Sunday, 25 March 2018

Know How To Delete Idle Buddy - malware encrypted my files

Simple Steps To Uninstall Idle Buddy from Windows XP

Idle Buddy causes following error 0x000000A1, 0xf080A CBS_E_REESTABLISH_SESSION session object updated, must recreate session, 0x00000064, 0x8024801A WU_E_DS_INVALIDOPERATION A request was declined because the operation is not allowed., 0x80240002 WU_E_MAX_CAPACITY_REACHED The maximum capacity of the service was exceeded., 0x0000004E, 0x000000FE, 0x0000007D, 0x80246007 WU_E_DM_NOTDOWNLOADED The update has not been downloaded., 0x80240028 WU_E_UNINSTALL_NOT_ALLOWED The update could not be uninstalled because the request did not originate from a WSUS server., 0x8024D013 WU_E_SETUP_WRONG_SERVER_VERSION Windows Update Agent could not be updated because the server does not contain update information for this version., 0x80242006 WU_E_UH_INVALIDMETADATA A handler operation could not be completed because the update contains invalid metadata., 0x000000E2, 0x00000011, 0x8024502D WU_E_PT_SAME_REDIR_ID Windows Update Agent failed to download a redirector cabinet file with a new redirectorId value from the server during the recovery., 0x80244016 WU_E_PT_HTTP_STATUS_BAD_REQUEST Same as HTTP status 400 - the server could not process the request due to invalid syntax.

Delete Idle Buddy : Step By Step Removal Guide

Detailed Information About Idle Buddy

Idle Buddy 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, Idle Buddy 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 Idle Buddy


Method 1 : Steps To Start System in Safe Mode with Networking To Delete Idle Buddy

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 Idle Buddy

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

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

Method 4 : Steps To Unhide All Hidden Files And Folders to Delete Idle Buddy

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 Idle Buddy.
  • Press Apply and then OK button.

Method 5 : Delete Idle Buddy 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 Idle Buddy 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 Idle Buddy and related suspicious program and press on the Delete button.

Method 6 : Delete Idle Buddy 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 Idle Buddy or related extensions and click on the Trash icon.

From Internet Explorer 9-9.0.8080.16413

  • First of all, open your Internet Explorer 9-9.0.8080.16413 browser. Go to Tools and select Manage Add-ons option.
  • Find out Idle Buddy related extensions and click on the Disable or Delete button.

From Mozilla:43.0.1

  • Launch Mozilla:43.0.1. 
  • Go to Tools > Add-ons > Extensions.
  • Select Idle Buddy 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 Idle Buddy 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 Idle Buddy

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 Internet Explorer 9-9.0.8080.16413

  • First of all, open your Internet Explorer 9-9.0.8080.16413. 
  • 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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1 comment:

  1. Steve smith2 June 2019 at 22:24

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