Remove Interpol virus - Here's how
Once captured, the PC is locked and a fine is requested. The Interpol virus is persistent, but can be removed - you can find out how in this practical tip.
Information about the Interpol virus
The Interpol virus is also called "BKA trojan" or "Ukash virus" and mainly gets to your PC via downloads and infected attachments to spam mails. The stubborn pest immediately paralyzes your PC - a window with a supposed message from the BKA / Interpol should frighten the user by pointing out illegal downloads. Whoever pays several hundred euros should become "unpunished".
How to remove the Interpol virus from your PC
Almost all viruses can be removed, including the Interpol virus. Follow these steps to remove the threat:
- While the PC is booting, press the F8 key to let your computer work in "Safe Mode with Network Support".
- Now search the PC for the application file "MSConfig". Start the program and deactivate all autostart entries with the name "rundll32".
- Then restart the system. Now the execution of certain processes that the virus controls should be stopped.
- Now check your computer thoroughly with an anti-spyware program to find the infected files (triggers) and remove them from the system.
- If these steps have not eliminated the virus on your PC, it often helps to use a virus removal tool - a program that cleans the infected PC thoroughly and removes malware. One option would be the "Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool".
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