Remove js / trojandownloader.pegel - how it works
You should immediately remove the "js / trojandownloader.pegel" virus from your system. In this practical tip we will tell you how to do this.
Remove js / trojandownloader.pegel from Windows
- First navigate to the "Control Panel" and click on "Programs and Features".
- Search the list for unknown programs. If you have found one, use the search engine to briefly research what it is all about and whether it is related to the Trojan.
- Alternatively, you can sort the list by the installation date to find software that has only recently been in your system.
- You can then uninstall the relevant program by double-clicking on the list entry.
js / trojandownloader.pegel: remove remains
After you have removed the virus from Windows, you should now delete its remains. It works like this:
- First check your system with the freeware AdwCleaner and remove all the finds.
- We also recommend that you check your browser shortcuts, as the viruses often spread up to here.
- Finally, we also recommend that you check with the free tool Malwarebytes Anti Malware. Here, too, you should then remove all finds.
In the next practical tip, we will explain what exactly malware is.