{"id":61087,"date":"2016-08-22T13:38:12","date_gmt":"2016-08-22T10:38:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/greatis.com\/blog\/how-to\/cut-off-caster-virus.htm"},"modified":"2016-08-22T13:38:12","modified_gmt":"2016-08-22T10:38:12","slug":"cut-off-caster-virus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/greatis.com\/blog\/win32-pup-gen\/cut-off-caster-virus.htm","title":{"rendered":"How to remove CASTER virus? Read "CASTER Removal Manual""},"content":{"rendered":"
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CASTER is reported as Win32:PUP-gen<\/b> (potentially unwanted program). I suggest you to remove CASTER from your PC as soon as possible<\/b>!
\nTried to remove CASTER? Cannot completely delete CASTER, because it gets back?
\nSee how to fix CASTER step by step using my removal guide.<\/p>\n

How CASTER got on my computer?<\/h2>\n

Like many potentially unwanted programs, CASTER can be installed on your computer as part of a bundle with another tool you downloaded from the Internet. Since CASTER manufacturer pays software developers for distributing CASTER within their applications, CASTER is often included as part of the installer.
\nCASTER is also often distributed with free games and simple, one-click freeware tools developed specifically with the purpose of getting CASTER onto as many computers as possible.
\nUsually, you have not only one CASTER problem, but a bunch of similar WIN32:PUPs.<\/\/p>

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How dangerous is CASTER?<\/h2>\n

While CASTER is not considered illegal and is not officially classified as malware, it poses a direct threat to your privacy. Since CASTER runs alongside your Web browser, it can collect and transmit information such your search queries, Web forms and passwords, names and messages, track Web sites that you visit, and do much more on your computer without you even knowing. CASTER was reported to cause significant slowdowns in browser performance, making Web page load times much longer compared to a clean system.<\/p>\n

On a scale of 1 to 5 (with 1 being "mostly harmless", 3 being "invasive" and 5 being "dangerous"), CASTER can be rated as a 3.<\/p>\n

How to remove CASTER?<\/h2>\n

Step-by-step Guide for manual removal of CASTER:<\/p>\n

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  1. Uninstall CASTER<\/b> using Windows uninstallation applet (use Add\/Remove Programs or Uninstall Program or Apps & features).\n
  2. Open Task Manager to kill all "CASTER" related processes<\/b>.\n
  3. Use Windows search to find and remove "CASTER" files and folders<\/b>.\n
  4. Run services.msc to disable a "CASTER"<\/b> Windows service.\n
  5. Execute taskschd.msc to get rid of "CASTER"<\/b> scheduled tasks.\n
  6. Open regedit.exe and delete CASTER registry keys<\/b> and values.\n
  7. Check your shortcuts on your desktop and in the Start menu<\/b> for CASTER presence. Fix infected shortcuts.\n
  8. Open your browser and disable CASTER plugins<\/b>. Disable all unknown plugins. Reset the browser settings.\n
  9. Clean your Recycle bin and temporary files.\n<\/ol>\n
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    What is CASTER? How to get rid of CASTER virus? I found a solution here: CASTER virus removal guide. It worked for me.
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