Win32/Refpron.TZ

Win32/Refpron.TZ is a harmful Windows platform Trojan infection. Win32/Refpron.TZ tends to propagate itself via files sharing networks, as well as unsolicited e-mails. Upon entering a PC system, Win32/Refpron.TZ will modify the computers’ system settings and the Windows registry files, this way ensuring that Win32/Refpron.TZ executes each time the system starts up.

Win32/Refpron.TZ is a computer threat that should be removed with a reliable security application immediately upon detection.

As is quite obvious, Win32/Refpron.TZ tends to enter into a computer system via dubious scripts, embedded in JavaScript or VBS, however there are other ways the infection can enter into a system, via:

• Operating system and web browser exploits
• Unsafe Internet surfing practices
• The downloading and installing of Freeware and Shareware
• The use of Peer-to-peer (P2P) applications
• Visiting questionable web sties

A clear sign that a computer system has been infiltrated by this dubious application, Win32/Refpron.TZ, is the display of the following symptoms:

• PC is working very slowly
Win32/Refpron.TZ can seriously slow down your computer. If the PC takes a lot longer than normal to restart or your Internet connection is extremely slow, your computer may well be infected with Win32/Refpron.TZ.

• New desktop shortcuts have appeared or the home page has changed
Win32/Refpron.TZ can tamper with your Internet settings or redirect your default home page to unwanted web sites. Win32/Refpron.TZ may even add new shortcuts to your PC desktop.

• Annoying pop-up messages keep appearing on your PC
Win32/Refpron.TZ may swamp your computer with pestering popup ads, even when you\'re not connected to the Internet, while secretly tracking your browsing habits and gathering your personal information.

In order to remove Win32/Refpron.TZ and all its components from an infected computer system, one should remove all files, folders and registry keys and registry values associated with Win32/Refpron.TZ.

The Windows registry stores highly important system information, such as system preferences, use settings, installed programs’ details, as well as additional information about applications which automatically run on start-up of the machine. This is a huge reason why malware of all sorts target the registry files, as it adjusts its functions so that it is automatically launched every time the user starts up their PC.

Editing the registry can be quite a daunting task, especially for those users who are not computer experts. Therefore it is always recommended to perform a thorough backup of all data on the infected system, this way allowing for reinstallation if so needed.

The most important thing to remember is that Win32/Refpron.TZ should be removed from a computer system as soon as it has been detected!