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Can’t Remove GHOKSWA Browser? This page includes detailed GHOKSWA Removal instructions!
The presence of GHOKSWA Browser on your computer system is an indubitable sign for trouble. Even though this sneaky piece of malware appears to be almost a clone of Google Chrome at first glance, there is quite a significant difference between the two. Google Chrome is not malicious. Keep in mind that you’re dealing with a tricky adware application and a potentially unwanted program (PUP) here. This parasite’s true colors, however, are hidden behind the alluring facade of a perfectly safe browser. Do you think it’s a good idea to keep such a deceptive (not to mention, very dangerous) virus on board? Since the very moment GHOKSWA Browser gets installed till the very moment your patience finally runs out and you uninstall it, this pest has nothing but trouble to offer. Presented as a decent browser which is supposed to enhance your Internet experience, the virus effectively demolishes it. After it lands on your PC, GHOKSWA Browser immediately installs a questionable add-on which injects your browsers with ads. Get ready to be bombarded with questionable pop-ups, questionable pop-unders, questionable banners, questionable interstitial ads… Well, you get the picture. This parasite’s developers use the dubious pay-per-click mechanism and they aim for generating web traffic. That’s why once GHOKSWA Browser modified your browser settings, you might also get redirected to some unreliable websites. Hackers have various options to gain profit online so, as you can imagine, that’s where GHOKSWA Browser comes in handy. This hazardous infection spews its sponsored advertisements in your face every time you attempt to surf the Web and it doesn’t matter which browser you normally use. As we mentioned, though, avoiding those pop-ups is key for your further safety because the GHOKSWA Browser commercials are utterly unreliable. Clicking the wrong ad could either involve you in some nasty financial scam online or directly bring malware upon you. Both options sound equally bad, don’t they? Remember, this program is misleading and very dangerous so stay away from all coupons, discounts, product deals, best prices, price comparisons, etc. generated by the parasite. Same advice goes for the numerous software updates and other web links GHOKSWA Browser might try to force on you – they are just as unreliable as the ads and must be avoided. In addition, the virus sneakily steals your private information including IP addresses, email addresses, passwords and usernames, search queries, browsing history but that’s not all. It you’re particularly unlucky, the virus might collect some personally identifiable data as well thus putting your privacy in immense danger. Need more reasons to delete it?
How did I get infected with GHOKSWA ?
Adware-type parasites in general (this pest included) travel the Web in silence. Can you recall the exact moment GHOKSWA Browser got installed? No? Even though the parasite has an official website, clicking it only redirects you to a Google Chrome page so you can’t use it in order to download the program. So how did you download it? Most adware parasites get distributed bundled which means it only takes a single moment of negligence to compromise your machine. Don’t fall victim to hackers’ cheap trickery; instead, take your time online and don’t rush. Opt for the custom or advanced option in the Setup Wizard beforehand so you could remain attentive throughout the entire installation process. Keep in mind that if you skip installation steps, you might also be skipping golden opportunities to spot and deselect the virus on time. Remember, it’s much easier to deny a virus access right now than to remove it later on. Another piece of advice for you is to check out the Terms and Conditions instead of simply clicking the “I agree” option. Otherwise, you might accidentally agree to some term and/or condition you strongly disagree with. Don’t jeopardize your own machine!
Why is GHOKSWA dangerous?
The GHOKSWA Browser virus exhibits too many malicious traits to be considered safe. This thing was only developed to help its greedy developers gain profit online; harassing you is just a bonus. The question is, why would you allow it? Once GHOKSWA Browser injects all your browsers with advertisements, it only proceeds to modifying their settings much further. And, once again, your authorization is not required. Having in mind how harmful those pop-ups might turn out to be, it’s quite clear that you have to stay away from all commercials no matter how intrusive and difficult to avoid they are. Have we also mentioned GHOKSWA Browser is perfectly compatible with Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer? It is. Once your machine gets infected, your entire browsing experience is much more nerve-wracking and much less fun than it used to be, so why would you keep tolerating this nasty virus? To delete GHOKSWA Browser manually, please follow the detailed removal guide you will find down below.
How Can I Remove GHOKSWA ?
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If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the GHOKSWA 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 fileopenerpro.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: FileOpenerPro
Simultaneously press the Windows Logo Button and then “R” to open the Run Command
Type “Appwiz.cpl”
Locate the GHOKSWA 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 FileOpenerPro folder. Double check with any antimalware program for any leftovers. Keep your software up-to date!