How does Wordpad get into the computer and browser?

What’s Wordpad?

Wordpad is categorized as a  browser hijacker  and has caused Internet users quite some trouble.  It attacks most browsers we use these days, including IE, Google and Firefox, according to fellows who have had this nasty malware on before.

Wordpad is created for the purpose of promoting certain domains. The behavior of running a websites like this is illegal. Browsers can’t work with Wordpad on, and all pages will be directed right to its home, so does your default homepage. Normal online behavior will be impossible as long as you’ve got Wordpad infected on the computer.

What’s more, it will largely reduce system security. And following this is that your computer is highly likely to be attacked by other malware and viruses which attached its homepage. However, it won’t self-duplicate. This means when your IE is infected, your Google will still be clean.

How does Wordpad get into the computer and browser?

The most commonly seen way for Wordpad to get into the system is through third party software. Hijackers (also many other malware) are inserted on wicked websites under the mask of download-free applications. When you download the free application, you are suggested to download some other extension and add-on so as to run the application better and more fluently.

How to avoid being infected with Wordpad ?

Technically speaking, you will be away from Wordpad if you only go through normal and official websites and don’t download or install anything from suspicious websites. And only download programs for updating on the software official websites. When downloading games, make sure you read the EULA carefully before download any extension or add-on.

The lesson for all to learn is that we either don’t go through malicious websites and download applications from them, or get a solid, powerful anti-virus that is supposed to kill the virus and malware as quick as possible before it becomes bigger trouble.

Instructions on getting rid of Wordpad

Here are two removal guides that will help you get rid of Wordpad. Apply either or both them is up to you. Though for all safety concerns, you are highly suggested to apply them all.

Guide 1 :  Manual removal instructions as the following.

Step 1: Go to Task Manager and end the process.

“Ctrl + Shift + Esc” to open “Task Manager” > click “Processes” > choose Wordpad and click “End process”.

Step 2: Uninstall relevant programs from Control Panel.

Click “Start” > “Control Panel ” > choose Wordpad “Uninstall Program”

Step 3: Remove the suspicious extensions from browser and reset homepage.

From Google Chrome:
1. “Customize and control Google Chrome” > “More Tools” > “Extensions”.

2. Choose the relevant extensions and disable it.

3. Click “Customize and control Google chrome” >” Settings” > select “Set page”.

google - reset homepage

From Internet Explore:
1. “Tools” > “Manager add-ons” > “Extensions”.
2. Find the extensions and disable it.
3. “Tools” > “Internet options” > “General” > see Home page and change it into the default > OK

From Mozilla Firefox:
1. Click on “Open menu” >” Add-ons” >” Extensions”.
2. Find the extensions and remove it.
3. Click on “Open menu” > “Options” > “General” > “Restore to default” > OK

Step 4: Clear browser history.

From Google Chrome:

1.  Click Customize and control Google Chrome then More tools.

2.  Select “Browsing history” “Download history” and “Cookies and other sites and plugin data”, and then click Clear browsing data.

From Internet Explore:

1.  Click Tools then Internet option.
2.  Find General and select Delete.
3.  Select “Temporary Internet files and website files” “Cookies and website date” “History”, then click Delete.

From Mozilla Firefox:

1.  Click Tools, then Option.

2.  Find Privacy, and select “Clear recent history” and “remove individual cookies”. Then click OK.

Step 5: Go to Registry and delete infected files.

“Win + R” > type in “regedit”

Delete infected files from:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Startpage

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “xas”

Step 6: Download RegCure Pro for better optimization for your computer.

1: Click below to download RegCure Pro immediately.

2: After downloading RegCure Pro, click “Run” to install it according to the instructions and finish the installation.
3: Once you finish the installation, double click the icon to run RegCure Pro. Click “Next” and continue installation.
4: Click “System Scan” to start the scanning process.
5: After the RegCure Pro done scanning all the files, click “Fix All” to complete the whole scanning process.

Guide 2:  Automatic removal instructions with SpyHunter.
Step 1: Click the icon below to download SpyHunter.
Step 2: Click “Run” to download SpyHunter installer.
Step 3: After finish downloading it, start installing SpyHunter. Click “Next ” continue installation.
Step 4: Click “Finish” to complete installation.
Step 5: Click “Malware Scan”.
Step 6: Click “Fix Threats”.