Month: April 2018

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

In a case that you are facing an infection with a browser hijacker called Panda Viewer “Virus”, you have most probably experienced some annoying browser modifications, redirects and frustrating ads generation on your screen. The settings of your Chrome, Firefox or Explorer have most probably been replaced and a new homepage or a search engine has probably been installed without your approval. What looks worst from all is that it seems impossible to restore your settings to the way they were before because every time you try to remove Panda Viewer “Virus”, it somehow reappears the next time you open your browser. You have probably already tried several times to get rid of this hijacker without success but don’t lose hope. In this article, we are going to help you uninstall the imposed new components and remove the annoying ads once and for all. Just stay with us until the end to find out how.

Why does Panda Viewer “Virus” hijack my browser? Is there any reason to be worried?

Many people end up with browser hijackers on their computers and experience the browsing disturbance that we described above. Some of them, which have never faced such software before, get panicked and quickly conclude that they might have been infected with some nasty virus, which cannot be removed. However, the truth is there is no need for panic and frustration if a program like Panda Viewer “Virus” takes over your browser. A browser hijacker is, generally, harmless software, which does not contain the typical malicious scripts, which threats like Trojans, Ransomware and other nasty computer viruses have. Thankfully, such software will not cause any serious damage and will not attempt to steal your data or encrypt it. Many users still refer to the browser hijackers as potentially unwanted, though, and there are a few good reasons for that.

As a matter of fact, programs like Panda Viewer and the activities and changes they can initiate can be extremely annoying. After all, modifying the browsing settings, installing some new toolbars, search engines and setting predefined homepages is not something that most of the people will enjoy. In fact, such intrusive changes often may disturb the normal web browsing and cause irritation. Being flooded with ads, pop-ups and banners every time you search for something on the web may also not be welcomed. Not to mention the risk of accidentally clicking on misleading or redirecting links and pages, which may eventually be transmitters of nasty computer threats. One should be careful what content he interacts with because nowadays, threats such as Ransomware and Trojans are lurking from practically everywhere.

The functionality of software like Panda Viewer could also be questioned. If this program provides you with some useful feature or enhances your browsing experience, you may want to keep it on your PC. But sadly, in most of the cases, the browser hijacker serves mainly as an ad-generating tool, which generates profits for its creators via pay-per-click schemes and other aggressive online marketing remuneration strategies. In fact, such software may also gather marketing-related information from your browser (such as your bookmarks, browsing history, likes, shares, frequently visited webpages, etc.) and transmit it to online advertising agencies and third parties. Such activity can usually happen in the background, but still, it can consume quite a lot of system resources and lead to significant sluggishness of the computer, as well as crashes, lags and freezing of the affected browser. Knowing this, you may actually consider whether it is worth it to keep Panda Viewer on your PC or simply remove it and save yourself from all the potentially unwanted activities. 

How can you end up with Panda Viewer on your computer and how to uninstall it once and for all?

Unlike most of the known viruses and malware, a browser hijacker does not actually “infect” you. This software needs you to agree on its installation, but the way it gets your approval in most of the cases could be misleading. Now, let us explain to you what we mean by that. Since most of the programs like Panda Viewer “Virus”are considered as annoying and potentially unwanted, the chance that somebody would willingly install a browser hijacker on their computer is very minimal. That’s why the developers have become creative in their distribution methods and have started bundling such software along with other free software installers and attractive apps. So, the moment you download and run a given bundle via the Standard/Automatic setup, you will automatically agree to install a piece like Panda Viewer on your PC. Fortunately, there is a very easy way to prevent the additional component form the bundle – you only have to select Custom or Advance settings instead of the Standard ones and carefully unmark any preset checkmarks from the menu that will open.

Panda Viewer “Virus” Uninstall

I – Safe mode and revealing hidden files

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

II – 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

If you are unable to spot Panda Viewer, 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.

