Remove SettingsModifier:Win32/PossibleHostsFileHijack - Guide to Get Rid of SettingsModifier:Win32/PossibleHostsFileHijack

SettingsModifier:Win32/PossibleHostsFileHijack is a harmful computer virus that should be removed from your system as soon as possible, otherwise, you may suffer quite a lot of computer issues as time go by. Once SettingsModifier:Win32/PossibleHostsFileHijack is executing, it may disable firewall settings and block other useful software in the infected PC which may allow other kinds of computer viruses like spyware, malware and browser hijacker to invade into the compromised PC much more easily.

For its own benefits, SettingsModifier:Win32/PossibleHostsFileHijack also automatically downloads lots of useless programs. Together with the help of other types of malware, spyware and PUP programs, SettingsModifier:Win32/PossibleHostsFileHijack corrupts the operate system day after day. Your system may become more and more vulnerabilities and on the risk of being remotely accesses by hackers.

All in all, SettingsModifier:Win32/PossibleHostsFileHijack is a harmful PC bug which may enter your computer at any time and with a way you don’t notice. SettingsModifier:Win32/PossibleHostsFileHijack can arouse numerous annoying problems. You should delete SettingsModifier:Win32/PossibleHostsFileHijack as soon as possible for any minute delay may cause greater effect to your system.

Two effective methods to remove SettingsModifier:Win32/PossibleHostsFileHijack once and for all

Method one: Remove SettingsModifier:Win32/PossibleHostsFileHijack manually

Method two: Automatically remove SettingsModifier:Win32/PossibleHostsFileHijack with SpyHunter

Method one: Remove SettingsModifier:Win32/PossibleHostsFileHijack ransom manually

Step 1: reboot your computer into safe mode.

1. Remove all media such as floppy drive, cd, dvd, and USB devices. Then, restart the computer.

Boot in Safe Mode with Networking on Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 system

a) Before Windows begins to load, press F8 on your keyboard.

b) It will display the Advanced Boot Options menu. Select Safe Mode with Networking.

Start computer in Safe Mode with Networking using Windows 8

a) Before Windows begins to load, press Shift and F8 on your keyboard.

b) On Recovery interface, click on 'See advanced repair options'.

c) Next, click on Troubleshoot option.

d) Then, select Advanced options from the list.

e) Lastly, please choose Windows Startup Settings and click on Restart. When Windows restarts, you will be send to a familiar Advanced Boot Options screen.

f) Select Safe Mode with Networking from the selections menu.

And then, please wait the loading until the system enters into safe mode.

Step 2: click on ‘start’ and input ‘regedit’

Step 3: find HKEY_MACHINE, enter it and select the two files like the screenshot and delete them.

Step 4: return to the desktop, delete the remnants.

Step 5: input ‘%temp%’ in the search box under the ‘start’ menu.

Step 6: select all items in the box and remove them.

Step 7: finally, restart your computer into normal mode.


(I will give you more information about the SettingsModifier:Win32/PossibleHostsFileHijack ransom which is helpful to delete the malware manually)

Associated SettingsModifier:Win32/PossibleHostsFileHijack  Files:

%Temp%\.exe
%MyDocuments%\AllFilesAreLocked .bmp
%MyDocuments%\DecryptAllFiles .txt
%MyDocuments%\.html
%WinDir%\Tasks\.job

File Location Notes:

%Windir% refers to the Windows installation folder. By default, this is C:\Windows for Windows 95/98/ME/XP/Vista/7/8 or C:\Winnt for Windows NT/2000.

%Temp% refers to the Windows Temp folder. By default, this is C:\Windows\Temp for Windows 95/98/ME, C:\DOCUMENTS AND SETTINGS\\LOCAL SETTINGS\Temp for Windows 2000/XP, and C:\Users\\AppData\Local\Temp in Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8.

%MyDocuments% refers to the Documents folder for your user profile. By default, this is C:\Documents and Settings\\My Documents\ in Windows 2000/XP. For Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8 it is C:\Users\\Documents\.

Associated SettingsModifier:Win32/PossibleHostsFileHijack  Windows Registry Information:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop "Wallpaper" = "%MyDocuments%\AllFilesAreLocked .bmp" 

Method two: Remove SettingsModifier:Win32/PossibleHostsFileHijack ransom with SpyHunter

Step 1: Please click this download icon below to install SpyHunter.

Step 2: Now, I will help you install SpyHunter step by step.
After you finish downloading, perform the file and click ‘Run’ icon.

Then accept the license agreement and click on ‘Next’.

Next, the setup process will perform automatically until it finishes.

 

Finally, you should start the antivirus and scan your computer completely.

 

If you find threats below, delete them.

 

Note: SettingsModifier:Win32/PossibleHostsFileHijack is a malicious ransomware needs to be removed immediately. Manually removal is a complex and tough task only suggested to advanced computer users. If you are not so professional on computer and cannot solve the problem manually, you are recommended to using Spyhunter Anti-malware to remove malware for you easily and quickly. Furthermore, Spyhunter can block the malware and protect your computer from being attacked. Download Spyhunter to keep your computer from many computer invaders now.