: Password

• Key: Software\Microsoft\GPDTS4\Agents\0000
  Value: IPUsername

• Key: Software\Microsoft\GPDTS4\Agents\0000
  Value: IPPassword

• Key: Software\Microsoft\GPDTS4\Agents\0000
  Value: Port

• Key: Software\Microsoft\GPDTS4\Agents\0000
  Value: Expanded

• Key: System\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_DTSAGNTSVC\0000\Control
  Value: ActiveService

• Key: SYSTEM\CURRENTCONTROLSET\SERVICES\dtsagntsvc\Enum

• Key: SYSTEM\CURRENTCONTROLSET\SERVICES\dtsagntsvc\Enum
  Value: Count

• Key: SYSTEM\CURRENTCONTROLSET\SERVICES\dtsagntsvc\Enum
  Value: NextInstance

• Key: SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\dtsagntsvc
  Value: DisplayName

• Key: SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\dtsagntsvc
  Value: ErrorControl

• Key: SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\dtsagntsvc
  Value: ImagePath

• Key: SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\dtsagntsvc
  Value: ObjectName

• Key: SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\dtsagntsvc
  Value: Start

• Key: SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\dtsagntsvc
  Value: Type

• Key: Software\Microsoft\GPDTS4
  Value: ViewerPath

• Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Remote Desktop Spy 4_is1
  Value: Inno Setup: Setup Version

• Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Remote Desktop Spy 4_is1
  Value: Inno Setup: App Path

• Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Remote Desktop Spy 4_is1
  Value: InstallLocation

• Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Remote Desktop Spy 4_is1
  Value: Inno Setup: Icon Group

• Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Remote Desktop Spy 4_is1
  Value: Inno Setup: User

• Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Remote Desktop Spy 4_is1
  Value: Inno Setup: Setup Type

• Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Remote Desktop Spy 4_is1
  Value: Inno Setup: Selected Components

• Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Remote Desktop Spy 4_is1
  Value: Inno Setup: Deselected Components

• Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Remote Desktop Spy 4_is1
  Value: Inno Setup: Selected Tasks

• Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Remote Desktop Spy 4_is1
  Value: Inno Setup: Deselected Tasks

• Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Remote Desktop Spy 4_is1
  Value: DisplayName

• Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Remote Desktop Spy 4_is1
  Value: DisplayIcon

• Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Remote Desktop Spy 4_is1
  Value: UninstallString

• Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Remote Desktop Spy 4_is1
  Value: QuietUninstallString

• Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Remote Desktop Spy 4_is1
  Value: Publisher

• Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Remote Desktop Spy 4_is1
  Value: URLInfoAbout

• Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Remote Desktop Spy 4_is1
  Value: HelpLink

• Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Remote Desktop Spy 4_is1
  Value: URLUpdateInfo

• Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Remote Desktop Spy 4_is1
  Value: NoModify

• Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Remote Desktop Spy 4_is1
  Value: NoRepair

• Key: System\CurrentControlSet\Services\dtsagntsvc
  Value: Start

• Key: System\CurrentControlSet\Services\dtsagntsvc
  Value: ErrorControl

• Key: System\CurrentControlSet\Services\dtsagntsvc
  Value: ImagePath

• Key: System\CurrentControlSet\Services\dtsagntsvc\Security
  Value: Security

• Key: System\CurrentControlSet\Services\dtsagntsvc
  Value: ObjectName

• Key: System\CurrentControlSet\Services\dtsagntsvc
  Value: ImagePath

• Key: Software\Microsoft\GPDTS4
  Value: Password

• Key: Software\Microsoft\GPDTS4\Agents\0000
  Value: Name

• Key: Software\Microsoft\GPDTS4\Agents\0000
  Value: Password

• Key: Software\Microsoft\GPDTS4\Agents\0000
  Value: Expanded

• Key: Software\Microsoft\GPDTS4
  Value: CryptKey

Warning: If value is listed for some registry entries, you should only clear these values and leave keys with such values untouched. We recommend you to use Desktop Scout Removal Tool for safe problem solution.

Here are the descriptions of problems connected with Desktop Scout and admin.exe we received earlier:


laptop affected by admin.exe and newfolder(3).exe virus

Problem Summary: laptop affected by admin.exe and newfolder(3).exe virus
when a open a program admin.exe and newfolder(3) viruses affect my laptop and folders are duplicated but cannot be opened. kindly help me to solve the problem

Our support has contacted the author of this message, sang, and helped to solve his problem.

desktopscout

Problem Summary: desktopscout
im installed desktop scout i am uaable to remove in my system its not geting uninstall file are locked in some ware . setup has detected, service currently running , pls stop all the instanc now ,,

Our support has contacted the author of this message, ANTONY, and helped to solve his problem.

how to uninstall desktop scout

Problem Summary: how to uninstall desktop scout
its not uninstall by quick uninstall.
please suggest me aprocedure..

Our support has contacted the author of this message, mujtaba, and helped to solve his problem.

.dll is missing . how can i get that from registry

Problem Summary: .dll is missing . how can i get that from registry
Error shows .dll is missing or run time error . whenever i run any application these error shows. could u plz tell me how can i solve this prob. by reparing registry.

Our support has contacted the author of this message, MNAI, and helped to solve his problem.

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