Uninstall MsMpEng.exe from Windows 8

 

How To Remove MsMpEng.exe (Quick Guide)

This article is about MsMpEng.exe. You can read the whole article here carefully. This will guide you more and provide the secure pathway to keep your PC safe.

A Brief Introduction About MsMpEng.exe

MsMpEng.exe belongs to the Trojan family. It’s behaviors are same as the other trojan viruses. It hide itself deeply into the computer as it is difficult to detect with antivirus. If it occurs inside your system, your computer will get operated slowly and can’t be recover your computer’s normal speed. It can also change the settings of your system. You PC may be in disorder. It also disable your task manager and control panel once it get installed in your system.

Common Symptoms Of The MsMpEng.exe

• MsMpEng.exe modifies the browser settings
• It alters the DNS configuration and block to access the legitimate websites.
• It communicate with the remote server and install other malware into the system silently.
• It mess up the registry entries and degrades the system performance.
• It also install the malevolent browser extension for displaying the annoying pop-ups.
• It redirects the user to other phishing sites.
• It give permission to hackers to enter inside the system without your permission.

How Does MsMpEng.exe Penetrate Into Your Computer?

The penetration of virus depends on several factors like spam email and junk mail attachments. When you open the spam email the MsMpEng.exe which is linked with the spam mail get enters into the system. When you click to open the junk mail attachments, you will find that this virus get easily penetrated into your system due to the attachment. If you are visiting the low quality websites, then be alert because this is also the vital method of penetration of this virus into your system. The peer to peer file transfer and the bundled with free software are also the vital reason for the invasion of MsMpEng.exe. If you will download and install the freeware, it is sure that you will get this virus very quickly inside your computer.

What Are The Hazardous Activities Of MsMpEng.exe?

The hackers when get connected to the remote server, they starts to watch your all online activities. It is very harmful for your system and you also. You will lose your data and money both. They actually steal your all important information for their malign purpose and earn money. This is very painful for the innocent users when they lose their information. So, it is much better that you should always keep your PC free from this kind of viruses.

Steps to Delete MsMpEng.exe

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 MsMpEng.exe from Task Manager

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

Step:3 How to Delete MsMpEng.exe 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 MsMpEng.exe Related applications on Startup Items

Now Uncheck all Unknown or Suspicious items from “System Configuration” related to MsMpEng.exe

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

Step: 4 How to Delete MsMpEng.exe 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 MsMpEng.exe 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 MsMpEng.exe and if found must be deleted.

Step 5 How to View Hidden Files and Folders Created by MsMpEng.exe

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 MsMpEng.exe that was existing on your compromised system.

Still, if you are unable to get rid of MsMpEng.exe using manual steps, you need to scan your PC to detect MsMpEng.exe.

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