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Rabu, 23 Desember 2015

Remove Top Arama Search (Uninstall Guide)

Like most of us, chances are you are getting more than fed up of having to constantly be on the lookout for, and defend yourself against, the numerous hacking and phishing attacks, malware, computer viruses, browser hijackers and other cyber criminal activity that is now so commonplace that we are virtually immune to it.

The trouble is, the more high profile attacks and security breaches there are in the news, the more we think that, as a small company or an individual computer user, we are safe from being targeted. But that is simply not true – after all, if you were a malware programmer or cyber criminal, who'd you go after: the big enterprise with a robust security posture – or an end user who is likely not to have updated their anti-software program since they bought their laptop? With that in mind it makes perfect sense to take steps to protect your PC from an attack.

Top Arama browser hijacker

Of course, not all malware or other programs or threats are created equal and the damage they can inflict can have varying degrees of severity, but regardless, you should still take steps to protect yourself – and your computer – from attack by any type of undesirable program because if they do have one thing in common is that they can all cause issues - ranging from sluggishly running operating systems to complete and utter data corruption or loss.

You may well have heard browser hijackers - described as inhabiting the tamer end of the malware scale. Indeed there is an argument as to whether they are actually malware or not. And although it is true to say that such browser hijackers as Top Arama are not nearly as harmful as something such as a Trojan Horse, that is not to say that you should ignore them.

What does Top Arama do?

Think browser hijackers are not 'that bad'? Take a look at the following Top Arama's traits and see if you change your mind:
  • Top Arama's main 'function' is to uninstall your existing search engine provider and homepage and replace it with one of their own design, in this case search.top-arama.com. That in itself is annoying enough when you are used to, and are perfectly happy with, your existing set-up, however...
  • Browser hijackers change these things, not because their programmer truly believes that their new home page is any better than the one previously installed in your browser. It is because the home page has been designed to manipulate your internet searches so that traffic is driven a website of the Top Arama programmer's choice. And this will happen every time you try and search for something. Annoying, much?
How did the Top Arama infect your computer?

Browser hijackers usually come bundled with another programs when you're downloading them, which means that you need to be proactive and read software licensing agreements properly. For the most part, the Top Arama browser hijacker will be mentioned in the fine print, so take a moment and make sure you know exactly what you are downloading.

How do I remove it?

It can be a tedious task. It modifies browser settings and also makes modifications to Windows registry. Hopefully, the removal guide below will help you to remove this browser hijacker from your computer. If you have any questions, please leave a comment down below. Good luck and be safe online!

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



Top Arama Removal Guide:


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 infection. Hopefully you won't have to do that.






2. Remove Top Arama related programs from your computer using the Uninstall a program control panel (Windows 7). Go to the Start Menu. Select Control PanelUninstall a Program.

If you are using Windows 8 or 10, 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 programs:
  • Top Arama
  • LiveLyrics
  • GoSave
  • ExtTag


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 Top Arama from Google Chrome:

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



2. Click on the trashcan icon to remove Top Arama, PursuePoint, LiveLyrics, GoSave, ExtTag, BookmarkTube extensions.

3. Then select Settings. Scroll down the page and click Show advanced settings.


4. Find the Reset browser settings section and click Reset browser settings button.


5. In the dialog that appears, click Reset.

6. Right-click Google Chrome shortcut you are using to open your web browser and select Properties.

7. Select Shortcut tab and remove "http://search.top-arama.com/..." from the Target field and click OK to save changes. There should be only the path to Chrome executable file.



Remove Top Arama from Mozilla Firefox:

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



2. Select Extensions. Remove Top Arama, PursuePoint, LiveLyrics, GoSave, ExtTag, BookmarkTube browser extensions. Close Add-ons manger.

3. In the URL address bar, type about:config and hit Enter.



Click I'll be careful, I promise! to continue.



In the search filter at the top, type: top-arama

Now, you should see all the preferences that were changed by search.top-arama.com. Right-click on the preference and select Reset to restore default value. Reset all found preferences!

4. Right-click the Mozilla Firefox shortcut you are using to open your web browser and select Properties.

5. Select Shortcut tab and remove "http://search.top-arama.com/..." from the Target field and click OK to save changes. There should be only the path to Firefox executable file.



Remove Top Arama from Internet Explorer:

1. Open Internet Explorer. Go to ToolsManage Add-ons.



2. Select Search Providers. First of all, choose Live Search search engine and make it your default web search provider (Set as default).

