Worm_Imbot.AC Threat Level:

Worm_Imbot.AC is a worm that spreads itself through MSN Messenger and some insecure websites. Worm_Imbot.AC typically sends you an instant message on MSN Messenger, with a .zip file attached. Of course, the attachment is a contains Worm_Imbot.AC. Worm_Imbot.AC’s IM might read:

“Have I shown you this new picture of my cat:)”
“Hey, check out this great photo from my trip to England”
“Did you see this picture, it’s hilarious!!!!!”

I can’t think of any photos great enough to risk downloading Worm_Imbot.AC. Even of Heidi Klum.

Well…

If you’ve ever received a message like that on MSN Messenger, it’s best to stop using MSN until you know you’ve removed Worm_Imbot.AC. Otherwise, Worm_Imbot.AC may connect to TCP ports and let anonymous attackers execute commands on your computer, and kill memory processes.

Note: In any Worm_Imbot.AC files I mention above, “%UserProfile%” is a variable referring to your current user’s profile folder. If you’re using Windows NT/2000/XP, by default this is “C:\Documents and Settings\[CURRENT USER]” (e.g., “C:\Documents and Settings\JoeSmith”). If you have any questions about manual Worm_Imbot.AC removal, go ahead and leave a comment.

How Do You Remove Worm_Imbot.AC Files?

Need help figuring out how to delete Worm_Imbot.AC files? While there’s some risk involved, and you should only manually remove Worm_Imbot.AC files if you’re comfortable editing your system, you’ll find it’s fairly easy to delete Worm_Imbot.AC files in Windows.

How to delete Worm_Imbot.AC files in Windows XP and Vista:

1. Click your Windows Start menu, and then click “Search.”
2. A speech bubble will pop up asking you, “What do you want to search for?” Click “All files and folders.”
3. Type a Worm_Imbot.AC file in the search box, and select “Local Hard Drives.”
4. Click “Search.” Once the file is found, delete it.

How to stop Worm_Imbot.AC processes:

1. Click the Start menu, select Run.
2. Type taskmgr.exe into the the Run command box, and click “OK.” You can also launch the Task Manager by pressing keys CTRL + Shift + ESC.
3. Click Processes tab, and find Worm_Imbot.AC processes.
4. Once you’ve found the Worm_Imbot.AC processes, right-click them and select “End Process” to kill Worm_Imbot.AC.

How to remove Worm_Imbot.AC registry keys:

Because your registry is such a key piece of your Windows system, you should always backup your registry before you edit it. Editing your registry can be intimidating if you’re not a computer expert, and when you change or a delete a critical registry key or value, there’s a chance you may need to reinstall your entire system. Make sure your backup your registry before editing it.

1. Select your Windows menu “Start,” and click “Run.” An “Open” field will appear. Type “regedit” and click “OK” to open up your Registry Editor.
2. Registry Editor will open as a window with two panes. The left side Registry Editor’s window lets you select various registry keys, and the right side displays the registry values of the registry key you select.
3. To find a registry key, such as any Worm_Imbot.AC registry keys, select “Edit,” then select “Find,” and in the search bar type any of Worm_Imbot.AC’s registry keys.
4. As soon as Worm_Imbot.AC registry key appears, you can delete the Worm_Imbot.AC registry key by right-clicking it and selecting “Modify,” then clicking “Delete.”

How to delete Worm_Imbot.AC DLL files:

1. First locate Worm_Imbot.AC DLL files you want to delete. Open your Windows Start menu, then click “Run.” Type “cmd” in Run, and click “OK.”
2. To change your current directory, type “cd” in the command box, press your “Space” key, and enter the full directory where the Worm_Imbot.AC DLL file is located. If you’re not sure if the Worm_Imbot.AC DLL file is located in a particular directory, enter “dir” in the command box to display a directory’s contents. To go one directory back, enter “cd ..” in the command box and press “Enter.”
3. When you’ve located the Worm_Imbot.AC DLL file you want to remove, type “regsvr32 /u SampleDLLName.dll” (e.g., “regsvr32 /u jl27script.dll”) and press your “Enter” key.

That’s it. If you want to restore any Worm_Imbot.AC DLL file you removed, type “regsvr32 DLLJustDeleted.dll” (e.g., “regsvr32 jl27script.dll”) into your command box, and press your “Enter” key.

Did Worm_Imbot.AC change your homepage?

1. Click Windows Start menu > Control Panel > Internet Options.
2. Under Home Page, select the General > Use Default.
3. Type in the URL you want as your home page (e.g., “http://www.homepage.com”).
4. Select Apply > OK.
5. You’ll want to open a fresh web page and make sure that your new default home page pops up.

Worm_Imbot.AC Removal Tip

Is your computer acting funny after deleting any Worm_Imbot.AC files? I recommend using a program like File Recover from PC Tools. File Recover saves deleted files that otherwise can’t be recovered by Windows operating sytem.

Want to save time finding Worm_Imbot.AC files? Download Spyware Doctor, let it find the Worm_Imbot.AC files for you, and then manually delete Worm_Imbot.AC files.

How Did You Get Worm_Imbot.AC?

Wondering how Worm_Imbot.AC ended up on your PC? If you’re infected with Worm_Imbot.AC or other badware, perhaps you were using…

• Freeware or shareware: Did you download and install shareware or freeware? These low-cost or free software applications may come bundled with spyware, adware, or programs like Worm_Imbot.AC. Sometimes adware is attached to the free software to “pay” developers for the cost of creating the software, and more often spyware is secretly attached to free software to harm your computer and steal your personal and financial information.
• Peer-to-peer software: Do you use a peer-to-peer (P2P) program or other application with a shared network? When you use these applications, you put your system at risk for unknowingly downloading an infected file, including applications like Worm_Imbot.AC.
• Questionable websites: Did you visit a website that’s of questionable nature? When you visit malicious sites that are fishy and phishy, badware may be automatically downloaded and installed onto your computer, sometimes including applications like Worm_Imbot.AC. I recommend you use Firefox web browser, if you don’t already.

Understanding Worm_Imbot.AC

If you’re infected with Worm_Imbot.AC, you should know what you’re fighting. I’ll explain some definitions related to Worm_Imbot.AC.

Worm_Imbot.AC May Be a Worm

Worms are virus-like badware with destructive codes. Worms are able to mutate, or replace their own code by automatically, which makes worms very dangerous, difficult to find, and hard to delete. Similar to viruses, worms can spread to the other computers by secretly and automatically emailing themselves to other Internet users in your address book. The main difference between worms and viruses is that a worm wil replace your computer files rather than simply inserting their code into your files.

Worm_Imbot.AC May Be a Backdoor

“Backdoor” describes a parasite that gets past your system’s normal means of authentication, remotely accesses your PC, or otherwise enters your system without being detected. Trojans and worms often use backdoor methods to access your computer and steal your personal and financial information and/or install more malware into your PC.