I have been having an issue with my browser with the DNS Unlocker adware. It keeps redirecting my webpages and showing certain words on webpages, and embedded ads have appeared in pages which previously didn’t have any. As a result of this, my pages load a slowly .  I have never experienced before. how can i get rid of DNS Unlocker?

recently, i got lots of ads for anything has showed up no matter which website im on! i found this DNS Unlocker has been installed on my pc somehow. Tried uninstall it but cannot stop those ads. What can i do to fix this?

DNS Unlocker ads

Report About DNS Unlocker

DNS Unlocker belongs to the adware which is the program containing the advertisement. It is designed for making profit for the commercial party. It is always bundled with those free programs which can be downloaded from the Internet. In most cases, this adware can be installed forcefully but can not be uninstalled smoothly. When this adware is set up in the computer system stealthily, it will play as the role of collector in the background which can collecting the private info. that is stored on the computer. This will be a potential threat for the users’ privacy.

Once DNS Unlocker is taking action, many unrelated programs are running to consume the limited system resources which must lead to the slow performance. When you open the browsers like Google, Internet Explorer, Firefox, it will take a long time to response. More annoying, once opening the web-pages, there are many advertisement windows popping up frequently. They can not be closed by just clicking the “Close” button, but they will jump out more and more.

This kind of malicious adware is installed without users’ permission. This type of software will allow those unethical programmers to monitor innocent users’ browsing records and take good advantage of the private info. to display advertisement. You will find that the advertisement will be close to your browsing habit and searching result. It is no good for user leaving this DNS Unlocker to stay in the system. It is urgent for us to take actions promptly to uninstall it manually so that your privacy can be protected timely.

Steps for Removing DNS Unlocker Virus

Manual Steps (Experienced and skilled computer users can use this advanced Manual Removal method )

Step One. End malicious process related with DNS Unlocker

Step Two. Delete unwanted and unknown IE plug-in, Firefox add-on and Chrome extensions related with DNS Unlocker

Step Three. Uninstall all Potentially Unwanted Programs related with DNS Unlocker

Step Four. Display all hidden files via altering folder settings

Step Fvie. Find and remove all suspicious files associated with DNS Unlocker

Step Six. Find and delete all harmful registry files generated by DNS Unlocker

Automatic Steps (Good and easy for most of PC users to delete DNS Unlocker )

Step One. Install SpyHunter to remove DNS Unlocker virus and other hidden threats.

Step Two. Install RegHunter to fix all damaged registry files and make up the security exploits.

Step Three. Reset Chrome, Firefox and IE to clean up all malicious codes and cookies of DNS Unlocker.

Manual Steps (Experienced and skilled computer users can use this advanced Manual Removal method )

Step One. End malicious process related with DNS Unlocker.

1. Open Windows Task Manager by pressing Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys together:

2. Find out the process related with DNS Unlocker and click End Process:

Step Two. Delete unwanted and unknown IE plug-in, Firefox add-on and Chrome extensions related with DNS Unlocker

On Chrome

1. Click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
2. Click Tools.
3. Select Extensions.
4. Click the trash can icon to delete DNS Unlocker extension.
5. Make sure to remove all extensions you do not know or need.
6. A confirmation dialog appears, click Remove.

On Firefox

1. Click the menu button and choose Add-ons. The Add-ons Manager tab will open.
2. In the Add-ons Manager tab, select the Extensions panel.
3. Make sure to remove all extensions you do not know or need.
4. Click Disable or Remove button of DNS Unlocker.
5. Click Restart now if it pops up.

On Internet Explorer

1. Open the IE, click the Tools button , and then click Manage add-ons.
2. Click Toolbars and Extensions on left side of the window., and then select DNS Unlocker
3. Make sure to remove all BHO’s you do not know or need.
4. If the add-on can be deleted, you’ll see the Remove option. Click Remove and then click Close. Otherwise click Disable button.

Step Three. Uninstall all Potentially Unwanted Programs related with DNS Unlocker

On Windows 7 / Vista Computer

1. Click on the Start button to open your Start Menu, then Click Control Panel

2. In Control Panel, click on Uninstall a program under the Programs category

3. In the Programs and Features window, click Installed On to display the latest programs, scroll through the list to seek and uninstall DNS Unlocker and other unwanted and unfamiliar programs that look suspicious.

On Windows 8 Computer

1. Open the Settings Charm Bar by pressing Windows key + I key on your keyboard at the same time, then click on the Control Panel option

2. In category view, click on Uninstall a program under the Programs category

3. In the Programs and Features window, click Installed On to display the latest programs, scroll through the list to seek and uninstall DNS Unlocker and other unwanted and unfamiliar programs that look suspicious.

