Solved! How To Delete PUA:Win32/Linkury (Remove Malware Virus)

Descriptive Note on PUA:Win32/Linkury

PUA:Win32/Linkury is a specific detection used by the anti-malware tool. The name of this term includes PUA, thus it is clear that it is a type of potentially unwanted application that includes an adware which is mainly known for installing several suspicious toolbars or another unclear objects. Likewise another unwanted application, it proliferates inside the machine secretly and after that it immediately alters Computer files, installs the services of new window, creates numerous virus folders etc to compromise users machine. Besides, there are various dangerous or issues related to PUA:Win32/Linkury which makes it unnecessary for targeted machine.

Technical Details of PUA:Win32/Linkury
Threat's Name	PUA:Win32/Linkury
Signature Name	Gen:Variant.Adware.Linkury
Threat Type	Potentially Unwanted Application
Discovered on	November 19, 2018
Risk Impact
Affected PCs	Windows OS
File Type	DLL
File Size	460,800 bytes
Overview	PUA:Win32/Linkury is a type of potentially unwanted application that enters on users machine as a dubious system file dropped by another malicious malware.
Removal	Possible, to uninstall PUA:Win32/Linkury or remove another unwanted application, you must download Windows Scanner Tool.

Distribution Method of PUA:Win32/Linkury

Being a potentially unwanted application, PUA:Win32/Linkury uses numerous tricky ways to penetrate inside the machine but it mainly intrudes inside the machine after you have download and install a cost-free programs or software like PDF creators, download managers, video streaming/recording etc. It often bundled within the Advanced/Custom installer on download site, so downloading of any packages carelessly may lead you to PUA:Win32/Linkury infection. This is why, you must be cautious and attentive while installing of any freeware package or doing any online operation.

Get Familiar With The Unwanted Behavior of PUA:Win32/Linkury On PC

• Alters browser settings as well as shortcuts.
• Injects into user browsers and other processes on PC.
• Add some pop-ups and advertisement on user browser and desktop.
• Slows down the loading speed of any webpage.
• Makes targeted machine too much slower than usual.
• Freezes up users machine and crash user browsers.
• Gathers users all sensitive data and sent them to scammers with wrong intention etc.

Prevention Measures Against PUA:Win32/Linkury

1. Always do full scan of your System.
2. Pay attention while downloading and install any software.
3. Always opt Advanced/Custom installation option instead of Default/Typical.
4. Don't open any unknown message or link.
5. Avoid to download any suspicious attachment or package.
6. Never click on any malicious content or third-party link etc.

Click to Free Scan for PUA:Win32/Linkury on PC

 

How to Uninstall PUA:Win32/Linkury from Compromised System

• Step:1 Reboot your PC in Safe Mode

• Step:2 View all Hidden Files and Folders

• Step:3 Uninstall PUA:Win32/Linkury from Control Panel

• Step:4 Remove PUA:Win32/Linkury from Startup Items

• Step:5 Remove PUA:Win32/Linkury from Localhost Files

• Step:6 Remove PUA:Win32/Linkury and Block Pop-ups on Browsers

• Internet Explorer

• Google Chrome

• Mozilla Firefox

• Edge

Step:1 First of all, Reboot your PC in Safe Mode to make it safe from PUA:Win32/Linkury

(this Guide illustrates how to restart Windows in Safe Mode in all versions.)

Step:2 Now you need to View all Hidden Files and Folders that exist on different drives

Step:3 Uninstall PUA:Win32/Linkury from Control Panel

Press Start Key + R together and Type appwiz.cpl

Now Press on OK

This will Open the Control Panel. Now look for PUA:Win32/Linkury or any other Suspicious program

once found, Uninstall PUA:Win32/Linkury ASAP

Step:4 How to Remove PUA:Win32/Linkury from Startup Items

To Go to Startup Area, Click on Start Key + R

Type msconfig in the search area and click on Enter. A window will pop-out

 

 

In the Startup area, look for any suspicious PUA:Win32/Linkury entries or that are from Unknown Manufacturers

(This is an important step and users are advised to monitor all items carefully over here before proceeding further.)

Step:5 How to Remove PUA:Win32/Linkury from Localhost Files

Click on Start Key + R in Combination. Copy and Paste to Open hosts File

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

Soon, you will get a list of suspicious IP’s in the bottom of the screen

this is quite helpful in knowing if your browser has been hacked

Steps 6: How to Remove PUA:Win32/Linkury and Block Pop-ups on Browsers

How to Remove PUA:Win32/Linkury from IE

Open IE and Click on Tools. Now Select Manage add-ons

In the pane, under Toolbars and Extensions, Choose the PUA:Win32/Linkury extensions which is to be deleted

Now Click on Remove or Disable Option.

Press Tool button and Select Internet Option

This will lead you to the Tab, now Select Privacy Tab, Turn on Pop-up blocker by clicking on it.

 

How to Uninstall PUA:Win32/Linkury from Google Chrome

Google Chrome is to be Opened

Now Click on menu present at the top right corner

Choose Tools >> Extensions

Select PUA:Win32/Linkury related Extensions and now Click on Trash icon to remove PUA:Win32/Linkury

Under Advanced Settings Option, Enable Do not allow any Site to Show pop-ups. Click on Ok to apply it.

How to Block PUA:Win32/Linkury on Mozilla FF

Select and Open Mozilla FF, Select PUA:Win32/Linkury or other Add-ons by clicking on Menu button

In the Add-ons Manager, Select the extension related to PUA:Win32/Linkury.

Now Click on Remove to delete PUA:Win32/Linkury permanently

Also Select and Check mark “Block Pop-up Windows” under po-ups in the Content Tab

How to Get Rid of PUA:Win32/Linkury on Edge on Win 10

First of all Open MS Edge and Click on “More actions(…)” link

Now Select and Click on Settings In Menu under “More Actions”

Under Settings, screen click on View Advanced Settings button

In Advanced Settings, turn on Block pop-ups by toggling button to ON

 

Following the above Manual Steps will be effective in blocking PUA:Win32/Linkury. However, if you are unable to accomplish these steps, click the button given below to scan your PC

Don’t forget to given your feedback or submit any question if you have any doubt regarding PUA:Win32/Linkury or its removal process