Remove Krab Web Adware

Yesterday my security program scanned the system and detected a threat. It is called Krab Web. I keep getting a lot of pop-up ads when I start my computer, so I cannot go on my work as usual in the computer. I do not know how this advertising software gets into my compute. Anyway, is there a good way to get rid of Krab Web when the antivirus program is unable to remove it for some reasons?

More Details about Krab Web:

Krab Web is a useless adware that will weaken the computer performance and help another malware to get into the computer. It can also be seen as a browser hijacker for it is able to take over the browser on the computer so as to show you many pop-up ads. Some malware, spyware and even Trojan viruses will make use of the vulnerabilities caused by the adware to access the target users furtively. Usually, Krab Web enters the computer system through hiding in some free software from unknown sources, suspicious shared files, hacked web sites and spam emails. If it gets the chance to install on the target computer, it has the ability to change Windows host files as well as browser settings so that it can show you unreliable commercial ads at any time. In addition to that, the adware can also track the online activities of the computer user.

If the Krab Web adware stays in the computer for a long time, it will gradually expand infection, because it needs to create a good environment for itself to live safely and then perform the tasks set by its developers. It is capable of analyzing your computer system database. Therefore, your personal information in the infected computer may be disclosed while you know nothing. Your recent online activities and search keywords will be recorded. If you are not able to get rid of the Krab Web adware as soon as possible, you may have to face the risk that an unknown third party steals your private data without letting you know. To remove this Krab Web adware completely, you should take manual removal method instead of running antivirus software because it has the ability to bypass most of antivirus tools.

Primary Symptoms and Potential Risks:

1. Krab Web is able to become the startup page of your web browser via modifying browser settings. No matter which browser you are using (Internet Explorer, Safari, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Opera), you can see the browser is occupied by it completely.
2. It may also install plug-ins, extensions and toolbars in the browser so as to record your search history as well as cookies.
3. You need to wait for a long time when visiting websites because the browser always gets stuck and is slow in reaction.
4. This annoying redirect may also result in unstable Internet connection and system freezes frequently.
5. You are forced to receive many advertisement windows when the computer is connected to the Internet.

Manual Removal Guide:

In order to prevent any possible errors which may cause unpredictable losses, please take some time to make a backup of important documents, data and programs beforehand. Then let’s remove Krab Web adware according to the following given steps:

1. Clean Add-ons and Extensions

* Internet Explorer:

(1). Click Tools in the Menu bar and then click Internet Options

(3). Click Programs tab, click Manage add-ons and disable the suspicious add-ons

* Firefox:

(1). Click Tools in the Menu bar and then click Add-ons

(2). Click Extensions, select the related browser add-ons and click Disable

* Google Chrome:

(1). Click Customize and control Google Chrome button → Tools → Extensions

(2). Disable the extensions of Krab Web

2. End Relevant Processes

(1). Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc together to pop up Windows Task Manager, click Processes tab

*For Win 8 Users:

Click More details when you see the Task Manager box

And then click Details tab

(2). Find out and end Krab Web’s processes

3. Show Hidden Files

(1). Click on Start button and then on Control Panel

(2). Click on Appearance and Personalization

(3). Click on Folder Options

(4). Click on the View tab in the Folder Options window

(5). Choose Show hidden files, folders, and drives under the Hidden files and folders category

(6). Click OK at the bottom of the Folder Options window

*For Win 8 Users:

Press Win+E together to open Computer window, click View and then click Options

Click View tab in the Folder Options window, choose Show hidden files, folders, and drives under the Hidden files and folders category

4. Delete Relevant Registry Entries and Files

(1). Delete the registry entries related to Krab Web through Registry Editor

Press Win+R to bring up the Run window, type “regedit” and click “OK”

While the Registry Editor is open, search and delete its registry entries

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\[RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run ‘Random’

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings “CertificateRevocation” =Random

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\Explorer\run\Random.exe

(2). Find out and remove the associated files

%AllUsersProfile%\random.exe

%AppData%\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Templates\random.exe

%Temp%\random.exe

%AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\random

%AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\.dll HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Random “.exe”

Video Shows You How to Safely Modify Windows Registry Editor:

Krab Web is actually an adware and is classified as a dangerous unnecessary program. It can hijack your browser (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox) and modify the default settings to fulfill its takes. Whenever you want to surf the Internet, you will get a lot of random pop-up windows showing many annoying ads. You will also be redirected to some unnecessary sites instead of the accurate places you want to go to. You cannot trust the ads Krab Web shows, or you will lose your money. You may be asked to download or buy specific programs to protect your computer, which are actually ransomware. If you accept them, your computer will be messed up and you will have more difficulties in cleaning the computer. In short, you need to remove Krab Web as soon as possible.

The above manual removal is quite dangerous and complicated, which needs sufficient professional skills. Therefore, only computer users with rich computer knowledge are recommended to implement the process because any errors including deleting important system files and registry entries will crash your computer system. If you have no idea of how to process the manual removal, please contact experts from YooCare Online Tech Support for further assistance.

Published by & last updated on September 24, 2014 3:11 am