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Threat's profile

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

Intrusion method

This threat copies its file(s) to your hard disk. Its typical file name is Desktop Scout. 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 this software, 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 fix this threat, you should:

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

• 20061027081559.dts
• 20061122235531.dts
• admin.exe
• 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

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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
  Value: 0

• 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 True Sword for safe problem solution.

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

.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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