(Answered) How Can I Fully Delete Backdoor.Khrat from Windows PC? (Removal Instruction)

What is Backdoor.Khrat?

 

Backdoor.Khrat is best known as a backdoor opening tool which is currently being used by cyber crooks to obtain access onto targeted computers running Microsoft Windows. Indeed, the trojan also does few other dirty works for its employer such as stealing private files and credentials, monitoring day to day activities of victim and submitting such data on remote locations which are operated by Backdoor.Khrat developers. Next, you should note that the trojan horse is only compatible with Windows operating system and it was spotted in the end of March of 2017. According to experts at Symantec, the trojan has very low risk impact, however, its infection impact varies as well. Due to having abilities of Backdoor trojan horse, it may allow a remote hacker to access your computer without your proper knowledge. Afterwards, attackers perform various malicious activities which may benefit them.

Next, it is important to note that Backdoor.Khrat mainly performs following actions:

• Log keystrokes : after infiltration, Backdoor.Khrat makes various changes on computers and web browsers as well. Next, it starts monitoring your online transactions such online banking, social accounts or email accounts activities, other transaction details. It may include passwords, card numbers and other credentials.
• List processes : it might list running processes and terminate them without any notification. It may cause several unexpected error on your system. May be you will be restricted from using few specific applications.
• List LogicalDrive information : the trojan also gather specific information regarding your Logical drive and share collected data with remote hacker. As a result, they might steal private files of yours without any notification.
• Execute file: it is capable of executing files (%AppData%\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\KFC.exe and %AppData%\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\MSKV.DAT) without your knowledge in back end. Hence, it may install so many malware and viruses which may work in the favor of remote hackers.
• Upload files : as well mentioned before, it sends stolen files to remote locations (help.INTER-CTRIP.COM over port 8088 and KH.INTER-CTRIP.COM over port 8089) on the scheduled time. Mostly, when you computer is connected to the Internet.

What should you note next?

Apparently, Backdoor.Khrat invades Windows-machine via spam emails and unsafe domains. But it can also arrive on your computer through trojanized Adobe flash player or Java Updates that you install from certainly redirected URLs. Hence, you should execute or install any file without verifying the source first. As of now, you are advised to follow Backdoor.Khrat removal removal report given below:

>>Free Download Backdoor.Khrat Scanner<<

Manual Backdoor.Khrat Removal Guide

Step 1: How to Start your PC in Safe Mode with Networking to Get Rid of Backdoor.Khrat

(For Win 7 | XP | Vista Users)

• first of all PC is to be rebooted in Safe Mode with Networking
• Select on Start Button and Click on Shutdown | Restart option and select OK
• when the PC restarts, keep tapping on F8 until you don’t get Advanced Boot Options.
• Safe Mode with Networking Option is to be selected from the list.

 

(For Win 8 | 8.1 | Win 10 Users)

• Click on Power Button near Windows Login Screen
• Keep Shift Button on the keyboard pressed and select Restart Option
• Now Select on Enable Safe Mode with Networking Option

In case Backdoor.Khrat, is not letting your PC to Start in Safe Mode, then following Step is to followed

Step 2: Remove Backdoor.Khrat Using System Restore Process

• PC need to be rebooted to Safe Mode with Command Prompt
• As soon as Command Prompt Window appear on the screen, select on cd restore and press on Enter option

Type rstrui.exe and Click on Enter again.

Now users need to Click on Next option and Choose restore point that was the last time Windows was working fine prior to Backdoor.Khrat infection. Once done, Click on Next button.

Select Yes to Restore your System and get rid of Backdoor.Khrat infection.

However, if the above steps does not work to remove Backdoor.Khrat, follow the below mentioned steps

Step:3  Unhide All Hidden Files and Folders to Delete Backdoor.Khrat

How to View Backdoor.Khrat Hidden Folders on Windows XP

1. In order to show the hidden files and folders, you need to follow the given instructions:-
2. Close all the Windows or minimize the opened application to go to desktop.
3. Open “My Computer” by double-clicking on its icon.
4. Click on Tools menu and select Folder options.
5. Click on the View tab from the new Window.
6. Check the Display contents of the system folders options.
7. In the Hidden files and folders section, you need to put a check mark on Show hidden files and folders option.
8. Click on Apply and then OK button. Now, close the Window.
9. Now, you can see all the Backdoor.Khrat related hidden files and folders on the system.

How to Access Backdoor.Khrat Hidden folders on Windows Vista

1. Minimize or close all opened tabs and go to Desktop.
2. Go to the lower left of your screen, you will see Windows logo there, click on Start button.
3. Go to Control Panel menu and click on it.
4. After Control Panel got opened, there will two options, either “Classic View” or “Control Panel Home View”.
5. Do the following when you are in “Classic View”.
6. Double click on the icon and open Folder Options.
7. Choose View tab.
8. Again move to step 5.
9. Do the following if you are “Control Panel Home View”.
10. Hit button on Appearance and Personalization link.
11. Chose Show Hidden Files or Folders.
12. Under the Hidden File or Folder section, click on the button which is right next to the Show Hidden Files or Folders.
13. Click on Apply button and then hit OK. Now, close the window.
14. Now, to show you all hidden files or folders created by Backdoor.Khrat, you have successfully considered Windows Vista.

How to Unhide Backdoor.Khrat Created Folders on Windows 7

1. Go to the desktop and tap on the small rectangle which is located in the lower-right part of the system screen.

2. Now, just open the “Start” menu by clicking on the Windows start button which is located in the lower-left side of the PC screen that carries the windows logo.

3. Then after, look for the “Control Panel” menu option in the right-most row and open it.

4. When the Control Panel menu opens, then look for the “Folder Options” link.

5. Tap over the “View tab”.

6. Under the “Advanced Settings” category, double click on the “Hidden Files or Folders” associated with Backdoor.Khrat.

7. Next, just select the check-box in order to Show hidden files, folders, or drives.

8. After this, click on “Apply” >> “OK” and then close the menu.

9. Now, the Windows 7 should be configured to show you all hidden files, folders or drives.

Steps to Unhide Backdoor.Khrat related Files and Folders on Windows 8

1. First of all, power on your Windows PC and click on start logo button that is found in left side of the system screen.
2. Now, move to program lists and select control panel app.
3. When Control panel is open completely, click on more settings option.
4. After, you will see a Control panel Window and then you choose “Appearance and Personalization” tab.
5. In Advance settings dialogue box, you need to tick mark on Show hidden files and folders and clear the check box for Hide protected system files.
6. Click on Apply and Ok button. This apply option helps you to detect and eradicate all types of Backdoor.Khrat related suspicious files.
7. Finally, navigate your mouse cursor on close option to exit this panel.

How to View Backdoor.Khrat associated folders on Windows 10

1. Open the folder if you wish to unhide files.

2. Search and Click on View in Menu bar

3. In Menu click on to view folder options.

4. Again click on View and Enable Radio Button associated with Show hidden files created by Backdoor.Khrat, folder and drive.

5. Press apply and OK.

Step 4: Press Start Key along with R- copy + paste the below stated command and Click on OK

notepad %windir%/system32/Drivers/etc/hosts

• This will open up a new file, in case if your system has been hacked, some IP’s will be shown at the bottom of the screen

Click on the Start Menu, Input “Control Panel” in the search box —> Select. Network and Internet —> Network and Sharing Center —> Next Change Adapter Settings. Right-click your Internet connection —> Select on Properties.

• In case if you find Suspicious IP in the local host –or if you are finding it difficult and have any problem then submit question to us and we will be happy to help you.