Month: October 2016

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Welcome, reader, to our aMuleC “Virus” Program removal guide. The following instructions will aid you in removing the unwanted software from your PC.

The article you are reading at the moment is about aMuleC “Virus” Program. This program is a version of ad-generating software, whose only use is to display ads in various forms, colors and shapes. What else is typical of all ad-producing programs is that they usually target all your browsers (Chrome, Firefox) and affect them with their popups and links. Below you will read all about the characteristic features of this particular Adware.

Some general information about Adware

All the programs that are considered Adware have emerged as marketing tools. In fact, these ad-broadcasting products have exactly that purpose: to show as big number of pop-ups, tabs or banners, as practically possible. The people interested in spreading this kind of software are the producers of the promoted goods, the providers of the advertised services, as well as the developers of such programs. The first two pay the latter to write the best promoting program (the one that displays the greatest number of ads is considered as such). Then some of the advertised products might be purchased by the people who see the advertisements and their manufacturers earn. In this way each party involved benefits from this activity.

In what way could Adware get spread?

What may appear to be shady about all ad-generating programs is that they aren’t always distributed in the most transparent way. Most times, you may find such software as a component of a contaminated web page or a torrent, or incorporated in a video-sharing website and once you visit or open some of them, you get infected with the Adware there. However, often aMuleC “Virus” Program and the similar products might be hidden inside bundles and you may be tricked into self-installing them on your PC. If you still haven’t heard about software bundles – they represent free software of various kinds: games, apps, programs. There is nothing harmful about such bundles in most cases. Nonetheless, aMuleC “Virus” Program might be lurking inside it and this may not be stated anywhere in the description of such a bundle. In this way you may get an ad-producing program despite the fact that you have only wanted to try a game from the bundle that contains them.

Important tip: We are aware of the fact that you might want to try a piece of certain software for free and it might be spread in a bundle with other programs. In this case, to stay Adware-free, you must learn how to install such bundles properly. In case you do that right, no ad-generating program will ever bother you. Simply follow this basic piece of advice – no matter what you install on your computer, make sure you select the Advanced or the Custom wizard feature. If you do that, every single detail about the bundle will be displayed and you will see what you really want from all the content and what you don’t need. Then you will only have to choose only the wanted programs and the wizard will incorporate only them into your system.

The facts above might have left you with the impression that Adware is as shady as malware…

However, this is not true at all. Adware, due to the way it might broadcast its advertisements and the way it may get distributed, has been considered  potentially unwanted  for a long time, but it has never been identified as malware.  We will give you some simple example in order to illustrate the difference between different types of malicious software and the discussed-here advertisement-distributing software. For instance, Ransomware and Trojans are considered the most harmful virus subtypes. What such viruses might do is hack your system without your approval, by exploiting a weak spot in your PC. Then their dangerous activities include destroying files or corrupting them; encrypting data and asking for ransom in exchange for it; spying on your personal online activities or directly on you via your web camera; breaking into your bank and social media accounts and using them for stealing money, compromising you, etc. Adware has NEVER been capable of performing any of the aforementioned illegal activities. It could only trick you into installing it and later on – keep track of your browsing history. However, these programs’ intentions are NOT to steal or spy, just to try to sell you the product or service that you have recently been looking for. This is all it could do that might be considered intrusive.

To remove aMuleC “Virus” Program, you should…

Simply scroll down to the Removal Guide after the table and closely stick to the instructions there.

SUMMARY:

Name	aMuleC
Type	Adware
Danger Level	Medium (nowhere near threats like Ransomware, but still a security risk)
Symptoms	Production of too many ads that might even slow your PC down.
Distribution Method	Many diverse methods among which the most widely-exploited are software bundling, torrent-sharing websites, drive-by downloads and spam.

aMuleC “Virus” Removal

I – Uninstallation

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1. Use the Winkey+R keyboard combination, write Control Panel in the search field and hit enter.
   
2. Go to Uninstall a program under Programs.
   
3. Seek the unwanted software, select it and then click on Uninstall
   1. If you are unable to spot aMuleC “Virus” Program, search for any unrecognized programs that you do not remember installing on your PC – the unwanted software might disguise itself by going under a different name.

II – Safe mode and revealing hidden files

1. Boot your PC into Safe Mode /link/
2. Reveal hidden files and folders /link/

III – Cleaning all your browsers

1. Go to your browser’s icon, right-click on it and select Properties.
   
2. Go to the Shortcut tab and in the Target make sure to delete anything written after “.exe”.
   
3. Now, open your browser and follow the instructions below depending on whether you are using Chrome, Mozilla or IE.

• Chrome users:

1. Go to your browser’s main menu located in the top-right corner of the screen and select Settings.
2. Scroll down, click on Show Advanced Settings and then select Clear browsing data. Just to be sure, tick everything and clear the data.
3. Now, in the left pane, go to Extensions and look through all extensions that are integrated within your browser. If you notice any suspicious add-on, disable it and then remove it.
   

• Firefox users:

1. Similarly to Chrome, go to the main menu and select Add-ons and then Extensions.
2. Remove any suspicious browser extensions that you may have even if they do not have the name aMuleC “Virus” Program on them.

• IE users:

1. Go to Tools and select Manage add-ons.
   
2. Click on all add-on types from the left pane and check if there is anything suspicious in the right panel. In case you find anything shade, make sure to remove it.

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IV – Removing Shady processes

1. Go to your start menu, type Task Manager in the search field and from the results open View running processes with Task Manager.
2. Thoroughly look through all processes. The name aMuleC “Virus” Program might not be there, but if you notice any shady looking process that consumes high amounts of memory it might be ran by the unwanted program.
3. If you spot the process ran by aMuleC “Virus” Program, right-click on it, open its file location and delete everything in there. Then go back to the Task Manager and end the process.

V – DNS check

1. In the start menu search box write View Network Connections and open the first result.
   
2. Right-click on the network connection you are using and go to Properties.
   
3. Select Internet Protocol Version (TCP/IPv4) and click on Properties.
   
4. If Obtain DNS server addresses automatically is not checked, check it.
   
5. Go to Advanced and select the DNS If there is anything in the DNS server addresses field, remove it and click OK.
   
6. Click OK on the rest of the opened windows.

 

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Welcome, reader, to our aMuleC “Virus” Program removal guide. The following instructions will aid you in removing the unwanted software from your PC.

