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Threat indicator: HIGH

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Name of the threat:

Command or file name:

Threat type:

Affected OS:

Cheat Monitor

(random).exe

Keylogger

Win32/Win64 (Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 10)



Cheat Monitor

Cheat Monitor intrusion method

Cheat Monitor copies its file(s) to your hard disk. Its typical file name is (random).exe. Then it creates new startup key with name Cheat Monitor and value (random).exe. You can also find it in your processes list with name (random).exe or Cheat Monitor. Also, it can create folder with name Cheat Monitor under C:\Program Files\ or C:\ProgramData.

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How to remove Cheat Monitor manually

This problem can be solved manually by deleting all registry keys and files connected with Cheat Monitor, 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 Cheat Monitor.

To get rid of Cheat Monitor, you should:

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

  • C:\Program Files\Common Files\cmx1\cheatmonitor.ico
  • C:\Program Files\Common Files\cmx1\cmx1.dat
  • C:\Program Files\Common Files\cmx1\cmx1.exe
  • C:\Program Files\Common Files\cmx1\remove.exe
  • C:\Program Files\Common Files\cmx1\setup.exe
  • C:\Program Files\Common Files\cmx1\setup_dot_net_checker.msi
  • C:\Program Files\Common Files\cmx1\start.exe
  • C:\WINDOWS\system32\1BA8600062.dll

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 WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool for safe problem solution.

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2. Delete the following malicious folders:

  • C:\Documents and Settings\{Username}\Local Settings\Temp\cmx1
  • C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Protexis
  • C:\Program Files\Common Files\cmx1

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

  • Key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\cheatmonitor
  • Key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\
    Value: cheatmonitor
    Data: C:\progra~1\common~1\cmx1\start.exe
  • Key:
    HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{CBDCB339-21C1-4834-9572-51ECC329ABD7}
  • Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer
    \UpgradeCodes\2FABB6478E3EAB84C98C6D8AB6155523

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 WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool for safe problem solution.


Uninstall Cheat Monitor related programs from Control Panel

We recommend you to check list of installed programs and search for Cheat Monitor entry or other unknown and suspicious programs. Usually keyloggers like Cheat Monitor does not create entry in Add/Remove programs, however we recommend you to check it. Below are instructions for different version if Windows. In some cases adware programs are protected by malicious service or process and it will not allow you to uninstall it. If Cheat Monitor won't uninstall or gives you error message that you do not have sufficient rights to do this perform below instructions in Safe Mode or Safe Mode with Networking or use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool.


Windows 10


  • Click on the Start menu and choose Settings

  • Then click on System and choose Apps & Features in the left column

  • Find Cheat Monitor under in the list and click Uninstall button near it.

  • Confirm by clicking Uninstall button in opened window if necessary.


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Windows 8


  • Right click on the bottom left corner of the screen (while on your desktop)

  • In the menu choose Control Panel

  • Click Uninstall a program under Programs and Features.

  • Locate Cheat Monitor or other related suspicious program.

  • Click Uninstall button.

  • Wait until uninstall process is complete.


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Windows 7


  • Click Start and choose Control Panel.

  • Choose Programs and Features and Uninstall a program.

  • In the list of installed programs find Cheat Monitor

  • Click Uninstall button.


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Windows XP


  • Click Start

  • In the menu choose Control Panel

  • Choose Add / Remove Programs.

  • Find Cheat Monitor related entries.

  • Click Remove button.


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