3. Select top-arama.com and click Remove to remove it. Close the window.

4. Right-click the Internet Explorer shortcut you are using to open your web browser and select Properties.

5. Select Shortcut tab and remove "http://search.top-arama.com/..." from the Target field and click OK to save changes. Basically, there should be only the path to Internet Explorer executable file.

Jumat, 18 Desember 2015

Remove Yoursites123 Homepage Malware (Uninstall Guide)

Yoursites123 is a browser hijacker that modifies your web browser and Windows registry. It's very similar to Mysearch123. Once installed, it will change your home page and default search engine provider to Yoursites123 (http://www.yoursites123.com/). It's not a real search engine, even though it may look like the real thing. It simply redirects your searches to globososo.inspsearch.com or similar websites that most likely pay for search traffic. Inspsearch.com is not a new kid on the block. I mentioned in my previous article about Delta-homes browser hijacker. Despite being blocked by most antivirus engines it still manages to operate successfully and generate revenue which is without a doubt the main reason why browser hijackers are creates in the first place. When it comes to browser hijackers, we are talking about something that can have an annoying – and sometimes dangerous – effect on your computer.


Browser hijackers are characterized by the fact that they come in the guise of something that appears to be innocent – and often useful. They magically manifest themselves as a tool bar, a home page, a browser or a search engine. In this case Yoursites123 is installed as a homepage or a startup page is you want. At this point you could be forgiven for thinking 'but what is so wrong with that?' After all, these are things that we depend on daily when we are using our computers or tablets.

The Yoursites123 problem

The issue with browser hijackers is that they install themselves on your desktop, laptop or tablet without expressly asking your permission. The silver lining to the cloud is that most browser hijackers are not especially dangerous – but nevertheless they take it up a notch on the annoyance scales and can leave you tearing your hair out in frustration as you battle with them. Just like their furry counterparts, these browser hijackers are extremely willful and will do exactly what they want.

That might not involve pooping on the rug, but they will replace your existing functions with their own versions. These will then redirect your internet searches to websites that the Yoursites123's programmer wants you to visit. They can also have a serious effect on your PC's security posture – due to this redirecting of your searches to unknown, and often dubious, websites.

How did I end up with the Yoursites123 on my PC?

In the majority of cases, Yoursites 123 will come neatly bundled with another program – and that could be anything from an upgrade to your trusted online VoIP app or a free game that a friend or acquaintance sent you in a link via an email or chat message. However, one thing to bear in mind is that it doesn't matter what you are downloading – browser hijackers aren't fussy and will hitch a ride with anything from a reputable PDF viewer to sparkly wallpaper or emoji downloads.

The good news is that YOU have a choice in whether you install a browser hijacker or not. This means that they are normally mentioned in the original download's End User License Agreement (EULA). A browser hijacker programmer will claim that their annoying, redirecting, mischievous browser hijacker is just as potentially wanted as it is unwanted – meaning they do not have anything to be surreptitious about.

How to avoid a browser hijacker

You've probably already come to the conclusion that if you don't want Yoursites123 on your computer, the best course of action you can take is to read the EULA properly!

How do I remove Yoursites123?

It can be a tedious task. It modifies browser settings and also makes modifications to Windows registry. Hopefully, the removal guide below will help you to remove this browser hijacker from your computer. If you have any questions, please leave a comment down below. Good luck and be safe online!

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



Yoursites123 Removal Guide:


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 infection. Hopefully you won't have to do that.






2. Remove Yoursites123 related programs from your computer using the Uninstall a program control panel (Windows 7). Go to the Start Menu. Select Control PanelUninstall a Program.

If you are using Windows 8 or 10, 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 programs:
  • Yoursites123
  • LiveLyrics
  • GoSave
  • ExtTag


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 Yoursites123 from Google Chrome:

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



2. Click on the trashcan icon to remove Yoursites123, PursuePoint, LiveLyrics, GoSave, ExtTag, BookmarkTube extensions.

3. Then select Settings. Scroll down the page and click Show advanced settings.


4. Find the Reset browser settings section and click Reset browser settings button.


5. In the dialog that appears, click Reset.

6. Right-click Google Chrome shortcut you are using to open your web browser and select Properties.

7. Select Shortcut tab and remove "http://www.yoursites123.com/..." from the Target field and click OK to save changes. There should be only the path to Chrome executable file.



