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My computer seems to have got inefected with Win32.Bamital.F how should I remove it?

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As and pointed to the forum checklist, initial triage is important. Win32.Bamital.F is a Bamital-family trojan that typically interferes with web searches and persists using autostart/browser components. Variants differ, so a layered, cautious cleanup is the safest approach.

Start by isolating the PC and backing up important files (data only — not executable or installer files). Boot to Safe Mode (or Safe Mode with Networking if a second-opinion online scan is needed). Run a current full scan with a respected anti‑malware tool such as Malwarebytes, then follow with a different scanner (HitmanPro, ESET Online Scanner or the primary AV product) to catch what one scanner missed. Use Autoruns (Sysinternals) to inspect and disable unknown autostart entries before rebooting.

Check browser-related persistence: remove unknown extensions, reset home/search providers, inspect all browser shortcut Targets for appended URLs, and clear cache. Verify proxy settings (Internet Options -> Connections -> LAN Settings) and examine the hosts file at C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts for unexpected entries. After successful cleaning, delete old System Restore points or disable/recreate System Restore so infected snapshots are not retained, then create a fresh restore point.

Change all important passwords from a different, clean device and monitor sensitive accounts. If scans do not remove symptoms, use a bootable rescue disk for an offline scan or consider a clean OS reinstall. Advanced troubleshooting commonly uses Farbar Recovery Scan Tool (FRST) logs and Autoruns output to locate stubborn persistence; editing the registry or deleting files should be done only with confidence, since mistakes can render Windows unbootable.

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