ShutdownTime.exe Malware Removal

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ShutdownTime.exe is not an essential system process. Quite the contrary — it’s unwanted! It is started by a parasite. Somewhere in the corners of your OS, the ShutdownTime.exe adware lurks. This invader uses tricks to sneak into your device and to wreak havoc. The adware is an aggressive ad-generating app. It targets your web browsers and turns them into ad-displaying tools. Following a successful infiltration, the parasite initiates an aggressive ad-bombardment. It wastes no time and corrupts everything. You notice its presence everywhere. It doesn’t matter whether you type a search query or browse your favorite website, the adware is always there to annoy you. ShutdownTime.exe becomes your constant online companion. It injects various ads on every web page you visit. Even websites that are otherwise ad-free get covered in banner and in-text ads. The adware floods your browser with advertisements. It doesn’t miss a chance to interrupt you. It does this because it gets paid when you click on its content. The more ads you see, the bigger the chance you click. And so, it never stops. The adware displays coupons, discounts, “great deals,” special offers, you name it. It covers every page you load in dozens of banner, in-text, and pop-up ads. If you, however, refuse to click, the parasite adapts its strategy and starts browser redirection. It loads sponsored websites just as easily as it displays banners. The adware knows no boundaries. It even dares pause your videos for commercial breaks. Don’t let this invader ruin your browsing experience. Remove the parasite for good! Get rid of ShutdownTime.exe ASAP!

How did I get infected with?

ShutdownTime.exe adware cannot get installed without your permission. It relies on trickery to sneak into your computer. Bundles, spam messages, torrents, and fake updates distribute the parasite. The thing is, these methods deliver the parasite to your device. They don’t install it! Only you can do that. This being said, bear in mind that you can install the adware without realizing what you are actually doing. That’s the key to the parasite’s success. This trickster knows how to manipulate its victims. It lurks in the shadows and waits for you to make a mistake. ShutdownTime.exe gets installed when you act recklessly. This parasite preys on your carelessness. Do not make its job easier. No anti-virus app can protect you if you act recklessly. Only your caution can keep your device secure and virus-free. Choose caution over carelessness. One keeps the parasites away, the other — invites them in. ShutdownTime.exe tricked you once. Do not let other parasites do the same. Always take the time to do your due diligence. Forget about the “Next-Next-Finish” installation strategy. When available, use the advanced/custom setup option. Don’t rush. Pay attention to the fine print. If “bonus” apps are about to get installed, consider un-checking them. These unknown, third-party apps are often parasites. Make sure you know what you are giving your permission to. Don’t hesitate to abort the installation process if you notice anything suspicious.

Why is this dangerous?

ShutdownTime.exe adware is very intrusive and irritating. It interferes with your every online activity. This parasite opens pop-ups, redirects your browser and pauses your videos. It is a complete and utter menace. Its aggressive nature, sadly, takes a toll on your device. ShutdownTime.exe causes system underperformance, browser crashes, and even Internet connection problems. The parasite is like a pain in the neck: the more you tolerate it, the worse it becomes. The adware gets more and more aggressive with each passing day. It tends to get out of control. The sad part is that this is not even the worst issue. The adware threatens to steal sensitive information and to expose it to criminal eyes. The parasite collects data about you. It spies on you and reports to its owners. The adware sends every bit of data to a remote server. And guess what? Anyone willing to pay can access it there. Do you think that ends well for you? The crooks are more than happy to open their wallets. They use the data to create irresistible ads which redirect to dangerous websites. Do not test your luck. ShutdownTime.exe is very likely to redirect you to phony, phishing and scam websites. Spare yourself many future headaches. Act against the adware now!

How to Remove ShutdownTime.exe virus

The ShutdownTime.exe 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 ShutdownTime.exe 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 ShutdownTime.exe in the computer memory

STEP 2: Locate ShutdownTime.exe startup location

STEP 3: Delete ShutdownTime.exe traces from Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer

STEP 4: Undo the damage done by the virus

STEP 1: Track down ShutdownTime.exe 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 ShutdownTime.exe 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 ShutdownTime.exe 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 ShutdownTime.exe traces from Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer

• Open Google Chrome

• In the Main Menu, select Tools then Extensions
• Remove the ShutdownTime.exe 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 ShutdownTime.exe

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 ShutdownTime.exe, 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 ShutdownTime.exe 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 ShutdownTime.exe 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.