Sunday, 3 December 2017

Step By Step Guide To Get Rid Of PUP/DownloadAssistant from Internet Explorer- computer virus scanner

Help To Uninstall PUP/DownloadAssistant

PUP/DownloadAssistant errors which should also be noticed 0x8024C003 WU_E_DRV_REG_MISMATCH The registry type read for the driver does not match the expected type., 0x80242000 WU_E_UH_REMOTEUNAVAILABLE A request for a remote update handler could not be completed because no remote process is available., 0x000000ED, 0x80240016 WU_E_INSTALL_NOT_ALLOWED Operation tried to install while another installation was in progress or the system was pending a mandatory restart., 0x8024C001 WU_E_DRV_PRUNED A driver was skipped., 0x00000097, 0x00000002, 0x8024F002 WU_E_REPORTER_EVENTNAMESPACEPARSEFAILED The XML in the event namespace descriptor could not be parsed., 0x000000CF, 0x00000103, 0x80247002 WU_E_OL_NEWCLIENT_REQUIRED An operation could not be completed because the scan package requires a greater version of the Windows Update Agent., 0x000000FC, 0x80249004 WU_E_INVENTORY_UNEXPECTED There was an inventory error not covered by another error code., 0xf0814 CBS_E_INVALID_CONFIG_VALUE invalid setting configuration value, 0x0000006E

Remove PUP/DownloadAssistant : Step By Step Deletion Guide

Detailed Information About PUP/DownloadAssistant

PUP/DownloadAssistant has been considered as one of the most dangerous 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 System, PUP/DownloadAssistant 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 Remove PUP/DownloadAssistant


Method 1 : Know How To Start System in Safe Mode with Networking To Remove PUP/DownloadAssistant

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 Remove All Registry Files Created By PUP/DownloadAssistant

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

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

Method 4 : Know How To Unhide All Hidden Files And Folders to Remove PUP/DownloadAssistant

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/DownloadAssistant.
  • Press Apply and then OK button.

Method 5 : Remove PUP/DownloadAssistant 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/DownloadAssistant or related files and Click on the Remove 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/DownloadAssistant and related suspicious program and press on the Remove button.

Method 6 : Remove PUP/DownloadAssistant From Different Web Browsers

From Chrome 52.0.2743

  • Open your Chrome 52.0.2743. Go to the three stripes icon which is located at the top right corner.
  • Go to Tools > Select Extensions.
  • Find out PUP/DownloadAssistant or related extensions and click on the Trash icon.

From IE 8:8.00.6001.18702

  • First of all, open your IE 8:8.00.6001.18702 browser. Go to Tools and select Manage Add-ons option.
  • Find out PUP/DownloadAssistant related extensions and click on the Disable or Remove button.

From Mozilla:49

  • Launch Mozilla:49. 
  • Go to Tools > Add-ons > Extensions.
  • Select PUP/DownloadAssistant 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/DownloadAssistant from your browser then you can skip this method and opt another alternative removal procedure.

Method 7 : Turn On Safe Browsing Features To Protect System Against PUP/DownloadAssistant

On Chrome 52.0.2743

  • Open your Chrome 52.0.2743 > 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 8:8.00.6001.18702

  • First of all, open your IE 8:8.00.6001.18702. 
  • 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:49

  • Launch Mozilla:49.
  • 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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