Tips For Removing SONAR.GandCrab!gen1 from Windows 10

 

Remove SONAR.GandCrab!gen1 Quickly From Computer

I was surfing online and my computer was working slowly. I found the SONAR.GandCrab!gen1 in the PC and it was unexpectedly disturbing me. I was seeing some error and other threats also. I am unable to delete it from my computer after using the antivirus. Can someone help me?

SONAR.GandCrab!gen1 Definition

SONAR.GandCrab!gen1 is a Trojan virus. It is able to hide deeply itself into your computer. You can feel unable to delete it permanently because it come back into the system again and again after deleting it. It is very unpredictable and hidden in the HTML, exe or doc file format. This trojan virus is also capable to disable the antivirus and firewall security into the system.

How Does SONAR.GandCrab!gen1 Enters Into The Computer?

The invasion of this SONAR.GandCrab!gen1 is possible due to:

• Spam email Junk mail attachments Suspicious link Peer to peer network file transfer Shareware Freeware Clicking on unknown link Visiting the low quality website
• The techniques used for the malevolent activities and hackers mostly used this types methods for injecting their created virus. If you are downloading the free software, there may be hidden code which get active and spreads into your system. If you will open the spam attachments, it can also contains the malign code which generated after the invasion of the SONAR.GandCrab!gen1.

What Are The Bad Impacts Of SONAR.GandCrab!gen1?

SONAR.GandCrab!gen1 is very annoying and irritating. It corrupts the files and when you try to delete it. It come back again and again. It works for hackers by connecting the remote server and create a chance to spy your all online activities by the cyber criminals. They also connect to your PC and starts to watch every activities in your computer. They also feel convenient to steal the important information and collect lots of money. The other problems are also occurred by the SONAR.GandCrab!gen1 such as:

• A sudden modification arrives into your default system settings without your permission
• It mislead to the phishing websites and create to scam users. It also produces numerous ads and make the browser out of control. It causes system death and crash. It helps the cyber criminals to enter into the system remotely. It makes your PC slow and sluggish.
• These are some annoying activities which you can’t tolerate. So, it is much better to remove SONAR.GandCrab!gen1 quickly from your computer. And if you are facing trouble to delete it, you can follow the guideline here.

Manual SONAR.GandCrab!gen1 Removal Guide

Step 1: How to Start your PC in Safe Mode with Networking to Get Rid of SONAR.GandCrab!gen1

(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 SONAR.GandCrab!gen1, is not letting your PC to Start in Safe Mode, then following Step is to followed

Step 2: Remove SONAR.GandCrab!gen1 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 SONAR.GandCrab!gen1 infection. Once done, Click on Next button.

Select Yes to Restore your System and get rid of SONAR.GandCrab!gen1 infection.

However, if the above steps does not work to remove SONAR.GandCrab!gen1, follow the below mentioned steps

Step:3  Unhide All Hidden Files and Folders to Delete SONAR.GandCrab!gen1

How to View SONAR.GandCrab!gen1 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 SONAR.GandCrab!gen1 related hidden files and folders on the system.

How to Access SONAR.GandCrab!gen1 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 SONAR.GandCrab!gen1, you have successfully considered Windows Vista.

How to Unhide SONAR.GandCrab!gen1 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 SONAR.GandCrab!gen1.

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 SONAR.GandCrab!gen1 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 SONAR.GandCrab!gen1 related suspicious files.
7. Finally, navigate your mouse cursor on close option to exit this panel.

How to View SONAR.GandCrab!gen1 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 SONAR.GandCrab!gen1, 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.