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MalwareCrush Description and Removal Instructions
MalwareCrush is a purported anti-spyware application to scan for and remove spyware from your system and installed onto your computer with the help of Trojans and other malware. MalwareCrush is usually installed on your PC when you download programs hiding as a video codecs required to view certain video extension files. However, when you install these codecs, they will intentionally show fake warnings in your Windows taskbar and install MalwareCrush onto your machine without your permission. Once installed, MalwareCrush will automatically load and scan your system for a reason to display false positives that were installed together with this malware. The makers of MalwareCrush want to goad you into purchasing the full version of MalwareCrush and just seek to swindle you out your money. MalwareCrush shouldn't remain on your system and is recommended to be removed with no delay.
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER
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with MalwareCrush or its creators. The content provided in this article should NOT be construed as an endorsement, a recommendation or an advertisement for MalwareCrush.
The goal of this article is to assist computer users on the detection and removal of MalwareCrush. This article is provided on an "as is" basis and to be used for informational purposes only. |
Why Should I Remove MalwareCrush?
Note: Manual removal is a difficult process and it is not recommend
unless you are an expert in this field. Therefore, your best defense is to
download and install a reliable anti-spyware program to scan MalwareCrush and other spyware on your machine.
In order to detect MalwareCrush in the easiest and fastest way possible, we advised trying the free SpyHunter scanner provided on this website.
The free version of SpyHunter is only a detection utility.
However, if you wish to continue to the MalwareCrush removal stage with SpyHunter, you must first purchase the full version of SpyHunter or you
can manually remove MalwareCrush by moving on to the "Remove MalwareCrush Manually" section.
Online threats constantly change to avoid detection, and therefore SpyHunter comes equipped with a full technical support, as well as a
one-on-one customer support service called Spyware HelpDesk which gives its support technicians the ability to create a custom automated
fix tailored to your PC. If SpyHunter is unable to detect and remove MalwareCrush, the Spyware Helpdesk will generate a custom fix, transmit
it to your SpyHunter removal tool and completely remove MalwareCrush from your PC.
Download SpyHunter Scanner.
- Run a full system scan to detect MalwareCrush files.
- Once you've detected MalwareCrush on your PC, you will then need to purchase SpyHunter to start the removal process.
- Reboot your PC and rerun the scan for any remaining traces of MalwareCrush.
** SpyHunter scanner version is ONLY for detection. To remove MalwareCrush
and other threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's removal tool.
Remove MalwareCrush Manually
Tip:
If you are not an expert in this field, we highly
recommend you use SpyHunter to scan your PC for MalwareCrush. You'll run
the risk of damaging your computer if you make a mistake
during the manual removal process.
Stop the following MalwareCrush processes:
MalwareCrush.exe
uninst.exe
wupeng.exe
Remove the following
MalwareCrush registry keys:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{28621188-61C7-4829-A54B-3B73D055E982}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{3544568D-D586-4746-84B9-84C7706AD597}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{4F2A5211-53B6-4C07-9A6D-959BF989528F}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{535841D3-F4E1-4D3A-B506-CBC7F4E14913}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{58035C9E-9A00-42FE-8F38-B380704F8EBA}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{5C6D3658-833B-4E33-8BF4-77C4173770CF}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{6D1595CE-B92A-47C5-9CC3-AE11E5A9AAFA}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{83481BE4-117A-4BB4-87B1-2B14528B64A7}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{878BF64D-DA3B-417C-A957-19662D5331C3}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{8A5B98B5-6CC9-49D4-967C-BB6AAA04E7E4}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{8C55CF0F-FD4A-4B03-9365-906B0BFA86CC}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{B216377D-994C-4555-B44F-35F64D586833}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{C2105722-4ECC-48E8-866A-BF166CA967C4}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{C4585709-B01D-4EE5-9274-3E34EA56E4B8}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{CCCC68A6-7114-423A-B9A5-7110EB925EDD}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{E04407F5-F6B9-495D-A767-4D860E42DBE2}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\TypeLib\{5A4C66FB-4B04-478C-B855-FCA385797DB7}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MalwareCrush
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\MalwareCrush.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\MalwareCrush
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "MalwareCrush" 28621188-61C7-4829-A54B-3B73D055E982 3544568D-D586-4746-84B9-84C7706AD597 4F2A5211-53B6-4C07-9A6D-959BF989528F 535841D3-F4E1-4D3A-B506-CBC7F4E14913 58035C9E-9A00-42FE-8F38-B380704F8EBA 5C6D3658-833B-4E33-8BF4-77C4173770CF 6D1595CE-B92A-47C5-9CC3-AE11E5A9AAFA 83481BE4-117A-4BB4-87B1-2B14528B64A7 878BF64D-DA3B-417C-A957-19662D5331C3 8A5B98B5-6CC9-49D4-967C-BB6AAA04E7E4 8C55CF0F-FD4A-4B03-9365-906B0BFA86CC B216377D-994C-4555-B44F-35F64D586833 C2105722-4ECC-48E8-866A-BF166CA967C4 C4585709-B01D-4EE5-9274-3E34EA56E4B8 CCCC68A6-7114-423A-B9A5-7110EB925EDD E04407F5-F6B9-495D-A767-4D860E42DBE2 5A4C66FB-4B04-478C-B855-FCA385797DB7 MalwareCrush Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\MalwareCrush.exe Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MenuOrder\Start Menu2\Programs\MalwareCrush
Locate and delete the following MalwareCrush
files:
MalwareCrush.exe
uninst.exe
MalwareCrush 3.7.lnk
MalwareCrush.lnk
MalwareCrush 3.7 Website.lnk
Uninstall MalwareCrush 3.7.lnk
MalwareCrush.url MalwareCrush Winupdate Engine wupeng.exe
MalwareCrush Advice
MalwareCrush manual removal process can be difficult to do because you're required to access and edit
sensitive files in your system registry.
