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Troj/Gina

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Type
What to do
Prevalence low high

Summary

 
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Action

Please follow the instructions for removing Trojans.

Please read the instructions for removing Trojans.

Windows NT/2000

In Windows NT/2000 you will need to get a new copy of the file MSGINA.DLL from a backup, original media, or from another computer.

You will also need to delete the following registry key. The removal of this key is optional in Windows 95/98/Me.

At the Windows taskbar, select Start|Run. Type 'Regedit' and press return. The registry editor will open.

Before you edit the registry, you should make a backup. In the Registry menu, click on Export Registry File, in Export Range select All, then save your registry as Backup.

Locate the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE key:

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\
Winlogon\GinaDLL = C:\windows\system32\newgina.dll

and delete it if it exists.

Close the Registry Editor and restart your computer.

Check the contents of the file C:\543567.tmp. Replace any passwords etc. mentioned there, then delete this file.

More Information

Troj/Gina is a DLL which is a replacement for MSGINA.DLL, the authentication library in Windows NT. It is installed by copying it to C:\windows\system32\newgina.dll and adding the registry key

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\
Winlogon\GinaDLL = C:\windows\system32\newgina.dll

Once installed it logs passwords and other information in plain text to C:\543567.tmp.

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