How Do I Remove BitMefender Malware (BitMefender Removal Steps)

What is BitMefender?

BitMefender is a malicious program usually installed on a targeted PC without permission of the user. According to report, freeware and fake software update is the main source where the BitMefender spreads. Most of victims got infected by BitMefender after they install unknown free software. This rogue antivirus software just automatically run itself to scan the infected PC after the victims launch the system, its scan window takes over the whole screen, displaying fake security report to scare the users by claiming that the PC is threatening by lots of infections and in severe status since the PC has many system exploits. BitMefender just aims to scam the victims to buy its full version which allegedly could solve all PC problems. Please do not believe what the BitMefender shows, all those things are definitely a scam.

BitMefender cannot be removed from Control Panel completely, even though it is not listed on Control Panel any more, it still pops up its scanning window to harass you. Moreover, BitMefender will install more malware to harm your PC and get more benefits from you. If you see this BitMefender on your PC, please follow the following manual removal steps to uninstall it immediately before it is too late. Important tips: Manual removal of BitMefender virus will only available for advanced and experienced PC users, if you are not a PC savvy, you will risk to disable your PC for your mistakes of deleting crucial system files. To safely remove BitMefender virus, it’s best to let Online PC Experts help you.

More problems caused by BitMefender

• BitMefender strikingly slows down your system speed;
• It takes a long time to complete system launching due to the startups added by BitMefender;
• Your computer encounters more system crash since BitMefender damages your important system files;
• BitMefender disables many of your system programs;
• BitMefender hides or deletes your files like MS Office documents, videos, images and music;
• BitMefender adds, changes or replaces Keys and Values on your Registry, triggering various system errors;
• BitMefender harasses you with annoying ads and displays page you haven’t requested;
• BitMefender makes your firewall and antivirus software disabled;
• BitMefender installs malicious programs without your permission.

Get Rid of BitMefender Manually

Step1: Bootup your computer in Safe Mode with Networking:

• Reboot your infected PC
• Keep pressing F8 key before Windows start-up screen shows
• Use the arrow keys to select “Safe Mode with Networking” and press Enter.

Step2: Stop BitMefender processes in the Windows Task Manager by Pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del keys together

random.exe

 Step3: Show all hidden files:
 

Close all programs so that you are at your desktop.

Click on the Start button. This is the small round button with the Windows flag in the lower left corner.

Click on the Control Panel menu option.

When the control panel opens click on the Appearance and Personalization link.

Under the Folder Options category, click on Show Hidden Files or Folders.

Under the Hidden files and folders section select the radio button labeled Show hidden files, folders, or drives.

Remove the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide extensions for known file types.

Remove the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide protected operating system files (Recommended).

Press the Apply button and then the OK button.

Step4: Erase BitMefender Virus associated files

%System%\setup.ini
%AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\.dll
 %AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\.exe
%AppData%[trojan name]toolbarstats.dat
%AppData%[trojan name]toolbaruninstallIE.dat
%AppData%\Protector-[random 4 characters].exe

Step5: Terminate these Registry Entries created by BitMefender.

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 “Hidden” = ’0′
 HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced “ShowSuperHidden” = 0′

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System “DisableTaskMgr” = 1
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run: [avsdsvc] %CommonAppData%\ifdstore\security_defender.exe /min

Tips: The process of manually removing BitMefender Virus is highly risky. You have to assure that you are equipped with expert-level knowledge and skills on PC before you do anything on the infected system. If you are not experienced enough on manually removing a virus, please get Professional PC Support to help you.