Remove Mynetcop.net Virus (Step-by-Step Removal Instructions)

Is your computer infected with Mynetcop.net? You are always redirected to some malicious websites? Tried to remove it but no luck? No worries,the removal guide here can help you get rid of this infection. 

Information of Mynetcop.net

Mynetcop.net can be classified as a ransomware or browser hijacker. It is a malicious domain which can come into your computer without your notice and permission. The Mynetcop.net is created by the cybercriminal to make profits. It pretends to be a law enforcement website and displays fake alerts claiming that your IP address is involved in illegal activities. It asks you to pay a fine to unblock your computer.

Mynetcop.net can attach on all the browsers including Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome, etc. It can come into your computer along with unknown email attachment, freeware or updated programs you download from the internet. After Mynetcop.net installed on your computer, it began to display harmful traits. It will change your browser setting, and then to change your default homepage and search engines.  When you open your browser, it will redirect you to its own domain.

You should not believe the fake warming. Even you pay for it, you may not unlock your computer. You should ask someone who knows about computer to help to remove it. The manual removal guide below is for your reference.

Mynetcop.net removal guide

Guide 1: To remove it manually

Step 1- Reset Internet Explorer by the following guide (take IE as an example):

Open Internet Explorer >> Click on Tools >> Click on Internet Options >> In the Internet Options window click on the Connections tab >> Then click on the LAN settings button>> Uncheck the check box labeled “Use a proxy server for your LAN” under the Proxy Server section and press OK.

Step 2- Disable any suspicious startup items that are made by infections from Mynetcop.net

For Windows Xp: Click Start menu -> click Run -> type: msconfig in the Run box -> click Ok to open the System Configuration Utility -> Disable all possible startup items generated from Mynetcop.net.

For Windows Vista or Windows7: click start menu->type msconfig in the search bar -> open System Configuration Utility -> Disable all possible startup items generated from Mynetcop.net.

Step 3- Remove add-ons:

Internet Explorer

1) Go to 'Tools' → 'Manage Add-ons';
2) Choose 'Search Providers' → choose 'Bing' search engine or 'Google' search engine and make it default;

3) Select 'Search Results' and click 'Remove' to remove it;
4)  Go to 'Tools' → 'Internet Options', select 'General tab' and click 'Use default' button or enter your own website, e.g. Google.com. Click OK to save the changes.

Google Chrome

1) Click on 'Customize and control' Google Chrome icon, select 'Settings';

2) Choose 'Basic Options'.

3) Change Google Chrome's homepage to google.com or any other and click the 'Manage search engines...' button;

4) Select 'Google' from the list and make it your default search engine;

5) Select 'Search Results' from the list remove it by clicking the "X" mark.

Mozilla Firefox

1) Click on the magnifier's icon and select 'Manage Search Engines....';

2) Choose 'Search Results' from the list and click 'Remove' and OK to save changes;

3) Go to 'Tools' → 'Options'. Reset the startup homepage or change it to google.com under the 'General tab';

Step 4-Open Windows Task Manager and close all running processes.

( Methods to open Task Manager: Press CTRL+ALT+DEL or CTRL+SHIFT+ESC or Press the Start button->click on the Run option->Type in taskmgr and press OK.)

Step 5- Show all hidden files

Open Control Panel from Start menu and search for Folder Options. When you’re in Folder Options window, please click on its View tab, check Show hidden files and folders and uncheck Hide protected operating system files (Recommended) and then press OK.

Step 6-Remove these associated Files on your hard drive such as:

C:\Windows\System32\shxtea.dll   Bset.bat
%Appdata%\Local\Temp\.exe
%User%\User Name\Roaming\.exe

Step 7-Open the Registry Editor and delete the following entries:

(Steps: Hit Win+R keys and then type regedit in Run box and click on OK)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\msmpeng.exe HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\msseces.exe HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon "Shell" = "%AppData%\.exe" HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\AppID\.exe

Guide 2: Automatic Removal with SpyHunter, an antivirus program
Step 1- Download it by clicking the button below.
                     

Step 2- Make it scan your computer after it has been installed.


Step 3- Press the Remove button to delete all detected threats.



Useful video guide on how to clean up Mynetcop.net

Summary: Manual removal is a complex and hazardous process that may cause irreparable man-made damage to your computer. If you’re not professional, it is recommended that you can remove it SpyHunter. It can detect and remove this ransomware automatically and protect your computer,too. Its link is below.