How to remove Botnet?

You never want Botnet on your computer

Botnet is also classified as an adware or potentially unwanted program which can target all the popular web browsers like Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome, Safari, Opera, etc. with this annoying adware on your computer, it can display you annoying pop up ads, banners, sponsored links every time you open a new tab on your web browser. besides, it is supported by cyber hackers to increase web traffic and make quick profit from it.

To live with this Botnet, you will find that your computer is running slower and slower than before and more unwanted toolbars or browser extensions will be invited to come into your computer and it also capable to record your online traces like search keywords, favorites, bookmarks or browser history, which will put your personal information in danger.

How can Botnet get into your computer without your knowledge?

Usually it can sneak into your computer while you are downloading free software online. Besides, visiting questionable websites, sharing malicious files with other users online will also be the way to get infected by Botnet. It is suggested never click the “next ”button to fast before you check the default installation of the free software for it can bundle with the free software installations.

Have tried various ways to get rid of it but get no luck? Cannot locate the related files of Botnet? We provide two ways to get rid of it, manually and automatically, you are welcome to follow the removal guide listed below:

Solution one: Botnet Manual Removal Instructions

1. Disable any suspicious startup items.

For Windows XP:
Click Start menu -> click Run -> type: msconfig in the search bar -> open System Configuration Utility -> Disable all possible startup items including those of Botnet.

2. Show hidden files

a) open Control Panel from Start menu and search for Folder Options;
b) under View tab to tick Show hidden files and folders and non-tick Hide protected operating system files (Recommended) and then click OK;
c) click on the “Start” menu and then click on the “Search programs and files” box, Search for and delete these files created by Botnet:

%AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\.dll
%AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\.exe
3. Delete all registry values related to Botnet your local hard disk C.

HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRun
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\AppEvents\Schemes\Apps\Explorer\Navigating
4. How to Disable Cookies generated by Botnet

Assuming your browser is IE
Open browser>>Tools>>Internet Options>>Delete>>Place Checkmark in relevant boxes>>Delete>>OK

5. Restart your computer normally to check the effectiveness.

Solution two: Get rid of Botnet by automatic scan of SpyHunter removal tool

SpyHunter is a powerful, real-time anti-spyware application certified by West Coast Labs’ Checkmark Certification System and designed to assist the average computer user in protecting their PC from malicious threats. SpyHunter is automatically configured to give you optimal protection with limited interaction, so all you need to do is install it for immediate and ongoing protection.

Step one: Click the icon to download SpyHunter removal tool
Follow the instrutions to install SpyHunter removal tool
Step two: After the installation, run SpyHunter and click “Malware Scan” button to have a full or quick scan on your PC.
Step three: Select the detected malicious files after your scanning and click “Remove” button to clean up all viruses.