How DO I Remove PUM.Hijack.Desktop?

Can't get rid of PUM.Hijack.Desktop virus from Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP or Windows 8? It keeps warning from my security firewall alert, it makes my computer runs really slow and almost freeze down. What to do if your computer is infected with such infection that can't be deleted by anti-virus software?

What is PUM.Hijack.Desktop?

PUM.Hijack.Desktop is a dangerous Trojan infection that can target on computers with Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7/8, in a word, this Trojan infection aims on all versions of Windows OS. Mostly, this Trojan can be spread from the Internet as cyber criminals who create this Trojan also have the ability to hack into many websites which can be used to hide this virus. Those hacked websites' servers are the best place for hackers to store this Trojan as people who visit the infected websites can get infected immediately. Other free programs that can be found online can also be used to spread this Trojan, as the Trojan makers can embed this infection to those freeware as publish them to many websites to let people to download. Inexperienced computer users usually download applications from unreliable resources which can increase the chance to make their computers get infected by different kinds of viruses. PUM.Hijack.Desktop virus is usually installed with share programs or games that users downloaded from the Internet, or it can also be installed if users click hacked web sites or spam email attachments. PUM.Hijack.Desktop corrupts your computer as other Trojan viruses do. It opens backdoors on target system, and injects other infections, viruses or malware programs into your computer through backdoors. What is worse, it is able to connect your computer to remote servers, helping hackers accessing into your computer remotely. Your personal information stored in your computer such as business files, photos, email passwords or financial accounts may be revealed to hackers in this case. Users have to remove Trojan Win32/Sirefef.GC virus as soon as possible to protect your computer and your personal information in this case.

This illegitimate software once getting installed in your computer turns following issues in your system:- 1.System registry database file modification. 2.It reduces the system efficiency, slowing down the execution speed. 3.Constant fake security alerts blinking on the screen. 4.Creates several of cagey files by replicating itself and spread corruption in the system files. 5.It blocks the execution of other existing security applications of the system. 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 PUM.Hijack.Desktop and then remove all of them.

5. Delete all add-ons related to PUM.Hijack.Desktop 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 PUM.Hijack.Desktop.

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 PUM.Hijack.Desktop from the list-> click on the Remove button on each line.

In summary

PUM.Hijack.Desktop is known as a stubborn Trojan virus that would modify critical system files and brings other malicious files or malware to the infected PC. It is able to break into target system and open a security loophole on the infected system to allow hacker get control of the infected computer remotely. It is bundle with large amount of annoying pop-up and adware. Once clicked the link, it will attract other malware into your computer. With so many hidden dangers in your computer, the best way is to remove them completely and immediately. Anyhow, manual removal is a high-level process. If you cannot deal with the operation alone, you can download spyhunter now!