Monday 30 September 2013

Remove Viruses Located in the $Recycle.Bin Folder (Uninstall Guide)

The $Recycle.Bin folder is a genuine Windows folder. It is part of the file system. It is there to give you a chance to undelete a file when you make a mistake. Without it, data recovery is pretty much impossible since the operating system moves all the deleted files to this directory, in case you would like to restore them later. You can't just delete it as it will most likely be denied or get recreated. However, you can manually empty all contents of it. There are times when viruses would hide in this directory and anti-virus programs couldn't remove them.


You may get an error message saying that the object (virus or malware) does not exist or is inaccessible. This error mostly occurs when anti-virus program can't access this folder. Normally, it should be accessible but certain malware, especially rootkits and trojans, can lock this directory. Almost all sophisticated malicious programs have such self-defense modules, it's nothing new.


Users then attempt to delete the $Recycle.Bin folder manually but it's not a good idea. Deleting this folder could cause problems with proper system functioning. Besides, if you just have exposed protected operating system files and showing all hidden files on your computer, it doesn't mean that you are infected.

If you security program can't remove the virus in $RECYCLE.BIN folder or it appears to be stuck in this folder no matter what you do, you will have to empty it manually.

1. First of all, download recommended anti-malware software and run a full system scan. It will detect and remove malware located in $Recycle.Bin folder. You may then follow the manual removal instructions below to remove the leftover traces of malware.





2. Restart your computer in Safe Mode. As the computer is booting tap the "F8 key" continuously which should bring up the "Windows Advanced Options Menu" as shown below. Use your arrow keys to move to "Safe Mode" and press Enter key.


NOTE: Login as the same user you were previously logged in with in the normal Windows mode.

3. Make hidden folders and files visible. If you don't know how to do that, please read Show Hidden Files and Folders in Windows.

4. Go to ComputerLocal Disk (C:) → $Recycle.Bin folder. Select all files and delete them.



5. Restart your computer in Normal Mode. Run a full malware scan once again to make sure all the malicious files were deleted successfully.

How can I get rid of intext.nav-links.com malware?

intext.nav-links.com is the URL of a web server that delivers in text advertisements. If you've been getting intext ads that come from this Nav-Links then your computer is infected by malware. The good news is that it's not a Trojan or spyware. It won't download or install more malware directly but it may display very misleading ads that usually redirects users to dodgy sites. Not to mention that it randomly shows up links on certain words which makes your experience on the Web considerably slow and rather annoying. Additional http requests will certainly slow down your web browser. This malware comes bundled with freeware and fake software installers, so it may suddenly appear without warning on your computer or laptop leaving you probably confused as to how it got there – and perhaps just a little bit scarred by it too! There are countless unwanted software programs out there but here we’re going to take a look at Nav-links adware/PUP which is a form of detection that is used by many anti-malware programs.


But what exactly is intext.nav-links.com and what does it do to your computer? It is actually a program that has been created with the intent of spamming your PC with adware or unwanted toolbars. It may have other motives too which may be slightly more sinister so put simply a PUP is not something you want on your operating system. The intext.nav-links.com is not actually considered a virus in the technical sense of the word but to you and me it might as well be for it has some nasty characteristics.

It is also capable of browser hijacking – which is how you’ll find that annoying. It can affect the ease of which you use your computer too - after all this is not something that has been created to enhance your browsing experience!

The Nav-Links adware/PUP which serves ads from intext.nav-links.com was created to increase advertising revenue for its creators. The reason it is part of the PUP is so that the creators can use unethical techniques to give their advertising network a boost in the search engines’ results pages. What it means for you however, is that you’ll be plagued by dozens of irritating pop up windows advertising products and websites you probably have no interest in.

So how did the intext.nav-links.com get on your computer in the first place? It would most likely have been when you installed some freeware software – perhaps a video, TV show or even a PDF document creator. The malware will have been bundled into the installation thus sneaking its way on to your PC.

It is often also packaged inside the custom installer on many download websites meaning that if you have downloaded a program from one of these types of sites you may well have a PUP such as the intext.nav-links.com installed upon your system too.

How can you avoid installing the Nav-links malware then? The number one rule is to pay attention when you’re downloading software and make sure you uncheck any boxes in the agreement window that say ‘optional’ downloads are included with whatever it is you do want to install. It’s better to be safe than sorry. Also, use a reliable anti-malware product. In order to get rid of intext.nav-links.com ads you might have to remove some extensions in Google Chrome, Firefox, IE or any other web browser you are using. You can also go to http://intext.nav-links.com/help.html and opt-out from the Na-links advertising network. However, the first you should do is scan your computer with anti-malware software, because most of the time, this application comes bundled with adware and even spyware. The removal guide below explains how to remove the intext.nav-links.com malware. If you have any questions, please leave a comment below. Good luck and be safe online!

