If I buy AVG can it get rid of IDP.ALEXA.51?

Yesterday, I got an AVG Identify Protection pop-up saying it found IDP.ALEXA.51 on my computer. It’s an Asus with Windows 7. I am not sure what triggered it. When I clicked on Google Chrome shortcut on my desktop, it had an error that says application wrong pathway or something like that. Besides, I failed to move my files to mobile hard disk drive. In the middle of the process, an error happened and it just stopped. Does that means all of my applications and files are infected? I don’t have any experience in removing Trojan, so I clicked on the pop-up and wanted AVG to help me fix the problem. However, it tells me this version of AVG can’t remove the Trojan. I need to buy its full version. If I buy AVG, can it get rid of IDP.ALEXA.51 Trojan?

Brief Description of IDP.ALEXA.51

IDP.ALEXA.51 is deemed as a highly infectious Trojan virus which can impair and damage your computer badly. It can infect various operating systems, such as Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows XP, Windows vista etc. Once installed, it slows your computer, overuses CPU and RAM and even causes system crashes. As it is capable of duplicating and updating itself, its location and function are changing all the time. Even for the antivirus programs that have high reputation, it takes time to make solutions for the latest version of this Trojan virus. You may find that your security program reports this Trojan again and again after you have it removed via antivirus program. Hence, for Trojan virus, manual removal is most effective way so far. For the question “If I buy AVG, can it get rid of IDP.ALEXA.51 Trojan?”, we can’t give you a positive answer. We strongly suggest you remove IDP.ALEXA.51 manually.

How Did IDP.ALEXA.51 Enter Your Computer?

IDP.ALEXA.51 Trojan virus is widely spread and can sneak into your system easily. Generally, this Trojan virus pretends to be one of the famous software companies and displays a message to tell you that you need to update your media player, Java and other similar software. It asks you to click on the link to update. If you follow its guide, Trojan can be downloaded immediately. Besides, the hackers also bundle the Trojan program with other legit software in one package. Once you install the suspicious software, Trojan is installed along. Also, malicious videos or good videos that have been compromised carry Trojan virus. When you watch or download this kind of vides online, Trojan get a chance to enter your system without your knowledge. Be careful with unknown software update and do not download software from unsafe websites. Do not download videos from unknown source. In this way, you can protect your computer from IDP.ALEXA.51 Trojan virus.

What IDP.ALEXA.51 Trojan Virus Do?

IDP.ALEXA.51 can perform various tasks on your computer to help its owner grab money from you. The Trojan tracks all the keys used for logging in sensitive data such as passwords. In other word, it is able to keep record of your precious information, such as credit card numbers, transaction details, username along with password. Such vital information and records can be later transferred to the hackers for illicit purposes. You must stop it as soon as possible. To avoid being removed, it disables some functions of your firewall and security program. It hides itself deep among your normal files. You will not notice its existence before antivirus detects it. Commonly, it takes action silently. To create chaos, it corrupts registry entries and deletes important files that are the vital part of operating system. Sometimes, you may find that your system just crashes down suddenly. In addition, it has the ability to connect itself to the Internet to upload your important files and download malicious programs without your permission. The remote hackers can access your computer in any minute with networking. More and more Trojans and viruses will be installed to damage your system.

Manual Removal Guide:

This malicious Trojan virus  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 IDP.ALEXA.51 Trojan virus

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 IDP.ALEXA.51 Trojan virus 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_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

Video Shows You How to Safely Modify Windows Registry Editor:

Conclusion

From the above information, we know that IDP.ALEXA.51 Trojan virus is definitely a dangerous and harmful program. It will mess up everything on your computer to swindle money out of you. Your browser can be blocked for no reason. It will not allow you to download software or music. As time goes by, more and more applications will be disabled. It is almost impossible to use your computer. What’s worse, the cyber criminals will take all of your money away when they access your bank card detail. More aggressive computer threat like encrypted virus can be downloaded. Your precious pictures, videos, business files etc. will be encrypted. It is almost impossible to take them back from the encrypted virus. Hence, it is the very right time to remove this evil IDP.ALEXA.51 Trojan virus out of your system. Otherwise, it will be too late to regret.

Published by on July 14, 2016 1:00 pm, last updated on August 26, 2016 9:04 am