AVG Anti-virus picked up a Adware-FHP virus on my computer from work. It says AVG is unable to remove this file as the original file has been removed and bundled with some system files. The laptop was extremely slow and froze down once a minute. How do you handle this problem?
Adware-FHP Virus Description
Malicious as Adware-FHP is, it should be categorized into the Trojan horse family which is quite capable to make the whole affected system unavailable. It's the existence of such a tricky infection that has smashed a great many computers so far and makes itself advanced and sophisticated to bypass the removal of various security software. In general, the virus glues its corrupted codes on spam email attachments and pornographic websites that share pirated version of software. Also, it is possible to get caught by Adware-FHP when you're keen on downloading some free application from unknown resources. No doubts that we should pay more attention while using some distrustful online resource.
Usually this Adware-FHP can target all the windows based system like Windows Xp/Vista/7/8.With this Adware-FHP on your computer, it may block your legit programs from running and you keep getting the error message. Besides, it can operate on your computer backdoor to monitor your online traces or may steal your personal information to report the remote server, which will put your personal information in danger. What’s more,it may also trigger ads problem to interfere with your browsing activities. On the other hand, it can use the rookit technology to hook deep into your system to disguise its related files.
Dangerous Effects of Adware-FHP
Once being installed, the Adware-FHP virus may cause certain system error pop-ups by inserting its malicious codes and registry files in system. In the meantime, computer users may also realize the slow performance of computer, which keeps CPU run at 100% abnormally. Without any doubts, Adware-FHP should be terminated from computer once being informed of its presence so that to avoid further damage. Otherwise, the malware may exploit system vulnerabilities so that to drop and install additional threats such as Trojan, keyloggers, fake antivirus programs and even ransomware. Also, the remote hackers could utilize the excavated system loopholes to access compromised machine without any permission or knowledge. That is to say, the confidential data of users may be revealed to hackers out of expectation.
Manual Removal Guides:
1.Reboot the PC and keep pressing F8 key on the keyboard upon PC startup but before logging in. Hit the arrow keys to choose "Safe Mode with Networking" option, and then tap Enter key to enter Safe Mode with Networking.
2.Find Ctrl, Alt, and Delete these 3 keys and then press them together to open task manager to end the process related to this Trojan, the name of the process of it is random.
3.Try to find Folder Options in Control Panel, select the View tab, and then tick Show hidden files and folders and non-tick Hide protected operating system files (Recommended) and then click OK.
4.Open Registry entries. Search malicious files and registry entries related to Adware-FHP and then remove all of them.
5. Delete all add-ons related to Adware-FHP from the browsers
Google Chrome
Click on wrench icon-> locate Tools-> click on Extensions-> click on the bin icon or uncheck the items related to Adware-FHP.
Internet Explorer
Click Tools>select "Manage Add-ons">"search providers">set Yahoo or other reputable search engine as your default one>go to "search results">remove its add-ons
Mozilla Firefox
Click on Firefox button-> click on Add-ons-> search for all the extensions of Adware-FHP from the list-> click on the Remove button on each line.
In summary
Adware-FHP is malicious because it is a hidden program that controls your computer in order to steal your important information. It is a malignant infection that makes use of system vulnerabilities in target system and encourages remote attacking. With the help of it, cyber criminals can easily access to the infected system and take evil action on the infected computer.
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