Uninstall CollectorStealer Malware From Infected PC

 

CollectorStealer Malware is a recent launched PC threat which comes from the family of Trojan. According to the system security professional the CollectorStealer Malware is basically the name of a malicious software or program which is designed and developed in such a way to function itself as a tool. It further allows the cyber criminals to steal or gather various sensitive and personal information of the user’s such as their user name, passwords, login details, bank account details, credit card details, IP address, URL visited, download history and such more like this. However, the CollectorStealer Malware is for sale on to a hacker forum for about $12 or $75 depending on the subscription type. It is also responsible to disable the installed anti-virus program from the infected device. All the data, files and folders which are stored within the operating system seems to be lost or get corrupted by the harmful and evil effects of the CollectorStealer Malware. It prevents you from further working or performing any tasks within the infected system and results to put the entire machine at a high risk. On the other end all the essential and necessary setting of the operating machine get changed by the CollectorStealer Malware which basically includes its registry files, exe files, task manager, and windows editor and so on.

Moreover, the CollectorStealer Malware is being advertised on to the aforementioned forum as its top end information stealer with having a Russian interface. Further, the CollectorStealer Malware cyber criminals can also gained the browser cookies, auto fill forms from your Chromium browsers as well other installed web browsers too. It also opens the backdoor gate of the infected operating system which allows other harmful and risky threats to infiltrate within the system and thus cause more damages to it. The CollectorStealer Malware easily gets entered within the compromised PC by the downloading of freeware programs from the unsafe websites, by use of the infected removable media drives, through the distribution of fake or spam email files and folders on to the system, peer to peer sharing of the files, by clicking on the sponsored links and ads, opening of the spam or fake email files and such more. The infected device is badly infected and totally under the control of CollectorStealer Malware. So to operate on the system in a hassle free manner you should instantly uninstall CollectorStealer Malware from the infected PC.

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Steps to Remove CollectorStealer Malware

Step 1>> How to Boot Windows in Safe Mode to isolate CollectorStealer Malware

Step 2>> How to View Hidden Files created by CollectorStealer Malware

for Windows XP

  • Exit all Program and Go to Desktop
  • Select My Computer icon and Double Click to Open it
  • Click on the Tools Menu and now select and Click on Folder Options.
  • Select on View Tab that appears in New Window.
  • Check mark on the box next to Dispaly the Contents of System Folders
  • Now Check the box in order to Show Hidden Files and Folders
  • Now press on Apply and OK to close the Window.
  • As soon as these steps are performed, you can view the files and folders that were created by CollectorStealer Malware and hidden till now.

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for Windows Vista

  • Minimize all Window and Go to Desktop
  • Click on the Start Button which can be found in lower lef Corner having Windows Logo
  • Click on the Control Panel on the Menu and Open it
  • Control Panel can be opened in Classic View or Control Panel Home View.
  • If you have Selected Classic View, follow this
  • Double Click on the Folder icon to open it
  • Now select the view tab
  • Click on Option to Show Hidden Files or Folders
  • If you have Selected Control Panel Home View, follow this
  • Appearance and Personalization link is to be Clicked
  • Select on Show Hidden Files or Folders
  • Press Apply Option and then Click on OK.

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This will Show all the Folders including those created by CollectorStealer Malware

Know how to view Hidden Folders on Windows 7, Win 8 and Windows 10

(Following the above steps are necessary to view all the files created by CollectorStealer Malware and that is known to exist on Compromised PC.)

  • Open the Run Box by holding together the Start Key and R.

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  • Now Type and input appwiz.cpl and press on OK
  • This will take you to the Control Panel, Now Search for Suspicious programs or any entries related to CollectorStealer Malware. Unistall it once if you happen to find it. However be sure not to Uninstall any other program from the list.
  • In the Search Field, Type msconfig and press on Enter, this will pop-up a Window

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In the Startup Menu, Uncheck all the CollectorStealer Malware related entries or which are Unknown as Manufacturer.

Step 3>> Open the Run Box by Pressing Start Key and R in Combination

 

  1. Copy + Paste the following Command as
  2. notepad %windir%/system32/Drivers/etc/hosts and press on OK
  3. This will Open a new file. If your system has been hacked by CollectorStealer Malware, certain IP’s will be displayed which can be found in the bottom of the screen.

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Look for the suspicious IP that is present in your Localhost

Step 4>> How to Terminate CollectorStealer Malware Running Processes

  • Go the Processes Tab by pressing on CTRL+SHIFT+ESC Keys Together.
  • Look for the CollectorStealer Malware Running Processes.
  • Right Click on CollectorStealer Malware and End the Process.

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Step 5>> How to Remove CollectorStealer Malware Related Registry Entries

  • Open Registry by Typing Regedit in the Run box and Hit Enter Key

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  • This will open all the list of entries.
  • Now Find and search the entries created by CollectorStealer Malware and cautiously delete it.
  • Alternatively, you can manually search for it in the list to delete CollectorStealer Malware Manually.

Unfortunately, if you are unable to remove CollectorStealer Malware, Scan your PC Now

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