Remove idp.alexa.51 virus - how it works
You should quickly remove idp.alexa.51 from your PC, it is a virus - more specifically a Trojan. Here we explain how you can completely remove the virus.
Step 1: Uninstall idp.alexa.51
- The adware may have installed additional unwanted software on your PC. Therefore, you must first remove all obvious malware.
- To do this, go to the "Control Panel" on your PC and then "Programs and Features". Search the list for "Alexa" or for programs that you do not know.
- You should also uninstall programs that have only recently been installed. You can sort the list by installation date.
- If you know the exact date when you caught this virus, you should remove all programs from that day.
2nd step: Clean browser from idp.alexa.51
In most cases, add-ons, search engines and the browser's homepage are also infected. For security, you should also reset your browser here. We have the right instructions:
- Reset google chrome
- Reset Mozilla Firefox and
- Reset Internet Explorer.
Step 3: Remove the remains of idp.alexa.51
After you have successfully cleaned up your browser, you should remove the remains of idp.alexa.51 from your PC. To do this, you need to do a full scan with your antivirus. Then use the following tools:
- AdwCleaner: The AdwCleaner checks whether there are other unwanted adware in your system and removes it if necessary.
- Malwarebytes Anti Malware: To check if there is any malware on your PC, you should run this free tool.
Step 4: Check the browser link
Finally, you should check the links in your browser, as changes may also have been made here:
- To do this, right-click on the shortcut on your browser on the desktop and select "Properties".
- Make sure that only the path to the actual file is specified in the "Target" field in the "Link" tab. Nothing can stand behind the ".exe".
- Check this information for all browsers, including in the task bar.
Free virus scanner for all-round protection
In order to protect you from future attacks, you should install a good antivirus tool. In the video we show which program we recommend and what it can do.
General tips and tricks on how to get rid of a virus are in the next practical tip.