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Friday, February 13, 2015

How to Remove ErnieSiteList and ErnieUserList - Removal Tips

I found two unknown directories(EmieSiteList and EmieUserList ) on my PC in my user profile.  I have, so far, been unable to identify what put them there, which process owns them, and when I delete them (using Admin escalated privileges) they come back after a few minutes or immediately after reboot.


Brief Introduction about ErnieSiteList and ErnieUserList


ErnieSiteList and ErnieUserList are the potentially unwanted files that try to look innocent, but are actually related to malicious application. They try to look innocent to convince you to download and install them. Once the ErnieSiteList and ErnieUserList get into your computer, they will change the computer system setting like registry entries, system files and start up setting. Once you start the computer, they will run at the background automatically without your permission. ErnieSiteList and ErnieUserList will take up the system resource and slow down the PC performance. You may find your computer run very slowly. With this vulnerability on the computer, the other viruses can infiltrate into the computer easily. It is highly recommended to remove ErnieBrowserModeList from the affected computer without any delay. And it is highly recommended to keep a powerful anti-virus like Spyhunter on the computer to remove and block viruses.


How to prevent from being infected by virus?


1. Never click on a link or attachment in an email from a untrusted source.
2. Be wary of 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 unfamiliar source.
5. Install real-time anti-spyware protection and keep it updated.

ErnieSiteList and ErnieUserList Removal Guide 


Guide 1: To manually delete all its related items like the steps showed below

a: Get into the safe mode with networking

<Restart your computer. As your computer restarts but before Windows launches, tap "F8" key constantly. Use the arrow keys to highlight the "Safe Mode with Networking" option, and then press ENTER>


b: Stop all the related processes of ErnieSiteList and ErnieUserList

Press Ctrl+Alt+Del together to open Task Manager -> click on processes and tick Processes from all users box -> click on End Process to end all processes 

c: Open Control Panel from Start menu and search for Folder Options.

When Folder Options window opens, click on its View tab, tick Show hidden files and folders and non-tick Hide protected operating system files (Recommended) and then press OK.


d: Delete all the related registry entries 

Press Windows+R to launch Run…-> type Regedit into Open box and click OK to open Registry Editor-> find out all registry entries above and delete them




HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "ErnieSiteList and ErnieUserList " = "%AppData%\<random>.exe"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "ErnieSiteList and ErnieUserList " = "%AppData%\<random>.exe"

e: Remove infected files  

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

C:\Program Files\<random>

Guide 2: To safely and automatically uninstall it 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: Click the icon to download SpyHunter.


Step 2: Click to Run the file.


Step 3: After installation, click Start New Scan to find out potential threats.


Step 4: Select All and Remove all reported threat.

 

Guide to download RegCure Pro to optimize PC 


If you are still worried about the left over of ErnieSiteList and ErnieUserList 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.  Click "Yes" to download and install RegCure Pro.

 

Step 3. Click "Next" to continue.


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

RegCure Pro

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

 RegCure Pro2

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

 

Conclution: Manual removal ErnieSiteList and ErnieUserList is a very complex and difficult process. If you don’t have sufficient expertise in dealing with the manual removal, Install Spyhunter can be your better choice. It is capable of auto-detecting and removing viruses. You can also Download RegCure Pro to help you remove unneeded registry files and optimize the computer.

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