PGPCoder.A
Threat LevelDamageDistribution

Is my computer infected by PGPCoder.A?

In order to make absolutely sure that PGPCoder.A has not affected your computer, you have the following options:

1. Carry out a full scan of your computer using Panda Antivirus, after checking that it is updated. If it isn't and you are a registered Panda Security client, update it by clicking here.
2. Check the computer with Panda ActiveScan, Panda Security's free, online scanner, which will quickly detect any possible viruses.

How to remove PGPCoder.A? 

If Panda Antivirus or Panda ActiveScan detects PGPCoder.A during the scan, it will automatically offer you the option of deleting it. Do this by following the program's instructions.

Finally, restore the original configuration of your computer by following the instructions below:

• Delete the entries that PGPCoder.A has created in the Windows Registry:
  
  HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ Software\ Microsoft\ Sysinf
  cur_not_done = %variable DWORD%
  where %variable DWORD% is a random number.
  
  HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ Software\ Microsoft\ Windows\ CurrentVersion\ Run
  services = %path%\ %file%
  where%path% is the path to the directory where the Trojan file, which has a random name %file%, has been run.
  Bear in mind that due to some programming errors, if the path contained any blank espaces, it will be truncated to the first one. For example: C:\ Program Files would be truncated to C:\ Program.
  
• Restore all the files that PGPCoder.A has encrypted with the latest backup copy available.
• Restart the computer.
• In order to make sure that PGPCoder.A is completely eliminated from your computer, carry out a full scan of your computer using Panda Antivirus or Panda ActiveScan.

Additional notes:

• For instructions on how to modify the Windows Registry, click here.
• After deleting this malware by following the specified steps, if your computer runs Windows Millenium, click here to find out how to eliminate it from the _Restore folder.
• After deleting this malware by following the specified steps, if your computer runs Windows XP, click here to find out how to eliminate it from the _Restore folder.

How can I protect my computer from PGPCoder.A? 

In order to keep your computer protected, bear the following tips in mind:

• Install a good antivirus in your computer. Click here to get the Panda antivirus solution that best suits your needs.
• Keep your antivirus updated. If automatic updates are available, configure your antivirus to use them.
• Keep your permanent antivirus protection enabled at all times.

For more detailed information about how to protect your computer against viruses and other threats, click here.