Step Four. Display all hidden files via altering folder settings

Windows 7 / Vista User

1. Right-click the Windows Logo button and choose Open Windows Explorer.
2. Click Organize and choose Folder and Search Options.
3. Click the View tab, select Show hidden files and folders and then clear the checkbox for Hide protected system operating files.
4. Click Yes on the warning and then click OK.

Windows 8 User

1. On your keyboard press the Windows + E keys.
2. Click the View tab.
3. Check File name extensions and Hidden items

Step Five. Find and remove all suspicious files associated with DNS Unlocker

(You may not be able to find out all files listed below as the virus keeps changing its files with name and path.)

%Temp%\[malware name]

%CommonAppData%\[malwre name]

%AllUsersProfile%random.exe

%LocalAppData%\[adware name].exe

Step Six. Find and delete all harmful registry files generated by DNS Unlocker

1. Call out the Run window by pressing Windows + R keys together, and then type regedit and hit Enter key :

2. Find out and remove all harmful registry files related with DNS Unlocker virus listed below:

(You may not be able to find out all files listed below as the virus keeps changing its files with name and path.)

HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\DisallowRun

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Tracing\Muvic_RASAPI32

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Tracing\Muvic_RASMANCS

HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftInternet ExplorerMain “Default_Page_URL”

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\[adware name]

Automatic Steps (Good and easy for most of PC users to delete DNS Unlocker )

Step One. Install SpyHunter to remove DNS Unlocker virus and other hidden threats.

1. Click the blue button below to open of SpyHunter.

(Notes – SpyHunter’s free version can only help you detect malware or virus. If you want to remove the malware threats detected by SpyHunter, you will need to buy license of SpyHunter. If you do not need it any more, please follow instructions on SpyHunter uninstall)

2. On the page, please click Download Free Scanner to download SpyHunter safely and quickly.

Tips: After SpyHunter is downloaded, your Chrome /Firefox /IE may display such fake security warning ” This type of file can harm your computer. Do you want to keep Download_Spyhunter-Installer.exe anyway?”, which is generated by virus to cheat you, please just ignore the fake warning and click “Keep” button.

3. Once downloaded, please double-click SpyHunter-Installer.exe to start the installation of SpyHunter.

4. When SpyHunter is installed, it will be run automatically, then click Scan Computer Now to detect DNS Unlocker related threats:

5. Once SpyHunter completes the scan, please click Fix Threats to get rid of DNS Unlocker.

Step Two. Install RegHunter to fix all damaged registry files and make up the security exploits.

1. Click the green button below to open of RegHunter:

(Notes – RegHunter’s free version can only help you scan Registry errors or system errors. If you want to fix the errors detected by RegHunter, you will need to buy license of RegHunter. If you do not need it any more, please follow instructions on RegHunter uninstall)

2. On the page, please click Free PC Diagnosis to download RegHunter safely and quickly.

Tips: After RegHunter is downloaded, your Chrome /Firefox /IE may display such fake security warning “This type of file can harm your computer. Do you want to keep Download_Reghunter-Installer.exe anyway?”, which is generated by virus to cheat you, please just ignore the fake warning and click “Keep” button.

3. Once downloaded, then double-click RegHunter-Installer.exe to start the installation of RegHunter.

4. When RegHunter is installed, it will be run automatically, then click Scan for Registry Errors Now! to detect files corrupted by DNS Unlocker:

5. Once RegHunter completes the scan, please click Repair All Errors to solve security bugs related with DNS Unlocker.

Step Three. Reset Chrome, Firefox and IE to clean up all malicious codes and cookies of DNS Unlocker.

– Reset Chrome

1. Open Chrome, then click “Customize and control Google Chrome” button, and then click on Settings

2. Under the Chrome Settings page, scroll down to the bottom, then click on Show advanced settings button

3. After clicking on Show advanced settings button, scroll down to the bottom and click on Reset browser settings button

4. A message box will pop up to inform that your browser settings will be restored to their original defaults, click Reset button when it appears:

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– Reset Firefox

1. Open Firefox, then click on Firefox button, then Click on Help button, then Click on Troubleshooting Information

2. At the Troubleshooting Information page, click on Reset Firefox

3. A message box will pop up to let you confirm that you want to reset Firefox to its initial state, click Reset Firefox button when it appears:

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– Reset Internet Explorer

1. Open Internet Explorer, then click on Tools, then click on Internet Options

2. On the Internet Options window: click on Advanced tab, then click Reset button

3. A message box will pop up to let you confirm that you want to reset all Internet Explorer Settings, click Reset button when it appears:

4. When the resetting process is done, you’ll see this message box, click Close

5. You’ll need to restart your Internet Explorer to complete the resetting process.

If you have done each step above accurately, you can get rid of DNS Unlocker virus completely. Hope you can solve the issue and get your healthy computer back. Good luck 🙂