Remove “Download Java” Fake Alerts

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If you constantly see the “Download Java” alerts, don’t panic! These alerts are fake. The crooks are trying to lure you into installing bogus software. Don’t fall victim of their low-class deception! Do not install anything! Don’t get too relaxed either. The fact that you were exposed to these misleading messages means only one thing. Somewhere on your computer, an adware is lurking. This parasite is causing your browser to behave oddly. Once on board, the nasty adware adds its malicious extension to all installed browsers and takes control over them. It uses them to bombard its victims with advertisements. The adware injects various advertisements on every website you open. For every ad you click on, its owners get paid. They get even more money for every website you get redirected to. So, they programmed the adware to do just that. It doesn’t sound too dangerous, but there is a catch. The adware doesn’t distinguish between legitimate and bogus websites. The crooks take full advantage. They use the program to generate web traffic to questionable websites. The website displaying the fake “Download Java” alerts uses misleading designed to scare their victims and to lure them into installing malicious software. This time you were lucky. You didn’t fall victim of this scam. Unfortunately, there will be a next time. Spare yourself many future headaches. Clean your computer now!

How did I get infected with?

The adware behind the “Download Java” alerts did not appear by magic. Neither did it hack your computer. To reach its victims, the adware relies on your carelessness. This parasite is a simple computer program. It needs your permission to get installed. Yet, it doesn’t need to be straightforward. Freeware and shareware often become hosts for such parasites. If you rush through their installation, you may install parasites unintentionally. Be careful what you are giving your approval to. If you are offered an Advanced Setup option, by all means, select it. Under it, you will be presented with a list of the “bonus software that is about to be installed. Read the Terms and Conditions/EULA. If you spot anything out of the ordinary, abort the installation immediately. It is up to you to keep your computer virus-free. Other malware distribution methods you should keep an eye out for are the good old spam emails, torrents, and fake software updates. You can prevent these techniques from succeeding. All you should do is to always keep your guard up. Having a powerful anti-virus app on board is also a good idea!

Why is this dangerous?

The adware behind the “Download Java” alerts is extremely intrusive. This parasite injects ads on every website you open. Benares, sliding panels, pop-ups, hyperlinks, in-text adverts. You name it. The adware uses all of them. The app interrupts you constantly. You cannot touch your browser without being redirected to some questionable website. We have bad news, you should act against the parasite or your predicaments will worsen rapidly. With time passing, the adware gets more and more aggressive. Soon, you will notice that websites that used to be ad-free are heavy on coupons and discounts. Your browser will be unable to display some pages correctly. It will start to freeze and crash frequently. Your Internet Connection would also seem slower than usual. You will hate the experience. But this aggressive marketing has a darker side. All these adverts may harm your device. All sorts of crooks use the adware to spread misleading and malicious content. On click on the wrong ad is all it takes for a virus to be downloaded. You may also end up on a scam website. If you are extremely unlucky, you may end up on an infected page, too. Do not underestimate the adware. The “Download Java” scam is just one of many. The crooks target your wallet. And the adware is helping them. Protect yourself. Remove this intruder before it causes serious harm!

How to Remove Download Java virus

The Download Java 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 Download Java 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 Download Java in the computer memory

STEP 2: Locate Download Java startup location

STEP 3: Delete Download Java traces from Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer

STEP 4: Undo the damage done by the virus

STEP 1: Track down Download Java 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 Download Java 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 Download Java 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 Download Java traces from Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer

• Open Google Chrome

• In the Main Menu, select Tools then Extensions
• Remove the Download Java 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 Download Java

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 Download Java, 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 Download Java 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 Download Java 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.