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Threat's profile Threat indicator: HIGH

Name of the threat:ScreenSaver

Command or file name:amee.exe

Threat type:Adware

Affected OS:Win32/Win64 (Windows XP, Vista/7, 8/8.1, Windows 10)

Affected browsers:Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari

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ScreenSaver intrusion method

ScreenSaver installs on your PC along with free software. This method is called "bundled installation". Freeware offers you to install additional module (ScreenSaver). Then if you fail to decline the offer it starts hidden installation. ScreenSaver copies its file(s) to your hard disk. Its typical file name is amee.exe . Then it creates new startup key with name ScreenSaver and value amee.exe . You can also find it in your processes list with name amee.exe or ScreenSaver. Also, it can create folder with name ScreenSaver under C:\Program Files\ or C:\ProgramData. If you have further questions about ScreenSaver, please ask below. You can use programs to remove ScreenSaver from your browsers below.


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How to remove ScreenSaver manually

This problem can be solved manually by deleting all registry keys and files connected with ScreenSaver, removing it from startup list and unregistering all corresponding DLLs. Additionally missing DLL's should be restored from distribution in case they are corrupted by ScreenSaver.

To get rid of ScreenSaver, you should:

1. Kill the following processes and delete the appropriate files:

  • tbssaver.ocx
  • 2dsaver.scr
  • ssfxmodul.scr

Warning: you should delete only those files which checksums are listed as malicious. There may be valid files with the same names in your system. We recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool for safe problem solution.

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2. Delete the following malicious folders:

  • %programfiles%\toolbar\ssaver\bin\2dsaver\
  • %programfiles%\toolbar\ssaver\bin\2dsaver\ssfxmodul\
  • c:\program\ezula\

3. Delete the following malicious registry entries and\or values:

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Warning: if value is listed for some registry entries, you should only clear these values and leave keys with such values untouched. We recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool for safe problem solution.


Uninstall ScreenSaver related programs from Control Panel

We recommend you to check list of installed programs and search for ScreenSaver entry or other unknown and suspicious programs. Below are instructions for different version if Windows. In some cases adware programs are protected by malicious service or process and it will not allow you to uninstall it. If ScreenSaver won't uninstall or gives you error message that you do not have sufficient rights to do this perform below instructions in Safe Mode or Safe Mode with Networking or use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool.


Windows 10

  • Click on the Start menu and choose Settings
  • Then click on System and choose Apps & Features in the left column
  • Find ScreenSaver under in the list and click Uninstall button near it.
  • Confirm by clicking Uninstall button in opened window if necessary.

Windows 8/8.1

  • Right click on the bottom left corner of the screen (while on your desktop)
  • In the menu choose Control Panel
  • Click Uninstall a program under Programs and Features.
  • Locate programs that can be connected with ScreenSaver or other related suspicious program.
  • Click Uninstall button.
  • Wait until uninstall process is complete.

Windows 7/Vista

  • Click Start and choose Control Panel.
  • Choose Programs and Features and Uninstall a program.
  • In the list of installed programs find entries related to ScreenSaver
  • Click Uninstall button.

Windows XP

  • Click Start
  • In the menu choose Control Panel
  • Choose Add / Remove Programs.
  • Find ScreenSaver related entries.
  • Click Remove button.

Remove ScreenSaver related extensions from your browsers

ScreenSaver in some cases can be accompanied with browsers extension. We recommend you to use free option Toolbar Remover under Tools in Spyhunter Remediation Tool to remove unwanted browser extensions related to ScreenSaver. We recommend you to perform scan your PC with Removal Tool or Spyhunter Remediation Tool. To remove extenions from your browsers manually do the following:

Internet Explorer

  • While in Internet Explorer click cogwheel icon in the top right corner
  • In the menu choose the Manage Add-ons
  • Select Toolbar and Extension tab.
  • Choose add-on possibly related to ScreenSaver or other related adware BHO.
  • Click Disable button.

Warning: This option will only disable unwanted plugin. For effective ScreenSaver removal use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool.

Google Chrome

  • Start Google Chrome.
  • In the address bar type chrome://extensions/
  • In the list of add-ons find related to ScreenSaver and click recycle bin icon.
  • Confirm ScreenSaver removal.

Mozilla Firefox

  • Open Firefox
  • In the address bar type about:addons
  • Click Extensions tab.
  • In the list of extension locate ones related to ScreenSaver.
  • Click Remove button near it.

Protect computer and browsers from infection

Adware threats like ScreenSaver are very widespread and, unfortunately, many anti-virus programs fail to detect it. To protect your computer from future infection we recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool, it has active protection module and browser settings guard. It does not conflict with any anti-virus programs and creates additional shield against threats like ScreenSaver.


Here are the descriptions of problems connected with ScreenSaver and amee.exe we received earlier:

Problem Summary: word file attacked virus and showing screen saver

my system had viurs and formated but some word files are showning screen saver

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: All Folder in my pendrive changed to screen saver

All Folder in my pendrive changed to screen saver . How can I fix it without losing the data in the folder ?

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: All Folder in my pendrive changed to screen saver

All Folder in my pendrive changed to screen saver . How can I fix it without losing the data in the folder ?

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: weoxiix.exe short cut

My USB file folder showing shortcuts but openings it says weoxiix.exe short cut changed or removed. But when scanning the folder all files are there and my antivirus software didn't find or fix this problem.

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: weoxiix.exe short cut

My USB file folder showing shortcuts but openings it says weoxiix.exe short cut changed or removed. But when scanning the folder all files are there and my antivirus software didn't find or fix this problem.

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: all my folders in the memory card changed in to .scr

all my pics,music turned to .scr

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: folders became screen saver files

all the folders in my pendrive became screen saver files with .scr extension. please help me restore the files.

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: external hard drive file turned in screen savers

all the folders and files in my external hard drive turned to screen saver format...i think

its like all the format of the files were changed...
now i can't open any of the file or folders...also videos

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: *.scr files with folder icon

- folders are hidden
- folders name duplicated with a .scr extension file with 40kb size
- if the .scr file (with folder icon) is doubleclick, it will open another window

help!!!

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: all folders chnged to scrn saver

a USB flash drive had some folders with .scr extension but at tht time i opened the folder all files where there and tht same virus affected my whole PC and all folders except of Desktop turned to a scr file & those r not opening at all..

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

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