(SOLVED!) How to Remove "JS:CRYPTONIGHT" virus (PUP.JS) in 5 minutes? "JS:CRYPTONIGHT" Removal Tips

I will tell you in this post how to fix the issue manually and how to clean it automatically using a special powerful removal tool. You can download the removal program for free here:

What is JS:CRYPTONIGHT?

JS:CRYPTONIGHT detected as PUP.JS.
The main purpose of JS:CRYPTONIGHT is to display ads on your PC and to hijack your browser by changing its settings.
Today we will find out what is JS:CRYPTONIGHT, how it works and how to delete JS:CRYPTONIGHT from your computer.
 

JS:CRYPTONIGHT usually infiltrates your computer while being downloaded in a bundle with a popular hacked programs or while being included in downloaded file with a bunch of other trojans.

JS:CRYPTONIGHT causes the great problems for you, such as replacing your browser starting page with malicious one, browser search redirecting, changing security settings and allowing popup advertisements to show up.

JS:CRYPTONIGHT virus accomplishes this tasks by registering virus process in startup or by automatically launching malicious sites.


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You have 2 ways to remove JS:CRYPTONIGHT:

You have 2 ways

Remove it automatically1. Remove Automatically.
Remove it manually2. Remove Manually.

Why I recommend you to use an automatic way?

  1. You know only one virus name: "JS:CRYPTONIGHT", but usually you have infected by a bunch of viruses.
    The UnHackMe program detects this threat and all others.
  2. UnHackMe is quite fast! You need only 5 minutes to check your PC.
  3. UnHackMe uses the special features to remove hard in removal viruses. If you remove a virus manually, it can prevent deleting using a self-protecting module. If you even delete the virus, it may recreate himself by a stealthy module.
  4. UnHackMe is small and compatible with any antivirus.
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Here’s how to remove JS:CRYPTONIGHT virus automatically:

STEP 1: Install UnHackMe (1 minute)

STEP 2: Scan for malware using UnHackMe (1 minute)

STEP 3: Remove JS:CRYPTONIGHT virus (3 minutes)

So it was much easier to fix such problem automatically, wasn't it?
That is why I strongly advise you to use UnHackMe for remove JS:CRYPTONIGHT redirect or other unwanted software.

How to remove JS:CRYPTONIGHT manually:

STEP 1: Check all shortcuts of your browsers on your desktop, taskbar and in the Start menu. Right click on your shortcut and change it's properties.

http://JS:CRYPTONIGHT

You can see JS:CRYPTONIGHT at the end of shortcut target (command line). Remove it and save changes.

In addition, check this command line for fake browser's trick.
For example, if a shortcut points to Google Chrome, it must have the path:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe.
Fake browser may be: …\Appdata\Roaming\HPReyos\ReyosStarter3.exe.
Also the file name may be: “chromium.exe” instead of chrome.exe.

STEP 2: Investigate the list of installed programs and uninstall all unknown recently installed programs.

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STEP 3: Open Task Manager and close all processes, related to JS:CRYPTONIGHT in their description. Discover the directories where such processes start. Search for random or strange file names.

Remove JS:CRYPTONIGHT virus from running processes

Remove JS:CRYPTONIGHT virus from running processes

STEP 4: Inspect the Windows services. Press Win+R, type in: services.msc and press OK.

Remove JS:CRYPTONIGHT virus from Windows services

Remove JS:CRYPTONIGHT virus from Windows services

Disable the services with random names or contains JS:CRYPTONIGHT in it's name or description.

STEP 5: After that press Win+R, type in: taskschd.msc and press OK to open Windows Task Scheduler.
Remove JS:CRYPTONIGHT from scheduled task list.

Delete any task related to JS:CRYPTONIGHT. Disable unknown tasks with random names.

STEP 6: Clear the Windows registry from JS:CRYPTONIGHT virus.
Press Win+R, type in: regedit.exe and press OK.

Remove JS:CRYPTONIGHT virus from Windows registry

Remove JS:CRYPTONIGHT virus from Windows registry

Find and delete all keys/values contains JS:CRYPTONIGHT.

STEP 7: Remove JS:CRYPTONIGHT from Google Chrome.
Remove JS:CRYPTONIGHT Virus from Chrome Extensions

STEP 8: Remove JS:CRYPTONIGHT from Internet Explorer.

Set Internet Explorer Homepage

Set Internet Explorer Homepage

STEP 9: Remove JS:CRYPTONIGHT from Mozilla Firefox.

Change Firefox Home Page

Change Firefox Home Page

STEP 10: And at the end, clear your basket, temporal files, browser's cache.

But if you miss any of these steps and only one part of virus remains – it will come back again immediately or after reboot.


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Enjoy!

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