Tuesday, 22 October 2019

Possible Steps For Deleting SLOWDRIFT from Windows 2000- ransomware and cryptolocker

Remove SLOWDRIFT from Windows 2000

Error caused by SLOWDRIFT 0x8024C004 WU_E_DRV_NO_METADATA The driver update is missing metadata., Error 0x80070652, 0x000000D2, 0x8024200F WU_E_UH_INCONSISTENT_FILE_NAMES The file names contained in the update metadata and in the update package are inconsistent., 0x8024A004 WU_E_AU_PAUSED Automatic Updates was unable to process incoming requests because it was paused., 0x80248018 WU_E_DS_SESSIONLOCKMISMATCH A table was not closed because it is not associated with the session., 0x000000D6, 0x0000005F, 0x000000C9, 0x000000FD, 0x000000D8, 0x0000007C

Remove SLOWDRIFT : Step By Step Removal Guide

Detailed Information About SLOWDRIFT

SLOWDRIFT has been considered as one of the most dangerous Operating 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 Operating System, SLOWDRIFT 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 SLOWDRIFT


Method 1 : Complete Guide To Start Operating System in Safe Mode with Networking To Remove SLOWDRIFT

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 SLOWDRIFT

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

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

Method 4 : Complete Guide To Unhide All Hidden Files And Folders to Remove SLOWDRIFT

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 SLOWDRIFT.
  • Press Apply and then OK button.

Method 5 : Remove SLOWDRIFT 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 SLOWDRIFT 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 SLOWDRIFT and related suspicious program and press on the Remove button.

Method 6 : Remove SLOWDRIFT From Different Web Browsers

From Chrome 49.0.2623

  • Open your Chrome 49.0.2623. Go to the three stripes icon which is located at the top right corner.
  • Go to Tools > Select Extensions.
  • Find out SLOWDRIFT or related extensions and click on the Trash icon.

From IE 9:9.0.8112.16421

  • First of all, open your IE 9:9.0.8112.16421 browser. Go to Tools and select Manage Add-ons option.
  • Find out SLOWDRIFT related extensions and click on the Disable or Remove button.

From Mozilla:51

  • Launch Mozilla:51. 
  • Go to Tools > Add-ons > Extensions.
  • Select SLOWDRIFT 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 SLOWDRIFT from your browser then you can skip this method and opt another alternative removal procedure.

Method 7 : Turn On Safe Browsing Features To Protect Operating System Against SLOWDRIFT

On Chrome 49.0.2623

  • Open your Chrome 49.0.2623 > 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 9:9.0.8112.16421

  • First of all, open your IE 9:9.0.8112.16421. 
  • 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:51

  • Launch Mozilla:51.
  • 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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