Written by Michael Kaur, http://deletemalware.blogspot.com


Intext.nav-links.com removal instructions:

1. First of all, download recommended anti-malware software and run a full system scan. It will detect and remove this infection from your computer. You may then follow the manual removal instructions below to remove the leftover traces of this malware. Hopefully you won't have to do that.





2. Remove Nav-Links related programs from your computer using the Add/Remove Programs control panel (Windows XP) or Uninstall a program control panel (Windows 7 and Windows 8).

Go to the Start Menu. Select Control PanelAdd/Remove Programs.
If you are using Windows Vista or Windows 7, select Control PanelUninstall a Program.



If you are using Windows 8, simply drag your mouse pointer to the right edge of the screen, select Search from the list and search for "control panel".



Or you can right-click on a bottom left hot corner (formerly known as the Start button) and select Control panel from there.



3. When the Add/Remove Programs or the Uninstall a Program screen is displayed, scroll through the list of currently installed programs and remove the following:
  • Nav-Links
  • LyricsSay
  • LyricXeeker
  • DownloadTerms
  • HD-Plus
  • and any other recently installed application


Simply select each application and click Remove. If you are using Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8, click Uninstall up near the top of that window. When you're done, please close the Control Panel screen.


Remove intext.nav-links.com on Google Chrome:

1. Click on Chrome menu button. Go to ToolsExtensions.



2. Click on the trashcan icon to remove LyricsSay, DownloadTerms, LyricXeeker, HD-Plus and other extensions that you do not recognize.




Remove intext.nav-links.com on Mozilla Firefox:

1. Open Mozilla Firefox. Go to ToolsAdd-ons.



2. Select Extensions. Click Remove button to remove LyricsSay, DownloadTerms, LyricXeeker, HD-Plus and other extensions that you do not recognize.




Remove intext.nav-links.com on Internet Explorer:

1. Open Internet Explorer. Go to ToolsManage Add-ons. If you have the latest version, simply click on the Settings button.



2. Select Toolbars and Extensions. Click Remove/Disable button to remove the browser add-ons listed above.

Sunday 29 September 2013

What is QuickShare.exe and how to remove it?

QuickShare.exe - QuickShare by Linkury Inc.


What is QuickShare.exe?


QuickShare.exe is an application that simplifies the process of online sharing. For example, if you want to share an image you just need to place the pointer over the image and choose the icon of the desired network when the quick bar appears. Unfortunately, it does more than that. QuickShare.exe has been classified as adware/trojan by more than 20 anti-virus scanners. Furthermore, this application installs additional components to protect itself from being removed. The main protection component is classified as malware too: Trojan.Win32.SProtector.AMN. When installed, will start automatically when Windows starts. Since the authors of this application included additional code that delivers the ads, you will probably see advertisements every fine or ten minutes based on your viewing habits. QuickShare is often included automatically without you knowing it when you download from certain download websites and free applications. It may also change the default search engine in your web browser's built-in search box and he default home page. I recommend you to remove QuickShare.exe from your computer. You should scan your computer with recommended anti-malware software as well.







File name: QuickShare.exe
Publisher: Linkury Inc.
File Location Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\[UserName]\Smartbar\Application\QuickShare.exe
File Location Windows 7: C:\Users\[UserName]\Appdata\Local\Smartbar\Application\QuickShare.exe
Startup file: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run 'Browser Infrastructure Helper'

What is SoftwareUpdater.Ui.exe and how to remove it?

SoftwareUpdater.Ui.exe - SoftwareUpdater by Vittalia Installer.


What is SoftwareUpdater.Ui.exe?


SoftwareUpdater.Ui.exe starts every time you open your web browser but this process isn't essential for Windows because it's not a system file. It's a software updater installed by Vittalia, DealPly, Auto Lyrics and other malware. The main update process including Windows Service named SrvUpdater (UpdaterService.exe) has been classified as malware and potentially unwanted software. Comodo Internet Security classifies it as Heur.Corrupt.PE. Trend Micro detects this file as TROJ_GEN.F47V0531. Other anti-virus applications detected possible adware and spyware in SoftwareUpdater.Ui.exe as well. This application is usually installed without direct consent of the user. What is more, it adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run, this is done to avoid any UAC prompts. It means that you probably won't even notice that this process is running in the background and using up your RAM, about 17.58 MB on average. Might be even more when the process downloads and install additional software onto your computer. I recommend you to remove SoftwareUpdater.Ui.exe from your computer. You should scan your computer with recommended anti-malware software as well.