The article you are reading at the moment is about aMuleC “Virus” Program. This program is a version of ad-generating software, whose only use is to display ads in various forms, colors and shapes. What else is typical of all ad-producing programs is that they usually target all your browsers (Chrome, Firefox) and affect them with their popups and links. Below you will read all about the characteristic features of this particular Adware.

Some general information about Adware

All the programs that are considered Adware have emerged as marketing tools. In fact, these ad-broadcasting products have exactly that purpose: to show as big number of pop-ups, tabs or banners, as practically possible. The people interested in spreading this kind of software are the producers of the promoted goods, the providers of the advertised services, as well as the developers of such programs. The first two pay the latter to write the best promoting program (the one that displays the greatest number of ads is considered as such). Then some of the advertised products might be purchased by the people who see the advertisements and their manufacturers earn. In this way each party involved benefits from this activity.

In what way could Adware get spread?

What may appear to be shady about all ad-generating programs is that they aren’t always distributed in the most transparent way. Most times, you may find such software as a component of a contaminated web page or a torrent, or incorporated in a video-sharing website and once you visit or open some of them, you get infected with the Adware there. However, often aMuleC “Virus” Program and the similar products might be hidden inside bundles and you may be tricked into self-installing them on your PC. If you still haven’t heard about software bundles – they represent free software of various kinds: games, apps, programs. There is nothing harmful about such bundles in most cases. Nonetheless, aMuleC “Virus” Program might be lurking inside it and this may not be stated anywhere in the description of such a bundle. In this way you may get an ad-producing program despite the fact that you have only wanted to try a game from the bundle that contains them.

Important tip: We are aware of the fact that you might want to try a piece of certain software for free and it might be spread in a bundle with other programs. In this case, to stay Adware-free, you must learn how to install such bundles properly. In case you do that right, no ad-generating program will ever bother you. Simply follow this basic piece of advice – no matter what you install on your computer, make sure you select the Advanced or the Custom wizard feature. If you do that, every single detail about the bundle will be displayed and you will see what you really want from all the content and what you don’t need. Then you will only have to choose only the wanted programs and the wizard will incorporate only them into your system.

The facts above might have left you with the impression that Adware is as shady as malware…

However, this is not true at all. Adware, due to the way it might broadcast its advertisements and the way it may get distributed, has been considered  potentially unwanted  for a long time, but it has never been identified as malware.  We will give you some simple example in order to illustrate the difference between different types of malicious software and the discussed-here advertisement-distributing software. For instance, Ransomware and Trojans are considered the most harmful virus subtypes. What such viruses might do is hack your system without your approval, by exploiting a weak spot in your PC. Then their dangerous activities include destroying files or corrupting them; encrypting data and asking for ransom in exchange for it; spying on your personal online activities or directly on you via your web camera; breaking into your bank and social media accounts and using them for stealing money, compromising you, etc. Adware has NEVER been capable of performing any of the aforementioned illegal activities. It could only trick you into installing it and later on – keep track of your browsing history. However, these programs’ intentions are NOT to steal or spy, just to try to sell you the product or service that you have recently been looking for. This is all it could do that might be considered intrusive.

To remove aMuleC “Virus” Program, you should…

Simply scroll down to the Removal Guide after the table and closely stick to the instructions there.

SUMMARY:

Name	aMuleC
Type	Adware
Danger Level	Medium (nowhere near threats like Ransomware, but still a security risk)
Symptoms	Production of too many ads that might even slow your PC down.
Distribution Method	Many diverse methods among which the most widely-exploited are software bundling, torrent-sharing websites, drive-by downloads and spam.

aMuleC “Virus” Removal

I – Uninstallation

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1. Use the Winkey+R keyboard combination, write Control Panel in the search field and hit enter.
   
2. Go to Uninstall a program under Programs.
   
3. Seek the unwanted software, select it and then click on Uninstall
   1. If you are unable to spot aMuleC “Virus” Program, search for any unrecognized programs that you do not remember installing on your PC – the unwanted software might disguise itself by going under a different name.

II – Safe mode and revealing hidden files

1. Boot your PC into Safe Mode /link/
2. Reveal hidden files and folders /link/

III – Cleaning all your browsers

1. Go to your browser’s icon, right-click on it and select Properties.
   
2. Go to the Shortcut tab and in the Target make sure to delete anything written after “.exe”.
   
3. Now, open your browser and follow the instructions below depending on whether you are using Chrome, Mozilla or IE.

• Chrome users:

1. Go to your browser’s main menu located in the top-right corner of the screen and select Settings.
2. Scroll down, click on Show Advanced Settings and then select Clear browsing data. Just to be sure, tick everything and clear the data.
3. Now, in the left pane, go to Extensions and look through all extensions that are integrated within your browser. If you notice any suspicious add-on, disable it and then remove it.
   

• Firefox users:

1. Similarly to Chrome, go to the main menu and select Add-ons and then Extensions.
2. Remove any suspicious browser extensions that you may have even if they do not have the name aMuleC “Virus” Program on them.

• IE users:

1. Go to Tools and select Manage add-ons.
   
2. Click on all add-on types from the left pane and check if there is anything suspicious in the right panel. In case you find anything shade, make sure to remove it.

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IV – Removing Shady processes

1. Go to your start menu, type Task Manager in the search field and from the results open View running processes with Task Manager.
2. Thoroughly look through all processes. The name aMuleC “Virus” Program might not be there, but if you notice any shady looking process that consumes high amounts of memory it might be ran by the unwanted program.
3. If you spot the process ran by aMuleC “Virus” Program, right-click on it, open its file location and delete everything in there. Then go back to the Task Manager and end the process.

V – DNS check

1. In the start menu search box write View Network Connections and open the first result.
   
2. Right-click on the network connection you are using and go to Properties.
   
3. Select Internet Protocol Version (TCP/IPv4) and click on Properties.
   
4. If Obtain DNS server addresses automatically is not checked, check it.
   
5. Go to Advanced and select the DNS If there is anything in the DNS server addresses field, remove it and click OK.
   
6. Click OK on the rest of the opened windows.

 

Welcome, reader, to our Ads by Counterflix removal guide. The following virus removal instructions will aid you in removing the unwanted software from your PC.

