SRT - Sohanad Removal Tool

SRT, or Sohanad Removal Tool is a small-sized, portable application that enables users to eliminate the Sohanad virus and its variants, namely IM-Worm.Win32.Sohanad.as, IM-Worm.Win32.Sohanad.ao, IM-Worm.Win32.Sohanad.am, IM-Worm.Win32.Sohanad.ap.

These worms typically infiltrate into vulnerable networks via instant messaging services, such as Yahoo! Messenger, and send a message to the friends in the list, containing a link infected with the Sohanad virus, which is activated when accessing the URL. Some variants even add a registry entry that triggers the worm at every Windows startup.

Such infections are usually troublesome to treat, especially when users are not familiarized with Sohanad's mode of operation. SRT - Sohanad Removal Tool automatizes the detection and removal process, thus simplifying user activity.

As installation is not a requirement, you can drop the executable file anywhere on the hard drive and click it to run. For maximum efficiency it is advisable to restart the OS in safe mode.

Another alternative is to save SRT - Sohanad Removal Tool to a USB flash disk or similar storage unit, in order to run it on any infected workstation.

One important aspect to take into account is that the small utility does not add new keys to the Windows Registry or entries to the Start menu, so program removal is done through a standard file deletion.

This piece of software is wrapped in a basic interface with a simplified layout, where the one-click scanning procedure focuses on critical areas of the hard drive. SRT - Sohanad Removal Tool is able to eliminate infections found in removable drives.

Performance and final thought

The time it takes to complete a scan job depends on the size of the target, and the virus is removed on sight. User intervention is not necessary, making SRT - Sohanad Removal Tool suitable for people with limited background in antivirus systems.

We haven't come across any issues throughout our evaluation, as the program serves its purpose without error. However, SRT - Sohanad Removal Tool's signature database has not been updated for a while.