File name: SoftwareUpdater.Ui.exe
Publisher: Vittalia Installer by Filewon
File Location Windows XP: C:\Program Files\softwareupdater\SoftwareUpdater.Ui.exe
File Location Windows 7: C:\Program Files (x86)\softwareupdater\SoftwareUpdater.Ui.exe
Startup file: SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services 'SrvUpdater'

Thursday 26 September 2013

Remove dss.drivefor.net pop up virus (Removal Guide)

In this article we are going to take a look at dss.drivefor.net: what it is, how it gets on your computer and how to get rid of it. Usually, users have no idea were these pop ups are coming from. Every so often when you click a link or open a new tab a new window pops up with the URL: http://dss.drivefor.net/sd/wrap-0.01.html?... . If your computer keeps giving you this annoying pop up then I'm afraid you have become a victim of malware. Technically, it's a browser hijacker/PUP, so we can't say it's a virus, but it's definitely malware. It can be a real pain and as an unknown quantity, steps should be taken to get rid of it if you find yourself compromised by one.


Dss.drivefor.net, like other similarly named malicious programs usually end up installed on your laptop or PC after having been packaged, or bundled, with an installation or program that you do need or want. And not only PCs are vulnerable, Macs can be infected as well. For example, one of the most widespread PUPs called Yontoo has successfully infected thousands of Macs in a quite short period of time. The thing with PUPs is that the majority of them install adware and unwanted toolbars onto your PC. As many of us know, adware is a real nuisance thanks to its never-ending stream of pop up windows and a toolbar you don’t want may redirect you to websites that you’re not interested in visiting and can even install more unwanted software on your computer. This is known as browser hijacking. Malware that causes dss.drivefor.net pop ups messes with Windows registry so badly that it's almost impossible to fix them manually. What worries my the most is the fact that security programs do not take these threats seriously and very often do not detect them. Thankfully, anti-malware and anti-spyware software developers think quite the opposite and try to catch every new piece of this malware ASAP.

So what can you do to make sure that dss.drivefor.net doesn’t hijack your browser and affect the functionality of your computer? For one, you need to be a little more aware of what exactly you’re downloading or installing on your PC. Malware can slip onto to your operating system because they are often packaged with real software or with downloads – in particular freeware. Scammers are also using fake installers to promote their bogus and malicious software. If you got a pop up window stating that you should download something called "Browser_update.exe", DON'T! It's probably some sort of malware. Download and install updates from official sites or using or through your web browser settings, not from thrid-party websites.

Next time you’re downloading a program or piece of software stop and think whether you trust the website it’s coming from. You should also read the EULA – the end user license agreement - as often this will be worded to include ‘optional extras’ – such as this malware. If you spot pre-checked boxes that don’t relate to your wanted program, untick these right away. If your computer is infected and you can't indetify what's causing the dss.drivefor.net problem, please follow the removal guide below. The problem is usually caused by malicious web browser extensions called Lyrixeeker, LyricsSay, Babylon, CrossRider, etc. If you have questions, please leave a comment. Good luck and be safe online!

Written by Michael Kaur, http://deletemalware.blogspot.com


dss.drivefor.net pop-up virus removal instructions:

1. First of all, download recommended anti-malware software and run a full system scan. It will detect and remove this infection from your computer. You may then follow the manual removal instructions below to remove the leftover traces of this malware. Hopefully you won't have to do that.





2. Remove dss.drivefor.net related programs from your computer using the Add/Remove Programs control panel (Windows XP) or Uninstall a program control panel (Windows 7 and Windows 8).

Go to the Start Menu. Select Control PanelAdd/Remove Programs.
If you are using Windows Vista or Windows 7, select Control PanelUninstall a Program.



If you are using Windows 8, simply drag your mouse pointer to the right edge of the screen, select Search from the list and search for "control panel".



Or you can right-click on a bottom left hot corner (formerly known as the Start button) and select Control panel from there.



3. When the Add/Remove Programs or the Uninstall a Program screen is displayed, scroll through the list of currently installed programs and remove the following:
  • LyricsSay
  • LyricXeeker
  • DownloadTerms
  • CrossRider
  • HD-Plus
  • and any other recently installed application


Simply select each application and click Remove. If you are using Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8, click Uninstall up near the top of that window. When you're done, please close the Control Panel screen.


