Sunday, June 30, 2013

How to remove Sweets Packs toolbar malware. Uninstall guide

Sweets Packs toolbar is a buggy browser extension that makes the browser run slow. It also affects computer performance due to high usage of system resources. Although Sweets Packs toolbar is not a virus but it is classified as a browser hijacker because it alters Internet settings without seeking for user permission. Most commonly, the application is downloaded by users from www.SweetsPacks.com, but it may also come attached with freeware softwares. As soon as it gets installed on your computer, Sweets Packs toolbar virus changes home page and default search provider. From now on, you will be redirected to unexpected websites when you are using Google Search engine or while browsing another webpage. Some annoying pop-ups also start appearing on scree. These popups are paid advertisements from Sweets Packs malware, it might also display ads inside all the webpages you visit. One thing more about this malware which is more scary, Sweets Packs toolbar tracks user`s activity, collects information about user and transmits it to a remote server. Therefor it is advised to remove Sweets Packs toolbar virus before doing anything else.
Disadvantages and risks of having Sweets Packs Toolbar virus:
  • It may change & corrupt default settings of browsers like Firefox, Chrome or Internet explorer
  • Changes home page and displays unwanted pop-ups advertisements
  • Causes frequent web redirects to wrong websites, hijacks search engine settings and leads to unexpected webpages
  • Keeps record of browsing activities and interests
  • Collects Personal user information which may include sensitive financial data such as logins, usernames, accounts
  • It may bring further infections are direct the user to infectious sites
  • Makes the browser run slow, uses a big part of system resources

Want to get rid of Browser Hijack Sweets Packs Toolbar virus?:
To remove Sweets Packs Toolbar virus manually, follow the instructions.
First of all, Uninstall the program. (Skip to the next step if the application is not listed in Control Panel).
“Start > Settings > Control Panel. Now Locate and open “Add or Remove Programs” or “PROGRAMS AND FEATURES”. Find “SweetsPacks Toolbar virus”. Now click Uninstall/Remove.
Now remove the program from Browser.
Internet Explorer users:
Click “Tools” (if on Internet Explorer 9, click gear icon), Then “Manage Add-ons”. Look for Sweets Packs Toolbar virus. Disable if found any.
Block pop-ups of Sweets Packs Toolbar virus
To stop pop-ups from malware,
Click on TOOLS > POP-UP BLOCKER, then click TURN ON POP-UP BLOCKER. and then go to POP-UP BLOCKER SETTINGS. (Type any website you wish to block popups from)
Firefox users:
Go to “Tools” (at the top), > “Add-ons” > “Extensions” and disable “SweetsPacks Toolbar virus”
Chrome Users:
Click “Tools/Settings” (Wrench incon), > “Add-ons” > “Extensions” and disable any file associate with malware.
Still Spyware Sweets Packs Toolbar virus lurking in the system? Remove manually
Stop processes of this malware:
Open Task Manager to stop processes.
Remove associated registry settings:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\urlsearchhook.toolbarurlsearchhook
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\classes\urlsearchhook.toolbarurlsearchhook
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Mozilla\Firefox\extensions,
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\internet explorer\toolbar\webbrowser
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “.exe”
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings “WarnonBadCertRecving” = ’0
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop “NoChangingWallPaper” = ’1
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Attachments “SaveZoneInformation” = ’1
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System “DisableTaskMgr” = ’1
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Download “CheckExeSignatures” = ‘no’
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main “Use FormSuggest” = ‘yes’
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced “ShowSuperHidden” = 0
Delete Sweets Packs Toolbar virus infected files:
%Profile%\Local Settings\Temp\
%ProgramFiles%\
%UserProfile%\

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