Onclickrev.com “Virus” Removal

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The appearance of advertisements signed by the Onclickrev.com is a sign. A sign that somewhere on your computer, an adware-type of infection is lurking. Do not worry. You are stuck with one relatively easy to tackle type of parasite. There is a catch, though. If you postpone the removal of the parasite, your situation will worsen quite rapidly. Let’s take a moment to explain what the Onclickrev.com adware is. This parasite is not a full-fledged virus. It is a malicious ad-generating program (adware). It uses aggressive and misleading tactics to turn you from a visitor into a customer. Upon installation, the Onclickrev.com adware adds its malicious extension to your web browser. From this point onward, it is the adware that controls your browser. This tool is programmed to redirect your browser to third-party websites. Basically, for every website you visit, the owners of the “virus” will be paid. Unfortunately, these people don’t care about you, your privacy, well-being. They do not check who the advertisers are, or what they promote. Hackers and people with questionable interests often take advantage of such adware programs. They use the adware to spread misleading and, oftentimes, corrupted adverts. You cannot escape the adware’s commercials. This tool blocks its competitors’ commercials and replaces them with its own. Additionally, it injects extra banners and in-text ads on every website you open. It can also open pop-up messages and videos. This furtive app is designed to deceive its victims. Every ad, every pop-up, every browser redirection, everything is provided by the Onclickrev.com adware. You should not tolerate such a trickster on board. Luckily, you can remove it completely. For manual removal instructions, please, follow our detailed guide. If you prefer automated solutions, download a trustworthy anti-virus app and run a full system scan!

How did I get infected with?

The Onclickrev.com adware is distributed via torrents, fakes software updates and software bundles. A little extra caution, however, can prevent these tactics from succeeding. Freeware, shareware, and pirated copies of licensed software often become hosts of adware parasites. Whenever you are installing a program, pay close attention to the fine print. Opt for an advanced/custom option in the Setup Wizard. It can be a button or tab. Only under the Advanced installation will you be able to see whether there are additional apps about to be installed. If such is the case, examine the extras carefully. Don’t rush. Read the Terms and Conditions/EULA. If you spot anything out of the ordinary, abort the installation immediately. Keep in mind that you can deselect all extras and still install the program you originally planned to set up. This is your computer. You call the shots. Install trustworthy programs only.

Why is this dangerous?

The Onclickrev.com adware should not be tolerated. This furtive utility is extremely intrusive. It can ruin your browsing experience in seconds. It modifies your web browser. In fact, it is the adware that controls what’s being displayed on your screen. The adware manipulates what kind of content you are exposed to. It hides its competitors’ content and redirects your browser to highly questionable websites. These third-party pages are not verified. They are often clever scams. What is worse, they may be infected with viruses. If you have the misfortune to land on such a page, your computer will get infected with more malware or viruses. Do not wait for this scenario to unfold. The longer your computer remains infected, the worse your predicaments become. Keeping the Onclickrev.com adware on board is not worth the risk. It displays unverified adverts which may lure you into paying for overpraised items and services. The adware is also promoting some highly questionable software. You have seen the ads, haven’t you? Financial software and PC optimization tools that work like magic? Don’t trust a word you read. The Onclickrev.com adware is exposing you to unverified offers. These may be scams. Stay away from them. What you should do is to remove the adware ASAP! Do not hesitate to do it. This utility is an obstacle that prevents you from using your PC normally. The sooner it is gone, the better!

How to Remove Onclickrev.com virus

The Onclickrev.com infection is specifically designed to make money to its creators one way or another. The specialists from various antivirus companies like Bitdefender, Kaspersky, Norton, Avast, ESET, etc. advise that there is no harmless virus.

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

STEP 1: Track down Onclickrev.com in the computer memory

STEP 2: Locate Onclickrev.com startup location

STEP 3: Delete Onclickrev.com traces from Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer

STEP 4: Undo the damage done by the virus

STEP 1: Track down Onclickrev.com in the computer memory

• Open your Task Manager by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+ESC keys simultaneously
• Carefully review all processes and stop the suspicious ones.

• Write down the file location for later reference.

Step 2: Locate Onclickrev.com startup location

Reveal Hidden Files

• Open any folder
• Click on “Organize” button
  
• Choose “Folder and Search Options”
• Select the “View” tab
• Select “Show hidden files and folders” option
• Uncheck “Hide protected operating system files”
• Click “Apply” and “OK” button

Clean Onclickrev.com virus from the windows registry

• Once the operating system loads press simultaneously the Windows Logo Button and the R key.

• A dialog box should open. Type “Regedit”

• WARNING! be very careful when editing the Microsoft Windows Registry as this may render the system broken.

Depending on your OS (x86 or x64) navigate to:

[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: [RANDOM]

• Then open your explorer and navigate to: %appdata% folder and delete the malicious executable.

Clean your HOSTS file to avoid unwanted browser redirection

Navigate to %windir%/system32/Drivers/etc/host

If you are hacked, there will be foreign IPs addresses connected to you at the bottom. Take a look below:

STEP 3 : Clean Onclickrev.com traces from Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer

• Open Google Chrome

• In the Main Menu, select Tools then Extensions
• Remove the Onclickrev.com by clicking on the little recycle bin
• Reset Google Chrome by Deleting the current user to make sure nothing is left behind

• Open Mozilla Firefox

• Press simultaneously Ctrl+Shift+A
• Disable the unwanted Extension
• Go to Help
• Then Troubleshoot information
• Click on Reset Firefox

• Open Internet Explorer

• On the Upper Right Corner Click on the Gear Icon
• Click on Internet options
• go to Toolbars and Extensions and disable the unknown extensions
• Select the Advanced tab and click on Reset

• Restart Internet Explorer

Step 4: Undo the damage done by Onclickrev.com

This particular Virus may alter your DNS settings.

Attention! this can break your internet connection. Before you change your DNS settings to use Google Public DNS for Onclickrev.com, be sure to write down the current server addresses on a piece of paper.

To fix the damage done by the virus you need to do the following.

• Click the Windows Start button to open the Start Menu, type control panel in the search box and select Control Panel in the results displayed above.
• go to Network and Internet
• then Network and Sharing Center
• then Change Adapter Settings
• Right-click on your active internet connection and click properties. Under the Networking tab, find Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). Left click on it and then click on properties. Both options should be automatic! By default it should be set to “Obtain an IP address automatically” and the second one to “Obtain DNS server address automatically!” If they are not just change them, however if you are part of a domain network you should contact your Domain Administrator to set these settings, otherwise the internet connection will break!!!

You must clean all your browser shortcuts as well. To do that you need to

• Right click on the shortcut of your favorite browser and then select properties.

• in the target field remove Onclickrev.com argument and then apply the changes.
• Repeat that with the shortcuts of your other browsers.
• Check your scheduled tasks to make sure the virus will not download itself again.

How to Permanently Remove Onclickrev.com Virus (automatic) Removal Guide

Please, have in mind that once you are infected with a single virus, it compromises your system and let all doors wide open for many other infections. To make sure manual removal is successful, we recommend to use a free scanner of any professional antimalware program to identify possible registry leftovers or temporary files.