How to Remove FileRepMalware Virus

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FileRepMalware is a nasty program. Luckily, it is not a full-fledged virus, but a malicious application (malware). Once on board, the malware establishes a connection to a remote server and then downloads and installs other malware. Currently, FileRepMalware downloads adware. This may change, though. The parasite is a breach of your security. It interrupts with every aspect of your web browsing. The goal of the parasite is to generate revenue for its owners. To do so, it uses a pay-per-click scheme. Basically, when you click on an ad provided by the malware, its owners will get paid. They will get even more money for every website you get redirected to. So, the malware injects various commercials on every website you open. It can also redirect your browser to sponsored third-party websites. And, of course, it can pause your online videos for commercial breaks. This pest will ruin your browsing experience if you let it stay on board. The more time this utility spends on your PC, the more aggressive will it become. Soon, every website you open will be heavy on advertisements. Your browser will struggle to display some pages correctly. It may freeze and crash frequently. You will also notice that your Internet Connection is slower than usual. All these issues are caused by the malware. So, get back in control of your device. Remove FileRepMalware and all additional parasites it has installed. We have provided a manual removal guide below this article. If you prefer automated solutions, you can also download a trustworthy anti-virus app. Choose your method and act!

How did I get infected with?

To reach its victims, FileRepMalware uses trickery. This parasite usually hitches a ride with third-party applications. The so-called software bundling method is commonly used nowadays. Software developers attach additional programs to the payload files of their apps. If you are not paying attention to the installation process, you will end up with more programs than you’ve anticipated. Always opt for the Advanced option in the Setup Wizard. Under it, you will be presented with a list of all extras that are about to be installed. Deselect all unwanted programs. If you have the slightest suspicion that something is not secure, abort the installation immediately. This is your computer, after all. It is up to you to keep it virus-free. Other malware distribution techniques you should keep an eye out for are the good old spam emails, torrents, and fake updates. All these methods will fail if you are vigilant and doubting. Download your software from reputable sources only. Avoid using torrents. And keep a trustworthy anti-virus application on board!

Why is this dangerous?

FileRepMalware has sneaked into your computer and is now wreaking havoc. The parasite interferes with your every online step. It bombards you with tons of advertisements and by doing so, it causes your browser to freeze and crash frequently. Yet, your discomfort is not the problem here. Something much more dangerous is happening behind your back. FileRepMalware is actually using your browser to spy on you. The parasite monitors your browsing-related activities. It knows which websites you visit, what search inquiries you make, what videos you watch. Even the Incognito mode of your browser cannot hide you from the malware. The collected data is analyzed and stored on a remote server. You may not consider such information as a direct threat to your security. Yet, a capable advertiser can use it to target you with customized marketing campaigns. There is a catch, of course. The advertisers are unknown individuals with questionable interest. The malware doesn’t verify who these people are. All sorts of crooks take advantage. They use the parasite to spread corrupted and misleading content. An unverified advertisement will arouse unwarranted expectations at best. At worst, it will redirect you to scam or infected websites. FileRepMalware is too hazardous to be kept on board. Do yourself a favor, clean your computer before it is too late!

How to Remove FileRepMalware virus

The FileRepMalware 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 FileRepMalware 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 FileRepMalware in the computer memory

STEP 2: Locate FileRepMalware startup location

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

STEP 4: Undo the damage done by the virus

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

• Open Google Chrome

• In the Main Menu, select Tools then Extensions
• Remove the FileRepMalware 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 FileRepMalware

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 FileRepMalware, 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 FileRepMalware 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 FileRepMalware 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.