About Active.exe virus
Active.exe is classified as a Trojan horse that gets into computer via free downloads and spam email. Once it invades your system, it generates lots of problems. Active.exe can connect remote server to drop other computer threats or junks.Moreover, it keeps corrupting Windows data to mess up entire computer. Besides, Active.exe may affect browsers. It always redirects you to random advertising sites when you open homepage. It is also used by cyber criminal to help hackers steals users’ sensitive information and collect money. You should remove Active.exe without hesitation. What is worse, Active.exe may be a helper of ransomware, it can activate ransomware to encrypt your personal files with malicious extensions and force you to pay lots of money to recover them. The longer you keep it, the more troubles would be caused.
Problems Triggered by Active.exe
It strikingly slow down your system speed;
It causes more system crash and errors;
It may disable many of your system programs;
It may encrypt your files like MS Office documents, videos, images and music;
It harasses you with annoying ads and displays page you haven’t requested;
It installs malicious programs without your permission.
Method 1: Remove Active.exe with Professional Security Tools
Step 1: Use Spyhunter to eliminate Active.exe and other malware infections.
SpyHunter is a powerful, real-time anti-spyware application certified by West Coast Labs’ Checkmark Certification System and designed to assist the average computer user in protecting their PC from malicious threats. SpyHunter is automatically configured to give you optimal protection with limited interaction, so all you need to do is install it for immediate and ongoing protection.
(1) You can Download Spyhunter from the Below Link
(2) After the download is finished, double-click on “Spyhunter-install.exe” and then follow its Setup Wizard to install it.
(3) Run Spyhunter>>choose ‘scan computer now’ to detect Active.exe and other threats
(4) Click ‘Fix Threats’ to clean up your computer
Step 2: Use RegcurePro to delete malicious registry entries that are related to Active.exe, and repair those corrupted items.
RegcurePro is a real-time Windows errors detector and repair application designed to assist the average computer user in seeking out and repairing system problems in crucial sections such as Registry. RegcurePro provides computer users with the most comprehensive registry detection and registry repair functions available, wrapped in an interface simple enough for novice PC users to master. RegcurePro will not only detect existing registry errors; it will also prevent future issues that may occur down the road due to current registry structure problems. Furthermore, RegcurePro will maximize system speed and let user enjoy the most smooth and best system performance.
(1) You Can Download RegcurePro from the Below Link
(2) After the download is finished, double-click on “RegcurePro Installer” and then follow its Setup Wizard to install it.
(3) Start RegcurePro and perform a full system scan to detect problems
(4) Click ‘ Fix All ’ to fix system errors and optimize your entire system
Spyhunter+RegcurePro is a powerful PC Security combination. After you complete all the steps above, Active.exe and other stubborn malware infections will be removed from your machines. If you want to delete Active.exe manually by yourself, you can refer to the step-by-step manual removal guide provided below
Method 2: Remove Active.exe Manually
manual removal method requires sufficient computer skills. You’d better back up your important data in case that your system crashes. If you are ready now, go ahead and carefully follow the instructions.
Step 1: Open Task Manager (Press Ctrl+Alt+Del keys together) and terminate the processes of Active.exe so that you can uninstall it from control panel easily. If it’s not running, you may not see it in task manager.
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Step 2: We will try to identify and uninstall any malicious program that might be installed on your computer.
(1) Go to Uninstall Memu
To uninstall a program on Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7, click the “Start” button, then click on the “Control Panel” menu option.
When the “Control Panel” window opens click on the “Uninstall a program” option under “Programs” category.
(2) When the “Programs and Features” screen is displayed, scroll through the list of currently installed programs and uninstall “Active.exe”.
The malicious program may have a different name on your computer. To view the most recently installed programs, you can click on the “Installed On” column to sort your program by the installation date. Scroll through the list, and uninstall any unwanted or unknown programs.
If you are having issues while trying to uninstall the Active.exe program, you can use MaxUninstaller to completely remove this unwanted program from your machine or ignore this step
If you are using Windows 8/8.1, Windows 10, right-click on the Windows Start button and choose “Control Panel” from the pop-up menu.
When the “Control Panel” window opens click on the “Uninstall a program” option under “Programs” category.
(2) When the “Programs and Features” screen is displayed, scroll through the list of currently installed programs and uninstall “Active.exe”.
The malicious program may have a different name on your computer. To view the most recently installed programs, you can click on the “Installed On” column to sort your program by the installation date. Scroll through the list, and uninstall any unwanted or unknown programs.
If you are having issues while trying to uninstall the Active.exe program, you can use MaxUninstaller to completely remove this unwanted program from your machine or ignore this step
Step 3: open C drive. Search for files/folders related to Active.exe and remove them manually. Make sure that you dont delete the important system files, otherwise your computer won’t be able to start up.
