Thursday, 3 October 2019

Remove GhostCat from Internet Explorer- decrypt files virus

Effective Way To Uninstall GhostCat from Windows 8

GhostCat is responsible for causing these errors too! 0x8024E001 WU_E_EE_UNKNOWN_EXPRESSION An expression evaluator operation could not be completed because an expression was unrecognized., 0x80240005 WU_E_RANGEOVERLAP The update handler requested a byte range overlapping a previously requested range., 0x80246005 WU_E_DM_NONETWORK A download manager operation could not be completed because the network connection was unavailable., 0x80240012 WU_E_REG_VALUE_INVALID An invalid registry value was read., 0xf0801 CBS_S_BUSY operation is still in progress, 0xf0805CBS_E_INVALID_PACKAGE the update package was not a valid CSI update, Error 0x80070070 – 0x50011, 0x8024D012 WU_E_SELFUPDATE_REQUIRED_ADMIN Windows Update Agent must be updated before search can continue. An administrator is required to perform the operation., 0x000000AB, 0x00000016

Remove GhostCat: Perfect Uninstallation Guide

GhostCat Description : 

System infection, it is one of the most common term that used by almost all Computer users. Among all System virus, GhostCat is one of the mostly detected that  makes PC disrupt throughout the day. The sole intention behind its creators is to scare victim and extort money from them. Malware infection usually enters into the user PC silently as a suspicious code which help the third-party to access victims PC without their awareness. Under this infection, user's has loose their all valuable data. Not only, it tracks victim's online histories but also make PC vulnerable for further malware infection. 

Common Symptoms of GhostCat

  1. GhostCat slows down overall System and Network performance speed.
  2. Gathers your all sensitive data and exposed them to the public.
  3. Encrypts your all crucial files and make them inaccessible.
  4. Crash your System by modifying entire browser as well as Computer settings.
  5. Hijacks your browser and cause web redirection issue.


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Know How To Remove GhostCat From PC Successfully

Procedure 1 : Start PC in Safe Mode with Networking To Remove GhostCat

Know How To Start Windows 7/XP/Vista in Safe Mode with Networking

  1. Restart your PC and press F8 key repeatedly.
  2. The Advanced Boot Options menu will pops up on your screen.
  3. Select "Safe Mode with Networking" option by using arrow key.

Know How To To Start Windows 8/10 in Safe Mode with Networking

  1. While choosing the restart option, hold down Shift key on Shutdown menu.
  2. "Choose an option" screen will appear, choose>Troubleshoot>Advanced options>Startup Settings>Restart.
  3. The Startup Settings menu will appear on your screen.
  4. Press 5 key from your keyboard to choose "Safe Mode with Networking" option.

Procedure 2 : Remove Malicious Registry Entries Added By GhostCat From Registry

  1. To open the Run windows, press "Win + R" keys together.
  2. Put in "Regedit" without quotes and press on Enter key on your keyboard or move cursor and click on OK button.
  3. Press "Ctrl + F" keys together and type GhostCat to detect and delete its malicious files.
Note : If you are unable to find out GhostCat related files then manually locates these entries :
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\AppID\.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\virus name
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon "Shell" = "%AppData%\.exe"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run ‘Random’
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\WindowsNT\CurrentVersion\Random

Procedure 3 : Take Down GhostCat Related Processes From The Windows Task Manager

  1. Launch Windows Task Manager by pressing "Ctrl + Shift + Esc" keys together.
  2. Find out GhostCat related processes and click on End Process button.

Procedure 4 : Reveal Hidden Files To Remove GhostCat

  1. To reveal hidden files, first of all open any folder.
  2. Click on the "Organize" button and select "Folder and Search options".
  3. Go to "View" tab.
  4. Now, choose "Show hidden files and folder" option.
  5. Uncheck the "Hide protected operating system files".
  6. Lastly, click on the "Apply" and press Enter button.

Procedure 5 : Remove GhostCat From Control Panel

1. First of all open your PC in Control Panel.
  • Win 10 User-
    • Right click on the Start button and Select Control Panel
  • Win 8 User-
    • Press "Win + I" keys together to open the Settings Charm Bar and select Control Panel option.
  • Windows 7/XP/Vista User-
    • Go to Start button and select Control Panel menu.
2. In The Control Panel window, move your cursor and click on the "Uninstall a Program" option under the Programs category.
3. Now, choose GhostCat or related program and click on the Remove button.

Procedure 6 : Remove GhostCat From Browsers (Firefox, Chrome, IE, Edge)

On Chrome 57.0.2987

  1. Run browser>Click on three stripes menu button>Choose More tools.
  2. Go to Extensions>Select GhostCat or related items and click on the "Trash" icon.

On Mozilla Firefox:38

  1. First of all run Firefox browser>Click on the Menu button>Select Add-ons option.
  2. Go to Add-ons panel or Extensions tab> Select GhostCat>Click on Remove or Disable button.

On Internet Explorer 7-7.00.6000.16441

  1. Run IE browser>Click on Settings icon>Select Manage add-ons.
  2. Go to Toolbars and Extensions tab > Choose GhostCat and Click on Disable button.

On Edge

This browser does not support any malicious extensions. As a Microsoft user, you can skip this manual step and try another solution to delete GhostCat directly.

Procedure 7 : Reset Affected Browser To Remove GhostCat (Optional)

Reset Chrome 57.0.2987

  1. First of all open Chrome 57.0.2987.
  2. Type : chrome://settings/ in the address bat and press on Enter button.
  3. Scroll down to the end of e page and select Show advanced settings option.
  4. To remove all modifications made by GhostCat, click on the "Reset settings" button.

Reset Internet Explorer 7-7.00.6000.16441

  1. Open Internet Explorer 7-7.00.6000.16441.
  2. Select Tools > Internet Options.
  3. Go to Advanced tab.
  4. Click on the Reset button.

Reset Mozilla Firefox:38

  1. Launch Mozilla Firefox:38
  2. Open Help Menu and choose Troubleshooting information.
  3. Move your cursor and click on the Refresh Firefox button.

Reset Edge

  1. Open Edge browser.
  2. Go to Settings menu by clicking on the three dots or more icon.
  3. Click on the "Choose what to clear" under clear browsing data and then click on the "Show more".
  4. Select all and click on "Clear" button.

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