Stop s.vb3k.com Popup - Remove s.vb3k.com Completely

Recently, some computer users complain that they have the problem on their computer:

Avast provided several alerts since ~10-Dec-14 that it blocked the following Malware URLs:
Go.wvydeo.com
c.t.c.adlinker.net
s.vb3k.com
199.115.116.230/redirect_js_new.php....

If you are still looking for the method to remove the s.vb3k.com pop-up completely, maybe this post can get you a hand.

Know about S.vb3k.com 

S.vb3k.com is a browser redirect virus which can get into the computer after your computer is infected with adware or potentially unwanted program.Once the computer is infected with S.vb3k.com, the browser setting will be changed. s.vb3k.com can attach on all the common used browsers, such as Internet Explorer, Chrome and Firefox. When you open the browser, S.vb3k.com will pop up to hijack your homepage to it domains.
s.vb3k.com will bring some trouble to your computer:

1) It may some along with other unwanted programs or computer threats.
2) It keeps showing lots of pup ups when you are surfing the Internet.
3) It makes the web browser and computer slow.
4) It may monitor and transfer information related to your online habits to the third party for vicious purposes.

It is suggested to remove S.vb3k.com as soon as possible. It is highly recommend running the powerful antivirus program like Spyhunter to get rid of the malware which may have been installed.

How to prevent infecting by virus?

1. Don't click on a link or attachment in an email from a suspicious source.
2. Don't download and install suspicious files with a double extension such as .txt.vb or .jpg.exe.
3. Don’t get access to illegal online contents such as gambling or porn.
4. Don't download unknown "free" software from reliable source.
5. Keep your antivirus program updated to protect your computer.

Instructions to Get Rid of S.vb3k.com

Method 1: S.vb3k.com manual removal

Step 1: Open Windows Task Manager and close all the related 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: Remove S.vb3k.com from control panel.

1) On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:

Windows Vista/7/8: Click Uninstall a Program.

Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.

2) Find the unwanted or malicious program, click it, and then do one of the following:

Windows Vista/7/8: Click Uninstall.

Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).

Step 3: 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 4: 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_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\TabbedBrowsing "NewTabPageShow" = "1"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main "Start Page" = "http://www.<random>.com/?type=hp&ts=<timestamp>&from=tugs&uid=<hard drive id>"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchScopes "DefaultScope" = "{33BB0A4E-99AF-4226-BDF6-49120163DE86}"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\FIREFOX.EXE\shell\open\command "(Default)" = "C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe http://www.<random>.com/?type=sc&ts=<timestamp>&from=tugs&uid=<hard drive id>"

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 RegCure Pro to optimize PC 

If you are still worried about the left over of S.vb3k.com and want to clean all the unwanted registry entries,  it is recommended to use RegCure Pro. RegCure Pro is packed with the tools you need to boost your PC’s speed and performance. Featuring an intuitive interface and easy-to-use work flow, RegCure Pro scans common problem areas – and quickly and safely fixes them. As well, it has several tools and features to address other performance and computing issues.

Step 1. Install and launch RegCure Pro on your PC.

Step 2.  Select "Yes" to download and install RegCure Pro.

 

Step 3. Click "Next" to continue.

Step 4. RegCure Pro will open automatically on your screen.

 Step 5. RegCure Pro is scanning your PC for error.

 

Step 6. After scanning, choose the issues you want to fix. 

 

Note: Manual removal S.vb3k.com is very difficult. If you don’t have sufficient expertise in dealing with the manual removal, you are suggested to Install Spyhunter to auto-detect and remove viruses safely and quickly. You can also Download RegCure Pro to help you remove unneeded registry files and optimize the computer.

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