Easy Guide To Delete KingMiner Malware From PC (Remove Malware Virus)

 

This post is all about a new crypto-jacking or crypto-currency mining malware named KingMiner Malware that aim to attack both individual System users and enterprises to earn Monero. If you are reaching at this place then it is sure that your Windows PC is attacked by KingMiner Malware and you are looking for it's deletion guide. Well, need not to be worry at all because here you know how can you get rid of KingMiner Malware easily. So, read this post completely.

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Threat Profile of KingMiner Malware

Threat's Name KingMiner Malware
Type Crypto-mining malware, Cryptojacking, Trojan
Risk Level
Affected OS Windows OS
Discovered In Middle of June 2018
Mainly Targets IIS\SQL and Microsoft Servers
Description KingMiner Malware is another crypto-mining malware that aim to targets Windows PC and earn online digital currency.
Occurrences Spam campaigns, bundling method, torrent downloads, exploit kits, fake updater, P2P file sharing network and many more.
Removal Recommendations Download Windows Scanner Tool, to detect & get rid of KingMiner Malware.

Horrible Things of KingMiner Malware

KingMiner Malware is a worst malware infection that is capable to weaken user firewall setting and help hackers to perform their evil actions. It is actually a crypto-mining malware that mines crypto-currency. It secretly penetrates inside the PC via spam campaigns, torrent downloads, fake software updater, infected devices, file sharing site etc and then after automatically downloads and executes Windows Scriptlet file (.sct). This file is known for performing several operations including :

  • Detect relevant CPU architecture of affected device.
  • Kills relevant exe file process and delete files.
  • Automatically downloads a payload ZIP file based on detected CPU architecture.
  • Bypass the emulation attempts.
  • Use 75% of CPU capacity of infected PC and many more.

Risk Impacts of KingMiner Malware

As soon as KingMiner Malware gets inside the Windows PC, it causes lots of serious troubles. Some of the most common are :

  • Alters DNS and System configuration settings.
  • Blocks user from accessing the legitimate or their preferable domain,
  • Modifies browser settings and avoid users from reverting them.
  • Messes up user registry entries and start-up section.
  • Degrades Computer and Internet performance speed.
  • Automatically downloads and installs malicious browser extension.
  • Communicates with remote server and install several malicious malware.
  • Endangers privacy after collecting all personal data etc.

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Manual KingMiner Malware Removal Guide

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

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(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

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In case KingMiner Malware, is not letting your PC to Start in Safe Mode, then following Step is to followed

Step 2: Remove KingMiner 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

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Type rstrui.exe and Click on Enter again.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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How to Unhide KingMiner 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 KingMiner 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.

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

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How to View KingMiner 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 KingMiner Malware, folder and drive.

5. Press apply and OK.

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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

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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.

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