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Cpk.exe is not something you would wish to keep on your device. We have analysed this executable and concluded that this is a malicious file. here are the facts:
- It has been identified by several trusted antivirus engines as malicious:
- it has implemented anti-detection mechanisms for stealth purposes
- Uses Anti-Reverse Engineering Technics
- Contacts foreign IP addresses that contain malicious files
- Modifies proxy settings
- Contains ability to register a top-level exception handler and many more
That is why, this application is classified as a potentially unwanted program or PUP for short. It is in no way as dangerous as Trojan or ransomware infections are. However, you should not underestimate it. The Cpk.exe utility is programmed to generate revenue for its owners. To do so, it uses a pay-per-click marketing system. There is nothing bad in this system. In fact, all big search engines employ it. However, unlike them, the Cpk.exe app has no checking mechanisms. Anyone willing to pay can use this program to promote anything. Sometimes uncertificated and even illegal products are promoted by such tools. Be extremely careful if you have kids. This program has no parenting control. It may display content that is not suitable for children. You should also think about yourself. Why should you suffer? The Cpk.exe PUP will turn your normal web browsing into a nightmare. Every website you visit will be covered in ad banners. Pop-up windows will interrupt you all the time. On top of that, you will be constantly redirected to shady websites. Can you imagine getting any work done in such conditions? Don’t put up with this. Track this intruder down and remove it on the spot!
How did I get infected with Cpk.exe?
The Cpk.exe program entered your computer in complete silence. No one asked your permission. You were ignored. This tool managed to install itself and is now wreaking havoc on your PC. We have bad news for you. To be running on your machine, at some point, you gave Cpk.exe your approval. However, you should not be too harsh on yourself. You were deceived. This tool never asked you openly. It may have arrived as a bundled program to some freeware you downloaded off the web. Developers often attach extra programs to the installation files of many free programs. This method is known as bundling and it is quite common nowadays. Once you start the installation of such a bundle, you will be presented with two installation techniques: a standard/fast method and a custom one. Which one do you prefer? If the standard method is your answer, you must change your habits. Always use the advanced installation wizard. Only by using it can you stop the installation of all unwanted programs. If you select the standard method, however, all these extras will be installed without further ado. The standard option is completely automatic. Once executed, it won’t ask you twice. Don’t hesitate to use the advanced method. It is not complicated. Neither is it time-consuming.
Why is Cpk.exe dangerous?
The Cpk.exe program is nothing but trouble. It will drown you in a sea of ads. It can cause your machine to slow down to a crawl. After all, this app is working on your CPU and uses a lot of RAM. The more ads you see, the slower your PC will become. And you will see a lot of ads. Every website will be covered in advertisements. What is interesting is that all ads you are seeing are related to your recent browsing activities. This is so because the Cpk.exe application chose those ads for you. The furtive program monitors your online activities and targets ads for you. In other words, it is spying on you. What’s worse. It is selling the collected data. This is not a joke. There are people willing to buy such information. After all, this data includes your online habits. A capable marketing agent can analyze it and create a successful marketing campaign. This doesn’t sound too dangerous, does it? Unfortunately, you are mistaken. The Cpk.exe PUP can “see” your usernames, password and email addresses. This information will be sold too. Now you understand. Don’t log in to any banking services or social media while this parasite remains active on your machine. Otherwise, you risk losing more than your privacy. Luckily, this infection is relatively easy to be removed. Of course, only if caught on time. So, don’t delay it! Use a trustworthy anti-virus program and remove this parasite immediately.
How Can I Remove Cpk.exe?
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If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the Cpk.exe infection. Please, follow the procedures in the exact order. Please, consider to print this guide or have another computer at your disposal. You will NOT need any USB sticks or CDs.
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- Open your task Manager by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+ESC keys simultaneously
- Locate the process of Cpk.exe.exe and kill it
- Open your windows registry editor by typing”regedit” in the windows search box
Navigate to (Depending on your OS version)
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
and delete the display Name: Cpk.exe
Simultaneously press the Windows Logo Button and then “R” to open the Run Command
Type “Appwiz.cpl”
Locate all unknown programs and click on uninstall/change. To facilitate the search you can sort the programs by date.
Search your HDD for the executable and delete Cpk.exe. Double check with any antimalware program for any leftovers. Keep your software up-to date!