Uninstall TerraTV from Windows 7

TerraTV is a Keylogger
Trojan Dropped by TerraTV are Vbcrypt.AD, RedGhost, TSPY_ZBOT.JMO, Win32.Alman.B, Itsproc, TROJ_ARTIEF.JN, Trojan-PSW.Win32.Kates.aa, Trojan.Agent.ajzp, Tyrant Trojan
Related spyware Rootkit.Qandr, Rlvknlg.exe, MessengerPlus, TSPY_HANGAME.AN, TemizSurucu, BugDokter, ISShopBrowser, Adware Patrol, WNAD, DyFuCA.SafeSurfing
Windows Error caused by TerraTV are – 0x80244000 WU_E_PT_SOAPCLIENT_BASE WU_E_PT_SOAPCLIENT_* error codes map to the SOAPCLIENT_ERROR enum of the ATL Server Library., 0x00000020, 0xf0802 CBS_E_ALREADY_INITIALIZED session already initialized, 0x8024D009 WU_E_SETUP_SKIP_UPDATE An update to the Windows Update Agent was skipped due to a directive in the wuident.cab file., 0x000000DB, 0x8024401C WU_E_PT_HTTP_STATUS_REQUEST_TIMEOUT Same as HTTP status 408 – the server timed out waiting for the request., 0x80246008 WU_E_DM_FAILTOCONNECTTOBITS A download manager operation failed because the download manager was unable to connect the Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS)., 0x000000B9, 0x0000007B, 0x00000058
TerraTV infects these windows .dll files winsta.dll, Microsoft.Build.Utilities.dll, vssapi.dll, dsauth.dll, sccbase.dll, spwizimg.dll, scavenge.dll, wzcdlg.dll, kbdno.dll, msobmain.dll, rdpendp.dll, System.DirectoryServices.Protocols.ni.dll, wmpps.dll, networkitemfactory.dll

TerraTV may have entered your pc through these software. If you have not installed them , then get rid of them MenuMeters , iToner , FileXaminer , Deluxe PocMon 1.13 , Find Your Own Way Home 2.0 , iCal Services Pack 1.5 , Fraction Fusion 2.1 , Luminair 1.1.5 , CookiX 2.1.9 , GraphicConverter , Silent Start 1.0 , Puppytron 1.0 , No-IP 3.0b10 , Royal Envoy 2 1.0 , Boat Ramps 1.3.1 , Cacidi Cropmarks 2.0 , Listomator 1.0.1 , FlipClock 1.0 , Man Handler 2.01u

 

TerraTV

Remove TerraTV: 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 TerraTV 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 TerraTV

TerraTV 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. TerraTV can contaminate or corrupt your all files including text, images, audios and videos, html, pdf and many more executable files.

How TerraTV Invades Your PC?

TerraTV 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 TerraTV into your PC.
TerraTV can manage to enter into your PC by some other means like infected removable drives like CD, USB, DVD, SD and others. TerraTV can also sneak into your system through file sharing over networks or by some misleading websites and malicious download links.

Is TerraTV Harmful?

TerraTV 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 TerraTV?

The basic reason behind the infiltration of the Trojan virus like TerraTV 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.

Manual TerraTV Removal Guide

Step 1: How to Start your PC in Safe Mode with Networking to Get Rid of TerraTV

(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.

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(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

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In case TerraTV, is not letting your PC to Start in Safe Mode, then following Step is to followed

Step 2: Remove TerraTV 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

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Type rstrui.exe and Click on Enter again.

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Now users need to Click on Next option and Choose restore point that was the last time Windows was working fine prior to TerraTV infection. Once done, Click on Next button.

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Select Yes to Restore your System and get rid of TerraTV infection.

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However, if the above steps does not work to remove TerraTV, follow the below mentioned steps

Step:3  Unhide All Hidden Files and Folders to Delete TerraTV

How to View TerraTV 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 TerraTV related hidden files and folders on the system.

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How to Access TerraTV 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 TerraTV, you have successfully considered Windows Vista.

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How to Unhide TerraTV 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 TerraTV.

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.

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Steps to Unhide TerraTV 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 TerraTV related suspicious files.
  7. Finally, navigate your mouse cursor on close option to exit this panel.

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How to View TerraTV 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 TerraTV, folder and drive.

5. Press apply and OK.

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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

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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.

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