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 Panda Viewer 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

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

In a case that you are facing an infection with a browser hijacker called Panda Viewer “Virus”, you have most probably experienced some annoying browser modifications, redirects and frustrating ads generation on your screen. The settings of your Chrome, Firefox or Explorer have most probably been replaced and a new homepage or a search engine has probably been installed without your approval. What looks worst from all is that it seems impossible to restore your settings to the way they were before because every time you try to remove Panda Viewer “Virus”, it somehow reappears the next time you open your browser. You have probably already tried several times to get rid of this hijacker without success but don’t lose hope. In this article, we are going to help you uninstall the imposed new components and remove the annoying ads once and for all. Just stay with us until the end to find out how.

Why does Panda Viewer “Virus” hijack my browser? Is there any reason to be worried?

Many people end up with browser hijackers on their computers and experience the browsing disturbance that we described above. Some of them, which have never faced such software before, get panicked and quickly conclude that they might have been infected with some nasty virus, which cannot be removed. However, the truth is there is no need for panic and frustration if a program like Panda Viewer “Virus” takes over your browser. A browser hijacker is, generally, harmless software, which does not contain the typical malicious scripts, which threats like Trojans, Ransomware and other nasty computer viruses have. Thankfully, such software will not cause any serious damage and will not attempt to steal your data or encrypt it. Many users still refer to the browser hijackers as potentially unwanted, though, and there are a few good reasons for that.

As a matter of fact, programs like Panda Viewer and the activities and changes they can initiate can be extremely annoying. After all, modifying the browsing settings, installing some new toolbars, search engines and setting predefined homepages is not something that most of the people will enjoy. In fact, such intrusive changes often may disturb the normal web browsing and cause irritation. Being flooded with ads, pop-ups and banners every time you search for something on the web may also not be welcomed. Not to mention the risk of accidentally clicking on misleading or redirecting links and pages, which may eventually be transmitters of nasty computer threats. One should be careful what content he interacts with because nowadays, threats such as Ransomware and Trojans are lurking from practically everywhere.

The functionality of software like Panda Viewer could also be questioned. If this program provides you with some useful feature or enhances your browsing experience, you may want to keep it on your PC. But sadly, in most of the cases, the browser hijacker serves mainly as an ad-generating tool, which generates profits for its creators via pay-per-click schemes and other aggressive online marketing remuneration strategies. In fact, such software may also gather marketing-related information from your browser (such as your bookmarks, browsing history, likes, shares, frequently visited webpages, etc.) and transmit it to online advertising agencies and third parties. Such activity can usually happen in the background, but still, it can consume quite a lot of system resources and lead to significant sluggishness of the computer, as well as crashes, lags and freezing of the affected browser. Knowing this, you may actually consider whether it is worth it to keep Panda Viewer on your PC or simply remove it and save yourself from all the potentially unwanted activities. 

How can you end up with Panda Viewer on your computer and how to uninstall it once and for all?

Unlike most of the known viruses and malware, a browser hijacker does not actually “infect” you. This software needs you to agree on its installation, but the way it gets your approval in most of the cases could be misleading. Now, let us explain to you what we mean by that. Since most of the programs like Panda Viewer “Virus”are considered as annoying and potentially unwanted, the chance that somebody would willingly install a browser hijacker on their computer is very minimal. That’s why the developers have become creative in their distribution methods and have started bundling such software along with other free software installers and attractive apps. So, the moment you download and run a given bundle via the Standard/Automatic setup, you will automatically agree to install a piece like Panda Viewer on your PC. Fortunately, there is a very easy way to prevent the additional component form the bundle – you only have to select Custom or Advance settings instead of the Standard ones and carefully unmark any preset checkmarks from the menu that will open.

Panda Viewer “Virus” Uninstall

I – Safe mode and revealing hidden files

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

II – 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

If you are unable to spot Panda Viewer, 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.

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 Panda Viewer 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

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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 Panda Viewer 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 Panda Viewer, 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 to our Trojan Win32/Detplock removal guide. The following instructions will aid you in removing the unwanted software from your PC for free.