Having your browser covered by a wall of irritating and nagging online ads is certainly something nobody wants. We have been forced to learn to tolerate the mandatory advertising materials that pop up every now and then on websites that are supported mainly by ads. However, those at least allow us to use the said website for free and the developers of the site itself also get to earn money through them. However, there is another type of online ads that have nothing to do with what sites you visit, because they tend to spam your Chrome, IE or Firefox browser with various banners, pop-ups and box messages all the time, no matter what page you’re on. Also, they are more invasive and obstructive and will not go away, no matter how many of them you manage to close.

Ads by Counterflix

If you are faced with this sort of ads, then there’s probably a program called Ads by Counterflix that has been installed on your computer without your knowledge and is currently the reason behind the ceaseless barrage of rage-inducing adverts that you’re experiencing. Here, in this article, we will give you all the essential information that you need to know about the Ads by Counterflix “Virus” and other similar programs and we will help you keep them away from your PC in the future. Additionally, there is a guide below that will help you remove the nagging software, so that it won’t bother you anymore. Still, it is important that you read everything before you get to the guide – being well-informed is key to effectively dealing with these sort of unwanted programs.

Adware

The Ads by Counterflix “Virus” is only one example of the Adware family of programs. In fact, every day more and more such applications are developed and all of them have the single purpose of gaining revenue for their creators through the infamous Pay-Per-Click scheme. Every ad that gets clicked generates a small income that gets transferred to the creator of the Adware. When put into perspective, the amount of money gained is often huge. This is one of the reasons why this type of unwanted software is so widely spread and common. As for regular users, applications like the Ads by Counterflix “Virus” usually do not have anything to offer. Some of them might be marketed as having some sort of useful function, but for the most part even if they do have some seemingly helpful feature, it would hardly be worth the irritation from the constant spam of adverts coming from the software.

Is Ads by Counterflix a virus?

Obviously, Ads by Counterflix is not a program that you would like to have installed and active on your PC. However, as to whether it is a dangerous piece of software, the answer is predominantly negative. As a matter of fact, most Adware programs are actually legal. Certainly, Adware applications of this type aren’t some sort of malicious and harmful viruses like Ransomware or Trojans. Still even though Ads by Counterflix is not some noxious Ransomware, there are a few things apart from the ads that might serve as an additional incentive for you to remove the unwanted software from your PC ASAP.

• Adware might spy on your browser. Even though Ads by Counterflix is not some sort of spyware, it could potentially gain information by looking through your browsing history. The acquired data is later used for marketing purposes or sold to third-party companies for additional profit.
• Some of the ads you see could redirect you to potentially illegal and harmful webpages if you click on them. This is quite rare, but it is still worth keeping in mind, once you start seeing the irritating adverts and get the urge to click on them just so that they will go away.
• Due to the constant generation of more and more ads, your machine might get slowed down, your browser might start to crash and there might even be occasional freezes. This is because the Adware often requires significant amounts of system resources to keep spamming with adverts.

Tips for protecting your PC

Once you uninstall and remove the Adware using our guide, you will need to ensure that no more similar programs get installed on your machine. In order to do that, make a mental note of the following tips and pieces of advice and utilize them from now on.

• Stay away from sites that are not trustworthy or seem shady or illegal. When you want to download something, make sure you only use reputable sources that you know you can trust.
• Avoid opening any suspicious e-mails and do not download their attachments. Also, be careful with any shady-looking links that get sent to you on social media websites, even if they have been sent by a friend. Sometimes your friend might not even know that their machine has been turned into a spambot.
• Always use the custom setup option when about to install a new program. Oftentimes program installers are in fact file-bundles that have added software to them, apart from the main program. If there is Adware hidden inside the installer and you use the Quick setting, it will certainly get installed among the main piece of software. In contrast, using the custom setting allows you to see and leave out of the installation anything that has been added that you consider potentially unwanted, such as Adware.

SUMMARY:

Name	Ads by Counterflix
Type	Adware
Danger Level	Medium (nowhere near threats like Ransomware, but still a security risk)
Symptoms	Overwhelming amounts of intrusive and obstructive online ads in all your browsers and each of their tabs regardless of the site you are currently on.
Distribution Method	Most frequently employed methods are the mandatory junk mail messages, deceitful hyperlinks, torrent files and software bundles.

Ads by Counterflix Removal

I – Uninstallation

1. Use the Winkey+R keyboard combination, write Control Panel in the search field and hit enter.
   
2. Go to Uninstall a program under Programs.
   
3. Seek the unwanted software, select it and then click on Uninstall
   1. If you are unable to spot Ads by Counterflix, search for any unrecognized programs that you do not remember installing on your PC – the unwanted software might disguise itself by going under a different name.

II – Safe mode and revealing hidden files

1. Boot your PC into Safe Mode /link/
2. Reveal hidden files and folders /link/

III – Cleaning all your browsers

1. Go to your browser’s icon, right-click on it and select Properties.
   
2. Go to the Shortcut tab and in the Target make sure to delete anything written after “.exe”.
   
3. Now, open your browser and follow the instructions below depending on whether you are using Chrome, Mozilla or IE.

• Chrome users:

1. Go to your browser’s main menu located in the top-right corner of the screen and select Settings.
2. Scroll down, click on Show Advanced Settings and then select Clear browsing data. Just to be sure, tick everything and clear the data.
3. Now, in the left pane, go to Extensions and look through all extensions that are integrated within your browser. If you notice any suspicious add-on, disable it and then remove it.
   

• Firefox users:

1. Similarly to Chrome, go to the main menu and select Add-ons and then Extensions.
2. Remove any suspicious browser extensions that you may have even if they do not have the name Ads by Counterflix on them.

• IE users:

1. Go to Tools and select Manage add-ons.
   
2. Click on all add-on types from the left pane and check if there is anything suspicious in the right panel. In case you find anything shade, make sure to remove it.

IV – Removing Shady processes

1. Go to your start menu, type Task Manager in the search field and from the results open View running processes with Task Manager.
2. Thoroughly look through all processes. The name Ads by Counterflix might not be there, but if you notice any shady looking process that consumes high amounts of memory it might be ran by the unwanted program.
3. If you spot the process ran by Ads by Counterflix, right-click on it, open its file location and delete everything in there. Then go back to the Task Manager and end the process.

V – DNS check

1. In the start menu search box write View Network Connections and open the first result.
   
2. Right-click on the network connection you are using and go to Properties.
   
3. Select Internet Protocol Version (TCP/IPv4) and click on Properties.
   
4. If Obtain DNS server addresses automatically is not checked, check it.
   
5. Go to Advanced and select the DNS If there is anything in the DNS server addresses field, remove it and click OK.
   
6. Click OK on the rest of the opened windows.

 

Welcome, reader, to our Ads by Counterflix removal guide. The following virus removal instructions will aid you in removing the unwanted software from your PC.

