LonghandBoost Popups Removal

LonghandBoost virus has persistently attached to itself in my Google Chrome. I tried to remove it but it was no where to be found in programs list. Antivirus software could not detect it. Any removal tips???

LonghandBoost Description

LonghandBoost is a malware program that is harmful to your computer system. LonghandBoost malware can be distributed via junk email attachments, hacked websites and various free applications. You may not notice its existence until it suddenly appears in your program list or on your browser extensions. Unfortunately, the removal of LonghandBoost is not so easy. No matter how many times you try reinstalling browsers or try system restore LonghandBoost still remains there. It is really very stubborn. Running in the background of your system, LonghandBoost takes up lots of network resources. Thus, your internet speed will become very slow and sluggish. What’s more, LonghandBoost is able to deliver large amounts of commercial pop-up ads on your computer. It may bring in other malware infections, like browser hijacker viruses, trojan horses, worms, spyware, rogue antivirus programs and so on. If you do not take feasible measures to remove LonghandBoost thoroughly, it will even keep track of your online activities and steal your computer privacy. In order to avoid more serious problems and protect your private data, you should remove LonghandBoost from your computer immediately. Here below we offer detailed manual removal instructions for your reference.

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LonghandBoost Is Not Safe

#1 LonghandBoost gets installed on your computer without any consent.
#2 It seriously affects your browsing experience
#3 LonghandBoost hijacks your browser homepage
#4 It slows down Internet speed
#5 LonghandBoost can monitor your online activities and collect your personal data
#6 It is difficult to get rid of and may open system backdoors for other malware infections.

How to Manually Remove LonghandBoost?

Since LonghandBoost cannot be removed from control panel and antivirus applications all fail to pick it up, you have to remove it manually. Before starting the operation, please back up your important data.

Step1. Open task manager and stop the processes of LonghandBoost running in the background.

 

LonghandBoost.exe

Step2. Delete all files and folders related to LonghandBoost

 

%AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\.exe
%progran files%\ LonghandBoost.exe
%documents and settings%\all users\Application Data\ LonghandBoost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\serial.sys
C:\Users\Vishruth\AppData\Local\Temp\random.xml
C:\windows\system32\drivers\mrxsmb.sys
C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\redbook.sys(LonghandBoost)

Step3. Remove all the registry keys that LonghandBoost added (Press Win key and R key at the same time>type regedit>click OK)

 

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\MATS\WindowsInstaller\{EAF386F0-7205-40F2-8DA6-1BABEEFCBE89}\2014.07.30.07.52.18]
"ProductName"="LonghandBoost"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Tracing\Muvic_RASAPI32]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Tracing\Muvic_RASMANCS]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{EAF386F0-7205-40F2-8DA6-1BABEEFCBE89}]
"DisplayName"="LonghandBoost"
[HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-3825580999-3780825030-779906692-1001\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{50f25211-852e-4d10-b6f5-50b1338a9271}]
"DisplayName"="LonghandBoost"

Note: sufficient computer skills will be required in removing LonghandBoost. If you are not a computer savvy, you’d better not to delete the hidden files by yourself, or your system may crash. Need some help with getting rid of LonghandBoost malware? Live Chat with Mitechmate Online Expert Now. Your Problem Will be Fixed within 3O Minutes. www.mitechmate.com