Win32/CplLnk

Use the following free Microsoft software to detect and remove this threat:

• Microsoft Defender Antivirus for Windows 10 and Windows 8.1, or Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows 7 and Windows Vista
• Microsoft Safety Scanner
• Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool

You should also run a full scan. A full scan might find other hidden malware.

Apply updates

This threat exploits a vulnerability discussed in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS10-046. Make sure that you install the updates available from Microsoft so that your software is no longer affected by the vulnerability.

Enable MAPS 

Enable the Microsoft Active Protection Service (MAPS) on your system to protect your enterprise software security infrastructure in the cloud.

1. Check if MAPS is enabled in your Microsoft security product:

1. Select Settings and then select MAPS.

2. Select Advanced membership, then click Save changes. With the MAPS option enabled, your Microsoft anti-malware security product can take full advantage of Microsoft's cloud protection service. 

2. Join the Microsoft Active Protection Service Community.

Get more help

You can also visit our advanced troubleshooting page or search the Microsoft virus and malware community for more help.

If you’re using Windows XP, see our Windows XP end of support page.