Having your browser covered by a wall of irritating and nagging online ads is certainly something nobody wants. We have been forced to learn to tolerate the mandatory advertising materials that pop up every now and then on websites that are supported mainly by ads. However, those at least allow us to use the said website for free and the developers of the site itself also get to earn money through them. However, there is another type of online ads that have nothing to do with what sites you visit, because they tend to spam your Chrome, IE or Firefox browser with various banners, pop-ups and box messages all the time, no matter what page you’re on. Also, they are more invasive and obstructive and will not go away, no matter how many of them you manage to close.

Ads by Counterflix

If you are faced with this sort of ads, then there’s probably a program called Ads by Counterflix that has been installed on your computer without your knowledge and is currently the reason behind the ceaseless barrage of rage-inducing adverts that you’re experiencing. Here, in this article, we will give you all the essential information that you need to know about the Ads by Counterflix “Virus” and other similar programs and we will help you keep them away from your PC in the future. Additionally, there is a guide below that will help you remove the nagging software, so that it won’t bother you anymore. Still, it is important that you read everything before you get to the guide – being well-informed is key to effectively dealing with these sort of unwanted programs.

Adware

The Ads by Counterflix “Virus” is only one example of the Adware family of programs. In fact, every day more and more such applications are developed and all of them have the single purpose of gaining revenue for their creators through the infamous Pay-Per-Click scheme. Every ad that gets clicked generates a small income that gets transferred to the creator of the Adware. When put into perspective, the amount of money gained is often huge. This is one of the reasons why this type of unwanted software is so widely spread and common. As for regular users, applications like the Ads by Counterflix “Virus” usually do not have anything to offer. Some of them might be marketed as having some sort of useful function, but for the most part even if they do have some seemingly helpful feature, it would hardly be worth the irritation from the constant spam of adverts coming from the software.

Is Ads by Counterflix a virus?

Obviously, Ads by Counterflix is not a program that you would like to have installed and active on your PC. However, as to whether it is a dangerous piece of software, the answer is predominantly negative. As a matter of fact, most Adware programs are actually legal. Certainly, Adware applications of this type aren’t some sort of malicious and harmful viruses like Ransomware or Trojans. Still even though Ads by Counterflix is not some noxious Ransomware, there are a few things apart from the ads that might serve as an additional incentive for you to remove the unwanted software from your PC ASAP.

• Adware might spy on your browser. Even though Ads by Counterflix is not some sort of spyware, it could potentially gain information by looking through your browsing history. The acquired data is later used for marketing purposes or sold to third-party companies for additional profit.
• Some of the ads you see could redirect you to potentially illegal and harmful webpages if you click on them. This is quite rare, but it is still worth keeping in mind, once you start seeing the irritating adverts and get the urge to click on them just so that they will go away.
• Due to the constant generation of more and more ads, your machine might get slowed down, your browser might start to crash and there might even be occasional freezes. This is because the Adware often requires significant amounts of system resources to keep spamming with adverts.

Tips for protecting your PC

Once you uninstall and remove the Adware using our guide, you will need to ensure that no more similar programs get installed on your machine. In order to do that, make a mental note of the following tips and pieces of advice and utilize them from now on.

• Stay away from sites that are not trustworthy or seem shady or illegal. When you want to download something, make sure you only use reputable sources that you know you can trust.
• Avoid opening any suspicious e-mails and do not download their attachments. Also, be careful with any shady-looking links that get sent to you on social media websites, even if they have been sent by a friend. Sometimes your friend might not even know that their machine has been turned into a spambot.
• Always use the custom setup option when about to install a new program. Oftentimes program installers are in fact file-bundles that have added software to them, apart from the main program. If there is Adware hidden inside the installer and you use the Quick setting, it will certainly get installed among the main piece of software. In contrast, using the custom setting allows you to see and leave out of the installation anything that has been added that you consider potentially unwanted, such as Adware.

SUMMARY:

Name	Ads by Counterflix
Type	Adware
Danger Level	Medium (nowhere near threats like Ransomware, but still a security risk)
Symptoms	Overwhelming amounts of intrusive and obstructive online ads in all your browsers and each of their tabs regardless of the site you are currently on.
Distribution Method	Most frequently employed methods are the mandatory junk mail messages, deceitful hyperlinks, torrent files and software bundles.

Ads by Counterflix Removal

I – Uninstallation

1. Use the Winkey+R keyboard combination, write Control Panel in the search field and hit enter.
   
2. Go to Uninstall a program under Programs.
   
3. Seek the unwanted software, select it and then click on Uninstall
   1. If you are unable to spot Ads by Counterflix, search for any unrecognized programs that you do not remember installing on your PC – the unwanted software might disguise itself by going under a different name.

II – Safe mode and revealing hidden files

1. Boot your PC into Safe Mode /link/
2. Reveal hidden files and folders /link/

III – Cleaning all your browsers

1. Go to your browser’s icon, right-click on it and select Properties.
   
2. Go to the Shortcut tab and in the Target make sure to delete anything written after “.exe”.
   
3. Now, open your browser and follow the instructions below depending on whether you are using Chrome, Mozilla or IE.

• Chrome users:

1. Go to your browser’s main menu located in the top-right corner of the screen and select Settings.
2. Scroll down, click on Show Advanced Settings and then select Clear browsing data. Just to be sure, tick everything and clear the data.
3. Now, in the left pane, go to Extensions and look through all extensions that are integrated within your browser. If you notice any suspicious add-on, disable it and then remove it.
   

• Firefox users:

1. Similarly to Chrome, go to the main menu and select Add-ons and then Extensions.
2. Remove any suspicious browser extensions that you may have even if they do not have the name Ads by Counterflix on them.

• IE users:

1. Go to Tools and select Manage add-ons.
   
2. Click on all add-on types from the left pane and check if there is anything suspicious in the right panel. In case you find anything shade, make sure to remove it.

IV – Removing Shady processes

1. Go to your start menu, type Task Manager in the search field and from the results open View running processes with Task Manager.
2. Thoroughly look through all processes. The name Ads by Counterflix might not be there, but if you notice any shady looking process that consumes high amounts of memory it might be ran by the unwanted program.
3. If you spot the process ran by Ads by Counterflix, right-click on it, open its file location and delete everything in there. Then go back to the Task Manager and end the process.