Remove Yoursites123 from Mozilla Firefox:

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



2. Select Extensions. Remove Yoursites123, PursuePoint, LiveLyrics, GoSave, ExtTag, BookmarkTube browser extensions. Close Add-ons manger.

3. In the URL address bar, type about:config and hit Enter.



Click I'll be careful, I promise! to continue.



In the search filter at the top, type: yoursites123

Now, you should see all the preferences that were changed by yoursites123.com. Right-click on the preference and select Reset to restore default value. Reset all found preferences!

4. Right-click the Mozilla Firefox shortcut you are using to open your web browser and select Properties.

5. Select Shortcut tab and remove "http://www.yoursites123.com/..." from the Target field and click OK to save changes. There should be only the path to Firefox executable file.



Remove Yoursites123 from Internet Explorer:

1. Open Internet Explorer. Go to ToolsManage Add-ons.



2. Select Search Providers. First of all, choose Live Search search engine and make it your default web search provider (Set as default).

3. Select yoursites123.com and click Remove to remove it. Close the window.

4. Right-click the Internet Explorer shortcut you are using to open your web browser and select Properties.

5. Select Shortcut tab and remove "http://www.yoursites123.com/..." from the Target field and click OK to save changes. Basically, there should be only the path to Internet Explorer executable file.

Selasa, 08 Desember 2015

Remove gamezonenews.net pop-up on startup (Virus Removal Guide)

If you keep getting the gamezonenews.net pop-up on your PC that you are pretty certain that you didn't install yourself and you are simply unsure as to how it got there then, don't worry, because you are not alone by any stretch of the imagination. This is something that is known as a browser hijacker and the chances are that you will very soon find yourself desperately trying to uninstall this rogue program not all that long after you discovered it.

The Windows registry modification looks something like this:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run then it should be "CMD" running cmd.exe /c start http://zenigameblinger.org & & exit.

If you have CCleaner, you can open it and find the modification under Tools > Startup HKLM:Run CMD cmd.exe /c start http://zenigameblinger.org && exit

You can simply select it and click Delete. That's probably the easiest way to remove it.


Browser hijackers can be really quite annoying – and not only because they have you in a quandary as you try and figure out exactly where they came from. In addition to this you were more than happy with your existing tool bar, home page or browser (the things that browser hijackers most commonly replace) so where did this new version come from – and why? More to the point, how do you prevent one from foisting itself upon you again at some point in the future?

What exactly is gamezonenews.net and how does it infect you?

Browser hijacker are quite cunning – just like their malware brothers and sisters in fact – and will make their way on to your PC through a couple of different means. Some of them come pre-installed with a new desktop or laptop while others – and this speaks for the majority of them - are bundled with another software program that you have downloaded. Browser hijacker that displays gamezonenews.net pop-ups when Windows starts usually comes bundled with freeware.

What to do if you have been infected

First of all, don't panic! Gamezonenews.net pop-up will not, generally speaking, do you any harm. Having said that though, you probably will want to get rid of it as quickly as you can because browser hijackers can be very annoying! All you need to do is to go to your desktop or laptop's Control Panel, click on Programs and choose the Uninstall or Change a Program option. Here you will be able to see the names of all of the software and programs that are installed on your computer – including anything rogue like the Potentially Unwanted Program. Take a good look at the list of programs and if you find something you don't recognize or recall downloading, you can choose to uninstall it here.

How to prevent a browser hijacker infection in the future

The problem is that browser hijackers can be packaged with pretty much anything – no matter how legitimate so that makes them hard to avoid. One thing you can do is to only download software from the publisher's website and be cautious about clicking online links and adverts in case they lead you to somewhere that has been compromised. To stop annoying pop-ups on your computer, you can use Autoruns for Windows or open up Windows registry editor, search for gamezonenews.net or zenigameblinger.org and delete all entries you find. You can also remove this pop-up window by removing the start-up entry in the Windows Task Scheduler. I recommend using Autoruns or CCleaner. Once the problem is fixed, scan your computer with anti-malware software. Why? Because very often this adware comes bundled with adware and even spyware. There might be malware on your computer that you didn't notice yet. If you have any questions, please leave a comment down below. Good luck and be safe online!

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


Gamezonenews.net Pop-up Removal Guide:

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. Download Autoruns for Windows and save it to your Desktop.

