VLC-UPDATER.EXE - Dangerous

1. Remove Automatically.
2. Remove Manually.

Why I recommend you to use an automatic way?

1. You know only one virus name: "VLC-UPDATER.EXE", 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.
5. UnHackMe is fully free for 30-days!

Here’s how to remove VLC-UPDATER.EXE virus automatically:

STEP 1: Install UnHackMe (1 minute)

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

STEP 3: Remove VLC-UPDATER.EXE 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 VLC-UPDATER.EXE redirect or other unwanted software.

How to remove VLC-UPDATER.EXE manually:

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.

Remove VLC-UPDATER.EXE virus from running processes[/caption]

Remove VLC-UPDATER.EXE virus from Windows services[/caption]

Disable the services with random names or contains VLC-UPDATER.EXE in it's name or description.

Delete any task related to VLC-UPDATER.EXE. Disable unknown tasks with random names.

Press Win+R, type in: regedit.exe and press OK.

Remove VLC-UPDATER.EXE virus from Windows registry[/caption]
Find and delete all keys/values contains VLC-UPDATER.EXE.

Set Internet Explorer Homepage[/caption]

Change Firefox Home Page[/caption]

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

STEP 1: Download UnHackMe for free

UnHackMe removes Adware/Spyware/Unwanted Programs/Browser Hijackers/Search Redirectors from your PC easily.

UnHackMe is compatible with most antivirus software.
UnHackMe is 100% CLEAN, which means it does not contain any form of malware, including adware, spyware, viruses, trojans and backdoors. VirusTotal (0/56).
System Requirements: Windows 2000-Windows 8.1/10 32 or 64-bit. UnHackMe uses minimum of computer resources.

STEP 2: Double click on UnHackMe_setup.exe

You will see a confirmation screen with verified publisher: Greatis Software.

Once UnHackMe has installed the first Scan will start automatically

STEP 3: Carefully review the detected threats!

Click Remove button or False Positive.

Enjoy!