Warning: If you try to remove MalwareCrush files without being completely
sure what you are doing, you run the risk of damaging or losing important data on your computer.
Tip: To avoid this risk, we highly recommend you use a good spyware cleaner/remover to
automatically find and remove MalwareCrush as well as spyware,
adware, trojan and malware in your PC.
MalwareCrush Automatic Detection
To automatically search for MalwareCrush...
Download SpyHunter Scanner.
** SpyHunter scanner version is ONLY for detection. To remove MalwareCrush
and other threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's removal tool.
For more details on MalwareCrush, please read our "MalwareCrush Overview" below.
MalwareCrush Overview
In the following sections, we investigate and explain the key malicious properties that are attributed to MalwareCrush.
How MalwareCrush infects your PC
MalwareCrush may use one or more of these methods to infect your computer. MalwareCrush is spyware that may take
control of your entire system. MalwareCrush may infect your computer...
- Through unexpected email attachments. One of the most popular ways of becoming infected with spyware is by opening an attachment
sent via e-mail. You should never open unexpected email attachments. Confirm with the sender first that they did in fact send the
email.
- Through browser security loopholes while you're surfing the Web. Some spyware can even bypass firewalls by disguising itself as
part of legitimate software.
- Through instant messenger programs. If you're not secured by a good firewall, spyware can attach itself when you're
sharing files with your instant messenger.
- MalwareCrush recreates, repairs and updates itself. MalwareCrush and other complex spyware
applications may recreate, repair and update themselves to evade deletion. When MalwareCrush alters, restores and updates
its files, DLLs, registry keys and process, a scanner may only remove part of the program allowing the other
remaining files to execute procedures to repair and update. In these cases, it can make the MalwareCrush manual removal
process very difficult.
MalwareCrush Prevention Rules
Follow these MalwareCrush prevention rules and protect your computer from MalwareCrush and other spyware:
Rule #1: Ensure that your Windows Security is up-to-date.
Every week Microsoft provides their new updates that can always be downloaded manually from the Microsoft website. To get
Microsoft Update, you should do the following steps:
- Go to IE > Tools > Windows Update > Product Updates,
- Select "ALL High-Priority Security Updates" from the list,
- Open IE and go to Internet Options > Security > Internet,
- Press "Default Level" and then OK,
- Press "Custom Level."
Rule #2: Download and install a reliable anti-spyware software.
A good anti-spyware software that recognizes current MalwareCrush as well as other forms of spyware
can be the answer to all your security issues. Listed below is an anti-spyware program that can effectively
reverse the damage of your computer and detect MalwareCrush automatically.
Download SpyHunter Scanner.
** SpyHunter scanner version is ONLY for spyware detection. To remove MalwareCrush
and other online threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's removal tool.
Rule #3: Keep your anti-spyware definitions up-to-date.
New MalwareCrush files can be created every day, thus it is very important to ensure that your
anti-spyware program is up-to-date. Your anti-spyware scanner should have an update feature where with a click
of a button so you can get new spyware definitions immediately. Often, good anti-spyware software will open
an update window reminding you that there are new updates available.
Rule #4: Install and keep your firewall turned on.
A firewall is vital for a complete protection of your PC. Ensure that your firewall is always turned on.
A firewall can stop unwanted software like MalwareCrush from hijacking your PC.
MalwareCrush and other Spyware Related Info:
Wikipedia.org/Spyware - Wikipedia's definition of spyware.
StopBadware.org - A non-profit organization that aims to fight against badware.
Anti-Spyware Coalition - Is a group dedicated to building a consensus about definitions and best
practices in the debate surrounding spyware and other potentially unwanted technologies.
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