How to remove VBA/TrojanDownloader.Agent

What is VBA/TrojanDownloader.Agent

VBA/TrojanDownloader.Agent is a classification name predominantly used for malicious Microsoft Office documents that execute harmful macro commands. These documents are designed to initiate malware infections, leveraging the Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) scripting language to execute malicious code. The term “TrojanDownloader” indicates its primary function: to download and install additional malware onto the infected system, often without the user’s knowledge. Once a system is infected, the malware can perform a range of malicious activities. These include downloading and installing other malware, stealing sensitive information, and potentially giving attackers remote access to the infected system. Users may notice their computers behaving erratically, experiencing frequent crashes, or running slower than usual. Unfamiliar processes in the Task Manager or unexpected network activity can also be indicators of an infection. Removing VBA/TrojanDownloader.Agent and its associated malware can be challenging due to its stealthy nature. A comprehensive approach involves several steps.

How VBA/TrojanDownloader.Agent infected your system

The infection process for VBA/TrojanDownloader.Agent typically begins with the user opening an infected Microsoft Office document. In versions of MS Office released before 2010, simply opening the document can trigger the execution of malicious macros. However, newer versions of MS Office have introduced “Protected View” mode, which requires users to manually enable macros, thus adding a layer of protection. Malicious actors distribute these infected documents through various channels, with spam emails being the most common. These emails often contain attachments or links that, when clicked, download the infected document. The documents may include deceptive messages urging the user to enable macros, which then initiates the malware infection process.

1. Download VBA/TrojanDownloader.Agent Removal Tool
2. Use Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool to remove VBA/TrojanDownloader.Agent
3. Use Autoruns to remove VBA/TrojanDownloader.Agent
4. Files, folders and registry keys of VBA/TrojanDownloader.Agent
5. Other aliases of VBA/TrojanDownloader.Agent
6. How to protect from threats, like VBA/TrojanDownloader.Agent

Remove VBA/TrojanDownloader.Agent manually

Manual removal of VBA/TrojanDownloader.Agent by inexperienced users may become a difficult task because it does not create entries in Add/Remove Programs under Control Panel, does not install browser extensions, and uses random file names. However, there are pre-installed instruments in the Windows system, that allow you to detect and remove malware without using third-party applications. One of them is Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool. It comes with Windows Update in Windows 11, 10, 8. 8.1. For older operating system you can download it here: 64-bit version | 32-bit version.

Remove VBA/TrojanDownloader.Agent using Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool

1. Type mrt in the search box near Start Menu.
2. Run mrt clicking on found item.
3. Click Next button.
4. Choose one of the scan modes Quick scan, Full scan, Customize scan (Full scan recommended).
5. Click Next button.
6. Click on View detailed results of the scan link to view the scan details.
7. Click Finish button.

Remove VBA/TrojanDownloader.Agent using Autoruns

VBA/TrojanDownloader.Agent often sets up to run at Windows startup as an Autorun entry or Scheduled task.

1. Download Autoruns using this link.
2. Extract the archive and run Autoruns.exe file.
3. In Options menu make sure there are checkboxes near Hide Empty Locations, Hide Microsoft Entries, and Hide Windows Entries.
4. Search for suspicious entries with weird names or running from locations like: C:\{username}\AppData\Roaming.
5. Right-click on suspicious entry and choose Delete. This will prevent the threat to run at startup.
6. Switch to Scheduled Tasks tab and do the same.
7. To remove files themselves, click on suspicious entries and choose Jump to Entry…. Remove files or registry keys found.

Remove files, folder and registry keys of VBA/TrojanDownloader.Agent

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Aliases of VBA/TrojanDownloader.Agent

How to protect from threats, like VBA/TrojanDownloader.Agent, in future

Standard Windows protection or any decent third-party antivirus (Norton, Avast, Kaspersky) should be able to detect and remove VBA/TrojanDownloader.Agent. However, if you got infected with VBA/TrojanDownloader.Agent with existing and updated security software, you may consider changing it. To feel safe and protect your PC from VBA/TrojanDownloader.Agent on all levels (browser, e-mail attachments, Word or Excel scripts, file system) we recommend a leading provider of internet security solutions – BitDefender. Its solutions both for home and business users proved to be one of the most advanced and effective. Choose and get your BitDefender protection via the button below: