Sunday, April 20, 2014

How to Remove Buffpuma.com Virus


It is really unfortunate that your IE is taken over by Buffpuma.com. Do you want to remove it from your PC? Don't worry, this post will provide you with some removal tips to help you.

Buffpuma.com Virus Information

Buffpuma.com virus has something in common with LookSafeSearch.com virus. This kind of annoying browser hijacker virus, which is able to hijack your websites to Buffpuma.com that belongs to the benefit of the creators. This virus is so ambitious that it has attacked millions of compromised computers all over the world. If you become one of its targets, you will run into a trouble. First of all, it will change your browser settings, by which it can take over your browser. Then no matter when you open the browser, you will be rerouted to Buffpuma.com or its domain. In addition, your homepage will be replaced by Buffpuma.com, which you cannot recover in any circumstances. 
 
Besides, this tricky virus may download other malware in your system, which will consume lots of your system resources and decrease the speed of your system operation. Things may go worse, if it employs other destructive infections to disable your important programs. Then your PC will become more and more vulnerable and may end up with blue screen. To sum up, Buffpuma.com is really a danger to your machine and it may lure other lurked infections to your system. Thus, you should remove it from your PC immediately with a decent antivirus.


Buffpuma.com Virus Detailed Manual Removal Guide

You should remove Buffpuma.com virus from your computer as it is a potential risk. The manual removal method will guide you step by step to remove Buffpuma.com virus.

Step 1: Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete at the same time to open Task Manager. Disable the process of Buffpuma.com virus.


Step 2: Uninstall Buffpuma.com virus and suspicious programs from your computer. Open Start Menu and go to Control Panel.


Step 3: Open Start Menu and then go to Control Panel. Then use the search bar to look for Folder Option. Check Show hidden files and folders and uncheck Hide protected operating system files (Recommended) in the View tab of Folder Option window.


%AllUsersProfile%\
%AllUsersProfile%\.exe
%UserProfile%\Desktop\Buffpuma.com.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Buffpuma.com\


Step 4: Click Start button and search for “regedit” to open Registry Editor. Remove Buffpuma.com virus registry entries.

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “.exe”
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “”
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Download “CheckExeSignatures” = ‘no’
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main “Use FormSuggest” = ‘yes’
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced “ShowSuperHidden” = 0′


Step 5: Reboot your computer