Remove dss.drivefor.net pop-ups from Google Chrome:

1. Click on Chrome menu button. Go to ToolsExtensions.



2. Click on the trashcan icon to remove LyricsSay, DownloadTerms, LyricXeeker, HD-Plus and other extensions that you do not recognize.




Remove dss.drivefor.net pop-ups from Mozilla Firefox:

1. Open Mozilla Firefox. Go to ToolsAdd-ons.



2. Select Extensions. Click Remove button to remove LyricsSay, DownloadTerms, LyricXeeker, HD-Plus and other extensions that you do not recognize.




Remove dss.drivefor.net pop-ups from Internet Explorer:

1. Open Internet Explorer. Go to ToolsManage Add-ons. If you have the latest version, simply click on the Settings button.



2. Select Toolbars and Extensions. Click Remove/Disable button to remove the browser add-ons listed above.

How can I get rid of 'MonsterMarketplace' malware?

If you’ve had your computer hijacked by the 'MonsterMarketplace' malware you’re probably feeling a little on the irritated side. It can also be quite worrying as it may be hard to identify what's causing this problem. There are basically two different variants if this malware: one that redirects users to monstermarketplace.com when using search engines (not necessarily Google) and another one that double underlines certain words linking to ads. The first variant is slightly more aggressive while the second one is a rather common adware/PUP infection. Even thought, both variants can removed manually, I highly recommend using anti-malware software because they are usually bundled with other malware.


MonsterMarketplace installs itself in a variety of ways although the most common method is via freeware and fake downloads. Anyone who’s been infected by this malware can tell you how exasperating those endless pop up windows are whilst inline advertisements also redirect you to websites chosen by the software’s author.


Although technically the MonsterMarketplace is not an actual virus it is still a pest and something that you will probably want to delete as soon as you’ve discovered it. Not only will it hijack your browser but it can often making using your PC or laptop a sluggish nightmare. Besides this, the MonsterMarketplace hides itself within your operating system in order to make it harder for you to detect and delete – that shows it’s not to be trusted!

Obviously you don’t want to end up with MonsterMarketplace on your computer so how do you avoid it? Because such malicious progarms are usually installed when you download programs, software or videos you need to make sure you only download what you’re actually after and not some ‘additional software’ that has been stealthily bundled in with it.

We all need or want to download things from time to time so just make sure you take the time to carefully read the EULA – the end user license agreement that you have to ‘OK’ when downloading something. Boxes pertaining to PUPs may have been pre-checked so double check and untick any boxes that are. Chances are, this will be, if not a PUP, but another form of adware, spyware or malware.

As mentioned it can’t be expressed how vital it is to have a quality anti-malware software installed on your PC and you should run this periodically to make sure there is nothing undesirable hiding on your computer’s system. The removal guide below explains how to remove MonsterMarketplace malware.

Written by Michael Kaur, http://deletemalware.blogspot.com


MonsterMarketplace removal instructions:

1. First of all, download recommended anti-malware software and run a full system scan. It will detect and remove this infection from your computer. You may then follow the manual removal instructions below to remove the leftover traces of this malware. Hopefully you won't have to do that.





2. Remove MonsterMarketplace related programs from your computer using the Add/Remove Programs control panel (Windows XP) or Uninstall a program control panel (Windows 7 and Windows 8).

Go to the Start Menu. Select Control PanelAdd/Remove Programs.
If you are using Windows Vista or Windows 7, select Control PanelUninstall a Program.



If you are using Windows 8, simply drag your mouse pointer to the right edge of the screen, select Search from the list and search for "control panel".



Or you can right-click on a bottom left hot corner (formerly known as the Start button) and select Control panel from there.



3. When the Add/Remove Programs or the Uninstall a Program screen is displayed, scroll through the list of currently installed programs and remove the following:
  • Nav-Links
  • LyricsSay
  • LyricXeeker
  • DownloadTerms
  • HD-Plus
  • and any other recently installed application


Simply select each application and click Remove. If you are using Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8, click Uninstall up near the top of that window. When you're done, please close the Control Panel screen.


Remove MonsterMarketplace on Google Chrome:

1. Click on Chrome menu button. Go to ToolsExtensions.



2. Click on the trashcan icon to remove LyricsSay, DownloadTerms, LyricXeeker, HD-Plus and other extensions that you do not recognize.




Remove MonsterMarketplace on Mozilla Firefox:

1. Open Mozilla Firefox. Go to ToolsAdd-ons.



2. Select Extensions. Click Remove button to remove LyricsSay, DownloadTerms, LyricXeeker, HD-Plus and other extensions that you do not recognize.




