Thursday, 17 August 2017

Possible Steps For Deleting PUP.PCGuardian from Chrome- how to delete malware virus

Tutorial To Remove PUP.PCGuardian from Windows 2000

PUP.PCGuardian errors which should also be noticed 0x80240036 WU_E_INVALID_OPERATION The object's current state did not allow the operation., 0x00000062, 0xf0803 CBS_S_STACK_SHUTDOWN_REQUIRED servicing stack updated, aborting, 0x0000003A, 0x8024FFFF WU_E_REPORTER_UNEXPECTED There was a reporter error not covered by another error code., 0x8024000A WU_E_COULDNOTCANCEL Cancellation of the operation was not allowed., 0x80246009 WU_E_DM_BITSTRANSFERERROR A download manager operation failed because there was an unspecified Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) transfer error., 0x000000F8, 0xf0809 CBS_E_ARRAY_ELEMENT_MISSING attempt to get non-existent array element, 0x0000011C, 0x0000001F, 0x80244016 WU_E_PT_HTTP_STATUS_BAD_REQUEST Same as HTTP status 400 - the server could not process the request due to invalid syntax., 0x0000003C, 0x80243FFD WU_E_NON_UI_MODE Unable to show UI when in non-UI mode; WU client UI modules may not be installed.

Uninstall PUP.PCGuardian : Step By Step Uninstallation Guide

Detailed Information About PUP.PCGuardian

PUP.PCGuardian has been considered as one of the most dangerous Windows System threat. It usually infect all famous browser by attaching add-ons, plug-ins and other suspicious code. By modifying browser setting and attacking your browser, it will lead you to the third-party site and start to cause interruption while surfing the web. It secretly gets installed into the PC without asking for their approval and cause lots of serious troubles for them. The primary goal of its developers is to boost web traffic, promote sponsored products or services and earn online revenues.

After getting installed into your Windows System, PUP.PCGuardian will brings lots of serious problems to you. Some of them are listed below :
  • Encrypts your files, makes them inaccessible and ask to pay ransom fee.
  • Highly consumes System resources and degrades overall performance speed.
  • Alters entire browser as well as System settings.
  • Opens the System backdoor and allow hackers to access PC remotely.
  • Collects victims all sensitive data and send them to the scammers and much more.



Manual Solutions To Uninstall PUP.PCGuardian


Method 1 : Quick Steps To Start Windows System in Safe Mode with Networking To Uninstall PUP.PCGuardian

For Windows 7

  • First of all, close all open tab or application and restart your PC.
  • Tap F8 key repeatedly on your keyboard until your desktop screen is presented with "Advanced Boot Options" screen.
  • To select the "Safe Mode with Networking", use arrow keys and press the Enter button on your keyboard.

For Windows 8

  • Go to the Start screen>type Advanced Startup>Click on Settings.
  • The Settings screen will appear on your screen, scroll down and click on the Restart button under the category of "Advanced Startup".
  • Select Troubleshoot option.
  • Move your cursor and press on the Advanced options.
  • Go to Startup Settings option and click on the Restart button. By following these procedure, your PC will restart again.
  • On the Startup Settings option, press 5 key to enable "Safe with Networking" option.

Windows 10

  • Restart your Computer. Hold the Shift key down when you select Power > Restart.
  • Go to Troubleshoot>Advanced options>Startup Setting>Restart.
  • You will see the list of options on your screen. Press 5 key on your keyboard to enable the PC in Safe Mode with Networking.

Method 2 : Locate and Uninstall All Registry Files Created By PUP.PCGuardian

  • Press "Windows+R" keys together to call out the Run window. 
  • Type "regedit" and hit on the Enter key.
  • Find out PUP.PCGuardian related entries and delete them.