V – DNS check

1. In the start menu search box write View Network Connections and open the first result.
   
2. Right-click on the network connection you are using and go to Properties.
   
3. Select Internet Protocol Version (TCP/IPv4) and click on Properties.
   
4. If Obtain DNS server addresses automatically is not checked, check it.
   
5. Go to Advanced and select the DNS If there is anything in the DNS server addresses field, remove it and click OK.
   
6. Click OK on the rest of the opened windows.

 

Welcome, reader, to our Trotux “Virus” removal guide. The following instructions will aid you in removing the unwanted software from your PC.

There’s pretty much no way of mistaking a browser hijacker infection for something else. The symptoms are clearly noticeable, to the point where you begin to not be able to stand them anymore and that is also probably the reason you are reading this right now. Trotux “Virus”, as a typical browser hijacker, is no different from the other members of this particularly annoying software family. It too has likely changed your browser homepage, your default search engine and has also flooded your browser with numerous, irrelevant and intrusive ads. However, their insane quantity and obstructive placement are by no means a coincidence, as you will find out in the next lines of our article. Be sure to read through it, as it will give you the necessary knowledge to battle (or better yet: avoid) future infections, before skipping on to the removal guide below.

Trotux “Virus” and what purpose it serves

The outrageous advertising that goes on within your browser ever since Trotux “Virus” became integrated with it is directly related to the software developers’ income. You see, every time you either accidentally or intentionally click on any of the flashy banners, popups or box messages, the developers profit. This is the so-called Pay-Per-Click scheme at work, and it so happens to be a very popular business model. Trust us, unless you were already familiar with the term, you would be surprised to know just how many enterprises make money based on this strategy. However, to ensure that you really do click on the ads, even if you’re incredibly skilled with the mouse and can dodge every advertising attack that comes at you, even the most unexpected, the developers have come up with a rather controversial, but clever tactic. They monitor you. Or, to be exact, they monitor your browsing patterns and gather all browsing-related information to analyze it and adjust the ads accordingly. That way, they strive to display more ads that would be likely to genuinely interest you and therefore attract a click.

Most people, though, tend to think of such activity as disturbing and this is also one of the reasons why programs like Trotux “Virus” are often classified as potentially unwanted. That’s not to say that they are in any way dangerous, mind you. Despite what you might read on the Internet, browser hijackers are not viruses and do not share any of the destructive qualities with actual viruses, such as destroying data on your PC, stealing sensitive information, blackmailing you for money like the infamous ransomware, and so on. Nevertheless, there is the acute possibility of being exposed to malware through certain fake ads, known as malvertisements. These are especially common vessels for the web’s most feared malicious software – ransomware. They don’t seem any different from your regular online ads, like the numerous popups and box messages that you’re constantly bombarded with, but they are injected with a malicious script, which would be activated once you click on it.

How to stay safe

To avoid getting involved with much more serious threats, like the one described above, we highly recommend avoiding any interaction with the showcased ads on your screen. Though the risk of landing on a malvertisement is somewhat exaggerated, it’s still there and the consequences of such an infection can prove devastating in the end. As for protecting your system from browser hijackers such as Trotux “Virus”, it’s easier than you might think. You might not recall the exact instance of getting infected, but if you had recently downloaded any new software, chances are the hijacker was bundled neatly within. Program bundles are the technique developers rely on most to spread their intrusive software. This is especially true for various freeware applications that can be downloaded from torrent sites, open source download platforms and other such not particularly trustworthy locations. You could of course stay off those sites altogether, but that would be a rather unrealistic expectation, so there’s another solution to this problem. Simply pay attention to the options in the setup wizard, when you proceed to install new software. Always opt for the advanced or custom settings, as opposed to the lazy default ones. This way you will be able to see the contents of the bundle and will be able to decide, which of them you want installed and which not.

SUMMARY:

Name	Trotux
Type	Browser Hijacker
Danger Level	Medium (nowhere near threats like Ransomware, but still a security risk)
Symptoms	Changed browser settings that won’t change back; numerous ads while browsing.
Distribution Method	Program bundles, files sharing websites, spam emails, torrents, etc.

How to remove Trotux “Virus”

I – Uninstallation

1. Use the Winkey+R keyboard combination, write Control Panel in the search field and hit enter.
   
2. Go to Uninstall a program under Programs.
   
3. Seek the unwanted software, select it and then click on Uninstall
   1. If you are unable to spot Trotux “Virus”, search for any unrecognized programs that you do not remember installing on your PC – the unwanted software might disguise itself by going under a different name.

II – Safe mode and revealing hidden files

1. Boot your PC into Safe Mode /link/
2. Reveal hidden files and folders /link/

III – Cleaning all your browsers

1. Go to your browser’s icon, right-click on it and select Properties.
   
2. Go to the Shortcut tab and in the Target make sure to delete anything written after “.exe”.
   
3. Now, open your browser and follow the instructions below depending on whether you are using Chrome, Mozilla or IE.

• Chrome users:

1. Go to your browser’s main menu located in the top-right corner of the screen and select Settings.
2. Scroll down, click on Show Advanced Settings and then select Clear browsing data. Just to be sure, tick everything and clear the data.
3. Now, in the left pane, go to Extensions and look through all extensions that are integrated within your browser. If you notice any suspicious add-on, disable it and then remove it.
   

• Firefox users:

1. Similarly to Chrome, go to the main menu and select Add-ons and then Extensions.
2. Remove any suspicious browser extensions that you may have even if they do not have the name Trotux “Virus” on them.

• IE users:

1. Go to Tools and select Manage add-ons.
   
2. Click on all add-on types from the left pane and check if there is anything suspicious in the right panel. In case you find anything shade, make sure to remove it.

IV – Removing Shady processes

1. Go to your start menu, type Task Manager in the search field and from the results open View running processes with Task Manager.
2. Thoroughly look through all processes. The name Trotux “Virus” might not be there, but if you notice any shady looking process that consumes high amounts of memory it might be ran by the unwanted program.
3. If you spot the process ran by Trotux “Virus”, right-click on it, open its file location and delete everything in there. Then go back to the Task Manager and end the process.

