Saturday 25 November 2017

How To Remove SearchMyFile from Internet Explorer- malware prevention

Uninstall SearchMyFile Manually

SearchMyFile errors which should also be noticed 0x8024200A WU_E_UH_CANREQUIREINPUT A request to the handler to install an update could not be completed because the update requires user input., 0x80246002 WU_E_DM_INCORRECTFILEHASH A download manager operation could not be completed because the file digest was not recognized., 0x00000010, 0x80248FFF WU_E_DS_UNEXPECTED A data store error not covered by another WU_E_DS_* code. , We could not Update System Reserved Partition, 0x80246004 WU_E_DM_NEEDDOWNLOADREQUEST An operation could not be completed because a download request is required from the download handler., 0x80240025 WU_E_USER_ACCESS_DISABLED Group Policy settings prevented access to Windows Update., 0x8024D009 WU_E_SETUP_SKIP_UPDATE An update to the Windows Update Agent was skipped due to a directive in the wuident.cab file., 0x000000A1, 0x000000F9, 0x80248000 WU_E_DS_SHUTDOWN An operation failed because Windows Update Agent is shutting down., 0x1000007E, 0x00000023, 0x00000008, 0x8024000F WU_E_CYCLE_DETECTED Circular update relationships were detected in the metadata., 0x0000010C

Delete SearchMyFile : Step By Step Deletion Guide

Detailed Information About SearchMyFile

SearchMyFile has been considered as one of the most dangerous OS 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 OS, SearchMyFile 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 Delete SearchMyFile


Method 1 : Step By Step Guide To Start OS in Safe Mode with Networking To Delete SearchMyFile

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 Delete All Registry Files Created By SearchMyFile

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

Note : If you are unable to locate manually then check these files because SearchMyFile 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 : Delete SearchMyFile 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 SearchMyFile or related process, right click on it and click on the "End Process" button.

Method 4 : Step By Step Guide To Unhide All Hidden Files And Folders to Delete SearchMyFile

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 SearchMyFile.
  • Press Apply and then OK button.

Method 5 : Delete SearchMyFile 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 SearchMyFile or related files and Click on the Delete 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 SearchMyFile and related suspicious program and press on the Delete button.

Method 6 : Delete SearchMyFile From Different Web Browsers

From Chrome 48.0.2564

  • Open your Chrome 48.0.2564. Go to the three stripes icon which is located at the top right corner.
  • Go to Tools > Select Extensions.
  • Find out SearchMyFile or related extensions and click on the Trash icon.

From IE 8:8.00.6001.18241

  • First of all, open your IE 8:8.00.6001.18241 browser. Go to Tools and select Manage Add-ons option.
  • Find out SearchMyFile related extensions and click on the Disable or Delete button.

From Mozilla:47.0.1

  • Launch Mozilla:47.0.1. 
  • Go to Tools > Add-ons > Extensions.
  • Select SearchMyFile 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 SearchMyFile from your browser then you can skip this method and opt another alternative removal procedure.

Method 7 : Turn On Safe Browsing Features To Protect OS Against SearchMyFile

On Chrome 48.0.2564

  • Open your Chrome 48.0.2564 > 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 8:8.00.6001.18241

  • First of all, open your IE 8:8.00.6001.18241. 
  • 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:47.0.1

  • Launch Mozilla:47.0.1.
  • 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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