Note : If you are unable to locate manually then check these files because PUP.PCGuardian keeps changing its files with path and name.
HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\DisallowRun
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Tracing\Muvic_RASAPI32
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Tracing\Muvic_RASMANCS
HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftInternet ExplorerMain "Default_Page_URL"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\[adware name]

Method 3 : Uninstall PUP.PCGuardian related all malicious processes from Windows Task Manger

  • Press "Ctrl + Shift + Esc" keys together to enter the Task Manager.
  • Get over the Processes Tab.
  • Find out PUP.PCGuardian or related process, right click on it and click on the "End Process" button.

Method 4 : Quick Steps To Unhide All Hidden Files And Folders to Uninstall PUP.PCGuardian

On Windows XP/Vista/7

  • Open My Computer by double clicking on its icon.
  • Go to Tools menu>Folder options > View tab.
  • Under the Hidden files and folders section, mark on the "Show hidden files and  folders option".
  • Press on Apply button and at last click on OK button.

On Windows 8

  • Go to Start logo and choose Control Panel.
  • Go to setting option>Select "Appearance and Personalization" tab.
  • Tick mark on the "Show hidden files and folders" and click on apply and OK button.

On Windows 10

  • First of all, open the folder which you want to reveal files.
  • Go to View tab from the menu bar.
  • Activate the Radio Button which is associated with "Show hidden files and folder" created by PUP.PCGuardian.
  • Press Apply and then OK button.

Method 5 : Uninstall PUP.PCGuardian or associated files from Control Panel

From Windows XP/Vista/7

  • Go to Start and choose Control Panel option.
  • Click on the Uninstall a Program option under the Programs and features.
  • Find out PUP.PCGuardian or related files and Click on the Uninstall button.

From Windows 8/10

  • Right click on the bottom left corner of System and select Control Panel option.
  • Go to the Programs category and click on the Uninstall a Program option.
  • Locate PUP.PCGuardian and related suspicious program and press on the Uninstall button.

Method 6 : Uninstall PUP.PCGuardian From Different Web Browsers

From Chrome 57.0.2987

  • Open your Chrome 57.0.2987. Go to the three stripes icon which is located at the top right corner.
  • Go to Tools > Select Extensions.
  • Find out PUP.PCGuardian or related extensions and click on the Trash icon.

From IE 7:7.00.6001.1800

  • First of all, open your IE 7:7.00.6001.1800 browser. Go to Tools and select Manage Add-ons option.
  • Find out PUP.PCGuardian related extensions and click on the Disable or Uninstall button.

From Mozilla:43.0.1

  • Launch Mozilla:43.0.1. 
  • Go to Tools > Add-ons > Extensions.
  • Select PUP.PCGuardian related extensions from the appearing list and click on Remove button.

From Edge

Microsoft Edge browser does not carry out any extensions. If you are Microsoft Edge user and want to delete PUP.PCGuardian from your browser then you can skip this method and opt another alternative removal procedure.

Method 7 : Turn On Safe Browsing Features To Protect Windows System Against PUP.PCGuardian

On Chrome 57.0.2987

  • Open your Chrome 57.0.2987 > type chrome://settings/ in the address bar and hit Enter button on your keyboard.
  • On the Settings page, select "Show advanced settings" option.
  • Find out Privacy section and mark on the "Protect you and your device from dangerous sites" option.
  • At last, restart your browser.

On IE 7:7.00.6001.1800

  • First of all, open your IE 7:7.00.6001.1800. 
  • Go to Tools menu.
  • Choose SmartScreen Filter option from the drop down list and then select "Turn on SmartScreen Filter..." option.
  • Now, restart your IE browser.

On Mozilla:43.0.1

  • Launch Mozilla:43.0.1.
  • Select Open Menu > choose "Options" from the drop down lost.
  • Go to Security and put the check-mark on all three option which appear under the "General" including Warn me when sites try to install add-ons, Block reported attack sites and Block reported web forgeries

On Edge

  • Open Microsoft Edge browser.
  • Go to More Actions > Settings > Advanced Settings > View Advanced Settings.
  • Scroll down to turn ON " help protect my PC from malicious sites and downloads with SmartScreen Filter".

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