Removing Ransom.Bitpaymer!gm Manually

 

Remove Ransom.Bitpaymer!gm: A Complete Guide

Hi! friends I have a Windows PC which made me experience certain unusual problems last night. I therefore scanned my system which detected Ransom.Bitpaymer!gm virus. I tried to remove it with the help of my antivirus twice there by rebooting the system but the Trojan still persists in my system. Can someone suggest me solutions to remove it from my PC?

Short Description Of Ransom.Bitpaymer!gm

Ransom.Bitpaymer!gm belongs to the family of Trojan horse. It can cause your files in your system to be corrupted. It mainly targets Windows PC without seeking any permission to enter. Even your antivirus fails to recognize its presence and it can reside in your PC for a long period of time without coming into your knowledge. It is created by the spammers with an aim to earn profit. Ransom.Bitpaymer!gm can contaminate or corrupt your all files including text, images, audios and videos, html, pdf and many more executable files.

How Ransom.Bitpaymer!gm Invades Your PC?

Ransom.Bitpaymer!gm uses several nasty tricks to infiltrate into your PC. It is bundled in free software along with some other application and programs so that it cannot be tracked at the time of its entrance. It can also make way to your computer system through attachments to any email.

For example an unknown sender messaged you that you have won a prize of worth 1 million, and you are therefore advised to open the attachment to the mail so that you can grab that prize amount of your name. These are nothing but a mere method to infiltrate virus like Ransom.Bitpaymer!gm into your PC.
Ransom.Bitpaymer!gm can manage to enter into your PC by some other means like infected removable drives like CD, USB, DVD, SD and others. Ransom.Bitpaymer!gm can also sneak into your system through file sharing over networks or by some misleading websites and malicious download links.

Is Ransom.Bitpaymer!gm Harmful?

Ransom.Bitpaymer!gm can create a havoc inside user’s mind. It can’t be easily traced therefore it becomes more dangerous for you and your computer system. Due to its prolong activities inside the computer it manages to corrupt your files and documents which is severe issue for you. It keeps the record of your browsing related information like IP address, download logs, user id and password of some websites like Gmail or social sites like Facebook and share it with some third party or remote attackers which compromises your security.

 

It has the potential to overpower your defense and some other system settings which makes your computer more vulnerable and also results in improper functioning of your system. It may also assist some ransomware to encrypt some important file of user in the system in order to earn money from it.

How To Remove Ransom.Bitpaymer!gm?

The basic reason behind the infiltration of the Trojan virus like Ransom.Bitpaymer!gm is carelessness. So if you are careful while you are surfing Internet you can avoid its entry in your system.

You should read EULAs (End User License Agreements) completely before you agree for all the terms and conditions being imposed on you to download that specific software. You should scan the removable drives before you apply it to your system. Suggest the person to scan his/her device for this Trojan before sharing anything with them over networks. Keep changing your passwords for agent login to various sites. Add a backup manager to your system to create a backup for your file.

Steps to Delete Ransom.Bitpaymer!gm

Step: 1 Restart your Windows PC in Safe Mode

Find the complete details on how to Reboot your PC in Safe Mode (if you are a novice, follow the above given instructions on how to boot up your PC in Safe mode irrespective of the Windows Version that is being used as Windows XP, 7, Win 8, 8.1 and Windows 10)

Step:2 Remove Ransom.Bitpaymer!gm from Task Manager

Press CTRL+ALT+DEL simulataneously to open Task manager. Find Ransom.Bitpaymer!gm Related processes or any other suspicious processes that are running on it. Now Select and delete Ransom.Bitpaymer!gm virus from Task Manager at once.

Step:3 How to Delete Ransom.Bitpaymer!gm Related Startup Items

Press Win + R together and Type “msconfig”.

Now press Enter Key or Select OK.

“Startup” option is to be selected on the Pop-up Window Tab

Now Search for Ransom.Bitpaymer!gm Related applications on Startup Items

Now Uncheck all Unknown or Suspicious items from “System Configuration” related to Ransom.Bitpaymer!gm

Now Click and Select Restart to Start your Computer in Normal Mode

Step: 4 How to Delete Ransom.Bitpaymer!gm from Windows Registry

1. Press Win + R in combination to Open Run Box, Type regedit on the search box and press enter.
2. This will Open the registry entries.
3. Find Ransom.Bitpaymer!gm related entries from the list and carefully delete it. However be careful and do not delete any other entries as this could severely damage the Windows Component.

Also, after completing the above steps, it is important to search for any folders and files that has been created by Ransom.Bitpaymer!gm and if found must be deleted.

Step 5 How to View Hidden Files and Folders Created by Ransom.Bitpaymer!gm

1. Click on the Start Menu
2. Go to Control Panel, and Search for folder Options
3. Click on view hidden files and folders Options, For your convenience, we have included complete process on how to unhide files on all Windows Version. This will delete all the files and folders associated with Ransom.Bitpaymer!gm that was existing on your compromised system.

Still, if you are unable to get rid of Ransom.Bitpaymer!gm using manual steps, you need to scan your PC to detect Ransom.Bitpaymer!gm.

Don’t forget to submit your questions or any other queries if you have and get complete solution from our Expert’s Panel. Good Luck!