Remove CHESSTOP.XYZ virus

What is CHESSTOP.XYZ?

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Investigation Target: CHESSTOP.XYZ

Case: 911
Investigation Date: January 18, 2021

Verdict:

CHESSTOP.XYZ is classified as Browser Adware

Harmful actions:

Annoying Popup Ads

CHESSTOP.XYZ displays intrusive popup ads with harmful content in the browser.

How to remove pop-up ads?

You cannot close the ads because there is no close button, or a new pop-up window will appear immediately.

Solutions to solve the problem:

Clean your web browser.
Install uBlock Origin extension for your browser to remove ads and block adware websites:
uBlock Origin for Chrome, uBlock Origin for Firefox.
Check your PC using Ultimate Malware Killer UnHackMe.
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Also, I recommend using AdwCleaner, Hitman Pro, Emsisoft Anti-Malware.

How to remove CHESSTOP.XYZ virus manually? (Virus removal guide)

Reset your web browser settings.

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Disable the browser extensions.

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How to remove CHESSTOP.XYZ using UnHackMe?

STEP 1: Install UnHackMe. (1 minute)

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

STEP 3: Remove CHESSTOP.XYZ (3 minutes)

STEP 4: (optional) Clean up after virus.

STEP 1: Install UnHackMe (1 minute).

Download UnHackMe from the official website.

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Double-click on UnHackMe.zip.
Unzip all files from the zip to a new folder.
Double-click on the unhackme_setup.exe.
You will see a confirmation screen with a verified publisher: Greatis.
Choose Yes.
Then, you have to accept the license agreement.
After that, choose a destination folder.

Complete UnHackMe installation.

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

The first scan will start automatically.

STEP 3: Remove CHESSTOP.XYZ malware (3 minutes).

Carefully inspect found items.
Malicious items are marked with a red shield.
Suspicious items are yellow.
UnHackMe automatically creates a System Restore point before fixing!
It is required to have the Windows System Restore active in case of deleting the important files to be able to recover them.
Next step: click the red button: Remove Checked!
UnHackMe may ask for your confirmation to close all browsers.
Please do it!
If you want to quarantine files before deleting, check the box "Use file safe deleting."
And after all, you will see the results of your scanning and fixing process:

STEP 4: (optional)

Clear your browser cache, cookies, browsing history.
Chrome: Press CTRL+Shift+Del keyboard combination or open Settings, Privacy and security, Clear browsing data.
Delete temporary files.
Open Start menu, type: disk cleanup, choose Disk Cleanup from the results.
Another way: press Win+R, type: cleanmgr, hit Enter.
Clean the Recycle Bin.

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Posted on January 18, 2021 by Dmitry