V – DNS check

1. In the start menu search box write View Network Connections and open the first result.
   
2. Right-click on the network connection you are using and go to Properties.
   
3. Select Internet Protocol Version (TCP/IPv4) and click on Properties.
   
4. If Obtain DNS server addresses automatically is not checked, check it.
   
5. Go to Advanced and select the DNS If there is anything in the DNS server addresses field, remove it and click OK.
   
6. Click OK on the rest of the opened windows.

 

Welcome, reader, to our Trotux “Virus” removal guide. The following instructions will aid you in removing the unwanted software from your PC.

There’s pretty much no way of mistaking a browser hijacker infection for something else. The symptoms are clearly noticeable, to the point where you begin to not be able to stand them anymore and that is also probably the reason you are reading this right now. Trotux “Virus”, as a typical browser hijacker, is no different from the other members of this particularly annoying software family. It too has likely changed your browser homepage, your default search engine and has also flooded your browser with numerous, irrelevant and intrusive ads. However, their insane quantity and obstructive placement are by no means a coincidence, as you will find out in the next lines of our article. Be sure to read through it, as it will give you the necessary knowledge to battle (or better yet: avoid) future infections, before skipping on to the removal guide below.

Trotux “Virus” and what purpose it serves

The outrageous advertising that goes on within your browser ever since Trotux “Virus” became integrated with it is directly related to the software developers’ income. You see, every time you either accidentally or intentionally click on any of the flashy banners, popups or box messages, the developers profit. This is the so-called Pay-Per-Click scheme at work, and it so happens to be a very popular business model. Trust us, unless you were already familiar with the term, you would be surprised to know just how many enterprises make money based on this strategy. However, to ensure that you really do click on the ads, even if you’re incredibly skilled with the mouse and can dodge every advertising attack that comes at you, even the most unexpected, the developers have come up with a rather controversial, but clever tactic. They monitor you. Or, to be exact, they monitor your browsing patterns and gather all browsing-related information to analyze it and adjust the ads accordingly. That way, they strive to display more ads that would be likely to genuinely interest you and therefore attract a click.

Most people, though, tend to think of such activity as disturbing and this is also one of the reasons why programs like Trotux “Virus” are often classified as potentially unwanted. That’s not to say that they are in any way dangerous, mind you. Despite what you might read on the Internet, browser hijackers are not viruses and do not share any of the destructive qualities with actual viruses, such as destroying data on your PC, stealing sensitive information, blackmailing you for money like the infamous ransomware, and so on. Nevertheless, there is the acute possibility of being exposed to malware through certain fake ads, known as malvertisements. These are especially common vessels for the web’s most feared malicious software – ransomware. They don’t seem any different from your regular online ads, like the numerous popups and box messages that you’re constantly bombarded with, but they are injected with a malicious script, which would be activated once you click on it.

How to stay safe

To avoid getting involved with much more serious threats, like the one described above, we highly recommend avoiding any interaction with the showcased ads on your screen. Though the risk of landing on a malvertisement is somewhat exaggerated, it’s still there and the consequences of such an infection can prove devastating in the end. As for protecting your system from browser hijackers such as Trotux “Virus”, it’s easier than you might think. You might not recall the exact instance of getting infected, but if you had recently downloaded any new software, chances are the hijacker was bundled neatly within. Program bundles are the technique developers rely on most to spread their intrusive software. This is especially true for various freeware applications that can be downloaded from torrent sites, open source download platforms and other such not particularly trustworthy locations. You could of course stay off those sites altogether, but that would be a rather unrealistic expectation, so there’s another solution to this problem. Simply pay attention to the options in the setup wizard, when you proceed to install new software. Always opt for the advanced or custom settings, as opposed to the lazy default ones. This way you will be able to see the contents of the bundle and will be able to decide, which of them you want installed and which not.

SUMMARY:

Name	Trotux
Type	Browser Hijacker
Danger Level	Medium (nowhere near threats like Ransomware, but still a security risk)
Symptoms	Changed browser settings that won’t change back; numerous ads while browsing.
Distribution Method	Program bundles, files sharing websites, spam emails, torrents, etc.

How to remove Trotux “Virus”

I – Uninstallation

1. Use the Winkey+R keyboard combination, write Control Panel in the search field and hit enter.
   
2. Go to Uninstall a program under Programs.
   
3. Seek the unwanted software, select it and then click on Uninstall
   1. If you are unable to spot Trotux “Virus”, search for any unrecognized programs that you do not remember installing on your PC – the unwanted software might disguise itself by going under a different name.

II – Safe mode and revealing hidden files

1. Boot your PC into Safe Mode /link/
2. Reveal hidden files and folders /link/

III – Cleaning all your browsers

1. Go to your browser’s icon, right-click on it and select Properties.
   
2. Go to the Shortcut tab and in the Target make sure to delete anything written after “.exe”.
   
3. Now, open your browser and follow the instructions below depending on whether you are using Chrome, Mozilla or IE.

• Chrome users:

1. Go to your browser’s main menu located in the top-right corner of the screen and select Settings.
2. Scroll down, click on Show Advanced Settings and then select Clear browsing data. Just to be sure, tick everything and clear the data.
3. Now, in the left pane, go to Extensions and look through all extensions that are integrated within your browser. If you notice any suspicious add-on, disable it and then remove it.
   

• Firefox users:

1. Similarly to Chrome, go to the main menu and select Add-ons and then Extensions.
2. Remove any suspicious browser extensions that you may have even if they do not have the name Trotux “Virus” on them.

• IE users:

1. Go to Tools and select Manage add-ons.
   
2. Click on all add-on types from the left pane and check if there is anything suspicious in the right panel. In case you find anything shade, make sure to remove it.

IV – Removing Shady processes

1. Go to your start menu, type Task Manager in the search field and from the results open View running processes with Task Manager.
2. Thoroughly look through all processes. The name Trotux “Virus” might not be there, but if you notice any shady looking process that consumes high amounts of memory it might be ran by the unwanted program.
3. If you spot the process ran by Trotux “Virus”, right-click on it, open its file location and delete everything in there. Then go back to the Task Manager and end the process.

V – DNS check

1. In the start menu search box write View Network Connections and open the first result.
   
2. Right-click on the network connection you are using and go to Properties.
   
3. Select Internet Protocol Version (TCP/IPv4) and click on Properties.
   
4. If Obtain DNS server addresses automatically is not checked, check it.
   
5. Go to Advanced and select the DNS If there is anything in the DNS server addresses field, remove it and click OK.
   
6. Click OK on the rest of the opened windows.

 

Welcome, reader, to our Youndoo virus search removal guide. The following instructions will aid you in removing the unwanted software from your PC.

