Microsoft Defender Antivirus and the Microsoft Safety Scanner are designed to detect and remove this threat family.
Ramnit injects code into .exe , .dll , and .html files. Attempting to clean these often leads to corrupted files, making the operating system unstable or unbootable. Removal Of W32-Ramnit Is Now Possible – AZMATH
If you must attempt removal before a full wipe, use trusted automated tools rather than manual instructions from unverified sources: If you must attempt removal before a full
Many security communities, including Bleeping Computer , recommend a full disk wipe, reformatting, and reinstalling the OS as the only way to ensure the machine is completely clean. If Attempting Removal Without Reinstalling including Bleeping Computer
Experts strongly advise against manual removal because the virus can disguise its components in random locations, leading to a high risk of re-infection.
Because the malware can block active security software, it is best to run these scans in Safe Mode with Networking or use a bootable rescue disk.