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File: Q8J8AwG@C.net

Location of Q8J8AwG@C.net and Associated Malware

Check whether Q8J8AwG@C.net is present in the following locations:

Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 specific Q8J8AwG@C.net file locations:


Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows 8 specific Q8J8AwG@C.net file locations:


If you find Q8J8AwG@C.net file in any of these locations, your computer is very likely to be infected with the following malware:

IMPORTANT: Malware files can be camouflaged with the same file names as legitimate files. The Q8J8AwG@C.net file is associated with malware only if found in the locations listed above.


Why Is It Important to Remove Malware Files?^


  • Dramatically slowing down your computer.

How to Remove Q8J8AwG@C.net^

  1. To enable deleting the Q8J8AwG@C.net file, terminate the associated process in the Task Manager as follows:
    • In the Tasks Manager window, click the Processes tab.
    • On the Processes tab, select Q8J8AwG@C.net and click End Process.
  2. Using your file explorer, browse to the file using the paths listed in Location of Q8J8AwG@C.net and Associated Malware.
  4. Click Yes in the confirm deletion dialog box.
  5. Repeat steps 2-4 for each location listed in Location of Q8J8AwG@C.net and Associated Malware.
  6. Notes:

    • The deletion of Q8J8AwG@C.net will fail if it is locked; that is, it is in use by some application (Windows will display a corresponding message). For instructions on deleting locked files, see Deleting Locked Files.
    • The deletion of Q8J8AwG@C.net will fail if your Windows uses the NT File System (NTFS) and you have no write rights for the file. Request your system administrator to grant you write rights for the file.

Deleting Locked Files^



To delete a locked file:

  2. Restart your computer.

The file will be deleted on restart.


To remove all registry references to a Q8J8AwG@C.net malware file:

  1. On the Windows Start menu, click Run.
  3. On the Edit menu, select Find.
  4. In the Find dialog box, type Q8J8AwG@C.net. The name of the first found registry value referencing Q8J8AwG@C.net is highlighted in the right pane of the Registry Editor window.
  6. Click Yes in the Confirm Value Delete dialog box.
  7. To delete all other references to Q8J8AwG@C.net, repeat steps 4-6.