The ads generated by Youndoo “Virus” could sometimes be very annoying, don’t you agree? If you’ve come to this page, then you have probably had enough of them and you are now looking for a way to save yourself from their invasion. The good news is that here we are going to explain to you how you got the annoying program that is generating them and most importantly, we will show you exactly how to get rid of the ads. You will learn about the browser hijacker types of programs, their specifications, and the most common mistakes users make when they install such software. Also, you will get a few helpful tips on how to avoid such ads-generating programs in the future, so you should really take a close look at the information below.

Youndoo “Virus” – Software developed to display ads

Interrupting your browsing activity with disturbing messages, banners, links, page redirects and pop-ups every time you browse the web is a common activity, related to browser hijackers. These pieces of software are specially developed to generate all sorts of advertisements and display dozens of them, often without an option to stop or close them. You have probably experienced it on your own screen the moment you got Youndoo “Virus” on your PC. But even though they could bring a great amount of irritation, this type of programs are actually considered legitimate software. How come?

The truth behind browser hijackers

The truth behind browser hijackers is that they are tools developed to serve the needs of the online advertising industry – they collect clicks and bring traffic to the advertised pages through page redirects and aggressive ads displaying. In fact, the marketers often pay for that service (a method called Pay-Per-Click) to the software developers, who develop browser hijacker types of applications. In general, every time users click on some of the intrusive pop-ups, banners, and pages, an income is generated for the developers; that’s why they try to display as many ads as possible and often overdo it with the intrusiveness. Another thing developers do is they usually include such pieces of software in program bundles and distribute them with some free applications, spam emails, direct downloads or open source download platforms. When users download and install such bundles, they usually make a common mistake that lets all the additional applications such as Youndoo “Virus” get installed on the computer as well. What they do is, they normally proceed with the standard setup and install everything in the bundle as it is, including the browser hijacker that is potentially unwanted. Many people don’t know that to avoid installing the standard bundle, they should click on the advanced/custom settings in the setup and manually unselect the programs they don’t want. This simple step takes no more than a minute but can save them from the ads invasion later.

The risks related to browser hijackers

When a program like Youndoo “Virus” operates on your PC, there really isn’t much to worry about. This is neither a virus nor a malware infection like a Trojan or Ransomware and can really not be compared with the threats of this magnitude. Even though many people may wrongly refer to browser hijackers as malicious threats, there are some major differences that should be taken into account. Programs like Youndoo “Virus” cannot replicate like viruses can, nor can they corrupt your system or encrypt your files like the Ransomware.

But even though they do not represent a direct threat to your computer, there are still some indirect risks that such programs may eventually expose you to. Some hazards may be involved with the ads generating activity and the page redirects, where you may click on a misleading ad or land on an insecure web page and eventually get some malware. This still could be a minimal risk, because such things don’t happen that often. But as minimal as it is, such scenario is possible, therefore it is a good idea to avoid clicking on the ads and interacting with such sketchy content in general. But if you want to ensure your system’s safety you should consider installing reputable anti-malware software that would keep it constantly protected.

You close one ad, ten more appear… how to put an end to that?

The intrusive nature of Youndoo “Virus” may really prevent you from closing the ads, that’s why your attempts to remove them from your screen may lead to even more ads in return. The only effective solution that would really save you from the nagging pop-ups, banners and boxes is if you completely remove the browser hijacker from your system. The guide below contains all the needed steps to do that. Just follow closely the instructions and you will be good to go.

SUMMARY:

Name	Youndoo
Type	Browser Hijacker
Danger Level	Medium (nowhere near threats like Ransomware, but still a security risk)
Symptoms	An excessive amount of ads, banners and popping boxes is flooding your screen constantly.
Distribution Method	Developers often bundle it in program bundles that could be found on open source download platforms, direct downloads, torrents or spam emails.

How to remove Youndoo “Virus”

I – Uninstallation

1. Use the Winkey+R keyboard combination, write Control Panel in the search field and hit enter.
   
2. Go to Uninstall a program under Programs.
   
3. Seek the unwanted software, select it and then click on Uninstall
   1. If you are unable to spot Youndoo “Virus”, search for any unrecognized programs that you do not remember installing on your PC – the unwanted software might disguise itself by going under a different name.

II – Safe mode and revealing hidden files

1. Boot your PC into Safe Mode /link/
2. Reveal hidden files and folders /link/

III – Cleaning all your browsers

1. Go to your browser’s icon, right-click on it and select Properties.
   
2. Go to the Shortcut tab and in the Target make sure to delete anything written after “.exe”.
   
3. Now, open your browser and follow the instructions below depending on whether you are using Chrome, Mozilla or IE.

• Chrome users:

1. Go to your browser’s main menu located in the top-right corner of the screen and select Settings.
2. Scroll down, click on Show Advanced Settings and then select Clear browsing data. Just to be sure, tick everything and clear the data.
3. Now, in the left pane, go to Extensions and look through all extensions that are integrated within your browser. If you notice any suspicious add-on, disable it and then remove it.
   

• Firefox users:

1. Similarly to Chrome, go to the main menu and select Add-ons and then Extensions.
2. Remove any suspicious browser extensions that you may have even if they do not have the name Youndoo “Virus” on them.

• IE users:

1. Go to Tools and select Manage add-ons.
   
2. Click on all add-on types from the left pane and check if there is anything suspicious in the right panel. In case you find anything shade, make sure to remove it.

IV – Removing Shady processes

1. Go to your start menu, type Task Manager in the search field and from the results open View running processes with Task Manager.
2. Thoroughly look through all processes. The name Youndoo “Virus” might not be there, but if you notice any shady looking process that consumes high amounts of memory it might be ran by the unwanted program.
3. If you spot the process ran by Youndoo “Virus”, right-click on it, open its file location and delete everything in there. Then go back to the Task Manager and end the process.

V – DNS check

1. In the start menu search box write View Network Connections and open the first result.
   
2. Right-click on the network connection you are using and go to Properties.
   
3. Select Internet Protocol Version (TCP/IPv4) and click on Properties.
   
4. If Obtain DNS server addresses automatically is not checked, check it.
   
5. Go to Advanced and select the DNS If there is anything in the DNS server addresses field, remove it and click OK.
   
6. Click OK on the rest of the opened windows.

 

Welcome, reader, to our Youndoo virus search removal guide. The following instructions will aid you in removing the unwanted software from your PC.

