Graftor Malware Removal

Can’t Remove Graftor? This page includes detailed Graftor Removal instructions!

If you have detected a cyber threat called Graftor, consider yourself lucky. Most PC users infected with this parasite aren’t even aware that they have a problem. You are dealing with a master. Before we continue, we must disclose that Graftor is, in fact, a family of various viruses. Most of them are Trojan horses, yet some are adware applications. Both types, however, can harm your computer. Both are breaches in your security wall. Just as all other members of this family, Graftor Malware is stealthy and can be destructive. It can spend weeks even, mounts on your computer without leaving a trace. So, yes. You are lucky to know what you are dealing with. Take advantage of this knowledge and act against the infection. You should delete Graftor as soon as possible. This virus slithers in your system and wreaks havoc. The virus can infect your entire OS. It can add and remove entries from your system’s registry. Thus, it can cause some programs of yours to stop working. Keep in mind that Trojans were originally used as spying devices. Graftor is not an exception. This parasite knows what kind of program you have installed on your PC, your MAC and IP addresses. It can track your browser related data. It can even steal your personal files. Don’t tolerate this parasite on board. It is removable. Delete it upon detection. As Graftor is a sophisticated infection, we recommend you to use a powerful anti-virus app. Download one you like and run a full system scan. Don’t waste your time! Take action now!

How did I get infected with Graftor?

The Graftor Malware did not appear by itself. This parasite is usually distributed via spam email attachments. You have heard it a thousand times, you will hear it once again. Do not open emails from strangers. Verify the sender’s contacts first. It is a simple task. Enter the questionable email into some search engine. If it was used for shady business, someone might have complained online. Also, hackers tend to write on behalf of well-known companies, organizations, banks, post offices, police departments, etc. If you receive such an email, go to the company’s official website and compare the emails listed there with the one you have received a message from. If they don’t match, delete the pretender immediately. You should be always vigilant. Keep an eye for red flags. Reliable companies, for example, will use your real name to address you. If you receive a message starting with “Dear Customer,” or “Dear Friend,” proceed with caution. Do not download the attached files and do not follow any links. In some rare cases, the opening of a corrupted email can execute malicious code which downloads viruses on your PC. To prevent such infections, keep your trustworthy anti-virus program up to date!

Why is Graftor dangerous?

The Graftor Malware has full control over your system. It is a backdoor to your system. Hackers can use it to penetrate your computer’s security. They can use Graftor to transfer other malware and viruses to your device. And thus, the virus can affect its different victims in a different manner. It all depends on what the hackers need at the moment. If they lack cyber currency, they can turn your machine into coin miner. Or, they can turn your PC into a part of a botnet. In some states, being part of an illegal botnet is reason enough for a legal prosecution to take place. It doesn’t matter who turned your PC into a part of such networks, you will be the one to face the charges. Unfortunately, this is not the stream of bad news. You may lose your personal files. Graftor can steal your pictures, documents, databases, archive, etc. This task is not even complicated. The Trojan can simply infect your PC with ransomware and that’s it. You will be denied access to your precious files. Don’t wait to see what will happen to your machine. Take immediate measures against the infection!

How Can I Remove Graftor?

If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the Graftor 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.

• Open your task Manager by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+ESC keys simultaneously
• Locate the process of Graftor.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: Graftor

Simultaneously press the Windows Logo Button and then “R” to open the Run Command

Type “Appwiz.cpl”

Locate the Graftor program and click on uninstall/change. To facilitate the search you can sort the programs by date. Review the most recent installed programs first. In general you should remove all unknown programs.

Navigate to C:/Program Files and delete Graftor folder. Double check with any antimalware program for any leftovers. Keep your software up-to date!