JS.Webcoinminer Malware Removal

Can’t Remove JS.Webcoinminer? This page includes detailed JS.Webcoinminer Removal instructions!

JS.Webcoinminer is not a typical browser hijacker. This parasite uses your browser as a way to steal your computer resources. The pest is a drive-by coin miner which exploits your computer in order to make money for its owners. The drive-by mining is an alternative to the classic online advertisements. The scheme is simple. When you visit a website which uses the technology, your computer starts a coin mining process. When you exit the page, the process should stop. Maybe because it’s a relatively new technology, or maybe intentionally, some websites seem to have problems stopping the process. Such websites continue to use your computer even when you close them. That is the case with the web pages that use JS.Webcoinminer. Every time you go online, the miner swings into action. It eats your computer resources and leaves you with a sluggish device. The coin mining process is very intensive. It uses both your CPU and GPU at their limits. It is also burdening your Internet Connection. The nasty parasite is the reason why your computer crashes every time you load a heavier app. It doesn’t matter what kind of machine you have. From the low budget laptops to the high-end gaming PCs, the JS.Webcoinminer malware takes everything your device has to offer and leaves you to suffer the inconveniences. Luckily, you don’t need to put up with the parasite. We have prepared a manual removal guide below this article. If you are not confident in your computer skills, you can always download a trustworthy anti-malware app. You have options. Choose your method and act!

How did I get infected with JS.Webcoinminer?

The JS.Webcoinminer malware is usually downloaded when you visit a web page that uses drive-by mining. There is a catch, however. To use your device, the website should ask your consent. Can you recall accepting such deal? You were asked at some point. But not directly. According to the new government regulations, websites should inform their visitors when they use cookies and other similar technology. The users are so used to the pop-ups that they no longer read them. Don’t be one of such a user. Make sure you know what you are giving your approval to. Read the messages before you click on that “Accept” button. The JS.Webcoinminer tricked you once, do not repeat the same mistake ever again. Other malware distribution methods you should keep an eye out for are the good old spam email, torrents, software bundles and bogus updates. All these techniques will fail if you are just a bit more careful. Avoid using torrents. Download your software from reputable sources only. And be extremely careful when you’re installing a program. If you are offered an Advanced/Custom setup option, by all means, select it. Software developers often attach additional tools to the payload files of their apps. If you rush through the installation process of such a bundle, you will end up with more programs than you’ve anticipated.

Why is JS.Webcoinminer dangerous?

JS.Webcoinminer is a furtive malware. It slithers into your computer unnoticed and wreaks havoc. The parasite takes advantage of your device and forces you to suffer the consequences. The malware uses your machine at its limits. If you check your machine now, you will notice that it radiates heat. And heat is bad for your hardware. If your cooling system is not efficient enough, the miner will cause your device to overheat and crash frequently. This, of course, leads to data loss and the dreaded Blue Screen of Death. Furthermore, the miner uses your CPU under high temperatures and by doing this, the parasite actually shortens the CPU’s life significantly. One last thing to mention here. Most victims focus on the discomfort and overlook the fact that JS.Webcoinminer is actually using a lot of electricity. The parasite may double, even triple your electricity bill. The coin mining process is profitable only if you don’t use your own resources. The crooks are using yours. You paid for the hardware, you will also pay the electricity. The crooks are making a mint at your expense. Don’t support them. Remove JS.Webcoinminer as soon as possible!

How Can I Remove JS.Webcoinminer?

If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the JS.Webcoinminer 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 JS.Webcoinminer.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: JS.Webcoinminer

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

Type “Appwiz.cpl”

Locate the JS.Webcoinminer 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 JS.Webcoinminer folder. Double check with any antimalware program for any leftovers. Keep your software up-to date!