What is Sharecash Screenlocker?
Sharecash Screenlocker is a Trojan infection that displays a fake Windows warning. After this notification appears, the malicious application locks user's screen and does not allow to use the computer normally. Moreover, the fictitious Windows alert says the operating system is not genuine and demands to insert a Product key to activate it. Our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com suspect that the malware’s creators might be trying to steal original Product Key numbers from their victims. Therefore, if you see Sharecash Screenlocker’s fake Windows alert, you should eliminate the Trojan as soon as possible. Since the threat is serious, we would advise you to use a reliable antimalware tool, although if you are experienced enough, you may try to erase it manually with the instructions placed below the article.
Where does Sharecash Screenlocker come from?
Such threat as Sharecash Screenlocker could be spread both through bundled installers and Spam emails. Thus, if the malicious program infected your computer, you may have downloaded a suspicious email attachment or setup file. You can avoid such Trojans in the future if you would stop visiting harmful web pages. Also, we recommend downloading configuration files from official websites of reputable companies. Doubtful file-sharing sites may be not the best choice as the offered installers could be bundled with malware and other unreliable software. Lastly, for more protection, users should consider installing a legitimate security tool.
How does Sharecash Screenlocker work?
As you open the malicious file and launch Sharecash Screenlocker, the malware should place a file called svtres.exe in the C:\Users\user\AppData\Roaming location. Then it would create a Registry entry in the HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run directory, and the malicious program’s installation should be completed. Because of the mentioned modifications in the Windows Registry, the infections should be able to relaunch itself each time you restart the computer.
Sharecash Screenlocker locks user’s screen by killing the explorer.exe process. On top of the screen, it displays a fictitious “Windows is not genuine” window that asks to provide the original Product Key number. In situations as these, it is important not to rush and find out why such a notification appeared, especially if it claims your operating system is not legitimate when it actually is. If you would provide your original Product Key, it is possible the malware's creators could steal it. Moreover, there is also a button called “Click here to get your key.” Clicking it opens another pop-up window suggesting you download a file. Users should know that downloading this file could be dangerous because you might receive another infection.
How to remove Sharecash Screenlocker?
For starters, you would need to relaunch the explorer.exe according to the instructions provided below. Then users should either continue using the instructions or download a reliable antimalware software to erase Sharecash Screenlocker data from the system. If you are an inexperienced user, it might be easier to use an antimalware tool since it has a scanning tool to detect malicious programs automatically. Also, all detected threats can be eliminated at the same time as you only need to click the removal button. Nonetheless, no matter which option you choose, if you need any help while deleting the Trojan, you could write us through social media or leave a comment at the end of the article.
Erase Sharecash Screenlocker
- Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete at the same time and choose the Task Manager.
- Click File and select Run new task.
- Type or choose explorer.exe and click OK.
- Press Windows Key+E to open the File Explorer.
- Navigate to this location: C:\Users\user\AppData\Roaming
- Search for a file called svtres.exe, right-click it and press Delete.
- Close the Explorer.
- Open the Windows Registry (Windows Key+R, type Regedit and click OK).
- Locate this specific path: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
- Find a value name called Adobe with the following value data: C:\Users\user\AppData\Roaming\svtres.exe)
- Right-click the value name (Adobe) and select Delete.
- Empty the Recycle bin.
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