Remove MonsterMarketplace on Internet Explorer:

1. Open Internet Explorer. Go to ToolsManage Add-ons. If you have the latest version, simply click on the Settings button.



2. Select Toolbars and Extensions. Click Remove/Disable button to remove the browser add-ons listed above.

Wednesday 25 September 2013

Remove longfintuna.net virus (Removal Guide)

In this article I'll will explain how to remove the irritating longfintuna.net pop-up virus. But first, let's find out what exactly it is and how it gets on your computers? Technically, it's not a serious problem, but it is very annoying. Most people will probably say it's a virus but the program that causes web.longfintuna.net pop-ups to show up on your computer is classified as PUP which means a potentially unwanted program. However, there are also very pernicious browser extensions that display these pop-ups as well.

This malware usually gets onto your computer through software downloads. Not only for shady websites but also from reputable ones. Too bad security programs often miss it. As a matter of fact, they miss other badness as well. So, if you have been greeted by an ad from longfintuna.net then you certainly installed one of those badness on your computer. From what I've seen so far, some ads are very misleading, stating something like your computer is running slowly because it is low in disk space or that your computer is infected with spyware. What's even more amazing that scammers wrap ads that were approved by major advertising networks and it makes me think that they do not care if you get scammed, as long as they get paid.


Once installed, malware that causes longfintuna.net pop-ups creates a number of registry entries, which makes it difficult to uninstall manually. No wonder why users are unable to find this Longfintuna.net virus. I don't think you should try to remove it manually because you cam make the situation even worse. Unless you are really good and this stuff. Last but but least, this virus can actually spy on you. Of course, it's not even close to spyware but it ca gather information about your browsing habits, including visited websites, Google search queries and similar stuff. Of course, it can't steal your passwords, etc., but it's still an issue.

The good news is that the core element of longfintuna.net is installed on your computer as a legitimate program, it may well appear in the 'Add/Remove programs' list in your control panel. If this is so, you can get rid of it quickly and easily. Needless to say, it won't be listed as longfintuna.net but rather as LyricsSay or DownloadTerms. These are just a few examples, scammers are really smart, they rename their applications very often. One day it can be LyricsSay and another day it will be LyricsContainer or something like that. If you can't find it, then please follow the removal instructions below. There's a good chance that longfintuna.net problem is caused by malicious browser extension installed by a third-party software. You will find all the details below. If you have questions, please leave a comment. Good luck and be safe online!

Written by Michael Kaur, http://deletemalware.blogspot.com


longfintuna.net virus removal instructions:

1. First of all, download recommended anti-malware software and run a full system scan. It will detect and remove this infection from your computer. You may then follow the manual removal instructions below to remove the leftover traces of this malware. Hopefully you won't have to do that.





2. Remove longfintuna.net related programs from your computer using the Add/Remove Programs control panel (Windows XP) or Uninstall a program control panel (Windows 7 and Windows 8).

Go to the Start Menu. Select Control PanelAdd/Remove Programs.
If you are using Windows Vista or Windows 7, select Control PanelUninstall a Program.



If you are using Windows 8, simply drag your mouse pointer to the right edge of the screen, select Search from the list and search for "control panel".



Or you can right-click on a bottom left hot corner (formerly known as the Start button) and select Control panel from there.



3. When the Add/Remove Programs or the Uninstall a Program screen is displayed, scroll through the list of currently installed programs and remove the following:
  • LyricsSay
  • LyricXeeker
  • DownloadTerms
  • HD-Plus
  • and any other recently installed application


Simply select each application and click Remove. If you are using Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8, click Uninstall up near the top of that window. When you're done, please close the Control Panel screen.


Remove longfintuna.net virus on Google Chrome:

1. Click on Chrome menu button. Go to ToolsExtensions.



2. Click on the trashcan icon to remove LyricsSay, DownloadTerms, LyricXeeker, HD-Plus and other extensions that you do not recognize.




Remove longfintuna.net virus on Mozilla Firefox:

1. Open Mozilla Firefox. Go to ToolsAdd-ons.



2. Select Extensions. Click Remove button to remove LyricsSay, DownloadTerms, LyricXeeker, HD-Plus and other extensions that you do not recognize.




Remove longfintuna.net virus on Internet Explorer:

1. Open Internet Explorer. Go to ToolsManage Add-ons. If you have the latest version, simply click on the Settings button.



2. Select Toolbars and Extensions. Click Remove/Disable button to remove the browser add-ons listed above.