Win64/Riskware.NetFilter Virus Removal

Your computer is infected with Win64/Riskware.NetFilter? Is this kind of computer virus dangerous? Do you have difficulty in removing the virus? Do you want to know more about the virus and how to get rid of it? Please review the blog.

Details of Win64/Riskware.NetFilter:

Win64/Riskware.NetFilter is a nasty computer virus that can be detected by most anti-virus software but needs to be manually removed. Under normal circumstances, it can enter your computer without your permission when you inadvertently open a spam email attachment, download a freeware or visit a malicious web site. In addition, the virus is so strong that it can take the initiative to attack computers. There are some computer users who may feel aggrieved. Their computers are still infected though they did not do anything wrong.

Win64/Riskware.NetFilter has the ability to modify the hosts file, DNS settings and other important system files. It is able to take advantage of system vulnerabilities, greatly slowing down the computer. It is quite hateful to spend a long, long time performing any task on the infected computer. In addition, this Trojan virus drops some other viruses, including malware, spyware and worms into the computer, which will cause further damages to the infected computer system or even a complete system crash. And to make matters worse, it keeps active in the backdoor so as to help cyber-criminals take over your computer. They record your personal information while you do not know. Because most anti-virus software can’t completely remove it, computer users may be at a loss. The Trojan changes important system files and registry entries to self-consolidate. We strongly recommend that you remove this high-risk threat manually as soon as possible.

What Can the Vicious Virus Do?

1. It has the ability to download additional components and other infections in the target computer in order to fully complete its penetration.
2. It is able to cause system crash and destroy some of your programs in the infected computer.
3. It facilitates the virus makers to intrude your computer remotely without letting you know.
4. It is capable of collecting your browsing history and other private data.

Manual Removal Guide:

Win64/Riskware.NetFilter is a malicious Trojan virus which can install itself into the computer system without your consent and awareness. It makes your computer work slowly and implants other nasty infections into the computer. To make things worse, this Trojan is a tool for the cyber criminals to invade the infected computer to steal your information. It is recommended to remove it as quickly as possible. Users can follow the manual guide here to have it removed instantly.

1. 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 the processes of Win64/Riskware.NetFilter

2. 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

3. Delete Relevant Registry Entries and Files

(1). Delete the registry entries of Win64/Riskware.NetFilter 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 the related registry entries

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

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

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\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\~random

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

Video Shows You How to Safely Modify Windows Registry Editor:

In short, Win64/Riskware.NetFilter is a dangerous computer virus that is capable of destroying the infected computer and recording user’s computer usage traces. If you accidentally visit a malicious web site or open a junk email attachment, it can attack your computer. It makes the performance of the infected computer system become worse and takes up a lot of system resources. Your personal information, including bank account or credit card information and social contacts details, can be gathered by cyber-criminals with the help of the virus. Therefore, you need to carry out immediate extermination 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 May 9, 2015 2:39 am