Windows Active HotSpot is a new type of computer virus that copies itself and infects your computer to degrade its functioning. It is kind of patching virus that spread from one computer to another in the form of malicious executable codes. This destructive virus replicates itself into.exe,.dll and.scr files and thus injects malicious codes into executable system applications. It also interrupts the execution of various programs including Anti-spyware applications present in your system. It appears with random names in system files of your computer which is difficult to detect. It makes use of TCP port 65520 and allows remote attackers to access your system resources and send your browser history to hackers. It exploits security vulnerabilities so, it is necessary to remove Windows Active HotSpot as early as possible.
Generally it propagates through IRC, browser security exploits and network sharing. Most probably it infect your system through network shares like email attachment, sharing files, photos, videos or downloading any type of infected softwares. It also spread through the use of removable media like floppy disk, hard disk, USB drive etc.
Symptoms of Windows Active HotSpot Infection
Slow system performance
Unexpected termination if system applications and system crash
Slow Internet connection
Changes system settings
Automatic deletion of files and folders
Occurrence of unknown error messages and false security alerts
Redirect the browser
Send browser history to remote attackers
Steal personal information and other confidential data
Alters Windows registry
Changes browser homepage settings
If you will not take proper steps to remove Windows Active HotSpot then it will completely take over your system and destroy it. So, it is advised to remove it immediately in order to keep your PC safe and secure. You can remove this harmful virus both manually and automatically.
Windows Active HotSpot Manual Removal Steps:
Terminates its executable processes
Remove its registry entries using Windows Registry editor
Delete its associated files and folders from every region of your PC
By using above mentioned steps you will be able to remove it manually but sometimes some viruses still remains in your system and start replicating further to damage your computer. So, it is strongly recommended to remove Windows Active HotSpot using Effective Anti-spyware application.
Automatic Windows Active HotSpot Removal
You can automatically remove this malicious virus using genuine Anti-spyware application. It thoroughly detects and removes the infected files and folders from your system and ultimately removes all kinds of viruses from your system.
You can also use Registry Cleaner tool to effectively scan your registry and remove infected entries from it.It scans and repairs your damaged registry. It cleans up the entire registry by removing all infected entries and junk files.
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