Remove T0p-t0p.com Ads (HIJACK.T0P-T0P.COM)

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“Connected to T0p-t0p.com,” “Waiting for fir T0p-t0p.com,” “Transferring data from T0p-t0p.com.” Every time these messages pop up in your browser’s status bar, a questionable website load in your browser, doesn’t it? This unusual browser behavior indicates that your computer harbors a parasite. A sneaky browser hijacker lurks in the corners of your OS and makes a mess out of your user experience. The good news is that you are not dealing with a virus. You are stuck with aggressive, ad-generating utility. The bad news is that the intruder is not safe either. The hijacker is a menace that not only annoys its victims but also jeopardizes their online security. The hijacker often redirects web traffic to spam, phishing, deceptive, and even corrupted, web pages. This parasite is published to generate revenue, not to guarantee your well-being. Bear this in mind the next time you see a “great deal.” Everything “Powered by T0p-t0p.com” is unreliable and potentially dangerous. These annoying ads arise unwarranted expectations at best. At worst, they lure people into online traps. Spare yourself many future headaches. Take immediate action against the intruder! Find where the hijacker hides and remove it upon detection! The sooner you delete this menace, the better!

How did I get infected with?

The T0p-t0p.com URL pops up by courtesy of a browser hijacker. The parasite sneaks into your computer through trickery and throws you into a whirlwind of ads and redirects. Its stealth installation and aggressive nature often lead the users to the wrong conclusion that the hijacker is a virus. Luckily, that’s not the case! This parasite is a simple app, and as such, it follows standard installation procedures. The hijacker needs you, the user, to approve its access. No permission, no admission! That’s the rule! Note, though, that having to ask is not the same as having to do so outright. That’s the secret behind this infection. The hijacker steals your approval through slyness. It hides in the fine print and preys on your naivety. The good news is that your vigilance can prevent future infections. All you have to do is to keep your guard up! Always take the time to do your due diligence! Don’t follow questionable links. Download software and updates from reliable sources only. And forget about the “Next-Next-Finish” setup strategy. When available, use the advanced/custom option. Don’t rush! Deselect all unwanted bonus apps and go through the terms and conditions. If you can’t read the whole document, scan it with an online EULA analyzer. Even a little extra attention can spare you an avalanche of problems. Opt out of the installation if you notice anything suspicious!

Why is this dangerous?

The T0p-t0p.com redirects are a nightmare. You can’t get a simple task done without an annoying website popping up. And as if that’s not bad enough, but intrusive ads flood your screen every time you so much as touch your browser. Pop-ups appear out of the blue. Random text turns into hyperlinks. Notifications urge you to “Allow” or “Approve” questionable browser modifications. Click nothing! These annoying pop-ups are displayed by a parasite. You can’t expect the hijacker to be safe, much less trustworthy. Its ads are likely to redirect you to dangerous websites, as well as to help parasites infect your PC. The annoying pop-ups, banners, and commercials, however, can also be beneficial to you. They can warn you of bigger trouble. Just take a close look at these “Ads by T0p-t0p.com” and you’ll realize the full extent of the problem. The ads are related to the websites you visit, the links you follow, the videos you watch. That’s because you are under constant online surveillance! The hijacker studies your online habits and uses the collected information against you. Do you feel comfortable knowing that a parasite spies on you from day one? The menace knows your every online action. Even the Incognito mode can hide you. The hijacker knows everything! If you run out of luck, the parasite might record and leak confidential details. Do not risk it! Protect yourself and your privacy. Take action against the intruder. Remove it before it gets a chance to cause you harm!

How to Remove T0p-t0p.com virus

The T0p-t0p.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 T0p-t0p.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 T0p-t0p.com related processes in the computer memory

STEP 2: Locate T0p-t0p.com startup location

STEP 3: Delete T0p-t0p.com traces from Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer

STEP 4: Undo the damage done by the virus

STEP 1: Track down T0p-t0p.com related processes 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 T0p-t0p.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 T0p-t0p.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 T0p-t0p.com traces from Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer

• Open Google Chrome

• In the Main Menu, select Tools then Extensions
• Remove the T0p-t0p.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 T0p-t0p.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 T0p-t0p.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 T0p-t0p.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 T0p-t0p.com Virus (automatic) Removal Guide

Please, have in mind that once you are infected with a single virus, it compromises your whole system or network 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.