How to get rid of HTML:Defacement-V [Trj]?

What do you know about HTML:Defacement-V [Trj]

HTML:Defacement-V [Trj] is a Trojan virus which can slip into the target computer without user’s permission and awareness. Once HTML:Defacement-V [Trj] gets into the system, it is able to corrupt and disable key system file, process, registry and start-up items.. Once this Trojan horse gets into the computer, it will run at the background automatically. By taking up a lot of system resources, it slow down the PC performance largely.

After installing onto the system, HTML:Defacement-V [Trj] will add its aggressive executable files into the system and root deeply in the computer. It will even replace or delete crucial stuff to make your system run weird. When you open some programs, you may get many pop up alerts like “No response” or “Fail to continue due to insufficient memory”, etc. It will also delete some files and add some files onto your computer.

Moreover, HTML:Defacement-V [Trj] is capable to open backdoor to other computer threats such as browser hijacker, adware, ransomware, worm, etc. You find that there are many unwanted and unfamiliar programs or process run on your computer. It may also allow the hackers get into your computer remotely to monitor your online activities. In this case, cyber criminals can steal your personal information or drop down other virus on your computer. It is recommended to remove HTML:Defacement-V [Trj] as soon as possible.

Dangers of HTML:Defacement-V [Trj]

* It is a nasty Trojan installs without your consent；
* It may show fake security messages to bring in rogue antivirus;
* It displays annoying pop-ups while you surf the web;
* It may violates your privacy and compromises your security;
* It may allow access for the remote host by installing hidden FTP server.

Two effective methods to remove HTML:Defacement-V [Trj] permanently from your computer system

1. Remove HTML:Defacement-V [Trj] manually.

2. Remove HTML:Defacement-V [Trj] by using SpyHunter anti-malware.

Detail instruction:

Method one: Manually remove HTML:Defacement-V [Trj]

A: Boot your computer into Safe Mode with Networking.

To perform this procedure, please restart your computer and keep pressing F8 key until Windows Advanced Options menu shows up, then using arrow key to select “Safe Mode with Networking” from the list and press ENTER to get into that mode.

B. Follow the steps to continue

Step 1. Go to Task Manager with Alt+Ctrl+Delete and stop its process.
Step 2. Disable any suspicious startup items that are made by HTML:Defacement-V [Trj]

Windows Vista or Windows7: click start menu→type msconfig in the search bar → open System Configuration →Disable all possible startup items generated.

Step 3. Show all hidden files and clean all the malicious files.

(1).Click the Start button and choose Control Panel, clicking Appearance and Personalization, to find Folder Options then double-click on it.
(2).In the pop-up dialog box, click the View tab and uncheck Hide protected operating system files (Recommended).
(3). Clean all the malicious files about this infection as below.

%AllUsersProfile%\{random.exe\
%AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\
%AllUsersProfile%\random.exe
%AppData%\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Templates\random.exe
%Temp%\random.exe
%AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\random
Step 4. Delete related malicious registry entries .

Open Registry Editor by pressing Window+R keys together.(another way is clicking on the Start button and choosing Run option, then typing into Regedit and pressing Enter. )

Delete all the vicious registries as below:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\<random>Software
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\supWPM
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Wpm
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main "Default_Page_URL" =
"http://www.<random>.com/?type=hp&ts=<timestamp>&from=tugs&uid=<hard drive id>"

Method two: Automatically get rid of HTML:Defacement-V [Trj] with Spyhunter

SpyHunter is a powerful, real-time anti-spyware application that designed to assist the average computer user in protecting their PC from malicious threats like worms, Trojans, rootkits, rogues, dialers, spyware,etc. To keep SpyHunter Anti-malware on your computer is an important way to protect your computer in a good condition. Please find the instruction as follow.

A: Boot your computer into Safe Mode with Networking.

To perform this procedure, please restart your computer and keep pressing F8 key until Windows Advanced Options menu shows up, then using arrow key to select “Safe Mode with Networking” from the list and press ENTER to get into that mode.

B. Follow the steps to continue

Step one: Click the icon to download SpyHunter removal tool
Step three: After the installation, run SpyHunter and click “Malware Scan” button to have a full or quick scan on your PC.
Step four: Select the detected malicious files after your scanning and click “Remove” button to clean up all viruses.