How to remove the newdotnet6_38 virus

Most antivirus programs identify newdotnet6_38.dll as malware, for instance Kaspersky identifies it as not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.NewDotNet, and Microsoft identifies it as Adware:Win32/NewDotNet.
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Newdotnet6_38.dll file information

The process known as New.net Domains belongs to software New.net Domains by New.net (www.cexx.org/newnet.htm).

Description: newdotnet6_38.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" - mainly C:\Program Files\NewDotNet\. The file size on Windows 7/XP is 229,376 bytes.
A .dll file (Dynamic Link Library) is a special type of Windows program containing functions that other programs can call. This .dll file can be injected to all running processes and can change or manipulate their behavior. The program has no visible window. There is no detailed description of this service. Newdotnet6_38.dll is not a Windows system file. Program can be removed using the control panel Add\Remove programs applet. The application starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. newdotnet6_38.dll is able to record inputs and monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 59% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
If problems with newdotnet6_38.dll occur, you could remove the entire program New.net Domains using Windows Control Panel.

External information from Tony Klein:

This spyware BHO (newdotnet*_**.dll) is related to NewDotNet

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as newdotnet6_38.dll, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the newdotnet6_38.dll process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

I think it is an spyware or adware program that is came with DivX pro 5.11 or 5.2 Pro Codec.
Barnby Tailor

Spyware installed by edonkey2000.......
Roy Mkrzl

When I got this one from New.net, it also installed lots of browser hi-jacking software
Jon

I noticed this DLL file on my pc and I also have DivX installed.
Ladeeluvvu

I got it with Edonkey2000 as well...
Imago

It brokes my internet connection
Marcelo

edonkey installed this
Pax

possibly from imesh client

May be a browser hijacker
(further information)

browser hijacker, freze.com and newdot.spyware allows adds from there parteners to be displayed on your computer also loads into memory and changes the regestry (DO NO TRUST THIS PROGRAM DEL IT AND DELTHE REGESTRY VALUE
LOW_RAM

came from endonkey2000 from me, when u try 2 deinstall it manualy it will block your internet connection
eXpLoSiVe

I also recently installed some DivX codecs.
Sander

You should use mozilla!
Sultan

you will get it with any version of imesh
trevor

Interferes with IE browser and inserts itself into every running process. It came with a XMas screen saver downloaded by my unsuspecting wife. Definitely should be removed.
SirHC

i also recieved this when i downloaded divx.Ihad lots of spyware trouble at about the same time
niknak

NewDotNet is a browser hijacker and can update itself without any input from you. Anything that modifies your windows HOSTS file is a hijacker and we don't want it! The "purpose" of this is to add support for additional domains like .AGENT .INC .LOVE .SHOP .SPORT. We suggest you remove this.
Blank

ES UN NETBLOOQUER PELIGROSO!
joyman

Dunno where I got it from, but it destroyed my internet connection(I'm still trying to fix it)
annoyed user

Got virus now my network says limited or no connectivity cannot renew ip what so ever cannot release either I know that I am doing everything right so any suggestion would be most helpful.
b14ck0u7

from edonkey and overnet

I deleted it with microsoft antispyware and whennever I start the computer there is the message this file is removed and not found
chandrasekar

Keeps creating popups since I got it. now it's gone they've stopped
Hammermarks

I have tried to remove it and delete this file by a variety of ways. I can not delete it or quarantine and delete it.
bruce

Got it with Edonkey 2000, used Spybot, ad-aware and registry mechanic to remove it and removed a registry entry manually. Now there's a file called newdotnet6_38.dll_tobedeleted in c:\program files\NewDotNet\ that I can't remove, even with a save mode startup.
0.

its a spyware

Slows down all programs
annoyed

Newdotnet destroyed my internet connection and I don't know how to fix it. Can anyone help? I am extremely frustrated with this.
Jennifer Petrone

I just found this searching for a program. I would recomend removing any NewDotNet stuff from my computer immediately!!
kamasutra35

I got it when I installed a freeware DVD decoder (it came with some search toolbars for IE). When I started having problems using Visual Studio .NET 2003, that's when I noticed it. I actually used the uninstall program available from new.net and was unable to access the internet using a browser. Had to reset winsock and then everything worked fine.
Molly Fagan

From what other people have said I believe it does mess with your internet connection... Mine started messing up the same time Synamtec started seeing this file.. problem is Synamtec doesn't know what to do about it and keeps leaving it alone.. I would like more info on how to get rid of this...
webwiz71 -- AIM

It breaks my Internet Connection an also slow down my pc.I think it comes with Warez P2P.

When I rename this .dll, my internet stops working. Can't resolve hosts.
Concerned

Keeps disabling my McAfee virus scan
Ed

Caused major problems with Internet Explorer 6 on ME operating system
John

Spyware, remove registry values with ad aware or simiilair
Jwahl425

You have to run the uninstall file from add/remove programs & it should return your internet winsock settings to normal.

i guess the new.net-dll replaces some winsock files... after having uninstalled it violently, windows wasn't able to resolve any DNS-names into an IP-adress. i heard something about a proggy called "winsockfix" (i'm not sure), that fixes the problem

Its an exe that hooks itself to multiple exes running the memory. So you cant just go and delete it. use WinTasks Pro to detect it. dont know how to remove it yet
dos

it's has suppurt from a file in c:\\window\system32\topsys.exe. It comes from I - mesch
vanki

it was scanned as a virus by nortan and no other program could delete it so i used spyware nuker 2005 to delete and it was removed
nav

use spyware nuker 2005 and it will remove it completely
nav

It diconnects IE when I try to use a search engine. It does not effect Firefox; I got it with Warez p2p. Avoid downloading Warez, it always had bad guys hanging around
Terry

it takes over the computer I can,t even uninstall
bill

Got something similar from Warez P2P. Was a persistant little bastard. Couldn't release/renew IP Rebotted modem, router - no dice. Finally downloaded XP winsock fix http://www.snapfiles.com/download/dlwinsockxpfix.html this fixes registry and forces IP renew. This worked. Uninstalled WarezP2P. Wont use it again
Zachary W

it apears to be blocking u for getting Ad-Aware SE it is like it dont want u to get it.....
Beaver

New.net scumware purveyors from idealab (626) 585-6900

Horrible Program. Inserts itself into your winsock files and destroys your internet. I currently have it and been told to run "winsockfix" as well. Going to try it later.

After reading the other responses, I believe i got it from Overnet (even though it's a cracked ver of the pro edition) so watch out.
Ilan

I removed this file under add/remove programs, but it is still on the start up list in two places. I tried to uninstall using the newnet.domains uninstall instructions and was told that the uninstall file had a virus.
CMO (further information)

I can get ride of this nightmare with Zachary W's advise, Big thanks to you.http://www.snapfiles.com/download/dlwinsockxpfix.html works. I also used warezP2P, but never again..
Harry (further information)

Summary: Average user rating of newdotnet6_38.dll: based on 113 votes with 51 reviews.

70 users think newdotnet6_38.dll is essential for Windows or an installed application. 3 users think it's probably harmless. 6 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 8 users suspect danger. 26 users think newdotnet6_38.dll is dangerous and recommend removing it. 18 users doesn't grade newdotnet6_38.dll ("not sure about it").

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