Complete Guide To Get Rid Of VikroStealer Malware from Windows 8

 

Helpful Solution For Deleting VikroStealer Malware From Windows PC

This post is all about the latest trojan named VikroStealer Malware which dangers the affected machine badly. If you are one of its victims and searching for its perfect deletion guide from long time then your search definitely ends here. Keep reading this expert’s guidelines completely and carry out the provided VikroStealer Malware removal instruction carefully.

Summary Of VikroStealer Malware

Detailed Information & Removal Tips Of VikroStealer Malware

VikroStealer Malware is another Trojan infection that enters inside the Windows System with several malicious purposes. Being an invasive and intrusive malware, it is capable to deliver the destructive payload and disable the Windows Registry Editor as well as Task Manager by exploiting System vulnerabilities. It attempts to connect System user to several malicious domain so that it can download several files. It is capable to infect more and more System files and install several dangerous parasites on users PC. After penetrating inside the machine, it do series of malevolent activities, some of them are as follows :

• VikroStealer Malware disables execution of Task Manager, Start menu, Windows Registry Editor etc.
• Highly consumes Computer resources which as a result slows down overall performance speed.
• Ruin System as well as browsing experience.
• VikroStealer Malware opens backdoor and inject several malicious threats inside the PC.
• Take control over the PC and permit hackers to access PC remotely.
• Gathers users all personal data and endangers users privacy etc.

Ways Through Which VikroStealer Malware Spread

With the enhancement in the use of Internet, VikroStealer Malware spread very rapidly. The developers of such a Trojan uses several social engineering tactics and deceptive ways to infect Windows machine but some of the most common channels are as follows :

• Spam emails
• Instant messaging
• P2P file sharing networks
• Bundling method
• Drive-by-downloads
• Exploit kits
• Hacked or gambling site
• Pirated software, P2P network, infected devices etc.

Manual VikroStealer Malware Removal Guide

Step 1: How to Start your PC in Safe Mode with Networking to Get Rid of VikroStealer Malware

(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 VikroStealer Malware, is not letting your PC to Start in Safe Mode, then following Step is to followed

Step 2: Remove VikroStealer Malware 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 VikroStealer Malware infection. Once done, Click on Next button.

Select Yes to Restore your System and get rid of VikroStealer Malware infection.

However, if the above steps does not work to remove VikroStealer Malware, follow the below mentioned steps

Step:3  Unhide All Hidden Files and Folders to Delete VikroStealer Malware

How to View VikroStealer Malware 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 VikroStealer Malware related hidden files and folders on the system.

How to Access VikroStealer Malware 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 VikroStealer Malware, you have successfully considered Windows Vista.

How to Unhide VikroStealer Malware 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 VikroStealer Malware.

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 VikroStealer Malware 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 VikroStealer Malware related suspicious files.
7. Finally, navigate your mouse cursor on close option to exit this panel.

How to View VikroStealer Malware 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 VikroStealer Malware, 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.