The ads generated by Youndoo “Virus” could sometimes be very annoying, don’t you agree? If you’ve come to this page, then you have probably had enough of them and you are now looking for a way to save yourself from their invasion. The good news is that here we are going to explain to you how you got the annoying program that is generating them and most importantly, we will show you exactly how to get rid of the ads. You will learn about the browser hijacker types of programs, their specifications, and the most common mistakes users make when they install such software. Also, you will get a few helpful tips on how to avoid such ads-generating programs in the future, so you should really take a close look at the information below.

Youndoo “Virus” – Software developed to display ads

Interrupting your browsing activity with disturbing messages, banners, links, page redirects and pop-ups every time you browse the web is a common activity, related to browser hijackers. These pieces of software are specially developed to generate all sorts of advertisements and display dozens of them, often without an option to stop or close them. You have probably experienced it on your own screen the moment you got Youndoo “Virus” on your PC. But even though they could bring a great amount of irritation, this type of programs are actually considered legitimate software. How come?

The truth behind browser hijackers

The truth behind browser hijackers is that they are tools developed to serve the needs of the online advertising industry – they collect clicks and bring traffic to the advertised pages through page redirects and aggressive ads displaying. In fact, the marketers often pay for that service (a method called Pay-Per-Click) to the software developers, who develop browser hijacker types of applications. In general, every time users click on some of the intrusive pop-ups, banners, and pages, an income is generated for the developers; that’s why they try to display as many ads as possible and often overdo it with the intrusiveness. Another thing developers do is they usually include such pieces of software in program bundles and distribute them with some free applications, spam emails, direct downloads or open source download platforms. When users download and install such bundles, they usually make a common mistake that lets all the additional applications such as Youndoo “Virus” get installed on the computer as well. What they do is, they normally proceed with the standard setup and install everything in the bundle as it is, including the browser hijacker that is potentially unwanted. Many people don’t know that to avoid installing the standard bundle, they should click on the advanced/custom settings in the setup and manually unselect the programs they don’t want. This simple step takes no more than a minute but can save them from the ads invasion later.

The risks related to browser hijackers

When a program like Youndoo “Virus” operates on your PC, there really isn’t much to worry about. This is neither a virus nor a malware infection like a Trojan or Ransomware and can really not be compared with the threats of this magnitude. Even though many people may wrongly refer to browser hijackers as malicious threats, there are some major differences that should be taken into account. Programs like Youndoo “Virus” cannot replicate like viruses can, nor can they corrupt your system or encrypt your files like the Ransomware.

But even though they do not represent a direct threat to your computer, there are still some indirect risks that such programs may eventually expose you to. Some hazards may be involved with the ads generating activity and the page redirects, where you may click on a misleading ad or land on an insecure web page and eventually get some malware. This still could be a minimal risk, because such things don’t happen that often. But as minimal as it is, such scenario is possible, therefore it is a good idea to avoid clicking on the ads and interacting with such sketchy content in general. But if you want to ensure your system’s safety you should consider installing reputable anti-malware software that would keep it constantly protected.

You close one ad, ten more appear… how to put an end to that?

The intrusive nature of Youndoo “Virus” may really prevent you from closing the ads, that’s why your attempts to remove them from your screen may lead to even more ads in return. The only effective solution that would really save you from the nagging pop-ups, banners and boxes is if you completely remove the browser hijacker from your system. The guide below contains all the needed steps to do that. Just follow closely the instructions and you will be good to go.

SUMMARY:

Name	Youndoo
Type	Browser Hijacker
Danger Level	Medium (nowhere near threats like Ransomware, but still a security risk)
Symptoms	An excessive amount of ads, banners and popping boxes is flooding your screen constantly.
Distribution Method	Developers often bundle it in program bundles that could be found on open source download platforms, direct downloads, torrents or spam emails.

How to remove Youndoo “Virus”

I – Uninstallation

1. Use the Winkey+R keyboard combination, write Control Panel in the search field and hit enter.
   
2. Go to Uninstall a program under Programs.
   
3. Seek the unwanted software, select it and then click on Uninstall
   1. If you are unable to spot Youndoo “Virus”, search for any unrecognized programs that you do not remember installing on your PC – the unwanted software might disguise itself by going under a different name.

II – Safe mode and revealing hidden files

1. Boot your PC into Safe Mode /link/
2. Reveal hidden files and folders /link/

III – Cleaning all your browsers

1. Go to your browser’s icon, right-click on it and select Properties.
   
2. Go to the Shortcut tab and in the Target make sure to delete anything written after “.exe”.
   
3. Now, open your browser and follow the instructions below depending on whether you are using Chrome, Mozilla or IE.

• Chrome users:

1. Go to your browser’s main menu located in the top-right corner of the screen and select Settings.
2. Scroll down, click on Show Advanced Settings and then select Clear browsing data. Just to be sure, tick everything and clear the data.
3. Now, in the left pane, go to Extensions and look through all extensions that are integrated within your browser. If you notice any suspicious add-on, disable it and then remove it.
   

• Firefox users:

1. Similarly to Chrome, go to the main menu and select Add-ons and then Extensions.
2. Remove any suspicious browser extensions that you may have even if they do not have the name Youndoo “Virus” on them.

• IE users:

1. Go to Tools and select Manage add-ons.
   
2. Click on all add-on types from the left pane and check if there is anything suspicious in the right panel. In case you find anything shade, make sure to remove it.

IV – Removing Shady processes

1. Go to your start menu, type Task Manager in the search field and from the results open View running processes with Task Manager.
2. Thoroughly look through all processes. The name Youndoo “Virus” might not be there, but if you notice any shady looking process that consumes high amounts of memory it might be ran by the unwanted program.
3. If you spot the process ran by Youndoo “Virus”, right-click on it, open its file location and delete everything in there. Then go back to the Task Manager and end the process.

V – DNS check

1. In the start menu search box write View Network Connections and open the first result.
   
2. Right-click on the network connection you are using and go to Properties.
   
3. Select Internet Protocol Version (TCP/IPv4) and click on Properties.
   
4. If Obtain DNS server addresses automatically is not checked, check it.
   
5. Go to Advanced and select the DNS If there is anything in the DNS server addresses field, remove it and click OK.
   
6. Click OK on the rest of the opened windows.