2014-08-13

Specific Guides to Remove ZeroAccess Rootkit

My computer suddenly crashed and now refuses to run in normal mode. When I turn it on, it starts up but I cannot access anything and then it freezes with a white screen. I downloaded some tools and found I had a ZeroAccess infection. I try to remove it but the computer still won't work at all in normal mode. Thanks for any help in advance.

Basic Knowledge about ZeroAccess Rootkit 


ZeroAccess Rootkit belongs to the dormant Trojan horse family which can be updated through time by its botnet owners to attack new version computer operating systems. That is to say, the latest Windows systems like Windows 7 or 8 also get infection in all probability. It has compromised thousands of computers around the world, you should remove it without hesitation if you find its trace.

ZeroAccess Rootkit can be spread in the form of fake legit programs to allure the nontechie users to download it. It can also cunningly use the ads trap and redirect victims to the infected domains. When it succeeds in installing on your computer, it hides itself with special rootkit techniques and can autorun at the time your computer is started. Its creators aim to utilize it to carry out click fraud or download malware from botnet, which can help boost their revenue. Some victims complain that their infected computers even send out spams without their awareness. In short, ZeroAccess Rootkit displays various wicked traits and is in badly need of instant removal.

Due to its rootkit features, it will inevitably meet obstacles if regular computer users tend to get rid of it manually. But it’s still worth trying. As another choice, you can also safely and thoroughly delete it with a reputable antivirus like SpyHunter to avoid invocatable damages.

Tips for Precaution of ZeroAccess Rootkit Infection 

1.Neglect the spams lying in your mails box if you are definitely sure it is sent by unknown persons.
2.You should be very careful when you are going to download or upgrade a program, look closely at the optional boxes.
3.As long as your safeguard report you a threat, get down to removing it quickly.

Detailed Instructions to .Get Rid of ZeroAccess Rootkit 

Instruction One: Manual ZeroAccess Rootkit Unintallation
To manually remove ZeroAccess Rootkit, you must be skilled in identifying its startup items, related programs,etc.Before you carry out all the following steps, please make a backup first.

1: Tap F8 again and again to enter Windows Advanced Options menu, then, select Safe Mode with Networking to set your computer in safe mode.

2: In order to dsable all startup items of ZeroAccess Rootkit, you should first click on Start button and then select Run…
In the blank box, type msconfig to start System Configuration Utility. Then you will see the Startup tab, click on it and select possible startup items of ZeroAccess Rootkit, press OK to stop them.


3: Right click the toolbars in the Windows interface and insert Task Manager, end all running process under Processes icon.


4: Remove ZeroAccess Rootkit related programs from your computer in Control Panel

For Windows XP: click on Start button and select Control Panel, then pick out the related programs in the list of Add/Remove Programs


For Windows 7 and Windows 8: click on Start button and select Control Panel, then pick out the related programs in the list of Uninstall a Program


Instruction Two: Automatic Removal with SpyHunter
Manual removal requires expert skills in dealing with related programs. If you're not familiar with that, it's recommended to download SpyHunter to help you to block it manually and previously.

1: Click on the Download button and save its application into your computer. 


2: Then a prompt box will pop up to ask you if you will run it, click Run and wait for its installation.



3: When it finishes installation, click on the Scan Computer Now button to begin scanning, when it displays the final report of detected threats, remove them.


Note: Harms including those created by ZeroAccess Rootkit will badly threat your computer’s security. The manual deletion guide can remove them but cannot block them before they cause visible damages. But if you have a SpyHunter scanner in your computer, it can do all these things for you and offer you a safe surfing environment.

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