3. Launch autoruns.exe program (Vista/Windows 7/8 users right-click and select Run As Administrator).



4. In the top menu, click Options > Filter Options.



5. Uncheck Hide Microsft entries and click Rescan.



6. Open Longon tab. Find HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run in the list. Then right-click CMD and select Delete.



7. Close Autoruns and reboot your computer when done.

8. Scan your computer with anti-malware software.

Senin, 02 November 2015

Remove Newpoptab.com New Pop-up Tab (Uninstall Guide)

Constant redirects and www.newpoptab.com new tabs opening up in your web browser? Then the chances are fairly high that your computer is infected with a browser hijacker. It's a typical browser hijacker that changes proxy settings and redirects traffic through web servers controlled by scammers. This infection is usually detected as Hijack.Autoconfig.ShrtCln and it very often comes bundled with Trojan.Zeroaccess (Backdoor.0Access). As a result, you may be redirected to webpages filled with adverts or even worse - websites than can install malware on your computer.

But just how did newpoptab.com browser hijacker that you didn't personally download find its way on to your computer? It can seem like a real conundrum, especially if you are the only person that really uses your PC. Well, there are a number of different ways that this can happen – after all, you can say what you like about browser hijackers and potentially unwanted programs but they fully utilize all their resources! So that said, you might wind up with a browser hijacker on your device in one of in a few different ways. This can either be a 'drive-by installation' which means that you have been infected by newpoptab.com when you visited a website that had been compromised by the certain malware. Luckily, however, this totally random method is something of a rarity because most browser hijackers actually attack your PC by piggy backing on another software program – i.e. something you have downloaded that you actually needed.

So what do you do if you THINK you have a browser hijacker on your PC but you're not 100% sure? Well, don't panic as defining the presence of newpoptab.com is not that hard at all. If you've logged on to see a new tool bar, new tab page or search engine and your original one appears to have gone AWOL then that is a sure sign you have been targeted by this browser hijacker.

Checking for newpoptab.com for Windows users

By now you are pretty confident that you have a browser hijacker on your computer but to make extra sure and be certain that you are not deleting something that may cause your operating system to start acting out – for example if you are using a shared home or workspace computer – thankfully there is a very simple way to check and the steps below should show you how to discover just what it is that is hiding itself on your PC:
  1. First off, open the Control Panel and click on Programs
  2. Hit Uninstall or Change a Program
  3. All of the programs that you have installed on your computer are listed here. You can also see the date of installation.
  4. Carefully read the list of programs and if you find something that looks suspicious give it a quick Google! This should give you a clue whether it is a browser hijacker or something that should actually be on your machine. Look for: Newpoptab, PursuePoint, LiveLyrics.
  5. Spotted a Potentially Unwanted Program? Your wisest move is to uninstall it right now by using your handy Windows Uninstall a Program feature.
How do I remove newpoptab.com pop up tabs?

It can be a tedious task. It modifies browser settings and also makes modifications to Windows registry. Hopefully, the removal guide below will help you to remove this browser hijacker from your computer. If you have any questions, please leave a comment down below. Good luck and be safe online!

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



Newpoptab.com Removal Guide:


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 infection. Hopefully you won't have to do that.






2. Remove newpoptab.com related programs from your computer using the Uninstall a program control panel (Windows 7). Go to the Start Menu. Select Control PanelUninstall a Program.

If you are using Windows 8 or 10, 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 programs:
  • PursuePoint
  • LiveLyrics
  • GoSave
  • ExtTag


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 newpoptab.com from Google Chrome:

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



2. Click on the trashcan icon to remove Newpoptab, PursuePoint, LiveLyrics, GoSave, ExtTag, BookmarkTube extensions.

3. Then select Settings. Scroll down the page and click Show advanced settings.


4. Find the Reset browser settings section and click Reset browser settings button.


5. In the dialog that appears, click Reset.

6. Right-click Google Chrome shortcut you are using to open your web browser and select Properties.

7. Select Shortcut tab and remove "http://www.newpoptab.com/..." from the Target field and click OK to save changes. There should be only the path to Chrome executable file.



Remove newpoptab.com from Mozilla Firefox:

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



2. Select Extensions. Remove Newpoptab, PursuePoint, LiveLyrics, GoSave, ExtTag, BookmarkTube browser extensions. Close Add-ons manger.

