Step-by-Step ICQ Virus Removal Process From Windows System

Everything You Need To Know About ICQ Virus

 

ICQ Virus falls into the category of Trojan virus which operates onto the legitimate platform of ICQ as a fake pop-up alert with a malicious URL. When the targeted computer user clicks onto the displayed message, they will be rerouted to some phishing domains like JokeWorld and JokeBox. However, the main objective of this threat is to hijack the ICQ account of victimized users and deliver same malicious message to the peoples added to their contact lists. By using this deceptive tactic, the malware infecting the system users all across the world. Therefore, it is important for you to stay away from such dubious web portals which they have been used by the cyber criminals for distributing nasty computer viruses like ICQ Virus.

At the time of dealing with this malware, you may come across with another scenario in which your system gets infected with a dangerous Trojan horse virus. This usually happens when the targeted system users click on the associated malicious link which works as a installer of vicious Trojan virus. Moreover, it should be noted that malwares like Trojan horse can cause serious damages to your Windows machine and let other rogue application inside your computer as well. Due to this, you will not only find that your account on ICQ is hijacked and also each and every person of your contacts get the same malicious URL and pop-up message caused by ICQ Virus. Besides, you can also notice plenty of unknown programs installed on your system that can be used by the criminal hackers for initiating malicious activities on your affected device.

Peculiarities of Having ICQ Virus on Your System

Furthermore, the malware can also mislead you into downloading and installing fake system optimization program and trick you into purchasing its licensed version as well. ICQ Virus may also help the threat actors to steal your important information like online banking account information, passwords and login details related to other websites. RMV experts must warn you about the fact that such threats can block your pre-installed legitimate security programs in order to block you from removing the malware completely from your machine. In case, if you have become the victim of this dangerous Trojan virus, you need to use a credible and powerful anti-malware shield to eliminate ICQ Virus safely from your infected PC.

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Steps to Remove ICQ Virus

Step 1>> How to Boot Windows in Safe Mode to isolate ICQ Virus

Step 2>> How to View Hidden Files created by ICQ Virus

for Windows XP

• Exit all Program and Go to Desktop
• Select My Computer icon and Double Click to Open it
• Click on the Tools Menu and now select and Click on Folder Options.
• Select on View Tab that appears in New Window.
• Check mark on the box next to Dispaly the Contents of System Folders
• Now Check the box in order to Show Hidden Files and Folders
• Now press on Apply and OK to close the Window.
• As soon as these steps are performed, you can view the files and folders that were created by ICQ Virus and hidden till now.

 

for Windows Vista

• Minimize all Window and Go to Desktop
• Click on the Start Button which can be found in lower lef Corner having Windows Logo
• Click on the Control Panel on the Menu and Open it
• Control Panel can be opened in Classic View or Control Panel Home View.
• If you have Selected Classic View, follow this
• Double Click on the Folder icon to open it
• Now select the view tab
• Click on Option to Show Hidden Files or Folders
• If you have Selected Control Panel Home View, follow this
• Appearance and Personalization link is to be Clicked
• Select on Show Hidden Files or Folders
• Press Apply Option and then Click on OK.

This will Show all the Folders including those created by ICQ Virus

Know how to view Hidden Folders on Windows 7, Win 8 and Windows 10

(Following the above steps are necessary to view all the files created by ICQ Virus and that is known to exist on Compromised PC.)

• Open the Run Box by holding together the Start Key and R.

• Now Type and input appwiz.cpl and press on OK
• This will take you to the Control Panel, Now Search for Suspicious programs or any entries related to ICQ Virus. Unistall it once if you happen to find it. However be sure not to Uninstall any other program from the list.
• In the Search Field, Type msconfig and press on Enter, this will pop-up a Window

In the Startup Menu, Uncheck all the ICQ Virus related entries or which are Unknown as Manufacturer.

Step 3>> Open the Run Box by Pressing Start Key and R in Combination

1. Copy + Paste the following Command as
2. notepad %windir%/system32/Drivers/etc/hosts and press on OK
3. This will Open a new file. If your system has been hacked by ICQ Virus, certain IP’s will be displayed which can be found in the bottom of the screen.

Look for the suspicious IP that is present in your Localhost

Step 4>> How to Terminate ICQ Virus Running Processes

• Go the Processes Tab by pressing on CTRL+SHIFT+ESC Keys Together.
• Look for the ICQ Virus Running Processes.
• Right Click on ICQ Virus and End the Process.

Step 5>> How to Remove ICQ Virus Related Registry Entries

• Open Registry by Typing Regedit in the Run box and Hit Enter Key

• This will open all the list of entries.
• Now Find and search the entries created by ICQ Virus and cautiously delete it.
• Alternatively, you can manually search for it in the list to delete ICQ Virus Manually.

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