I can’t seem to be able to get rid of DNSMohawk.exe malware. i think it is  the one causing tons of annoying ads by DNSUnlocker on my browser. first of, i have indeed tried everything. i have uninstalled all unwanted programs from the control panel, reset all settings and uninstalled all extensions from internet explorer, firefox and chrome. even got rid of the folder in the roaming folder. i’ve already reset my computer even. and yet, it’s still there…DNSMohawk.exe causes high CPU in task manger. how can i get rid of it?

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DNSMohawk.exe Instruction

DNSMohawk.exe is a severely stubborn malware capable of modifying your Internet settings and DNS settings to cause security problems on your PC. Our team find that it is connected with big malware named DNS Unlocker, which infects lots of Windows users in recent time.  DNSMohawk.exe will keep downloading various infections to your computer, such as  spyware, adware, and hijacker once it enters your system. So far, it is packed in spam emails, freeware, and sharing files provided by third party sites, thus it can sneak into your computer easily if you have any activities related with the three spreading sources of DNSMohawk.exe. Once it is secretly activated on your system, it changes your security settings and inject Java codes on your web browser, then it can connect remote server and keep transferring threats into your PC. These malware related with DNSMohawk.exe not only cause bad experience on using your PC, but also put you personal files and information at risk. DNSMohawk.exe activates hijacker to make change on your browser and get you redirected to malicious sites constantly.

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Moreover, it installs nasty extensions on browser to track your online data and generates customized ads to scam you. The worse situation is that DNSMohawk.exe installs spyware which assists you hacker to gain unauthorized remote access, thus they can steal your personal privacy data and make you lose lots of money. The earlier you get rid of DNSMohawk.exe, the less trouble you will get. The guide below has listed out detailed steps for removing DNSMohawk.exe, continue reading to safeguard your PC timely.

Steps for Removing DNSMohawk.exe Virus

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

Step One. End malicious process related with DNSMohawk.exe

Step Two. Remove unwanted plug-in related with DNSMohawk.exe from Chrome, Firefox, IE and Microsoft Edge browser.

Step Three. Uninstall all Potentially Unwanted Programs related with DNSMohawk.exe

Step Four. Find and delete all harmful registry files generated by DNSMohawk.exe

DNSMohawk.exe Automatic Steps (Good and easy for most of PC users to delete DNSMohawk.exe )

Step One. Install SpyHunter to remove DNSMohawk.exe virus and other hidden threats.

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

(Optional Step). Clean up all malicious codes and cookies of DNSMohawk.exe from Chrome, Firefox, IE and Microsoft Edge.

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

Step One. End malicious process related with DNSMohawk.exe.

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

2. Find out the process related with DNSMohawk.exe and click End Process:

Step Two. Remove unwanted plug-in related with DNSMohawk.exe from Chrome, Firefox, IE and Microsoft Edge browser.

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 DNSMohawk.exe 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 DNSMohawk.exe.
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 DNSMohawk.exe
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.

On Microsoft Edge
(Microsoft Edge browser still does not have extensions settings. Now we only need to reset search engine and homepage to keep web browser hijacker away from the browser)

1. Reset your default search engine to remove search engine hijacker virus.

Select More (…) on the address bar, then Settings:

Click View advanced settings:

Click <Add new> under “Search in the address bar with”, then input the search engine you like:

Now select the search engine you like and click Add as default:

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2. Reset your homepage page on Microsoft Edge to remove homepage redirect virus.

Select More (…) on the address bar, then Settings:

Under Open with, select A specific page or pages:

select Custom to enter the URL of page you want to set as homepage:

Step Three. Uninstall all Potentially Unwanted Programs related with DNSMohawk.exe

1. Open Control Panel window.

Win 10 user – Right-click on the Windows Start button and choose “Control Panel” from the pop-up menu.

Win 8 user – 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

Win 7 / Vista / XP user – 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 DNSMohawk.exe and other unwanted and unfamiliar programs that look suspicious.

Step Four. Find and delete all harmful registry files generated by DNSMohawk.exe

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 DNSMohawk.exe 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 DNSMohawk.exe )

Step One. Install SpyHunter to remove DNSMohawk.exe 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 DNSMohawk.exe related threats:

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

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 DNSMohawk.exe:

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

(Optional Step). Clean up all malicious codes and cookies of DNSMohawk.exe from Chrome, Firefox, IE and Microsoft Edge.

– Clean up cache and cookies by resetting 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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– – Clean up cache and cookies by resetting 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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– – Clean up cache and cookies by resetting IE

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.

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– Clean up cache and cookies on Microsoft Edge
1. Select More (…) on the address bar, then Settings:

2. click “Choose what to clear”:

3. Check the first three options and then click Clear:

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