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Microsoft\[random].exe
%System Root%\Samples
%windows%\system32\drivers\Active.exe.sys
%User Profile%\Local Settings\Temp
%Documents and Settings%\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Active.exe
%Documents and Settings%\All Users\Application Data\ ” ”
doguzeri.dll
3948550101.exe
3948550101.cfg
%Program Files%\Active.exe
%Program Files(x86)%\ ” ”
C:\ProgramData\[random numbers]\
Step 4: Go to Registry editor (Press Win+R keys together, you will see Run Box, type ‘regedit’, then hit ‘Enter’), remove all registry keys generated by Active.exe one by one.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\msseces.exe “Debugger” = ‘svchost.exe’
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Active.exe
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings “WarnOnHTTPSToHTTPRedirect” = ’0′
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings “WarnOnHTTPSToHTTPRedirect” = ’0′
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\SystemRestore “DisableSR ” = ’1′
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\ekrn.exe “Debugger” = ‘svchost.exe’
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\msascui.exe “Debugger” = ‘svchost.exe’
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “3948550101″
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “xas”
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Active.exe
Important Note:
Manual removal method is a bit complicated and risky. At the same time, it does not guarantee that Active.exe can be removed completely(100%). So we suggest that you use Spyhunter+RegcurePro to eliminate Active.exe Safely and Quickly. They will help you save a lot of time and defend your computer against other forms of viruses in the future.
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Step 5: (Optional) Reset your Internet Browsers.
Reset Internet Explorer:
1. Open Internet Explorer.
2. On the Tools menu, tap or click Internet options. If you don’t see the Tools menu, press Alt.
3. In the Internet Options window, tap or click the Advanced tab.
4. Tap or click Reset. If you’re using Windows Internet Explorer 6, click Restore Default.
5. In the Reset Internet Explorer Settings dialog box, tap or click Reset.
Note Select the Delete personal settings check box if you also want to remove browsing history, search providers, Accelerators, home pages, Tracking Protection, and ActiveX Filtering data.
6. When Internet Explorer finishes applying the default settings, tap or click Close, and then tap or click OK. Exit and then start Internet Explorer.
Reset Google Chrome:
1. Open Chrome.
2. In the top right, click the Chrome menu
.
3. Click Settings.
4. At the bottom, click Show advanced settings.
5. Under the section “Reset settings,” click Reset settings.
6. In the box that appears, click Reset.
Reset Mozilla Firefox:
1. Open Firefox
2. In the top right, click the Firefox menu
3. Choose Help Menu, and then “Troubleshooting Information”
4. You will see Refresh Firefox… Option, click it
5. In the box that appears, click Refresh Firefox again.
Reset Microsoft Edge
1. Open Microsoft Edge
2. Select More (…) on the address bar, then Settings
3. click “Choose what to clear”
4. Check the first five options and then click Clear
Tips for protecting your computer from viruses
Protecting your computer from viruses and other threats isn’t difficult, but you have to be diligent. Here are some actions you can take:
#1 Install a good anti-virus/anti-malware program like STOPzilla AntiVirus, Plumbytes Anti-Malware, Spyhunter etc. Installing an antivirus program and keeping it up to date can help defend your computer against viruses. Antivirus programs scan for viruses trying to get into your email, operating system, or files. New viruses appear daily, so set your antivirus software to install updates automatically.
#2 Don’t open email attachments unless you’re expecting them. Many viruses are attached to email messages and will spread as soon as you open the email attachment. It’s best not to open any attachment unless it’s something you’re expecting. For more information, see When to trust an email message.
#3 Keep your computer updated. Microsoft releases security updates that can help protect your computer. Make sure that Windows receives these updates by turning on Windows automatic updating. For more information, see Turn automatic updating on or off.
#4 Use a firewall. Windows Firewall (or any other firewall) can help alert you to suspicious activity if a virus or worm attempts to connect to your computer. It can also block viruses, worms, and hackers from attempting to download potentially harmful programs to your computer.
#5 Use your browser’s privacy settings. Being aware of how websites might use your private information is important to help prevent fraud and identity theft. If you’re using Internet Explorer, you can adjust your Privacy settings or restore the default settings whenever you want. For details, see Change Internet Explorer 9 privacy settings.
#6 Use a pop-up blocker with your browser. Pop-up windows are small browser windows that appear on top of the website you’re viewing. Although most are created by advertisers, they can also contain malicious or unsafe code. A pop-up blocker can prevent some or all of these windows from appearing.
#7 The Pop-up Blocker feature in Internet Explorer is turned on by default. To learn more about changing its settings or turning it on and off, see Change Internet Explorer 9 privacy settings.
#8 Turn on User Account Control (UAC). When changes are going to be made to your computer that require administrator-level permission, UAC notifies you and gives you the opportunity to approve the change. UAC can help keep viruses from making unwanted changes. To learn more about turning on UAC and adjusting the settings, see Turn User Account Control on or off.
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