3. In the URL address bar, type about:config and hit Enter.



Click I'll be careful, I promise! to continue.



In the search filter at the top, type: newpoptab.com

Now, you should see all the preferences that were changed by newpoptab.com. Right-click on the preference and select Reset to restore default value. Reset all found preferences!

4. Right-click the Mozilla Firefox shortcut you are using to open your web browser and select Properties.

5. Select Shortcut tab and remove "http://www.newpoptab.com/..." from the Target field and click OK to save changes. There should be only the path to Firefox executable file.



Remove newpoptab.com from Internet Explorer:

1. Open Internet Explorer. Go to ToolsManage Add-ons.



2. Select Search Providers. First of all, choose Live Search search engine and make it your default web search provider (Set as default).

3. Select newpoptab.com and click Remove to remove it. Close the window.

4. Right-click the Internet Explorer shortcut you are using to open your web browser and select Properties.

5. Select Shortcut tab and remove "http://www.newpoptab.com/..." from the Target field and click OK to save changes. Basically, there should be only the path to Internet Explorer executable file.

Sabtu, 17 Oktober 2015

Remove EasyCalendar Chrome Extension (Uninstall Guide)

EasyCalendar is a potentially unwanted Chrome extension that has permission to read and change all data on the sites you visit and may even display pop-up ads on your computer. I can't say it's definitely unwanted or malware because it actually shows you a calendar when you click on the button by the search bar. It's very simply but it does what is says. Don't confuse it with another extension available on Chrome web store called "Easy Calendar". The potentially unwanted one is here and it's just one word EasyCalendar. No complaints about the other one or similarly named Chrome extensions.



Potentially Unwanted Programs are disguised as something that to all intents and purposes could be seen as being useful: for example a tool bar, a home page, a search engine or a calendar as EasyCalendar extension. So far not so scary I can hear you say but the truth is that PUPs install themselves on your desktop or laptop surreptitiously and without making clear their intentions. This might sounds a little worrying but actually they are not particularly dangerous. However they are very annoying and, as with any program that installs itself without your say so, clearly have a hidden agenda and could leave you open to further breaches of security.

What does EasyCalendar actually do?

As discussed, the EasyCalendar will show you a calendar and display pop-up ads. The extension is Installed by enterprise policy which means that this extension is managed and cannot be removed or disabled. If this wasn't annoying enough this extension has been designed purely to redirect your internet searches to websites that the extension's programmer has a reason for wanting you to visit. I can pretty much guarantee that this will have you tearing your hair out in frustration before too long!

And, even more worryingly, it can also have a real effect on your security posture, making the programs you have installed on your machine interact negatively with each other and therefore creating instability and making your PC vulnerable to infection from more serious forms of malware.

How does EasyCalendar infect your computer?

In the majority of cases EasyCalendar Chrome extension arrives pre-bundled with another piece of software or an app. These may vary from something as reputable as a well known and much used program to a free game that you have decided to download just because you like the look of it, despite never having heard if it before. Occasionally you might be attacked by a bogus extension if you visit a website that has been compromised by it – this is something known as a drive by installation.

But it doesn't really matter all that much where the EasyCalendar came from, the point is, you probably don't want it on your computer! The good news is that because it is only potentially unwanted it should be mentioned in the End User License Agreement (EULA) that the software or app that you do want to download shows you at the point of installation. And by reading that carefully, you will stand a far better chance of stopping this extension in its tracks.

And if you already have EasyCalendar on your computer, the even better news is that most of them are easily removable via the uninstall program option. If you have any questions, please leave a comment down below. Good luck and be safe online!

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



EasyCalendar Removal Guide:



1. First of all, download 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 EasyCalendar related programs from your computer using the Uninstall a program control panel (Windows 7). Go to the Start Menu. Select Control PanelUninstall a Program.

If you are using Windows 8 or 10, 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:
  • EasyCalendar
  • GoSave
  • Extag
  • SaveNewaAppz
  • 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 EasyCalendar extension in Google Chrome:

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




2. Click on the trashcan icon to remove EasyCalendar, Extag, Gosave, HD-Plus 3.5 and other extensions that you do not recognize.

If the removal option is grayed out then read how to remove extensions installed by enterprise policy.



3. Then select Settings. Scroll down the page and click Show advanced settings.


4. Find the Reset browser settings section and click Reset browser settings button.


5. In the dialog that appears, click Reset. That's it!