There is a specific type of malicious computer programs, called Trojans, which are used to infect any computer system and perform numerous types of harm inside the attacked machine. These programs usually serve specific criminal purposes and one new representative of them is Win32/Detplock. Such threats are exploited by cyber criminals for theft of personal data, distribution of other viruses (including Ransomware, Spyware and similar nasty infections) or just to manipulate the infected computer’s resources and performance. The hackers, who create Trojans, can also use them to gain complete unauthorized access to the infected machine, mess with its software and files and manipulate the data and the system in any way they want. Usually, most Trojans seek to remain hidden and stay unnoticed throughout the duration of the infection. One reason why it might be very difficult to detect a Trojan is the fact that there might be a certain period of time between the moment of infection and the moment when the malware actually begins to perform its criminal activities. That’s why, if you have even the slightest doubt that Win32/Detplock has sneaked inside your computer, you should definitely scan your system and take immediate actions to remove the potential infection. This Trojan can attack you when you least expect it so, to effectively delete it, you may need the assistance of the Removal Guide below or a scan with the malware-removal tool posted on this page. More about the specifics of this Trojan and its removal methods you can read in the paragraphs below.

Most of the Trojans can infect the system without the user’s knowledge!

Usually, threats like Win32/Detplock spread themselves with the help of well-camouflaged malicious transmitters. Similar to the infamous Trojan horse from the Greek mythology, these threats initially appear to be harmless – they could be disguised as images, software installers aor useful applications in order to mislead you and infect you without your knowledge. Many Trojans are distributed through spam emails, different file-sharing networks and social platforms. They are typically presented as useful plugins, interesting messages, e-mail links, attachments or applications which promise you free functionality. They trick people into opening them and once a user runs the infected transmitter, the Trojan is silently installed on the system. A virus such as Win32/Detplock may compromise the system via weaknesses in the web browser or through some outdated software in your computer. Some websites may also be filled with malware code. When a user visits a unreliable site or clicks on a malware-carrying popup, the malicious scripts instantly install the Trojan.  Unfortunately, without proper antivirus protection, the victim will likely not notice anything suspicious because the threat usually does not show installation windows or warnings.

What malicious activities may Trojan Win32/Detplock initiate?

Trojan horses are very dangerous not only because they are very difficult to detect. They can actually be used for many different criminal purposes, and you can never be sure what exactly they may be. The hackers may decide to exploit a virus like Win32/Detplock for theft of financial data, login credentials, passwords, important personal information, professional confidential data and much more. With such details in their hands, the criminals can perform banking fraud and theft, personal harassment and even blackmailing in a number of ways. The Trojan may also be used as a remote access tool, which can provide the criminals with full control over the infected computer. They may damage, overwrite, modify and delete files, software, major OS processes and functions, install harmful applications and other viruses. Dreadful threats like Ransomware, for instance, are commonly delivered inside the system with the help of a Trojan. So, if you have Win32/Detplock on your computer, this may not be the only threat that might be hiding inside your machine.

How to remove Win32/Detplock and other cyber threats?

Trojans are threats, which are a bit more sophisticated than an ordinary computer virus and, therefore, they should be removed from the computer using trusted security software. You should never attempt to manually remove a Trojan horse like Win32/Detplock unless you have at least basic understanding of these threats because they can easily mislead you. If you delete something else instead of the harmful script, this may cause serious problems for your machine and damage its system. That’s why, the best way to check for Trojans, as well as other possible viruses, and detect all of their suspicious components is to run a throughout scan with a reliable anti-malware tool.  Of course, the sooner you remove the Trojan, the better. You can also use the instructions in the Removal Guide below if you feel confident in your computer knowledge and wish to manually handle the threat. If any of these methods have failed to help you, you can always contact our team for advice using the comments section on this page.

Trojan Win32/Detplock Removal

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I – Safe mode and revealing hidden files

Boot your PC into Safe Mode /link/

Reveal hidden files and folders /link/

II – Uninstallation

Use the Winkey+R keyboard combination, write Control Panel in the search field and hit enter.

Go to Uninstall a program under Programs.

Seek the unwanted software, select it and then click on Uninstall

If you are unable to spot Win32/Detplock, 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.

III – Removing Shady processes

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Go to your start menu, type Task Manager in the search field and from the results open View running processes with Task Manager.

Thoroughly look through all processes. The name Win32/Detplock 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.

If you spot the process ran by Win32/Detplock, right-click on it, open its file location and delete everything in there. Then go back to the Task Manager and end the process.