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Friday, October 31, 2014

How to Remove www.qposwe.com and d.mobdty.com- Remove Fake Java Update Alert

Recently many computer users complain that their browser keep getting the pop up from www.qposwe.com and d.mobdty.com:

WARNING!!!
Your Java Version is Outdated, Have Security Risks, Please Update Now! 

In this post, there will be a removal guide to get rid of www.qposwe.com and d.mobdty.com.

Know more about the Fake Java Update Alert 


S.mjytsw.com, f.ukqrxl.com, www.qposwe.com and d.mobdty.com are the malware from the same adware family which is created by the cyber criminals to scare the computer users into believing their Java version is outdated. If the users fall into trusting the message and follow the guide to continue, the cyber criminals can get the pay-per-click or pay-per-install revenue. However, this is a fake warning message which cannot be trusted.

Once your computer is infected with the Fake Java Update Alert, it will constantly pop up a message on your browser when you surf the Internet. The fake Java warnings can happen in Firefox, Chrome or Internet Explorer. The may get the pop up just like the picture shows below.



If you click the OK button to continue, you will be redirected to a “Java Update”webpage to install the recommended program. However, it’s not an official Java update. The real Java update should be digitally signed by the Oracle Inc. which owns Java. If you click on the "Save File" button, you will be agree to download some unwanted programs like fake video player, fake Java update, adware, browser hijacker, Trojan horse, worm, spyware, ransomware,etc.

It is not safe to keep this adware on the computer. The virus it brings to the computer will compromise your system and make damage to your computer. It is recommended to remove this adware as soon as possible.And it is highly recommended to keep an powerful antivirus like Spyhunter to protect your computer.

Instructions to Get Rid of Fake Java Update Alert 


Method 1: Fake Java Update Alert  Manual Deletion

Step 1Open Windows Task Manager and close all running processes.
( Methods to open Task Manager: Press CTRL+ALT+DEL or CTRL+SHIFT+ESC or Press the Start button->click on the Run option->Type in taskmgr and press OK.)


Step 2: Reset your browser setting

Firefox:
In the drop-down list of Firefox, go to Help and click on Troubleshooting Information.
Click on the Reset Firefox button to reset it.

Google Chrome: 
Click on the Chrome menu on the right of toolbar and then select Settings.
Scroll down to the bottom to click Show advanced settings.
Go down to the bottom and click Reset browser settings to reset Google Chrome to its default setting.


IE: 
Click Tools on the up right corner and select Internet Options.
Click on Advanced tab, press Reset button to reset IE to its default settings.

Step 3: Go to the Registry Editor and remove all the infection registry entries listed here:

(Steps: Hit Win+R keys and then type regedit in Run box to search)



HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main "Start Page" = "http://www.<random>.com/?type=hp&ts=<timestamp>&from=tugs&uid=<hard drive id>"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search "CustomizeSearch" = "http://www.<random>.com/web/?type=ds&ts=<timestamp>&from=tugs&uid=<hard drive id>&q={searchTerms}"
 






Step 4: All the infection associated files listed below need to be removed:

%CommonAppData%\<random>.exe
C:\Windows\Temp\<random>.exe
%temp%\<random>.exe
C:\Program Files\<random>


Method  2: Automatic Removal with SpyHunter

SpyHunter is a world-famous real-time malware protection and removal tool, which is designed to detect , remove and protect your PC from the latest malware attacks, such as Trojans, worms, rootkits, rogue viruses, browser hijacker, ransomware, adware, key-loggers, and so forth. To keep SpyHunter Anti-malware on your computer is an important way to protect your computer in a good condition. Please find the instruction as follow. 

Step 1: Press the following button to download SpyHunter.


Step 2: Save it into your computer and click on the Run choice to install it step by step.



Step 3: Click Finish then you can use it to scan your computer to find out potential threats by pressing Scan computer now!

Step 4: Tick Select all and then Remove to delete all threats.


Guide to download Perfect Uninstaller to remove unneeded applications and speed up PC 

If you are still worried about the left over of Fake Java Update Alert and want to clean all the unwanted registry entries, or want to uninstall other specific programs, it is recommended to use Perfect Uninstaller.

Perfect Uninstaller is a powerful uninstall tool which can completely remove Adobe, Aol Toolbar, Avast, AVG, ESET NOD32, Internet Explorer 8, McAfee, Microsoft Office, Nero 7, Norton, ESET NOD32 and much more difficult to completely uninstall applications. It is better and easier way for you to completely and safely uninstall any unneeded or corrupt application that standard Windows Add/Remove applet can't remove.

A: At first, boot your computer into Safe Mode with Networking.

To perform this procedure, please restart your computer and keep pressing F8 key until Windows Advanced Options menu shows up, then using arrow key to select “Safe Mode with Networking” from the list and press ENTER to get into that mode.

safe mode with networking

B: Follow the below guide to continue.

Step 1. Install and launch Perfect Uninstaller on your PC.

Perfect Uninstaller install

Step 2.  Select "Run" to download and install Perfect Uninstaller.

run and save file

Step 3. After completely install, you can run the Perfect Uninstaller programs and see all your installed programs details.
Program Details

 Step 4. Choose the programs that you want to uninstall, click “Next” to proceed.


 Step 5. Perfect Uninstaller is scanning your PC for associated entries. Click “Next” to remove them.

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Note: Manual removal Fake Java Update Alert refers to key parts of computer system. Any error step may lead to system crash. If you don’t have sufficient expertise in dealing with the manual removal. Install Spyhunter can be your better choice, because it is capable of auto-detecting and removing viruses. You can also Download Perfect Uninstaller to help you uninstall unneeded applications and registry files that the Standard Add /Remove Program can't completely uninstall.



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