What is Win32/uwamson.a!ml and How To Remove It

Win32/uwamson.A!ml is a very dangerous computer malware that not only harms the computer system but also affects the user personally. Cybercriminals intrude on your PC with the help of virus and silently carries out illegal and fraudulent activities.

In this guide, we will explain everything about Win32/Uwamson.A!ml and the effective ways to get rid of it. 

What is Win32/Uwamson.A!ml?

Win32/uwamson.A!ml is a nasty computer trojan capable of destroying your important data or transferring your personal information to attackers. The malware is developed with the intent of making money by all the illegal means possible.

The virus generally intrudes on the system where the programs are downloaded from untrusted sources and unauthorized emails.

The evil Win32/uwamson.A!ml manages to remain hidden for a long time and is only detected after severe damage is already done.

The virus records personal data like passwords, credit card numbers, IP addresses, and keystrokes on the infected machine such that the attackers can receive money.

How do I remove win32/uwamson.A!ml from your PC? 

Before you implement the complex solutions listed later on, you should try these workarounds and see if they help. 

• Roll back any recently installed Windows Update.
• Scan your PC for malware using Windows Defender or a third-party antivirus.
• Search for the different instances of win32/uwamson.A!ml on your drive and delete them. 

If these methods did not successfully remove win32/uwamson.A!ml from your Windows PC, try the below methods. 

1. Boot your PC in Safe Mode

1. Hold down the power button for a few seconds to power off your Windows PC. 
2. Press the button again to turn on your device and turn it off again as soon as the Windows logo appears. Repeat this step until the Automatic Repair screen gets displayed. 
3. Hit the Advanced options button to initiate the automatic repair process. 
4. Next, select the Troubleshoot option from the next window. 
5. Next, select Advanced options.
6. Click Startup Settings from the Advanced options window.
7. A list of safe mode variants will appear. Press the F5 key to enable Safe Mode with Networking. 

In Safe Mode, your PC functions with a limited set of files, apps, and drivers. Now you can try the different troubleshooting methods to remove the win32/unwamson.A!ml trojan from your PC.  

2. End the malicious background tasks

1. Right-click the Windows icon on the taskbar and choose Task Manager from the quick links menu. 
2. Look for Win32/Uwamson.A!ml or any other suspicious background processes in the Processes tab.  
3. Right-click the process and choose the End Task option from the context menu. 

Killing the malicious background processes from the Task Manager should temporarily stop the viruses from further harming and infecting your PC.

3. Uninstall Win32/uwamson.A!ml

1. Press the Windows key, type control panel in the search bar on top, and click Control Panel in the search results. 
2. Choose the Category option in the View by drop-down located on the top right and click Uninstall a program option.
3. Look for and select Win32/uwamson.A!ml and other suspicious apps in the list of installed programs and click the Uninstall option on the top menu bar. 
4. Follow the step-by-step process in the uninstallation wizard to complete the process.  
5. After the malicious program is uninstalled from your PC, reboot your computer to completely remove the installation folder.  

4. Remove the malicious registry entries 

NOTE

Before proceeding with the following solution, it is recommended to back up the Windows registry and not tamper with the essential keys. 

1. Use the Windows + R shortcut to launch the Run dialog box, type the following command in the text box, and press the Enter key. regedit
2. Navigate to the following path in the address bar to directly access the Run registry key. HKEY_CURRENT_USER/Software/Microsoft/Windows/CurrentVersion/Run
3. Look for win32/uwamson.A!ml virus in the list of subkeys. The malicious program may also be disguised with some other names such as OUzzckky, Shakira, and I-WORM.LEE, VBS/VBSWG.AQ@mm, LEE. 
4. In case you come across any suspicious sub-keys, right-click each one at a time and choose the Delete option from the context menu. 
5. After all the suspicious keys and successfully deleted, exit the registry editor and reboot your PC as you normally would. 

Deleting the suspicious registry entries from the Run key will ensure that the malicious win32/uwamson.A!ml program will not automatically run on your PC upon restart. 

5. Reset your PC

1. Use the Windows + I shortcut to launch the Settings app.
2. From the System settings section, choose Recovery located on the right.  
3. Press the Reset PC button present under the Recovery options section. 
4. A Reset this PC window will pop up on the screen. Choose the Keep my files option to reset your PC without losing your essential files. 
5. On the next window, specify the method you would like to opt for reinstalling Windows. You can go with the Local reinstall option to install Windows locally. 

Reinstalling Windows will remove all the misconfigured settings and third-party apps including the malicious win32/uwamson.A!ml program harming your PC. 

That’s all about it! Hopefully, you were successful in removing the deadly win32/uwamson.A!ml virus from your PC with the help of the methods listed in this guide. 

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